PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, IoT devices, consumer electronics
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high performance, versatile
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A microcontroller designed for various applications requiring low power and high performance.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: Up to 48 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 16 KB
• RAM Size: 768 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 22
• ADC Channels: 10-bit, 13 channels
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO microcontroller has a total of 28 pins. 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. MCLR - Master Clear input
9. VSS - Ground
10. RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
11. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
18. VUSB - USB voltage input
19. OSC1/CLKI - Oscillator input
20. OSC2/CLKO - Oscillator output
21. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO microcontroller is designed to operate efficiently with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High performance: With a CPU speed of up to 48 MHz, this microcontroller offers fast and efficient processing capabilities.
• Versatility: It supports various communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I2C, enabling seamless integration with other devices.
• Enhanced I/O capabilities: The microcontroller provides 22 general-purpose I/O pins, allowing for flexible connectivity and control.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications.
• High-performance CPU enables quick execution of tasks.
• Versatile communication interfaces facilitate easy integration with other devices.
• Ample I/O pins provide flexibility in connecting external components.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size (16 KB) may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Relatively small RAM size (768 bytes) may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously.

Working Principles

The PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO microcontroller operates based on an 8-bit architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, interacts with peripherals through I/O pins, and communicates with external devices using various communication interfaces. The microcontroller's working principles involve fetching and executing instructions, handling interrupts, and managing data transfer between memory, peripherals, and external devices.

Application Field Plans

The PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO microcontroller finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Embedded systems: It can be used in industrial automation, home automation, and automotive systems.
2. IoT devices: The microcontroller enables connectivity and control in IoT applications such as smart home devices and environmental monitoring systems.
3. Consumer electronics: It can be utilized in devices like remote controls, gaming consoles, and wearable devices.

Alternative Models

• PIC18F24K50: Similar to the PIC18LF24K50T-I/SO, but without the USB voltage input (VUSB) pin.
• PIC18LF25K50: A higher variant with increased program memory size (32 KB) and RAM size (1,536 bytes).
• PIC18LF26K50: Another variant with extended program memory size (64 KB) and RAM size (3,072 bytes).

These alternative models offer different specifications and