PCM18XT0 Microchip Technology, PCM18XT0 Datasheet - Page 261

• Manufacturer Part Number: PCM18XT0
• Description: MODULE PROC PIC18F4685
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of PCM18XT0

• Accessory Type: Processor Module
• Product: Microcontroller Modules
• Core Processor: PIC18F4685
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable
• For Use With/related Products: ICE2000
• For Use With: ICE2000 - EMULATOR MPLAB-ICE 2000 POD
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Not applicable / Not applicable

20.2
A single comparator is shown in Figure 20-2, along with
the relationship between the analog input levels and
the digital output. When the analog input at V
than the analog input V
is a digital low level. When the analog input at V
greater than the analog input V
comparator is a digital high level. The shaded areas of
the output of the comparator in Figure 20-2 represent
the uncertainty, due to input offsets and response time.
20.3
Depending on the comparator operating mode, either
an external or internal voltage reference may be used.
The analog signal present at V
signal at V
is adjusted accordingly (Figure 20-2).
FIGURE 20-2:
20.3.1
When external voltage references are used, the
comparator module can be configured to have the com-
parators operate from the same or different reference
sources. However, threshold detector applications may
require the same reference. The reference signal must
be between V
pin of the comparator(s).
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V
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Comparator Operation
Comparator Reference
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EXTERNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL
+ and the digital output of the comparator
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and V
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–
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SINGLE COMPARATOR
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-, the output of the comparator
and can be applied to either
IN
IN
- is compared to the
-, the output of the
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+ is
20.3.2
The comparator module also allows the selection of an
internally generated voltage reference from the
comparator voltage reference module. This module is
described in more detail in Section 21.0 “Comparator
Voltage Reference Module”.
The internal reference is only available in the mode
where four inputs are multiplexed to two comparators
(CM2:CM0 = 110). In this mode, the internal voltage
reference is applied to the V
comparators.
20.4
Response time is the minimum time, after selecting a
new reference voltage or input source, before the
comparator output has a valid level. If the internal
reference is changed, the maximum delay of the
internal voltage reference must be considered when
using
maximum delay of the comparators should be used
(see Section 27.0 “Electrical Characteristics”).
20.5
The comparator outputs are read through the CMCON
register. These bits are read-only. The comparator
outputs may also be directly output to the RE1 and RE2
I/O pins. When enabled, multiplexors in the output path
of the RE1 and RE2 pins will switch and the output of
each pin will be the unsynchronized output of the
comparator.
comparators is related to the input offset voltage and
the response time given in the specifications.
Figure 20-3 shows the comparator output block
diagram.
The TRISE bits will still function as an output enable/
disable for the RE1 and RE2 pins while in this mode.
The polarity of the comparator outputs can be changed
using the C2INV and C1INV bits (CMCON<5:4>).
Note 1: When reading the PORT register, all pins
the
2: Analog levels on any pin defined as a
Comparator Response Time
Comparator Outputs
INTERNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL
configured as analog inputs will read as a
‘0’. Pins configured as digital inputs will
convert an analog input according to the
Schmitt Trigger input specification.
digital input may cause the input buffer to
consume more current than is specified.
comparator
The
uncertainty
outputs.
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+ pin of both
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