PIC18LF24J50-I/SO

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, consumer electronics
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high performance, versatile functionality
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A powerful microcontroller designed for various applications requiring low power and high performance.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• Flash Memory: 24KB
• RAM: 2KB
• Operating Voltage: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Number of I/O Pins: 20
• Communication Interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit, 13 channels
• Timers: 4 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• PWM Channels: 5
• Clock Speed: Up to 48 MHz

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18LF24J50-I/SO microcontroller has a total of 20 pins, which are assigned for various functions such as I/O, power supply, communication, and programming. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power Supply
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3/VREF-/CVREF - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 Clock Input or Digital I/O
7. VSS - Ground
8. RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN - Analog Input/Output, Slave Select or High/Low Voltage Detect Input
9. RE0/INT0/FLTA/CCP2 - External Interrupt 0, Fault Input A or Capture/Compare/PWM 2
10. RE1/INT1/FLTB/CCP3 - External Interrupt 1, Fault Input B or Capture/Compare/PWM 3
11. RE2/INT2/VMO/CCP4 - External Interrupt 2, Voltage Monitor Output or Capture/Compare/PWM 4
12. VUSB - USB Power Supply
13. RB0/PGM/CCP1 - Programming/Data Memory Interface or Capture/Compare/PWM 1
14. RB1/PGC/CCP5 - Programming/Debug Clock or Capture/Compare/PWM 5
15. RB2/PGD - Programming/Debug Data
16. RB3/SCL/SCK - I2C Serial Clock or SPI Serial Clock
17. RB4/SDA/SDI - I2C Serial Data or SPI Serial Data Input
18. RB5/SDO - SPI Serial Data Output
19. RB6/PGM - Programming/Data Memory Interface
20. RB7/PGC - Programming/Debug Clock

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The PIC18LF24J50-I/SO microcontroller is designed to operate efficiently with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High performance: With a clock speed of up to 48 MHz and a powerful 8-bit architecture, this microcontroller offers fast and reliable processing capabilities.
• Versatile functionality: It supports various communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, and UART, enabling seamless integration with other devices.
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): The built-in 10-bit ADC allows for accurate analog signal measurements and conversions.
• Timers and PWM Channels: Multiple timers and PWM channels provide precise timing control and enable the generation of analog-like signals.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications.
• Versatile functionality allows for flexible system design and integration.
• High-performance processing capabilities enable efficient execution of complex tasks.
• Built-in ADC simplifies analog signal processing.
• Ample I/O pins provide flexibility for connecting external devices.

Disadvantages

• Limited flash memory capacity may restrict the size of the firmware or program that can be stored.
• The 8-bit architecture may not be suitable for applications requiring extensive computational power.
• Lack of built-in Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity may require additional components for networking capabilities.

Working Principles

The PIC18LF24J50-I/SO microcontroller operates based on the Harvard architecture, which separates program memory and data memory. It executes