PIC18F2515-I/SP 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with 48KB Flash and NanoWatt Technology DIP-28 (PIC18F2515-I/SP DIP IC)
The PIC18F2515-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 is designed for memory-intensive applications that require high computational throughput and efficient power management. It features a powerful RISC architecture with 75 instructions (optimized for C-compilers) and a hardware 8x8 multiplier for single-cycle math operations. This IC offers a substantial 48KB of Flash program memory and 3968 bytes of RAM, making it a "high-capacity" variant in the 28-pin series. With its NanoWatt technology for ultra-low power consumption and a versatile peripheral set including a 10-bit ADC and multiple serial interfaces, it provides a robust platform for sophisticated embedded control.
This IC is primarily used in industrial automation, advanced medical instrumentation, and data-heavy sensor nodes. It is an excellent component for Arduino and professional electronics projects in India for building DIY complex data loggers, advanced motor control systems, and smart embedded gateways that require significant RAM and program space in a standard 28-pin DIP footprint.
Key Features
- High-performance RISC CPU with 75 instructions (optimized for C)
- Hardware 8x8 Single-Cycle Multiplier for faster calculations
- 48KB Flash program memory for large, complex codebases
- 3968 Bytes of Data RAM (SRAM) for extensive data buffering
- 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 10 channels
- Two Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules
- Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I2C (Master/Slave)
- Enhanced USART (EUSART) for robust serial communication (RS-232/RS-485)
- NanoWatt Technology for eXtreme Low Power (XLP) management
- High current source/sink capability (25mA per I/O)
Specifications
- IC Type = 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller
- Program Memory = 48KB (24576 Words)
- Data RAM = 3968 Bytes
- ADC Resolution = 10-Bit (10 Channels)
- Maximum Speed = 40MHz (10 MIPS)
- I/O Pins = 25 (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/RE3) = 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 / CCP / EUSART / SPI / I2C
- PIN 20 (VDD) = Positive Supply Voltage (5V)
- PIN 21 to 28 (RB0 to RB7) = 8-Bit Port B / External Interrupts / ICSP
