Microchip Expands 8-bit PIC MCU Family

Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its Enhanced Mid-Range core 8-bit PIC microcontroller (MCU) family with the low pin count PIC12F (LF)1840 and PIC16F(LF)1847. Featuring 7kB and 14kB of on-chip Flash memory, respectively, and up to 1K RAM, the new devices are the highest-memory PIC MCUs in 8- and 18-pin packages. The LF versions feature eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Technology, for active currents of less than 40µA/MHz and sleep currents down to 20nA.

With their high level of peripherals and features, including mTouch capacitive touch-sensing and multiple communications peripherals, these general-purpose MCUs are well suited for a wide range of applications in the appliance (e.g. coffee makers, blenders, dishwashers); consumer (e.g. battery chargers, vacuum cleaners, printers, remote controls); and automotive markets (e.g. LED lighting, keyless entry, body electronics), among others.

Microchip's eXtreme Low Power Technology remains the industry standard for battery-friendly MCUs, helping to improve overall energy efficiency in a variety of applications. The PIC12F(LF)1840 and PIC16F(LF)1847 MCUs are highly integrated, featuring multiple PWMs with independent time bases, a LIN-capable EUSART, and up to two I2C/SPI interfaces. The on-chip, 32-level Voltage Reference can be used as a simple digital-to-analog Converter, and the Data Signal Modulator enables designers to create custom bit patterns using a broad spectrum of inputs.

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