PIC18F27K40-I/SP
Product Overview
Category
The PIC18F27K40-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
- High-performance 8-bit architecture
- Flash program memory
- Low power consumption
- Enhanced peripherals for versatile functionality
- Wide operating voltage range
- Robust communication interfaces
Package
The PIC18F27K40-I/SP is available in a 28-pin Small-Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) package.
Essence
The essence of the PIC18F27K40-I/SP lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a compact form factor.
Packaging/Quantity
This microcontroller is typically sold in reels or tubes, with each reel/tube containing a specific quantity of units. The exact packaging and quantity may vary depending on the supplier.
Specifications
- Architecture: 8-bit
- Program Memory Size: 128 KB
- RAM Size: 3.8 KB
- Number of I/O Pins: 25
- Operating Voltage Range: 2.3V to 5.5V
- Maximum CPU Speed: 64 MHz
- Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit, 13 channels
- Timers: Multiple timers/counters with various modes
Detailed Pin Configuration
The PIC18F27K40-I/SP has a total of 28 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:
- VDD - Power supply voltage
- RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- VSS - Ground
- RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
- VDD - Power supply voltage
- VSS - Ground
- RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
- OSC1/CLKI - Oscillator input/clock input
- OSC2/CLKO - Oscillator output/clock output
Functional Features
The PIC18F27K40-I/SP offers the following functional features:
- High-performance RISC CPU for efficient processing
- Flash program memory for storing code
- Enhanced peripherals including UART, SPI, and I2C for communication
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for precise analog measurements
- Timers/counters for accurate timing and event capture
- Multiple I/O pins for interfacing with external devices
- Low power consumption modes for energy efficiency
- Built-in oscillator for clock generation
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- High-performance architecture enables efficient processing
- Versatile communication interfaces facilitate easy integration with other devices
- Wide operating voltage range allows for flexibility in power supply options
- Enhanced peripherals provide additional functionality
- Compact form factor and low power consumption make it suitable for various applications
Disadvantages
- Limited program memory size compared to some other microcontrollers
- Relatively fewer I/O pins may restrict the number of external devices that can be interfaced simultaneously
Working Principles
The PIC18F27K40-I/SP operates based on the principles of a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its flash program memory, utilizing its CPU and peripherals to perform desired tasks. The microcontroller communicates with external devices through its various interfaces and interacts with the environment through its I/O pins.
Detailed Application Field Plans
The PIC18F27K40-I/SP finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:
- Industrial automation
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive systems
- Medical devices
- Home automation
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Robotics