PIC18F46K22-I/P 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with 64KB Flash and XLP Technology DIP-40 (PIC18F46K22-I/P DIP IC)
The PIC18F46K22-I/P is a high-density, 8-bit Flash-based microcontroller from Microchip's enhanced PIC18 "K" series. Housed in a standard 40-pin DIP package, it is a high-memory variant designed for complex applications requiring significant code space and high computational throughput. It features a powerful RISC architecture with a hardware 8x8 multiplier and can reach execution speeds of 16 MIPS at 64MHz using its internal 4x PLL. This IC is equipped with 64KB of Flash program memory, 3.8KB of RAM, and 1KB of EEPROM. Integrated with eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, it offers industry-leading power consumption metrics, making it ideal for high-performance, battery-dependent embedded systems.
This IC is a premier choice for industrial automation, smart grid infrastructure, and advanced medical monitoring devices in India. It is an exceptionally popular component for Arduino-based electronics projects for building DIY home automation servers, advanced robotics with large sensor arrays, and multi-protocol communication hubs that require maximum I/O density and large firmware storage in a 40-pin DIP footprint.
Key Features
- High-performance RISC CPU with 75 instructions (optimized for C)
- eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology for ultra-low power management
- Internal 16MHz Oscillator with 4x PLL (up to 64MHz / 16 MIPS)
- 64KB Flash program memory (10,000 erase/write cycles)
- 30-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- 1024 Bytes (1KB) of high-endurance Data EEPROM (1,000,000 cycles)
- Dual Master Synchronous Serial Ports (MSSP) supporting SPI and I2C
- Dual Enhanced USART (EUSART) with LIN support
- Two Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP) and three Standard CCP modules
- Hardware 8x8 Single-Cycle Multiplier for accelerated math
Specifications
- IC Type = 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller
- Program Memory = 64KB (32768 Words)
- Data RAM = 3896 Bytes (3.8KB)
- Data EEPROM = 1024 Bytes (1KB)
- ADC Resolution = 10-Bit (30 Channels)
- Maximum Speed = 64MHz (16 MIPS)
- I/O Pins = 35 (Ports A, B, C, D, and E)
- Supply Voltage = 1.8V to 5.5V
- Current Sink/Source = 25mA
- Package Type = PDIP-40
- Number of Pins = 40
- Mounting Type = Through-Hole
- Operating Temperature = -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
Interfaces
- PIN 1 (MCLR/VPP/RE3) = Master Clear / Programming Voltage
- PIN 2 to 7 (RA0 to RA5) = Port A / Analog Inputs / Vref
- PIN 8 to 10 (RE0 to RE2) = Port E / Analog Inputs
- PIN 11, 32 (VDD) = Positive Supply Voltage (5V)
- PIN 12, 31 (VSS) = Ground (0V)
- PIN 13, 14 (OSC1, OSC2) = External Crystal/Oscillator Inputs
- PIN 15 to 18, 23 to 26 (RC0 to RC7) = Port C / Timers / CCP / EUSART / SPI / I2C
- PIN 19 to 22, 27 to 30 (RD0 to RD7) = 8-Bit Port D / Parallel Slave Port / PWM
- PIN 33 to 40 (RB0 to RB7) = 8-Bit Port B / Interrupts / Analog Inputs / ICSP
