Next Generation Peripherals
For 8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers
Unique integrated peripherals for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers.
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Integrated Peripheral Highlights
2 Next Generation Peripherals for 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers
Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) Easily create custom combination and sequential logic.
Key Features
User configurable real time logic control
CLC configuration GUI for quick turn development
Combinational Logic Functions
AND/OR/XOR/NOT/NAND/NOR/XNOR
State Functions/Clock
D Flip-Flop, JK Flip-Flop D Latch, SR Latch
Input sources
Pins
Peripherals
Output available to:
External pins
Other peripherals
Operation while in Sleep
Benefits
Increases on chip interconnection of peripherals and I/O
Integrates hardware functions and saves board space
Software control of Combinational/Sequential Logic
Saves program code space and frees up CPU cycles
Example: Phase Shifted Data Modulator
Combinational and Sequential logic can easily be designed using on-chip hardware.
Overview
Microchip is the leader in 8-bit microcontrollers by continually investing and expanding upon the PIC®microcontroller
line-up. Emphasis is persistently focused on reducing costs while developing products with a strong mix of peripherals
such as LCD drive, PWM, ADC, comparators, timers and communication. Beyond standard peripherals, Microchip is
constantly bringing additional value to PIC microcontrollers by developing unique and exclusive peripherals. These
unique peripherals allow embedded engineers to simplify their designs and create ever more creative applications
and products. This innovation is demonstrated by some of the following PIC microcontroller integrated peripherals.
Example Applications
Data Modulation
Power Sequencing
Manchester/IrDA Encoder
Switch Mode Power Supply
Event Sequencing
Conditional Signaling
General Purpose Logic
Customizable Circuitry
Smart System Control
Boost Regulator with
Feedback
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC10F32X, PIC1XF150X.
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Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) Complementary waveforms with enhanced capabilities.
Complementary Output Generator (COG)
Example: Half Bridge Circuit Using CWG or COG
Use CWG’s or COG’s advanced features to provide dead-band
control, auto shut down.
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC10F32X, PIC12F752, PIC1XF150X.
Example: LED Buck Converter
CWG or COG frequency is determined
by frequency of PWM
CWG or COG provide dead-band
control for the synchronous switches
Use CWG’s or COG’s advanced
features to provide auto shut down,
polarity control
Key Features
Provides non-overlapping complementary waveform
Various input sources inclusive of:
Comparators, PWM, CLC, NCO
Blanking control for transient filtering
1
(available with COG only in PIC12F752)
Phase control for output delay
2
(available with COG only in PIC12F752)
Independent rise and fall
3
/
4
Dead band control
Auto shutdown/restart
Polarity control
Benefits
Works with multiple peripherals
Fewer components and less space
Lower power
Improved switching efficiencies
Example Applications
Switch Mode Power Supplies
LED/Fluorescent Lighting
Battery Charger
Motor Drive
Power Factor Correction
Class D Audio Amplifiers
Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG)/Complementary Output Generator (COG)
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Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO)
Oscillator capabilities with true linear frequency control.
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC10F32X, PIC1XF150X.
Example: Fluorescent Lighting Control
Use the NCO to create linear frequencies for start-up and dimming control
Lower power and extend life of fl uorescent bulb
Key Features
Up to 20-bit frequency resolution
Independent 16 MHz clock input
16b numeric frequency control
500 kHz max output
15 Hz per step
2 output modes
Fixed 50% Duty Cycle (FDC)
1
Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)
2
Benefits
True linear frequency control
Increased frequency resolution
Example Applications
Fluorescent and LED Lighting Control
Neon Lighting Control
Lighting Ballast
Power Supplies
Motor Drivers
Modems
Class D Audio Amplifiers
Ultrasonic Ranging
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Key Features
Various clock sources: external, system clock,
independent 64 MHz
Various input sources: comparators, external
pins
Blanking control for transient filtering
1
Single 16-bit PWM
with up to 6 steerable outputs
Complementary 16-bit PWM
with up to 3 steerable output pairs
Independent rising/falling edge control
2
Dead band with independent rise and fall control
3
/
4
Polarity control/auto shutdown and restart
Flexible PWM output modes:
Push/pull, pulse skipping, 3-phase, fixed duty
cycle, brushed DC with forward/reverse
Output gating – externally controlled activate/
deactivate
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC16F178X.
Example: LED Buck Converter
Increased frequency control with dead-band control for the synchronous switches
Provides auto shut down, polarity control and increased duty cycle performance
Programmable Switch Mode Controller (PSMC)
Advanced PWM capabilities for power supplies,
motor and lighting control.
Example Applications
Power Supplies
DC/DC Converters (Power Bricks)
Power Factor Correction
LCD Backlighting
LED Lighting
Automotive Head and Tail Lamps
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
Lamp Ballasts
Signal Conditioning
Motor Control
3-phase Motors, BLDC,
AC Induction
Sensors – Medical,
Temperature, Pressure
Battery Monitoring,
Advanced Battery
Charging
General Purpose
Applications Requiring
High Resolution PWM
Benefits
Customizable high speed PWM with increased resolution and
control
Simplifies the implementation of applications such as:
motorcontrol, lighting and power supplies
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Temperature Indicator
Integrated temperature measurements for any application.
Key Features
Measures between -40°C and 85°C
Internally connected to ADC
ADC result changes with temperature
Reference Application Note: AN1333
Benefits
Low cost temp measurements for any application
No external hardware required
Improve RTC accuracy over temp
Allows the use of lower cost crystals
Improved voltage reference over temp
Example Applications
Mobile Phones
Power Tools
Home Appliances
Any application requiring environmental temperature
measurements
Auto-shutdown to prevent system overheat
Any application requiring oscillator accuracy over temp
Data Signal Modulator (DSM)
Easily create custom communication protocols.
Key Features
Modulate any input signal over a carrier frequency
Create custom digital bit patterns
Sources can be modulated using:
An external pin
Clock reference
PWM
UART/SPI/I2C™
A register bit
Internal comparators
Benefits
Easily create IrDA streams or ASK, FSK or PSK
transmissions
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC10F32X,
PIC16F72X, PIC1XF15XX, PIC16(L)F19XX, PIC16F182X,
PIC16F178X, PIC18FXXK22.
Example: Crystal Oscillator with Temperature Compensation
Enable the use of less expensive crystals while maintaining
accuracy over temp.
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC16F182X/184X.
Example Applications
Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
Modems
IrDA stream
Custom Communication Interface
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Timer 1 Gate (T1G)
Measures the duration of any input signal.
Key Features
Start/stop clock input based on control signal of 16 bit
Timer 1 (TMR1)
Gating sources:
Comparator outputs
Timer 0 (TMR0)
External input (T1G pin)
Clocking sources
Internal oscillator
Internal oscillator divide by 4
Timer 1 clock
Pulse acquisition modes with acquisition complete
interrupt flag
Rising to rising edge
1
Falling to falling edge
2
Falling to rising edg
e
3
Rising to falling edg
e
4
Interrupt on completion
Benefits
Measure pulse width of any internal or external signal
Requires no external components
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC12F15XX, PIC16F61X Family, PIC16F690 Family, PIC16F72X,
PIC16F18XX, PIC16F88X, PIC16F19XX, PIC18FXXK22.
Example Applications
Delta Sigma ADC
PWM Decode
SMPS Current Sharing
Pulse Frequency Measurements
Time Frequency Measurements
Set Reset Latch (SR Latch)
Does anything a 555 timer can do and more.
Key Features
Internally tied to comparator
Multiple set/reset input options
Comparator output
Software control
External pin
Programmable clock
Latching output internal or external
Benefits
Do anything you can do with a 555 timer
Implement low cost wave forms and oscillators
Few external components
Note: SR Latch capability is integrated into CLC Module
Available on the following PIC microcontrollers: PIC16F61X, PIC16F690 Family, PIC16F18XX, PIC16F88X, PIC16F19XX,
PIC18FXXK22, PIC18F1XK50.
Example Applications
Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)
Waveform/Pulse Generators
Switching Power Supplies
Controller
Digital Controlled Voltage
Controlled Oscillators
Oscillators
AC Lamp Dimmer
PWM Motor Control
Tone Generators
Phase Comparators
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