PIC17LC43T-08/PT

Embedded - Microcontrollers

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT is a highly sophisticated chip that materializes a great number of core capabilities, making it an attractive device for embedded applications and microcontrollers. In this article, we will look at the application field and the working principle of this device.

Application Field

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT was designed for applications where relative complexity as well as enhanced features are needed. By combining all the features of a 32-bit microcontroller into a 1mm² package, the PIC17LC43T-08/PT has a very strong competitive edge when compared to other conventional microcontrollers. The device\'s ability to implement the most desired features of microcontrollers without compromising the space and power consumption requirements makes it very useful in a wide range of applications.

• Automotive Applications

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT is a highly capable chip for automotive applications with its powerful processing and control capabilities as well as its large on-chip memory capacity. It supports numerous automotive diagnostic protocols, featuring an extended range of fault-tolerant and EMC-compliant system architecture, thus being able to operate in severe environment conditions. This makes the PIC17LC43T-08/PT suitable for monitoring and maintaining automotive systems such as battery monitoring, instrument cluster, and engine controls etc.

• Industrial and Building Automation Applications

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT is an ideal chip for industrial automation related applications. It allows for easy integration and scalability within industrial machine operations and its real-time processing capability makes it suitable for use in also in stringent machine control systems. The device also features a number of hardware-oriented blocks and peripherals for use in networking, motor control, fire detection and security surveillance systems.

• Medical Applications

Due to its highly reliable operation, the PIC17LC43T-08/PT is suited for use in medical applications. A primary feature of this chip is its on-chip flash memory system, which adds to its robustness and reliability. The device\'s 3.3V operating voltage and power saving capability makes it ideal for battery-powered devices. Its integrated fault-tolerant and EMC-compliance also protect against system or patient damage under any control condition.

Working Principle

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT is a 32-bit pipeline core based on Harvard architecture. It runs up to 50 MHz clock frequency and operates from a 3.3V power supply. It contains 128kB of on-chip flash memory, along with a 2kB Embedded Look-Up Table (ELT) memory and 8kB of SRAM.

The Microcontroller offers various peripheral and integrated architectures including two single-cycle Multiplier-Accumulator units, universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter (USART) and timer/counter modules. To enable easy system integration, there are also a number of communication and control bus architectures such as I2C, SPI and CAN interfaces.

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT also features a PIC® Core Independent Peripherals (PICCIP) bus which allows the interface of other digital signal processing (DSP) devices. The PICCIP contains a flexible DMA controller, state machine, a peripheral interconnect and an interrupt controller, providing for an asynchronous, hardware-oriented and non-intrusive control of the data brought in by external devices and peripherals.

In addition, the PIC17LC43T-08/PT features an active sleep mode and power-saving circuitry which allows for low power consumption when idle. Unlike other microcontrollers, the PIC17LC43T-08/PT contains an integrated power-on reset (POR) that ensures that the microcontroller is always in a safe, operating state.

Conclusion

The PIC17LC43T-08/PT is a highly integrated chip with numerous core and peripheral capabilities, which makes it suitable for use in embedded and microcontroller applications. By leveraging its advantages, like the real-time processing, fault-tolerant, power-saving technology and the wide range of peripheral and communication interfaces, the PIC17LC43T-08/PT is a great choice for many applications.