The PIC18F43K20-I/P is an IC component from Microchip Technology, which is a high-performance, flash-based, 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU). It belongs to the PIC18F K-series family of microcontrollers. This MCU is designed for general-purpose applications that require flexibility and advanced performance.
Key Features:
1. Architecture: The PIC18F43K20-I/P is based on the Enhanced Mid-range 8-bit architecture, which offers an efficient instruction set and multiple addressing modes.
2. Performance: It operates at a maximum speed of 64 MHz and executes instructions at a rate of 16 MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second). This allows for fast and efficient processing of tasks.
3. Memory: It has a flash program memory of 8 KB, which provides sufficient space for storing the application code. Additionally, it has 256 bytes of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage and 386 bytes of RAM for temporary data storage during program execution.
4. Peripherals: The MCU features a wide range of integrated peripherals, including a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), Timer modules, USART and SPI modules for serial communication, PWM module for precise control of analog signals, and I2C module for interfacing with other devices.
5. Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP): The ECCP module provides advanced PWM functionality, allowing for the generation of complex waveforms with precise control over duty cycle and frequency