PIC18LF242-I/SP

Product Overview

Category

The PIC18LF242-I/SP belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic applications that require embedded control and processing capabilities.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High performance
• Enhanced flash memory
• Integrated peripherals
• Wide operating voltage range

Package

The PIC18LF242-I/SP is available in a 28-pin plastic dual inline package (DIP).

Essence

The essence of the PIC18LF242-I/SP lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities for electronic devices.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC18LF242-I/SP is typically sold in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 25 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller architecture: 8-bit
• Flash program memory: 4 KB
• RAM: 256 bytes
• Operating voltage range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Maximum CPU speed: 20 MHz
• Number of I/O pins: 23
• Timers: 3
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC): 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
• Serial communication modules: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18LF242-I/SP has a total of 28 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input / Digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input / Digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input / Digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3/VREF-/CVREF - Analog input / Digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Digital I/O / Timer input / Comparator output
7. RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN - Analog input / Digital I/O / Slave select / High/Low voltage detect input
8. RE0/RD/AN5 - Digital I/O / Read control / Analog input
9. RE1/WR/AN6 - Digital I/O / Write control / Analog input
10. RE2/CS/AN7 - Digital I/O / Chip select / Analog input
11. VSS - Ground
12. OSC1/CLKI - Oscillator input
13. OSC2/CLKO - Oscillator output
14. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
15. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2 module
16. RC2/CCP1 - Digital I/O / CCP1 module
17. RC3/SCK/SCL - Digital I/O / Serial clock (SPI/I2C)
18. RC4/SDI/SDA - Digital I/O / Serial data in (SPI/I2C)
19. RC5/SDO - Digital I/O / Serial data out (SPI)
20. RC6/TX/CK - Digital I/O / Transmit (USART) / Clock (Synchronous mode)
21. RC7/RX/DT - Digital I/O / Receive (USART) / Data (Asynchronous mode)
22. RD0/PSP0 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 0
23. RD1/PSP1 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 1
24. RD2/PSP2 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 2
25. RD3/PSP3 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 3
26. RD4/PSP4 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 4
27. RD5/PSP5 - Digital I/O / Parallel slave port bit 5
28. VSS - Ground

Functional Features

The PIC18LF242-I/SP offers a range of functional features that enhance its performance and versatility. Some notable features include:

• Enhanced flash memory for program storage
• Integrated peripherals such as timers, ADC, and serial communication modules
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Wide operating voltage range for compatibility with various power sources
• High-performance CPU for efficient processing

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Efficient control and processing capabilities
• Versatile integrated peripherals
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory capacity (4 KB)
• Limited RAM capacity (256 bytes)

Working Principles

The PIC18LF242-I/SP operates based on the principles of microcontroller architecture. It executes instructions stored in its flash memory to perform specific tasks. The