8bit PIC mcus feature 5.5V operation and ‘extreme’ low power
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Microchip has expanded its range of CAN microcontrollers with the launch of the PIC18F series of 8bit mcus.
Operating from 1.8 to 5.5V, the devices feature 'extreme' low power technology which Microchip claims gives them the industry's lowest sleep current consumption of less than 20nA. The mcus also feature an on chip 12bit analogue to digital converter and a peripheral which enables mTouch capacitive touch sensing user interfaces.
Designed for automotive applications such as body control modules, lighting, door/seat/steering/window and HVAC controls, the PIC18F K80 range has been developed for designers who need to add cost effective CAN communication to their applications combined with extremely low power in sleep and active modes.
The PIC18F45K80, PIC18F46K80, PIC18F65K80 and PIC18F66K80 mcus are available in 44 and 64pin TQFP and QFN packages, whilst the PIC18F45K80, PIC18F46K80 devices are available in a 40pin PDIP package. The PIC18F25K80 and PIC18F26K80 mcus offer the choice of 28pin QFN, SOIC, SPDIP and SSOP packages.
