PIC18F452-I/P – 8-Bit High-Performance Microcontroller (DIP-40, Industrial Grade)
Detailed Description:
The PIC18F452-I/P is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip’s advanced PIC18 family, designed for demanding embedded applications requiring speed, precision, and flexibility. With a powerful RISC architecture running at up to 40MHz (10 MIPS), 32KB of Flash program memory, and a rich set of peripherals, this microcontroller is a go-to choice for industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions.
Housed in a DIP-40 package, the PIC18F452-I/P is ideal for through-hole prototyping and breadboard development. It offers advanced features such as multiple timers, PWM modules, USART, SPI, I²C, and 10-bit ADC—making it suitable for both analog and digital interfacing tasks.
Key Features:
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8-bit RISC CPU – Delivers up to 10 MIPS at 40MHz
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32KB Flash Program Memory – Sufficient space for complex code
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1.5KB RAM + 256 Bytes EEPROM – For data logging and runtime variables
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10-bit ADC (8 Channels) – Great for analog sensor interfacing
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Rich I/O Set (33 I/O pins) – Fully programmable digital I/Os
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Built-in Peripherals – USART, SPI, I²C, CCP (PWM), Timers
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Watchdog Timer and Brown-Out Reset – Increases reliability in industrial settings
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Operating Voltage: 4.2V – 5.5V
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Industrial Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
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DIP-40 Package – Easy for breadboarding and prototyping
Applications:
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Industrial Automation – Sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces
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Embedded Control – Timed processes, PID loops, and peripheral management
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Robotics – Motor control, sensors, and communication
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Educational Labs – Learning microcontroller programming and architecture
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Data Acquisition Systems – ADC usage, EEPROM logging
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Custom Electronics – Standalone or integrated into larger embedded systems
Specifications:
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Part Number: PIC18F452-I/P
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CPU Architecture: 8-bit RISC
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Clock Speed: Up to 40MHz
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Program Memory: 32KB Flash
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Data Memory: 1.5KB SRAM
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EEPROM: 256 Bytes
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ADC Resolution: 10-bit (8 channels)
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Digital I/O Pins: 33
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Interfaces: USART, SPI, I²C, CCP (PWM)
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Timers: 4 (8-bit and 16-bit)
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Package: DIP-40 (through-hole)
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Operating Voltage: 4.2V to 5.5V
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Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Harness the performance and reliability of the PIC18F452-I/P microcontroller for your next embedded system—perfect for learning, prototyping, or full-scale industrial deployment.