PIC18LF2523T-I/SO

Product Overview

Category

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and embedded systems for controlling and processing data.

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit architecture
• Low power consumption
• Enhanced Flash program memory
• Integrated peripherals for versatile applications
• Wide operating voltage range
• Robust communication interfaces

Package

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO comes in a small outline (SO) package, which is suitable for surface mount applications.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a compact form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• Program Memory Size: 32 KB
• RAM Size: 1.5 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Number of I/O Pins: 25
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers/Counters: 3
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit, 13 channels
• PWM Channels: 2
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO has a total of 28 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
3. RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
4. RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
5. RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
6. RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
7. RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
8. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
11. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB0/INT0 - General-purpose I/O pin / External interrupt input
18. RB1/INT1 - General-purpose I/O pin / External interrupt input
19. RB2/INT2 - General-purpose I/O pin / External interrupt input
20. RB3/CCP2 - General-purpose I/O pin / Capture/Compare/PWM module 2
21. RB4/SDI/SDA - General-purpose I/O pin / SPI data input / I2C data
22. RB5/SDO/SCL - General-purpose I/O pin / SPI data output / I2C clock
23. RB6/TX/CK - General-purpose I/O pin / UART transmit / Clock
24. RB7/RX/DT - General-purpose I/O pin / UART receive / Data
25. RB8/PGM - General-purpose I/O pin / Programming voltage
26. RB9/PGC - General-purpose I/O pin / Programming clock
27. RB10/PGD - General-purpose I/O pin / Programming data
28. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input / Programming voltage

Functional Features

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO offers a range of functional features, including:

• High-speed processing capabilities
• Enhanced Flash program memory for storing code
• Integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, and I2C for communication
• Timers/Counters for precise timing operations
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for analog signal acquisition
• PWM channels for generating analog output signals
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance 8-bit architecture enables efficient data processing.
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• Enhanced Flash program memory allows for flexible code storage.
• Integrated peripherals provide versatility in application development.
• Wide operating voltage range accommodates various power supply configurations.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• The number of I/O pins may be insufficient for certain projects requiring extensive interfacing.
• Lack of built-in Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity limits networking capabilities.

Working Principles

The PIC18LF2523T-I/SO operates based on the principles of a typical microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to control and process data.