Microchip PIC12F/PIC16F182X series 8-bit low pin count microcontroller

Overall positioning of the product

Series affiliation: PIC12F182X (PIC12F182X+PIC16F182X), Microchip’s new generation of 8-pin/14 pin/18 pin/20 pin high-end 8-bit MCU

Core advantage: Pin compatibility with previous generation low pin count PIC chips, which can be directly upgraded and replaced; Highly integrated, ultra-low power consumption, abundant peripherals, suitable for battery powered and miniaturized applications

Target scenarios: Consumer electronics, home appliance touch, LED lighting, motor control, low-power sensing, small IoT terminals

Overview of Core Specifications

Kernel: 32MHz Enhanced Mid Range architecture, interrupt hardware context saving, more efficient and user-friendly code execution in C language

memory

Flash: up to 14KB (8KW)

RAM: up to 1KB

Built in EEPROM: 256 bytes across the entire range

Support Flash self reading and writing

Working voltage: 1.8V-5.5V, wide voltage compatible with battery and universal power supply

Encapsulation: PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP, SSOP, QFN, DFN, miniaturization 3 × 3/4 × 4 encapsulation options available

Key Features (Core Highlights)

1. Ultra low power consumption (nanoWatt XLP technology)

Sleep current: as low as 20nA

Operating current:<50 μ A/MHz (industry-leading)

Low power watchdog:<500nA

Real time clock (RTC) operation:<800nA (1.8V typical value)

Featuring a “green MCU” that is compatible with button battery long-term standby applications

2. Communication interface (standard across the entire series)

MSSP: Supports SPI/I2C

EUSART: Serial Communication

Data Signal Modulator (DSM): Hardware generates ASK/PSK modulation signals without software overhead

Advanced models (16F1827/1829/1847) integrated with dual SPI/I2C

3. Human computer interaction: mTouch capacitive touch

Built in capacitance sensing module (CSM), supporting touch interface without buttons

Paired with ADC, multiple touch solutions can be achieved

4. Analog peripherals (standard across the entire range)

10 bit ADC analog-to-digital converter

Rail to Rail comparator+set/reset latch

8-pin model 1 comparator, 14/18/20 pin model 2 comparators

5. Control peripherals: PWM and timer

Multi channel independent PWM, supporting up to 4 independent time bases

Suitable for LED lighting, fluorescent lamps, and DC motor control

Timer: Up to 3 8-bit+1 16 bit

6. Other enhancements

Interrupt hardware on-site storage to improve response speed and reliability

All models are debugged online without the need for additional adapters

Model details (10 models fully covered)

There are a total of 10 models, divided into standard voltage version (F) and low-voltage low-power version (LF), with the following core differences:

Model Pin I/O Port Flash RAM comparator PWM SPI/I2C touch channel

PIC12F1822/LF 8 6 3.5KB 128B 1 1 1 4

PIC12F1840/LF 8 6 7KB 256B 1 1 1 4

PIC16F1823/LF 14 12 3.5KB 128B 2 1 1 8

PIC16F1824/LF 14 12 7KB 256B 2 1 1 8

PIC16F1825/LF 14 12 14KB 1KB 2 1 1 8

PIC16F1826/LF 18 16 3.5KB 128B 2 2 1 12

PIC16F1827/LF 18 16 7KB 256B 2 2 Double 12

PIC16F1847/LF 18 16 14KB 1KB 2 2 Double 12

PIC16F1828/LF 20 18 7KB 256B 2 2 1 12

PIC16F1829/LF 20 18 14KB 1KB 2 2 Double 12

Developing an ecosystem (low-cost and easy to learn)

develop software

MPLAB IDE+HI-TECH C LITE compiler, free simulation development

Debugging/burning tools

PICkit 3 (Beginner’s Choice)

MPLAB ICD 3 (Professional Debugging)

Real ICE (Full Function Simulation)

development kit

PICDEM Lab Development Board (DM163035): Supports a full range, including breadboards and basic components, for rapid prototyping verification

Supporting Application Documents

Provide touch control RTC、 Official application notes such as selection guide:

AN1303: Software RTC based on PIC16F1827

AN1171: User Guide for Capacitive Induction Module

8-bit PIC solution manual and development tool quick reference guide