PIC18F23K20-I/SO

Product Overview

Category

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and embedded systems for controlling and processing data.

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit architecture
• Flash program memory
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration
• Multiple communication interfaces

Package

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO is available in a small outline (SO) package, which is suitable for surface mount applications.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities for a wide range of applications.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• Program Memory Size: 32KB
• RAM Size: 1.5KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Number of I/O Pins: 22
• Communication Interfaces: SPI, I2C, USART
• Timers: 3 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• ADC Channels: 10-bit, 13 channels
• PWM Channels: 5
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO has a total of 28 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
3. RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
4. RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
5. RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
6. RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
7. RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
8. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
11. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB0/INT0 - External interrupt input
18. RB1/INT1 - External interrupt input
19. RB2/INT2 - External interrupt input
20. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RB8 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RB9 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RB10 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear/Voltage Programming Pin

Functional Features

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO offers a range of functional features that enhance its usability and performance. Some notable features include:

• Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP) module for advanced motor control applications.
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with multiple channels for precise analog signal acquisition.
• Enhanced Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (EUSART) for serial communication.
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) interfaces for easy integration with other devices.
• Timer modules for accurate timing and event generation.
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels for controlling analog outputs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance architecture enables efficient data processing.
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications.
• Wide operating voltage range allows flexibility in different power supply scenarios.
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design and reduces component count.
• Multiple communication interfaces facilitate easy connectivity with other devices.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Limited RAM size may impose constraints on data storage and manipulation.
• Lack of built-in Ethernet or USB interface may require additional components for certain applications.

Working Principles

The PIC18F23K20-I/SO operates based on the principles of a microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks, such as data processing, control logic, and interfacing with external devices. The microcontroller's central processing unit (CPU) fetches instructions from memory, decodes them, and executes the corresponding operations. Input/output pins are used to communicate with external devices, while internal peripherals provide