PIC16LF1459-I/ML
8-bit microcontrollers with 14KB flash, 1024B RAM, and 48MHz speed
Manufacturer： microchip
series introduction
# Introduction to the PIC16LF1459 - I/ML Product Series
## 1. Overview
The PIC16LF1459 - I/ML is a member of Microchip Technology's PIC16F family of 8 - bit microcontrollers. These microcontrollers are designed to offer a high - performance, low - power solution for a wide range of embedded applications. The "LF" in the part number indicates that it is a low - power device, making it suitable for battery - powered or energy - sensitive applications. The "I/ML" package type provides a specific form factor and pin configuration that is well - suited for various circuit board designs.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 Core and Memory
- **CPU Core**: It is based on the high - performance RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) CPU core. This architecture allows for fast execution of instructions, with a large number of instructions being executed in a single clock cycle. This results in efficient code execution and better overall performance.
- **Program Memory**: The PIC16LF1459 - I/ML comes with up to 16 KB of Flash program memory. Flash memory is non - volatile, which means that the program code stored in it is retained even when the power is turned off. This allows for easy reprogramming during development and in - field updates if required.
- **Data Memory**: It has 256 bytes of RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing variables and intermediate data during program execution. This provides sufficient space for most small to medium - sized applications.
### 2.2 Low - Power Operation
- **Multiple Power Modes**: The device supports multiple power - saving modes, including Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, the microcontroller consumes extremely low power, making it ideal for battery - operated devices. The wake - up time from Sleep mode is also very short, allowing the device to quickly resume normal operation when needed.
- **Low - Voltage Operation**: It can operate at a wide range of supply voltages, typically from 1.8V to 5.5V. This flexibility in voltage operation enables it to be used in various power supply scenarios, whether it is a single - cell battery or a regulated power supply.
### 2.3 Peripherals
#### 2.3.1 Timers
- **Multiple Timers**: The PIC16LF1459 - I/ML is equipped with multiple timers, including Timer0, Timer1, and Timer2. These timers can be used for a variety of applications such as generating time delays, measuring time intervals, and generating PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals.
- **PWM Generation**: The timers can be configured to generate PWM signals, which are commonly used for motor control, LED dimming, and power management applications. The PWM signals can have adjustable duty cycles and frequencies, providing flexibility in controlling external devices.
#### 2.3.2 Communication Interfaces
- **USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)**: It features a USART module, which allows for serial communication with other devices. This can be used for communication with sensors, displays, or other microcontrollers using protocols such as RS - 232 or RS - 485.
- **SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)**: The SPI interface provides a high - speed, synchronous serial communication option. It is commonly used for communicating with external memory devices, sensors, and other peripherals that support the SPI protocol.
- **I²C (Inter - Integrated Circuit)**: The I²C interface enables communication with other I²C - compatible devices in a multi - master or multi - slave configuration. This is useful for connecting to a wide range of sensors, EEPROMs, and other integrated circuits
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