Microchip Technology Inc., a
leading provider of
microcontroller, analog and
Flash-IP solutions, has announced the
PIC18F "K80" 8-bit CAN
microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring
1.8-5.5V operation and eXtreme Low
Power (XLP) technology, for the
industry's lowest sleep current
consumption of less than 20µA. The
new MCUs also feature an on-chip 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a peripheral
that enables mTouch™ capacitive touch-sensing user interfaces. They are ideal for
applications in the automotive (e.g. body control modules, automotive lighting,
door/seat/steering/window control, HVAC control), building automation (e.g. elevators and
escalators, lighting and sensors, air condition control) and industrial markets (e.g. security
systems, alarm control, remote monitors).
Manufacturers are under intense pressure to cut costs while delivering more
sophisticated products. The PIC18F K80 CAN MCU family enables smaller, more costeffective
and robust control with its integrated CAN peripheral for automotive and
industrial applications. For applications that require low power and accuracy, the MCUs
deliver best-in-industry current ratings for longer battery life, as well as the on-chip 12-
bit ADC and touch-sensing peripheral for advanced sensors.