Description

The PIC18F8720-I/PT is a microcontroller produced under the PIC18FXX20 family, which provides enhanced range of program memory options and versatile analog features that make it ideal for complex, high-performance applications. This microcontroller features high computational performance at an economical price with high endurance enhanced flash program memory. The device also has an external memory interface (PIC18F8X20 Devices Only), analog features, special microcontroller features, and CMOS technology.

Specifications and features

• High-Performance RISC CPU
• Linear program memory addressing to 128 Kbytes
• Linear data memory addressing to 3840 bytes
• 1 Kbyte of data EEPROM
• Up to 10 MIPs operation
• 16-bit wide instructions, 8-bit wide data path
• Priority levels for interrupts
• 31-level, software accessible hardware stack
• 8 x 8 Single Cycle Hardware Multiplier
• External Memory Interface (PIC18F8X20 Devices Only)
• Peripheral Features
• Analog Features
• Special Microcontroller Features
• CMOS Technology

Application Scenarios

The PIC18F8720-I/PT microcontroller can be used in various applications such as automotive, industrial control systems, data communication, and medical devices.

Comparison

• High computational performance at an economical cost
• External memory interface capability of up to 2 Mbytes
• 10-bit, up to 16-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter (A/D)
• Programmable Brown-out Reset (PBOR)
• Low-power, high-speed Flash technology
• Wide operating voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V)

• It may not be suitable for low-power applications
• The device may not be easy to program for beginners
• Only compatible with MPLAB® In-Circuit Debug (ICD)