PIC16LF18426-I/ST

The PIC16LF18426-I/ST is Microchip’s low‑power, 8‑bit PIC microcontroller in the PIC16LF18426 family. It targets cost‑sensitive, embedded control tasks (industrial‑temp variant) and is available in ST packaging. Core characteristics are a simple 8‑bit PIC16 core with Flash program memory, RAM, and optional EEPROM for data storage, plus a rich set of on‑chip peripherals.
Key features (typical):
- Low‑voltage operation with sleep/low‑power modes for battery or energy‑harvesting apps.
- Peripherals: 10‑bit ADC, analog comparators, timers, PWM/CCP outputs, and multiple serial communications (USART/UART, I2C, SPI).
- General purpose I/O with flexible interrupt system.
- Development support via Microchip tools (MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compiler, debugger).
Applications: small appliances, sensor interfaces, automotive subsystems, battery‑powered controllers, and other cost‑sensitive embedded tasks.
Note: exact memory sizes, pin count, package options, and electrical specs vary by variant. For precise figures, consult the PIC16LF18426‑I/ST datasheet and product page.

Key features of PIC16LF18426-I/ST (Industrial temp):
- 8‑bit PIC core with mid‑range architecture
- Memory: 16 KB Flash; 768 bytes RAM; 256 bytes EEPROM
- Oscillator and voltage: up to 32 MHz; operate 1.8–5.5 V; instruction cycle Fcy = Fosc/4
- Peripherals: EUSART; MSSP (SPI/I2C); 10‑bit ADC (up to multiple channels); 2 analog comparators; 2 CCP modules (PWM)
- Timers: Timer0 (8‑/16‑bit), Timer1 (16‑bit), Timer2 (8‑bit)
- I/O and interrupts: multiple digital I/O with Interrupt-on-Change
- Power management: Watchdog Timer; Brown-out Reset; Low-Voltage Detect
- Other: On‑chip oscillator; code protection and In‑Circuit Debug/Program support
- Packaging/temp: Industrial temperature range (-40°C to 85°C); typically available in user‑friendly packages (I/ST)
Note: exact package pin count and I/O count depend on the specific package variant.

SOIC-14 (Plastic Small Outline Package) in industrial temperature range (I).

Pin count: 28-pin package (PIC16LF18426-I/ST).
Function: 8-bit Microcontroller (PIC16LF18426) with on-chip Flash, RAM and EEPROM, plus peripherals such as ADC, timers, PWM/CCP, EUSART, I2C/SPI, analog comparators, and watchdog for embedded control applications.

Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
What kind of company: Microchip is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including the PIC family), analog and memory products, and other embedded control solutions for a wide range of industries. It is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA.

Typical application areas for PIC16LF18426-I/ST:
- Battery-powered, energy-efficient embedded control
- Home automation and smart-sensor nodes
- LED lighting and LED driver circuits
- Consumer electronics and small appliances control
- Data acquisition and sensor interfacing (ADC, timers)
- PWM-based motor control for small DC motors/fans
- Portable medical/fitness and hobbyist/educational projects