The PIC16F18446-E/P is a microcontroller integrated circuit (IC) component manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. It belongs to the PIC16 family of 8-bit microcontrollers and is targeted towards a wide range of applications such as automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and more.
Key features of the PIC16F18446-E/P include:
1. Core architecture: It utilizes a mid-range 8-bit CPU architecture, providing a good balance between cost and performance.
2. Enhanced Mid-range Core: The microcontroller is equipped with an enhanced mid-range core that offers a collection of peripheral modules, memory, and additional capabilities to enhance system performance.
3. Operating frequency: The PIC16F18446-E/P can operate at a frequency of up to 32 MHz, allowing for fast and efficient processing of instructions.
4. Flash program memory: It has a flash program memory of 56 KB, offering ample space for storing program codes, helping in developing complex applications.
5. Data memory: The microcontroller provides 2 KB of RAM, which is used for storing variables and temporary data during program execution.
6. I/O ports: It features multiple I/O ports, including digital I/O ports (up to 35) and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) pins (up to 16). These ports facilitate interfacing with external devices and sensors