The PIC18LF24K50-E/SS is a microcontroller integrated circuit (IC) component manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC18 family, specifically designed for low-power and general-purpose applications. This IC is packaged in an SS (Shrink Small Outline) package.
Key features of the PIC18LF24K50-E/SS include:
1. Enhanced Core: The microcontroller is equipped with an 8-bit Enhanced FLASH/EEPROM technology-based core, offering improved performance and efficiency compared to previous PIC architectures.
2. Low Power Consumption: With its low-power design, the IC is suitable for battery-powered and energy-efficient applications. It features multiple power-saving modes, including sleep, idle, and doze modes, enabling extended battery life.
3. Flash Memory: The PIC18LF24K50-E/SS has a 32 KB Flash program memory, which is non-volatile and allows for reprogramming to update firmware or add new functionalities even after installation.
4. RAM and EEPROM: It also includes 2 KB of RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporary data storage and 256 bytes of Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) for non-volatile data storage.
5. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): The microcontroller integrates a 10-bit ADC module, providing up to 13 channels for analog signal acquisition and conversion. This enables measurement and monitoring of various analog inputs such as temperature, voltage, and sensor data.
6. Serial Communication: The IC supports various communication protocols, including Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART), Enhanced Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (EUSART), and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for versatile data exchange with external devices.
7. PWM and Capture/Compare Modules: It features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modules that can generate analog-like signals for applications requiring motor control, lighting intensity control, or analog voltage generation. The Capture/Compare modules facilitate precise timing and signal capture functionalities.
8. Timers and Interrupts: The PIC18LF24K50-E/SS offers multiple timers and interrupts for timekeeping, event counting, and external event detection. These features enhance the versatility and accuracy of application-specific timing requirements.
9. USB 2.0 Support: The microcontroller incorporates USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) support, allowing direct communication with USB-enabled devices like computers and peripherals.
10. Integrated Peripherals: The IC includes other essential peripherals such as I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) for inter-chip communication, I/O ports for general-purpose signal handling, and numerous other features like voltage regulators, brown-out reset, and more.
Overall, the PIC18LF24K50-E/SS is a feature-rich microcontroller IC, combining low-power consumption, ample program memory, versatile communication interfaces, and analog-to-digital conversion capabilities. These attributes make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, consumer electronics, healthcare devices, and more.
