Product Overview
The PIC18F8722-I/PT from Microchip Technology is an 80-pin, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller with 128KB flash, 3936 bytes RAM, and extensive peripheral set including dual CAN 2.0B, dual ECCP, and 10-bit ADC. Operating at up to 40MHz in TQFP-80 package, it targets complex embedded control applications.
Key Specifications
| Core | PIC18 8-bit (enhanced) |
| Program Memory | 128 KB Flash |
| RAM | 3936 bytes |
| EEPROM | 1024 bytes |
| Max Clock Frequency | 40 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 69 |
| CAN | 2 channels (2.0B) |
| ADC | 16-channel 10-bit |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0V to 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- Enhanced PIC18 core with 77 instructions and hardware multiply
- Dual CAN 2.0B interfaces for automotive and industrial networking
- Two Enhanced CCP modules with PWM, capture, and compare
- 16-channel 10-bit A/D converter for extensive analog monitoring
- Multiple serial interfaces: 2x EUSART, 1x MSSP (SPI/I2C)
- External memory bus for expanded program/data storage
Applications
- Automotive body and gateway controllers with dual CAN
- Industrial networking and protocol conversion gateways
- Complex motor control systems with multi-axis coordination
- Building automation controllers with extensive I/O
- Medical equipment control and communication modules