PIC18LF2431-I/MM
PIC18LF2431-I/MM - 8-bit 40MHz 16KB Flash MCU 28-QFN | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC18LF2431-I/MM is an 8-bit CMOS flash-based microcontroller from the PIC18F family, delivering up to 40 MHz (10 MIPS) performance with 16 KB of program Flash and 768 bytes of RAM in a 28-pin QFN-S (6x6 mm) package with exposed pad. The 'LF' prefix indicates the wide-voltage 2.0 V to 5.5 V operating range, while the enhanced 14-bit PWM module, 10-bit A/D converter, and nanoWatt power management make it a purpose-built device for motor control and power-conversion applications.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and peripheral interfaces. The PIC18F family uses a modified Harvard RISC architecture with 16-bit opcodes and 8-bit data, supported by 77 single-word instructions. Within the broader taxonomy, this part belongs to microcontrollers -> 8-bit MCUs -> embedded controllers -> semiconductors. The 'LF' low-voltage variant enables battery-powered or USB bus-powered designs, while the standard PIC18F2431 version targets 4.2 V to 5.5 V systems.
Key features include 16 KB Flash program memory (8K x 16 words), 768 bytes SRAM, 256 bytes EEPROM, 22 I/O pins, an enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM module with up to 4 PWM channels and configurable resolution up to 14 bits, a 10-bit multi-channel A/D converter, two analog comparators, USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), and nanoWatt Technology with multiple idle/sleep modes for sub-µA standby current. The high-performance PWM block includes programmable dead-time control, center-aligned or edge-aligned modes, and dedicated fault input pins for safe motor commutation.
The device is built on a CMOS process with a 16-bit instruction word and 8-bit data path, executing most instructions in one cycle (100 ns at 40 MHz oscillator). The high-endurance Flash supports 100K erase/write cycles typical, and EEPROM supports 1M cycles. This combination of deterministic execution, integrated motor-control peripherals, and wide voltage range makes the PIC18LF2431 well-suited for closed-loop BLDC, PMSM, and brushed-DC control as well as lighting ballasts and switched-mode power supplies.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) motor control, switched-mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), HVAC fan/blower control, ceiling fans and pumps, LED lighting ballasts, and industrial drives that require high-resolution PWM and ADC feedback in a compact footprint.
When designing with this part, choose the 'LF' variant (2.0 V to 5.5 V) for USB or battery-powered operation, or the standard PIC18F2431 (4.2 V to 5.5 V) for fixed 5 V industrial rails. Provide a clean VDD decoupling network (10 µF + 100 nF), respect the exposed-pad (EP) thermal/ground connection, and verify that the chosen oscillator mode and PLL configuration stay within the 40 MHz maximum operating frequency.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives (PIC18LF2331-I/MM, PIC18F2431-I/MM), parametric comparison, and practical design notes not found in the bare datasheet, giving procurement and engineering teams an actionable single-source reference.
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