PIC18C801T-I/PT

Product Overview

Category

The PIC18C801T-I/PT belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and embedded systems for controlling and managing their operations.

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit architecture
• Flash-based program memory
• Wide operating voltage range
• Low power consumption
• Enhanced peripheral integration
• Advanced analog capabilities

Package

The PIC18C801T-I/PT is available in a small form factor package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and management functions in electronic devices and embedded systems.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC18C801T-I/PT is typically packaged in tape and reel format, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• Program Memory Size: 8 KB
• RAM Size: 368 bytes
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Maximum Speed: 20 MHz
• Number of I/O Pins: 35
• ADC Channels: 10
• Timers: 3
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18C801T-I/PT microcontroller has a total of 44 pins. 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. MCLR - Master Clear input
9. VSS - Ground
10. RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
11. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
18. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
19. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
20. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RD0 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RD1 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RD2 - General-purpose I/O pin
29. RD3 - General-purpose I/O pin
30. RD4 - General-purpose I/O pin
31. RD5 - General-purpose I/O pin
32. RD6 - General-purpose I/O pin
33. RD7 - General-purpose I/O pin
34. RE0 - General-purpose I/O pin
35. RE1 - General-purpose I/O pin
36. RE2 - General-purpose I/O pin
37. VCAP - Capacitor connection for internal voltage regulator
38. VDDCORE - Core voltage supply
39. VSSCORE - Core ground
40. OSC1 - Oscillator input
41. OSC2 - Oscillator output
42. AVDD - Analog power supply
43. AVSS - Analog ground
44. NC - No connection

Functional Features

• High-speed processing capabilities
• Flash memory for program storage
• Efficient power management
• Enhanced analog-to-digital conversion
• Multiple communication interfaces for data exchange
• Flexible I/O configuration
• Timers and counters for precise timing operations
• Interrupt handling for real-time event response

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance 8-bit architecture enables fast and efficient processing.
• Flash-based program memory allows for easy reprogramming and updates.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications.
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices.
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design and reduces component count.
• Advanced analog capabilities enable accurate measurement and control.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Relatively small RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously.
• Lack of built-in hardware encryption may pose security concerns in certain applications.

Working Principles

The PIC18C801T-I/PT microcontroller operates based on the Von Neumann architecture. It executes instructions stored in its flash memory, which are