Microchip Technology DM163030 Data Sheet

8-bit PIC® Microcontroller Solutions

There are over 800 8-bit PIC microcontrollers ranging from 

6 to 100 pins and up to 128 KB Flash that are pin and 

code compatible across the portfolio. PIC microcontrollers 

with XLP technology feature the world’s lowest active 

and sleep power consumption with flexible power modes 

and wake-up sources. MPLAB® X Integrated Development 

Environment (IDE) supports all PIC microcontrollers with XC 

Compiler support and common development boards.

Peripheral integration is key with communication and 

control peripherals like SPI, I

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C™, UART, PWM, ADC, 

DAC, op amps, as well as specialized peripherals for 

USB, LCD and Ethernet. In addition, Microchip offers the 

Core Independent Peripherals that provide even higher 

levels of flexibility and integration which has never been 

possible in the 8-bit microcontrollers. These new Core 

Independent Peripherals include Configurable Logic 

Cell (CLC), Complementary Output Generator (COG), 

Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Zero Cross 

Detect (ZCD) and Hardware CVD (Capacitive Voltage 

Divider). Customers have made PIC MCUs a worldwide 

standard, with over one million development systems 

shipped. PIC microcontrollers are quick and easy to 

design into a wide variety of applications with a long 

history of dependable product delivery.

To provide customers a low-risk development environment, 

PIC microcontrollers offer seamless migration within the 

complete range of products. The 8-bit PIC microcontroller 

family is pin-compatible within a given pin count as well as 

code compatible between the architectures. Being able to 

migrate easily between various PIC MCUs allows flexibility 

to react to changing design requirements and feature 

enhancements. Maximize re-use for future developments 

and preserve the investment in hardware, software and 

tools by choosing Microchip.

In an effort to meet the needs of embedded 

system designers, silicon manufacturers continue 

to increase functionality and performance while 

decreasing the physical size and cost. This provides 

a significant benefit to both the embedded system 

designer and end consumer, but as the demand for 

sophisticated consumer and embedded products 

continues to expand, so does the challenge of 

properly designing such applications.
As semiconductor technology continues to evolve 

into “smaller, faster and cheaper”, so does the 

challenge to provide key features and attributes 

necessary for embedded design. Microchip is 

committed to implementing technology advances that 

not only increase performance and reduce cost of 

the microcontroller, but do so without sacrificing key 

features such as:

   

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5V: As an 8-bit leader, we understand the need for 

5V devices and will continue to support it.

   

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EEPROM: A key requirement for many embedded 

designs, cost effective implementation is critical.

   

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Analog Integration: Having a rich Analog offering 

available in a low cost MCU is a must have for 

many of today’s embedded challenges.

   

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High Voltage Variants: Allows for connection to an 

application that has high voltage rails, without the 

need of an external regulator.

   

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EMC: Designed to minimize susceptibility to 

EMI/EMC, providing the most electrically durable 

solutions in the industry.

PIC microcontrollers are finding their way into new applications like solar battery chargers, advanced medical devices and 

solid state lighting. Microchip provides solutions for the entire performance range of 8-bit microcontrollers, with easy-to-

use development tools, complete technical documentation, design-in and production support through a global sales and 

distribution network.