*mydirectindustry

Catalogs
Microchip Technology Inc.
8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers

8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers

Product catalog summary

Introduction to 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers: Microchip is a leading supplier of 8-bit microcontrollers, having shipped over 6 billion devices. The document introduces the MAPS tool for selecting the appropriate microcontroller and provides resources for design and development.

Quick & Easy Solutions: Microchip offers over 250 8-bit PIC microcontrollers with features such as a free MPLAB IDE, low-cost development tools, and easy migration between devices. These microcontrollers support integrated features like USB, LCD, and Ethernet.

Integration and Performance: The microcontrollers feature a wide range of analog and digital peripherals, enhancing performance and reducing system costs. Key features include separate instruction and data buses, diverse Flash memory options, and on-chip peripheral features like communication protocols and control/timing functions.

Support and Quality: Microchip provides 24/7 global technical support, with resources like application notes and seminars. The company’s quality systems are ISO certified, ensuring reliable product delivery.

Migration Strategy and Scalability: The PIC microcontroller family allows easy migration within its range, offering cost reductions and feature enhancements with minimal impact on existing systems. Compatibility across families ensures code reusability.

Programming Options: Options include field upgradeable on-board programming and factory programming, with services like Quick Turn Programming (QTP) and Serialized Quick Turn Programming (SQTP) for high-volume production.

Microcontroller Architectures: The document details three architecture categories: Baseline, Mid-Range, and High Performance (PIC18), each catering to different application needs with varying performance and integration levels.

Application Examples: The microcontrollers are used in diverse applications, including consumer electronics, industrial systems, automotive, and appliances, offering solutions for motion detectors, remote controls, battery management, and more.

Featured Development Tools: Tools like the PIC10F2XX Universal Programmer support various package types and interface with low-cost programmers, facilitating development and prototyping.

Specifications: The document details the specifications of various PIC microcontroller families, including the PIC16LF726 known for its low power performance. It covers medium pin count designs (20, 28, and 40-pin) and highlights enhancements in hardware serial communications, advanced analog peripherals, and miniaturized package options.

Development Tools: Featured tools include the PICkit™ 2 Starter Kit and the PICDEM™ PIC18 Explorer Demo Board, which support programming and debugging for various PIC microcontrollers. These tools facilitate development and prototyping for embedded systems.

Microcontroller Families: The document categorizes microcontrollers into different families, such as the PIC18 J-Series and K-Series, each targeting specific applications with features like integrated Ethernet, USB, and low power consumption.

Touch Sensing Solutions: Microchip's mTouch™ capacitive sensing solutions are highlighted, offering alternatives to traditional interfaces with benefits like improved aesthetics and reduced maintenance. The document explains the working of mTouch™ solutions and lists development kits for touch sensing applications.

LCD Display Solutions: The document discusses microcontrollers with on-chip LCD driver control, offering high performance and mid-range solutions for various applications. It emphasizes features like low-power technology, integrated peripherals, and flexible clock systems.

USB Solutions: Microchip offers full-speed USB solutions with the PIC18F family, supporting up to 12 Mbits/s. Key features include 12-16 MIPS performance, 8-128 KB Program Flash, up to 4 KB Data RAM, and analog features like a 10-bit ADC. Free USB drivers and development tools such as the PICDEM™ Full-Speed USB 5V Demo Kit are available.

Ethernet Solutions: The document highlights Ethernet solutions with the PIC18F97J60 family, featuring integrated Ethernet MAC and PHY, 10-bit ADC, and multiple UART and SPI/I2C™ interfaces. Development tools like the PICDEM.net™ 2 Demo Board and PICtail™ Daughter Board are mentioned for evaluating Ethernet capabilities.

Low Power Applications: Microchip's nanoWatt Technology offers low power solutions with features like configurable Idle, Sleep, and Deep Sleep modes, and Ultra Low Power Wake-up mode. The technology supports voltage supplies between 1.8V and 5.5V, making it ideal for battery-powered applications.

Development Tools and Support: Microchip provides a range of development kits and tools to support USB and Ethernet applications. The document also mentions resources for purchasing, technical support, and training available through Microchip's website.

Application Examples: The document lists various application examples for consumer, industrial, and automotive sectors, showcasing the versatility of Microchip's microcontroller solutions.

Catalog excerpts

8-bit PIC > Microcontrollers > www.microchip.com/8bit 8-Bit PICή MicrocontrollersFall 2008 size="-1">

Open the catalog to page 1

With over 400 microcontrollers (MCUs) in the product portfolio, Microchip can provide solutions for the entire performance range of 8-bit MCUs. Microchip offers flexible memory technologies, easy-to-use development tools, comprehensive technical documentation and design support with a worldwide sales and distribution network.Customers have made PICή microcontrollers a worldwide standard with over 6 billion microcontrollers shipped and more than 600,000 development systems delivered since 1990. > 8 reasons why Microchips 8-bit PIC microcontroller solutions are quick and easy: > 1) Use the MAPS...

Open the catalog to page 2

LIN Op amps, comparators Oscillators > Voltage detectors Capture/Compare/PWMs Voltage regulators Counters/Timers Voltage references Temperature sensors Touch sensors > 8-bit PIC Microcontroller Solutions

Open the catalog to page 3

Commonly used acronym list: > Self-Write Flash allowsself-programming capability to enable remote upgrades to the Flash program memory. Remotely update equipment through a variety of mediums that range from internet and modem to RF and infrared.In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSPٙ) allows the PIC MCU to be programmed after the chip is soldered on a circuit board. This proprietary method enables efficient field upgrades requiring only two I/O pins for most devices.Quick Turn Programming (QTP) and Serialized Quick Turn Programming (SQTP ADC = A/D = Analog-to-Digital ConverterCAN = Controller Area...

Open the catalog to page 4

Microchips 8-bit PIC microcontrollers fall into three product architecture categories providing a variety of options for any application requirement. The specifi c families include: Baseline Җ PIC10F and some PIC12F and PIC16F; Mid-Range PIC12F and PIC16F; and High Performance ֖ PIC18F with J and K-Series. All device families have low power capability, fl exible Flash program memory, and separate instruction and data buses to enable single cycle execution > * . > Smallest form factor Most cost sensitive 6-pin to 40-pin Baseline devices utilize 12-bit program word architecture and enables the...

Open the catalog to page 5

EUROPEAustria - Wels ASIA/PACIFICAustralia - Sydney ASIA/PACIFICIndia - Bangalore AMERICASAtlanta Tel: 43-7242-2244-39 Tel: 61-2-9868-6733 Tel: 91-80-4182-8400 Denmark - Copenhagen China - Beijing India - New Delhi Tel: 678-957-9614 Tel: 45-4450-2828 Tel: 86-10-8528-2100 Tel: 91-11-4160-8631 Boston France - Paris China - Chengdu India - Pune Tel: 774-760-0087 Tel: 33-1-69-53-63-20 Tel: 86-28-8665-5511 Tel: 91-20-2566-1512 Chicago Germany - Munich China - Hong Kong SAR Japan - Yokohama Tel: 630-285-0071 Tel: 49-89-627-144-0 Tel: 852-2401-1200 Tel: 81-45-471- 6166 Cleveland Italy - Milan China...

Open the catalog to page 16

8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers

8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers

Catalog excerpts

All Microchip Technology Inc. catalogs and technical brochures

Archived catalogs