PIC18F248-I/SP 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with CAN and NanoWatt Technology DIP-28 (PIC18F248-I/SP DIP IC)
The PIC18F248-I/SP is a high-performance, 8-bit Flash-based microcontroller from Microchip's advanced PIC18 family, housed in a 28-pin Skinny DIP package. It features a powerful RISC architecture with 75 instructions and an integrated CAN (Controller Area Network) module, making it a specialized choice for robust serial communication in automotive and industrial environments. This IC includes 16KB of Flash program memory, 1280 bytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of high-endurance EEPROM. With its high computational throughput, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), and multiple timer modules, it provides a sophisticated platform for complex control tasks that require deterministic networking and high reliability.
This IC is primarily used in automotive body control modules, industrial fieldbus gateways, and smart sensor nodes. It is an essential component for Arduino electronics projects in India for building DIY CAN bus sniffers, OBD-II vehicle diagnostic tools, and multi-node industrial monitoring systems that require high-speed networking and significant memory in a standard 28-pin DIP footprint.
Key Features
- High-performance RISC CPU with 75 instructions
- Integrated CAN 2.0B Active Module for robust networking
- 16KB Flash program memory (enhanced endurance)
- 5-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- 256 Bytes of high-endurance Data EEPROM (1,000,000 cycles)
- Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module
- Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I2C
- Addressable USART for standard serial communication
- Programmable Brown-out Reset (BOR) and Power-on Reset (POR)
- High current source/sink capability (25mA per I/O)
Specifications
- IC Type = 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with CAN
- Program Memory = 16KB (8192 Words)
- Data RAM = 1280 Bytes
- Data EEPROM = 256 Bytes
- ADC Resolution = 10-Bit (5 Channels)
- Maximum Speed = 40MHz (External)
- I/O Pins = 22 (Each programmable for direction)
- Supply Voltage = 4.2V to 5.5V
- Current Sink/Source = 25mA
- Package Type = SPDIP-28 (Skinny DIP)
- Number of Pins = 28
- Mounting Type = Through-Hole
- Operating Temperature = -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
Interfaces
- PIN 1 (MCLR/VPP) = Master Clear / Programming Voltage
- PIN 2 to 5, 7 (RA0 to RA4) = Port A / Analog Inputs / Vref
- PIN 8, 19 (VSS) = Ground (0V)
- PIN 9, 10 (OSC1, OSC2) = External Crystal/Oscillator Inputs
- PIN 11 to 18 (RC0 to RC7) = Port C / Timers / SPI / I2C / USART / CAN TX-RX
- PIN 20 (VDD) = Positive Supply Voltage (5V)
- PIN 21 to 28 (RB0 to RB7) = 8-Bit Port B / External Interrupts / ICSP
