Microchip PIC18F6720

PIC18F6720 General Description

Equipped with analog-to-digital conversion capabilities and multiple timer modules, the PIC18F6720 facilitates precise sensor interfacing and timing operations. Its energy-efficient design, featuring power-saving modes, ensures optimal energy utilization for prolonged operation. The microcontroller's robust architecture and extensive peripheral set make it a versatile choice for developers looking to implement complex embedded systems, offering the flexibility and functionality required for demanding applications

Features

• Address capability of up to 2 Mbytes
• 16-bit interface
• Peripheral Features:
• High current sink/source 25 mA/25 mA
• Four external interrupt pins
• Timer0 module: 8-bit/16-bit timer/counter
• Timer1 module: 16-bit timer/counter
• Timer2 module: 8-bit timer/counter
• Timer3 module: 16-bit timer/counter
• Timer4 module: 8-bit timer/counter
• Secondary oscillator clock option – Timer1/Timer3
• Five Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules:
• - Capture is 16-bit, max. resolution 6.25 ns (TCY/16)
• - Compare is 16-bit, max. resolution 100 ns (TCY)
• - PWM output: PWM resolution is 1 to 10-bit
• Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) module with two modes of operation:
• - 3-wire SPI (supports all 4 SPI modes)
• - I2C™ Master and Slave mode
• Two Addressable USART modules:
• - Supports RS-485 and RS-232
• Parallel Slave Port (PSP) module
• Analog Features:
• 10-bit, up to 16-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter (A/D):
• - Conversion available during Sleep
• Programmable 16-level Low-Voltage Detection  (LVD) module:
• - Supports interrupt on Low-Voltage Detection
• Programmable Brown-out Reset (PBOR)
• Dual analog comparators:
• - Programmable input/output configuration
• Special Microcontroller Features:
• 100,000 erase/write cycle Enhanced Flash program memory typical
• 1,000,000 erase/write cycle Data EEPROM memory typical
• 1 second programming time
• Flash/Data EEPROM Retention:> 40 years
• Self-reprogrammable under software control
• Power-on Reset (POR), Power-up Timer (PWRT) and Oscillator Start-up Timer (OST)
• Watchdog Timer (WDT) with its own On-Chip RC Oscillator for reliable operation
• Programmable code protection
• Power saving Sleep mode
• Selectable oscillator options including:
• - 4X Phase Lock Loop (of primary oscillator)
• - Secondary Oscillator (32 kHz) clock input
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) via two pins
• MPLAB® In-Circuit Debug (ICD) via two pins

Application

• The PIC18F6720 microcontroller is commonly used in various applications including:
• Industrial control systems
• Consumer electronics
• Medical devices
• Internet of Things (IoT) applications
• Automotive systems
• Home automation systems

Specifications