8-bit PIC microcontrollers with 128KB flash, 12KB RAM, and TQFP packaging
Manufacturer: microchip
# Introduction to the PIC18F97J60 - I/PT Product Series
## 1. Overview
The PIC18F97J60 - I/PT is a high - performance 8 - bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology's PIC18F product line. This series is designed to meet the diverse needs of a wide range of applications, offering a combination of advanced features, high - speed processing, and extensive peripheral integration.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 CPU and Memory
- **High - Performance CPU**: The PIC18F97J60 - I/PT is powered by an enhanced Harvard architecture 8 - bit CPU. It has a high - speed instruction execution capability, with a maximum operating frequency of up to 40 MHz. This allows for rapid data processing and efficient execution of complex algorithms.
- **Program Memory**: It comes with a large on - chip Flash program memory. The PIC18F97J60 variant typically offers up to 256 KB of Flash memory, which is non - volatile. This provides sufficient space to store the application code, enabling the implementation of feature - rich programs.
- **Data Memory**: The microcontroller has a significant amount of Random Access Memory (RAM). It includes up to 8 KB of RAM, which is used for storing variables, intermediate results, and data buffers during program execution. Additionally, it has EEPROM memory (up to 1 KB in some cases), which can be used for storing non - volatile data such as calibration values or configuration settings.
### 2.2 Peripherals
#### 2.2.1 Communication Interfaces
- **USB 2.0 Interface**: One of the standout features of the PIC18F97J60 - I/PT is its integrated USB 2.0 full - speed device controller. This allows the microcontroller to communicate with a host computer or other USB - enabled devices easily. It supports various USB classes, such as Human Interface Device (HID), Mass Storage Device (MSD), and Communication Device Class (CDC), making it suitable for applications like data transfer, device control, and communication.
- **UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver - Transmitter)**: The microcontroller is equipped with multiple UART modules. UARTs are commonly used for serial communication with other devices, such as sensors, displays, or other microcontrollers. They support asynchronous data transfer at various baud rates, enabling seamless communication over long distances.
- **SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) and I²C (Inter - Integrated Circuit)**: These serial communication interfaces are also available on the PIC18F97J60 - I/PT. SPI is a high - speed synchronous serial interface, often used for communicating with external devices like flash memories, sensors, or displays. I²C is a multi - master, multi - slave serial communication protocol, which is widely used for connecting low - speed devices such as EEPROMs, sensors, and real - time clocks.
#### 2.2.2 Analog Peripherals
- **Analog - to - Digital Converter (ADC)**: The PIC18F97J60 - I/PT features a high - resolution ADC. It typically has a 10 - bit or 12 - bit ADC with multiple input channels. This allows the microcontroller to convert analog signals from sensors (such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, or light sensors) into digital values, which can then be processed by the CPU.
- **Comparator Modules**: There are built - in comparator modules in the microcontroller. Comparators can be used to compare two analog voltages and generate a digital output based on the comparison result. They are useful in applications such as voltage monitoring, over - current protection, and signal
C04-100-TQFP
PIC18F97J60-I/PT
100TQFP