CAN MCU Tinier Than Ever

Feb. 3, 2005
Controller-area-network (CAN) microcontrollers (MCUs) continue to shrink, judging from the release of Microchip's 28-pin PIC18Fxx80 CAN MCU. It comes in a 6- by 6-mm QFN package. The family incorporates an ECAN controller to offload the 8-bit PIC pr

Controller-area-network (CAN) microcontrollers (MCUs) continue to shrink, judging from the release of Microchip's 28-pin PIC18Fxx80 CAN MCU. It comes in a 6- by 6-mm QFN package. The family incorporates an ECAN controller to offload the 8-bit PIC processor. The processor has 16 to 32 kbytes of flash, 1.5 kbytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM. The chip can use its internal 32-MHz clock or an external source. Peripherals include a 10-bit, 11-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC), two analog comparators, and dual pulse-width-modulation timers that can be synchronized with the ADC. There also is an EUSART with local interconnect network (LIN) support. Extended temperature range and 80-pin versions are available. Pricing for the PIC18F4580 starts at $5.74, and the cost of the demonstration kit starts at $199.

www.microchip.com

Sponsored Recommendations

Highly Integrated 20A Digital Power Module for High Current Applications

March 20, 2024
Renesas latest power module delivers the highest efficiency (up to 94% peak) and fast time-to-market solution in an extremely small footprint. The RRM12120 is ideal for space...

Empowering Innovation: Your Power Partner for Tomorrow's Challenges

March 20, 2024
Discover how innovation, quality, and reliability are embedded into every aspect of Renesas' power products.

Article: Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes

March 18, 2024
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle

Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles

March 18, 2024
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!