PIC18F252T-E/SO

The PIC18F252T-E/SO is a microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is a part of the Microchip PIC18 family and is one of their midrange offerings, boasting a 16-bit core and a wide variety of peripherals. The PIC18F252T-E/SO is designed to be a cost-effective controller solution for embedded applications.

Application field of PIC18F252T-E/SO

PIC18F252T-E/SO is suitable for a wide range of embedded applications. It is best used for low-power and real-time applications such as automotive, medical, consumer and industrial control products. Due to its wide range of built-in peripherals, the PIC18F252T-E/SO can be used for any type of embedded device, from industrial machines to consumer electronics. Some of the common applications include:

• Industrial Control - PLCs, motion controllers, control systems.
• Medical – patient monitoring and diagnostic systems.
• Automotive – vehicle infotainment systems, diagnostic systems and instrument clusters.
• Consumer Electronics – TVs, set-top boxes and white goods.
• Portable Electronics – handheld devices, gaming systems and mobile phones.

Working principle of PIC18F252T-E/SO

The PIC18F252T-E/SO is a 16-bit microcontroller that combines a wide variety of peripherals and features into a single package. It features the PIC18F core, an 8-bit instruction set, an 8-bit data bus and up to 40 pins. Its 16-bit core is capable of executing up to 10 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second).

The PIC18F252T-E/SO contains many built-in peripherals, such as timers, analog to digital converters (ADCs), serial interfaces, oscillators, and more. The device also offers several memory types, including program memory, data RAM, program RAM, and data EEPROM. The device is designed to be highly configurable and can be programmed with C language using the Microchip XC8 or MPLABXC8 C compiler.

The PIC18F252T-E/SO contains several interrupts sources, such as a timer overflow, analog-to-digital converter conversion complete, serial port receive, universal synchronous serial port receive, and general-purpose programmable interrupt inputs. It also allows the user to set priority levels for interrupts, so that critical tasks can be managed first.

The PIC18F252T-E/SO can also utilize external pins for communicating with other devices, such as I2C, UART, SPI. It can also be used in conjunction with other microcontrollers, such as the PIC24F and PIC32F series microcontrollers. Additionally, the PIC18F252T-E/SO can be used in conjunction with development boards such as the Microchip PICkit and Microchip Curiosity boards.

Conclusion

The PIC18F252T-E/SO is an effective and versatile microcontroller, offering a wide range of features and peripherals suitable for a variety of embedded applications. Its highly configurable nature allows developers to create custom solutions for their unique needs. The device is highly compatible with other devices, making it a great choice for multi-controller solutions.