Manufacturer Part Number
PIC16F18445-I/SS
Manufacturer
Microchip Technology
Introduction
An 8-bit microcontroller featuring eXtreme Low Power with functional safety certification, encompassing a rich set of peripherals
Product Features and Performance
PIC core microcontroller with 32MHz maximum speed
EUSART, I2C, LINbus, MSSP, SMBus/PMBus, RS-232, RS-485, SPI, UART/USART connectivity options
Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset (POR), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Watchdog Timer (WDT) peripherals
17 I/O pins for interfacing with external components
14KB of Flash program memory
256 bytes of EEPROM storage
1KB of RAM for operations
12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with 17 channels
5-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter
Support for external oscillators
Product Advantages
Low power consumption suitable for battery-powered applications
Integrated functional safety features
High versatility with rich peripheral set and connectivity
Flexible voltage range from 2.3V to 5.5V
Key Technical Parameters
Core Size: 8-Bit
Speed: Up to 32MHz
Program Memory Size: 14KB
EEPROM Size: 256 bytes
RAM Size: 1KB
Voltage - Supply: 2.3V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
Quality and Safety Features
Certification for Functional Safety
Extended temperature range for reliability under various conditions
Brown-out Detect/Reset for safe operation during low voltage conditions
Compatibility
Compatible with a wide range of external components due to its versatile I/O options
Suited for various communication protocol implementations
Application Areas
Automotive systems
Consumer electronics
Industrial controls and automation
Medical devices
Internet of Things (IoT) applications
Product Lifecycle
Status: Active
No indication of discontinuation, ensures long-term availability
Support for replacements or upgrades if necessary
Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product
High integration of features reduces the need for additional components
Low power consumption extends battery life for portable devices
Functional safety certification eases compliance hurdles for safety-critical applications
Wide operating voltage range allows for flexible power design
Robust set of communication interfaces for complex applications
Ease of development with global support and extensive resources from Microchip Technology