19-12-2012, 05:45 PM
8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers
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Overview
Get ready to see a new world of 8-bit PIC® MCUs
PIC microcontrollers are finding their way into new
applications like smart phones, audio accessories, video
gaming peripherals and advanced medical devices. Microchip
provides solutions for the entire performance range of
8-bit microcontrollers, with easy-to-use development tools,
complete technical documentation and post design-in
support through a global sales and distribution network.
Global Support
Microchip provides 24/7 global technical support with on-line
and phone support, hundreds of dedicated field application
engineers, more than 50 sales offices and our authorized
distributor network. Microchip also offers standard code
libraries, reference designs, application notes and seminars
on-line and at Microchip Regional Training Centers.
Scalability & Migration
To offer customers a low-risk development environment,
PIC microcontrollers offer seamless migration within the
complete range of products. The 8-bit PIC microcontroller
family is pin-compatible within a given pin count as well as
code compatible between the architectures. Being able to
migrate easily between various PIC MCUs allows flexibility
to react to changing design requirements and feature
enhancements. Maximize re-use for future developments and
preserve the investment in hardware, software and tools by
choosing Microchip.
Application Examples
“Electronic Glue” – Design in a baseline MCU from the
start to accommodate bug fixes and last-minute changes.
Avoid costly, time-consuming silicon revisions or board
changes.
Logic Control – Substitute passive discrete logic functions
such as delays, smart gates, signal conditioning, simple
state machines, encoders/decoders, etc.
Intelligent Disposable Electronics – Highly suitable for
“disposable” applications such as drug or pregnancy
testers, dialysis monitoring (blood sugar) and more.
Waveform Generation – Replace traditional 555 timers,
PWMs, remote control encoders, pulse generation,
programmable frequency source, resistor programmable
oscillators and more.
Mechatronics – Traditional mechanical functions like smart
switches, remote I/Os, LED flashers and other forms of
mechanical timers and switches can be replaced easily
with baseline MCUs.
Increased Functionality
Microchip continues to increase functionality and
performance of its products with each successive generation,
providing features that help simplify the design of embedded
control systems. The Mid-Range families share several
features that make designing control architectures for
multi-dimensional, interconnected systems easier.
Enhanced Hardware Serial Communications – It is often
necessary to interface the main MCU with external
memories, digital sensor ICs, display devices or other
controllers in a system. The EUSART and Master SPI/
I2C peripherals allow flexibility in configuration to many
communication protocols.
Advanced Analog Peripherals – Our precision 10-bit ADCs
and dual comparators with S/R Latch mode can replace
costly external ADCs, 555 timers, simple op amps and
other analog function ICs.
Small Form Factors – The 8-pin 3x3 mm DFN, 28-pin
4x4 mm UQFN, 40-pin 5x5 mm UQFN allow designers
to squeeze high levels of performance into spaceconstrained
applications.
PIC18 Architecture
The PIC18 family utilizes a 16-bit program word architecture and
incorporates an advanced RISC architecture with 32 level-deep
stack, 8x8 hardware multiplier, and multiple internal and external
interrupts. With the highest performance in Microchip’s 8-bit
portfolio, the PIC18 family provides up to 16 MIPS and linear
memory.
PIC18 is the most popular architecture for new 8-bit designs where
customers want to program in C. Preserve your code investment by
migrating between more than 175 PIC18 products, supporting both
3V and 5V applications with packages ranging from 18 to 100
pins. The PIC18 family features the J- and K-series in addition to
the traditional PIC18 product line.
Integration is key on the PIC18 devices, with peripherals
supporting connectivity and human interface applications such as:
Segmented LCDs – capable of driving up to 192 segments
mTouch Touch Sensing – for keys, buttons and sliders
Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) – precise time
measurement and capacitive touch sensing
Full-speed USB v2.0 – up to 12 Mbps
Ethernet MAC and PHY (10/100Base-T) – with free TCP/IP
stack
CAN Module – conforms to CAN 2.0B Active specification
LIN interface – EUSART compatible with LIN 2.1 specification
Peripheral Pin Select – flexible pin mapping saves board space
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Overview
Get ready to see a new world of 8-bit PIC® MCUs
PIC microcontrollers are finding their way into new
applications like smart phones, audio accessories, video
gaming peripherals and advanced medical devices. Microchip
provides solutions for the entire performance range of
8-bit microcontrollers, with easy-to-use development tools,
complete technical documentation and post design-in
support through a global sales and distribution network.
Global Support
Microchip provides 24/7 global technical support with on-line
and phone support, hundreds of dedicated field application
engineers, more than 50 sales offices and our authorized
distributor network. Microchip also offers standard code
libraries, reference designs, application notes and seminars
on-line and at Microchip Regional Training Centers.
Scalability & Migration
To offer customers a low-risk development environment,
PIC microcontrollers offer seamless migration within the
complete range of products. The 8-bit PIC microcontroller
family is pin-compatible within a given pin count as well as
code compatible between the architectures. Being able to
migrate easily between various PIC MCUs allows flexibility
to react to changing design requirements and feature
enhancements. Maximize re-use for future developments and
preserve the investment in hardware, software and tools by
choosing Microchip.
Application Examples
“Electronic Glue” – Design in a baseline MCU from the
start to accommodate bug fixes and last-minute changes.
Avoid costly, time-consuming silicon revisions or board
changes.
Logic Control – Substitute passive discrete logic functions
such as delays, smart gates, signal conditioning, simple
state machines, encoders/decoders, etc.
Intelligent Disposable Electronics – Highly suitable for
“disposable” applications such as drug or pregnancy
testers, dialysis monitoring (blood sugar) and more.
Waveform Generation – Replace traditional 555 timers,
PWMs, remote control encoders, pulse generation,
programmable frequency source, resistor programmable
oscillators and more.
Mechatronics – Traditional mechanical functions like smart
switches, remote I/Os, LED flashers and other forms of
mechanical timers and switches can be replaced easily
with baseline MCUs.
Increased Functionality
Microchip continues to increase functionality and
performance of its products with each successive generation,
providing features that help simplify the design of embedded
control systems. The Mid-Range families share several
features that make designing control architectures for
multi-dimensional, interconnected systems easier.
Enhanced Hardware Serial Communications – It is often
necessary to interface the main MCU with external
memories, digital sensor ICs, display devices or other
controllers in a system. The EUSART and Master SPI/
I2C peripherals allow flexibility in configuration to many
communication protocols.
Advanced Analog Peripherals – Our precision 10-bit ADCs
and dual comparators with S/R Latch mode can replace
costly external ADCs, 555 timers, simple op amps and
other analog function ICs.
Small Form Factors – The 8-pin 3x3 mm DFN, 28-pin
4x4 mm UQFN, 40-pin 5x5 mm UQFN allow designers
to squeeze high levels of performance into spaceconstrained
applications.
PIC18 Architecture
The PIC18 family utilizes a 16-bit program word architecture and
incorporates an advanced RISC architecture with 32 level-deep
stack, 8x8 hardware multiplier, and multiple internal and external
interrupts. With the highest performance in Microchip’s 8-bit
portfolio, the PIC18 family provides up to 16 MIPS and linear
memory.
PIC18 is the most popular architecture for new 8-bit designs where
customers want to program in C. Preserve your code investment by
migrating between more than 175 PIC18 products, supporting both
3V and 5V applications with packages ranging from 18 to 100
pins. The PIC18 family features the J- and K-series in addition to
the traditional PIC18 product line.
Integration is key on the PIC18 devices, with peripherals
supporting connectivity and human interface applications such as:
Segmented LCDs – capable of driving up to 192 segments
mTouch Touch Sensing – for keys, buttons and sliders
Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) – precise time
measurement and capacitive touch sensing
Full-speed USB v2.0 – up to 12 Mbps
Ethernet MAC and PHY (10/100Base-T) – with free TCP/IP
stack
CAN Module – conforms to CAN 2.0B Active specification
LIN interface – EUSART compatible with LIN 2.1 specification
Peripheral Pin Select – flexible pin mapping saves board space