Product Overview
The PIC16F18877-I/PT from Microchip Technology is an 8-bit PIC16 MCU with 32KB Flash, 4KB SRAM, and 256B EEPROM in a TQFP-48 package. Featuring Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) including CLC, NCO, and ZCD, it targets real-time control and intelligent sensing without CPU intervention.
Key Specifications
| Core | PIC16 (8-bit, 14-bit instruction word) |
| Max Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Flash | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit, 26 channels |
| DAC | 5-bit, 2 channels |
| I/O Pins | 36 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) for autonomous operation without CPU
- 4 Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) for custom combinational logic
- Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) for precision frequency generation
- Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) for AC mains synchronization
- 12-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2) for automated signal analysis
- Hardware Capacitive Voltage Divider (CVD) for touch sensing
Applications
- Capacitive touch sensing user interfaces
- Motor control with CIP-based autonomous PWM
- Power metering with ZCD and ADC2
- LED lighting control with NCO-based dimming