PIC18-Q43 Family Enables Autonomous Peripheral Tasks for Faster, More Efficient Embedded Systems

Microchip Technology’s PIC18-Q43 family delivers a suite of configurable core‑independent peripherals (CIPs) that shift routine software tasks into dedicated hardware. This architecture delivers faster execution, reduces CPU load, and accelerates time‑to‑market for embedded solutions.

The CIPs – including timers, simplified pulse‑width modulation (PWM) output, configurable logic cells (CLCs), an analog‑to‑digital converter with on‑chip computation (ADCC), and multiple serial interfaces – can be wired together for virtually zero‑latency data sharing. This capability enables developers to create custom hardware functions tailored to their specific application without writing extensive firmware.

Applications span real‑time control, home appliances, security, motor and industrial automation, lighting, and IoT devices. The on‑chip CLCs, for instance, allow precise waveform generation and timing measurements, while the ADCC can perform calculations in hardware, freeing the CPU for higher‑level tasks.

Microchip’s software ecosystem supports this hardware flexibility. The MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB Xpress IDE, and MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) provide a graphical interface for selecting and configuring CIPs, generating clean, efficient C code, and integrating it into projects. A PIC18F57Q43 Curiosity Nano board offers built‑in programming and debugging, making rapid prototyping straightforward.

Available in high‑volume production, the PIC18-Q43 family comes in a range of memory sizes, package options, and price points. Volume pricing starts at just $0.64 each. Order now or contact a Microchip authorized distributor to get started.