Core Independent Peripherals Now Available on PIC18 Family

PIC18F "K40" features intelligent ADC with filtering and signal analysis capabilities ideal for touch and signal conditioning

          The PIC18F "K40" family of microcontrollers (MCUs) is now available from Microchip Technology Inc.[NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading
provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The family consists of 10 new devices ranging from 16-128 KB of
flash memory with package options covering 28-64 pins. These cost optimised 8-bit MCUs are the first PIC18 product family to offer
Microchip's popular Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs).

         

          CIPs provide developers with the ability to accomplish tasks in hardware while freeing up the CPU to do other tasks or go to
sleep. This results in reduced power consumption, allows for deterministic response time, decreased firmware development and time needed for
validation. The PIC18F "K40" features the ADC with Computation (ADC2) -- an intelligent Analog to Digital Converter which, independent of
the core, can control data acquisition and signal analysis functions required in sensor interface applications, such as capacitive touch
sensing.

          The addition of CIPs to the PIC18F "K40" builds upon the legacy of the successful PIC18F "K20" family. These new devices are cost
effective and offer up to 128KB of flash, 5V operation, EEPROM and extensive peripheral integration. The devices include a full complement
of Core Independent Peripherals for safety critical applications (CRC / Memory Scan, Windowed Watchdog Timer, and Hardware Limit Timer), up
to seven hardware PWMs and multiple communications interfaces. Additionally, the PIC18 "K40" family offers Intelligent Analog peripherals
including Zero Cross Detect (ZCD), on-chip comparator and ADC2. The ADC2 handles the signal analysis functions of averaging, filtering,
oversampling and automatic threshold comparison independent of the CPU.

          The device is well suited for a broad range of applications and market segments including touch sensing, industrial control,
consumer, automotive and Internet of Things (IoT).

          "Microchip continues to expand our 8-bit portfolio with new on-chip peripherals for both the PIC? and AVR? architectures," said
Steve Drehobl, vice president of Microchip's 8-bit MCU division. "The PIC18F 'K40' family combines large memories with the Core Independent
Peripherals and Microchip's MPLAB? Code Configurator (MCC) to significantly reduce the product development time and improve system
performance."

          For more information about the PIC18F "K40" family, visit http://www.microchip.com/K40

          Development support

          The new PIC18F "K40" family is supported by the Curiosity High Pin Count (HPC) board and Microchip's established software
development platforms including MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC), MPLAB? IDE, XC8 Complier, and Microchip's new cloud based IDE MPLAB Xpress.

          Availability

          The family is available in volume production and consists of 10 new devices ranging from 16-128 KB of flash memory. Package
options range from 28-64 pins and include UQFN(4x4x0.5mm), QFN, SOIC, SSOP, TQFP, and DIP packages.


          Part number  Pin count  Program flash (B)  Data EEPROM (B)  RAM (B)

          PIC18F24K40     28              16 K               256              1,024  

          PIC18F25K40     28              32 K               256              2,048  

          PIC18F26K40     28              64 K              1,024            3,728  

          PIC18F27K40     28              128 K            1,024            3,728  

          PIC18F45K40     40/44          32 K              256              2,048  

          PIC18F46K40     40/44          64 K             1,024            3,728  

          PIC18F47K40     40/44          128 K           1,024            3,728  

          PIC18F65K40     64                32 K             1,024            2,048  

          PIC18F66K40     64               64 K              1,024            3,562  

          PIC18F67K40     64              128 K             1,024            3,562

          Resources

          High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):

          - Chip graphic:www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/29974623253/sizes/l
          - Block diagram: www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/30608577305/sizes/l

          About Microchip Technology

          Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions,
providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications
worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.
For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com .

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          For more information, please contact:
          Daphne Yuen (Microchip ): (+852) 2943-5115
          (email: daphne.yuen@microchip.com )