Microchip expands low pin count, enhanced mid-range 8-bit PIC MCU family

CHANDLER, USA: Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the latest additions to its Enhanced Mid-Range core 8-bit PIC MCU family—the peripheral-rich, low pin count PIC12F(LF)1840 and PIC16F(LF)1847.

Featuring 7 KB and 14 KB of on-chip Flash memory, respectively, and up to 1 KB RAM, the new devices are the highest-memory PIC MCUs in 8- and 18-pin packages. The “LF” versions feature eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Technology, for active currents of less than 40 µA/MHz and sleep currents down to 20 nA.

With their high level of peripherals and features, including mTouch capacitive touch-sensing and multiple communications peripherals, these general-purpose MCUs are well suited for a wide range of applications in the appliance (e.g. coffee makers, blenders, dishwashers); consumer (e.g., battery chargers, vacuum cleaners, printers, remote controls); and automotive markets (e.g. LED lighting, keyless entry, body electronics), among others.

Microchip’s eXtreme Low Power Technology remains the industry standard for battery-friendly MCUs, helping to improve overall energy efficiency in a variety of applications. The PIC12F(LF)1840 and PIC16F(LF)1847 MCUs are highly integrated, featuring multiple PWMs with independent time bases, a LIN-capable EUSART, and up to two I2C/SPI interfaces. The on-chip, 32-level Voltage Reference can be used as a simple Digital-to-Analog Converter, and the Data Signal Modulator enables designers to create custom bit patterns using a broad spectrum of inputs.