The PIC18F4450-I/PT is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC18 family of microcontrollers and is specifically designed for embedded applications requiring USB connectivity.
Key Features of the PIC18F4450-I/PT include:
1. Microcontroller Core: It is built around a 40 MHz high-performance RISC architecture core with powerful capabilities. This core offers up to 12 MIPS (Millions of Instructions per Second) performance and supports a wide range of instructions.
2. Memory: The microcontroller comes with a generous amount of memory. It has 32KB flash memory for storing program code and up to 2KB of RAM for data storage. Additionally, there is 256 bytes of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) for non-volatile data storage.
3. USB Connectivity: The PIC18F4450-I/PT features a built-in USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) peripheral. This allows the microcontroller to communicate with external USB devices such as PCs, tablets, or smartphones. It supports both USB device and host functionality, making it suitable for various USB applications.
4. I/O Ports: It offers a total of 33 I/O pins, which can be programmed for various functions. These pins can be used for general-purpose input/output operations, including interfacing with external sensors, actuators, and other devices