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PIC1XF150X/155X 8-bit Microcontrollers
Core Independent Peripherals Enable Unique New Applications
Summary
PIC1XF150X/155X family brings integrated core
independent peripherals to broaden the 8-bit
microcontroller portfolio, while enabling non-traditional
and innovative new applications. These peripherals bring
various new capabilities to the microcontrollers that usually
requires external components and/or software overhead.
The PIC1XF150X family consists of six microcontrollers in
8-, 14- and 20- pin count, and it is based on Microchip’s
Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit Core. The combination of high
levels of integration via core independent peripherals,
low power, low cost, and efficient architecture makes this
family suitable for various general-purpose applications.
■ Configurable Logic Cell (CLC): Create custom
combinational and sequential logic using this integrated
configurable logic cell module. Using CLC, designers
can also bring external gates and state functions within
the MCU itself.
■ Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO): Generate
linear frequency output with very fine step size. NCO
provides high-resolution oscillator capabilities to control
applications such as, ballast, radio and tone generator.
■ Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG): Generate
complementary output waveforms with enhanced
features like dead-band control, auto-shutdown, for
applications such as motor control and LEDs. CWG
provides the flexibility of using any of the various
available input source options.
■ Hardware Capacitive Voltage Divider (CVD): Implement
mTouch™ capacitive touch sensing with automated touch
sampling that reduces software size and lower CPU
usage. It also provides automatic control of guard-ring
drive and a programmable sample and hold capacitance
to better match larger touch or proximity sensors.
■ 4× Pulse Width Modulator (PWM): PWM modules
provide flexibility to designers working on lighting, power,
motor control or any general-purpose application. Four
PWM modules are available, even for the 8-pin parts.
■ Integrated Temperature Indicator: Use the integrated
temperature indicator module for quick and low cost
temperature measurements, without the need of any
external hardware.
In addition to the core independent peripherals, the
PIC1XF150X family also offers traditional peripherals,
such as, 10-bit ADC, up to 2× Comparators, up to 1×
EUSART, I
2
C™, SPI and a 5-bit DAC.
PIC® Microcontrollers with the Enhanced Mid-Range core
are denoted as PIC1XF1XXX.
Features
■ Core Independent Peripherals: Integrated CLC, NCO,
CWG along with traditional modules to take your design
to next level.
■ Easy Migration: Pin compatibility with other Microchip
8-bit MCUs, means drop in replacement on your
existing board.
■ Various Applications in a Variety of Market Segments:
Wide array of peripherals to enable many applications
in consumer electronics, automotive, medical, home
appliance and other markets.
■ Low Power Performance: With less than 20 nA standby
current and <30 μA/MHz active current, these MCUs
are highly suitable for battery-powered applications.
■ Low Cost: D esigned to enable highly efficient
applications while promoting cost savings.