MICROCHIP PIC18F45J50

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PIC18F46J50 Family
Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification
The PIC18F46J50 family devices that you have received
conform functionally to the current Device Data Sheet
(DS39931C), except for the anomalies described in this
document.
The silicon issues discussed in the following pages are
for silicon revisions with the Device and Revision IDs
listed in Table 1. The silicon issues are summarized in
Table 2.
The errata described in this document will be addressed
in future revisions of the PIC18F46J50 family silicon.
Note:
This document summarizes all silicon
errata issues from all revisions of silicon,
previous as well as current. Only the
issues indicated in the last column of
Table 2 apply to the current silicon revision
(Rev. A4).
For example, to identify the silicon revision level using
MPLAB IDE in conjunction with MPLAB ICD 2 or
PICkit™ 3:
1.
Using the appropriate interface, connect the
device to the MPLAB ICD 2 programmer/
debugger or PICkit™ 3.
From the main menu in MPLAB IDE, select
Configure>Select Device, and then select the
target part number in the dialog box.
Select
the
MPLAB
hardware
tool
(Debugger>Select Tool).
Perform a “Connect” operation to the device
(Debugger>Connect). Depending on the development tool used, the part number and Device
Revision ID value appear in the Output window.
2.
3.
4.
Note:
Data Sheet clarifications and corrections start on page 8,
following the discussion of silicon issues.
The silicon revision level can be identified using the
current version of MPLAB® IDE and Microchip’s
programmers, debuggers, and emulation tools, which
are available at the Microchip corporate web site
(www.microchip.com).
TABLE 1:
If you are unable to extract the silicon
revision level, please contact your local
Microchip sales office for assistance.
The DEVREV values for the various PIC18F46J50 family
silicon revisions are shown in Table 1.
SILICON DEVREV VALUES
Part Number
Device ID(1)
Revision ID for Silicon Revision(2)
A2
A4
PIC18F24J50
4C0Xh
PIC18F25J50
4C2Xh
PIC18F26J50
4C4Xh
PIC18F44J50
4C6Xh
PIC18F45J50
4C8Xh
PIC18F46J50
4CAXh
2h
4h
PIC18LF24J50
4CCXh
PIC18LF25J50
4CEXh
PIC18LF26J50
4D0Xh
PIC18LF44J50
4D2Xh
PIC18LF45J50
4D4Xh
PIC18LF46J50
4D6Xh
Note 1: The Device IDs (DEVID and DEVREV) are located at the last two implemented addresses of configuration
memory space. They are shown in hexadecimal in the format “DEVID DEVREV”.
2: Refer to the “PIC18F2XJXX/4XJXX Family Flash Microcontroller Programming Specification” (DS39687)
for detailed information on Device and Revision IDs for your specific device.
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TABLE 2:
SILICON ISSUE SUMMARY
Module
Feature
Item
Number
Affected
Revisions(1)
Issue Summary
A2
A4
MSSP
I2
C™
Modes
1.
Must keep LATB<5:4> bits clear.
MSSP
I2C Slave
2.
Module may not receive the correct data if there
is a delay in reading SSPxBUF after SSPxIF
interrupt.
X
X
X
EUSART
Enable/Disable
3.
If interrupts are enabled, a 2 TCY delay needed
after re-enabling the module.
X
X
A/D
FOSC/2
Clock
4.
FOSC/2 A/D Conversion mode may not meet
linearity error limits.
X
X
PMP
PSP
5.
Incorrect data capture in Slave modes.
X
Low-Power
modes
Deep Sleep
6.
Wake-up events that occur during Deep Sleep
entry may not generate an event.
X
DC
Characteristics
Supply Voltage
7.
Minimum operating voltage (VDD) parameter for
“F” devices is 2.25V.
X
A/D
Band Gap
Reference
8.
At high VDD voltages, performing an A/D
conversion on Channel 15 could have issues.
X
CTMU
Constant
Current
9.
Low voltages turn off constant current source.
Note 1:
X
X
X
Only those issues indicated in the last column apply to the current silicon revision.
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Silicon Errata Issues
Note:
This document summarizes all silicon
errata issues from all revisions of silicon,
previous as well as current. Only the
issues indicated by the shaded column in
the following tables apply to the current
silicon revision (Rev. A4).
1. Module: Master Synchronous Serial Port
(MSSP1)
2. Module: Master Synchronous Serial Port
(MSSP)
In extremely rare cases, when configured for I2C™
slave reception, the MSSP module may not receive
the correct data. This occurs only if the Serial
Receive/Transmit Buffer Register (SSPxBUF) is not
read within a window after the SSPxIF interrupt
has occurred.
Work around
The issue can be resolved in either of these ways:
If the LATB<5> or LATB<4> bit is set, the
MSSP1 module will not work correctly in the
I2C™ modes. If both LATB<5> and LATB<4>
are clear, the module will work normally.
• Prior to the I2C slave reception, enable the
clock stretching feature.
Work around
• Each time the SSPxIF is set, read the
SSPxBUF before the first rising clock edge of
the next byte being received.
Clear the bits, LATB<5:4>, prior to enabling the
MSSP1 module in an I2C mode. Keep these bits
clear while using the module.
For operation in I2C modes, the TRISB<5:4>
bits should be set.
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
This is done by
(SSPxCON2<0>).
setting
the
SEN
bit
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
X
A4
X
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3. Module: Enhanced Universal
Synchronous Asynchronous
Receiver Transmitter (EUSART)
In rare situations, when interrupts are enabled,
unexpected results may occur if:
Work around
Add a 2 TCY delay after any instruction that reenables the EUSART module (sets SPEN = 1).
Refer to Example 1.
• The EUSART is disabled (the SPEN bit,
RCSTAx<7> = 0)
• The EUSART is re-enabled (RCSTAx<7> = 1)
• A two-cycle instruction is executed immediately
after setting SPEN = 1
EXAMPLE 1:
RE-ENABLING A EUSART MODULE
;Initial conditions: SPEN = 0 (module disabled)
;To re-enable the module:
;Re-Initialize TXSTAx, BAUDCONx, SPBRGx, SPBRGHx registers (if needed)
;Re-Initialize RCSTAx register (if needed), but do not set SPEN = 1 yet
;Now enable the module, but add a 2-Tcy delay before executing any two-cycle
;instructions
bsf
RCSTA1, SPEN ;or RCSTA2 if EUSART2
nop
;1 Tcy delay
nop
;1 Tcy delay (two total)
;CPU may now execute 2 cycle instructions
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
X
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4. Module: 10-Bit Analog-to-Digital
Converter (ADC)
When the A/D conversion clock select bits are set
for FOSC/2 (ADCON1<2:0> = 000), the Integral
Linearity Error (EIL) parameter (A03) and Differential Linearity Error (EDL) parameter (A04) may
exceed data sheet specifications.
Work around
5. Module: Parallel Master Port (PMP)
When configured for Parallel Slave Port
(PMMODEH<1:0> = 0x and PMPEN = 1), the data
bus (PMD<7:0>) may not work correctly and
incorrect data could be captured into the PMDIN1L
register.
Work around
None.
Select one of the alternate AD clock sources
shown in Table 3. The EIL and EDL parameters
are met for the other clocking options.
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
TABLE 3:
ALTERNATE ADC SETTINGS
ADCON1<2:0>
ADCS<2:0>
Clock Setting
110
101
100
011
010
001
FOSC/64
FOSC/16
FOSC/4
FRC
FOSC/32
FOSC/8
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
X
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6. Module: Low-Power Modes (Deep Sleep)
Entering Deep Sleep mode takes approximately
2 TCY, following the SLEEP instruction. Wake-up
events that occur during this Deep Sleep entry
period may not generate a wake-up event.
instruction before the SLEEP instruction eliminates
the 2 TCY window where wake-up events could be
missed.
Work around
Before using this work around, users should check
their device’s revision ID bits to verify that they
have the A4 silicon. This can be done at run time
by a table read from address, 3FFFFEh.
If using the RTCC alarm for Deep Sleep wake-up,
code should only enter Deep Sleep mode when
the RTCC Value registers read synchronization bit
(RTCCFG<4>) is clear.
On revision A2 silicon devices, the instruction cannot be inserted between setting the DSEN bit and
executing the SLEEP instruction or the device will
enter conventional Sleep mode, not Deep Sleep.
This will prevent missing an RTCC alarm that
could occur during the period after the SLEEP
instruction, but before the Deep Sleep mode has
not been fully entered.
Even on A4 silicon devices, if the firmware immediately executes SLEEP after setting DSEN, the
device will enter Deep Sleep mode without
benefitting from this work around.
The revision A4 silicon allows insertion of a single
instruction between setting the Deep Sleep Enable
bit (DSEN, DSCONH<7>) and issuing the SLEEP
instruction (see Example 2). The insertion of a NOP
EXAMPLE 2:
DEEP-SLEEP WAKE-UP WORK AROUND
EnterDeepSleep:
bsf
DSCONH, DSEN
nop
sleep
(…)
goto
EnterDeepSleep
;
;
;
;
;
;
Enter Deep Sleep mode on SLEEP instruction
Not compatible with A2 silicon
Enter Deep Sleep mode
Add code here to handle wake up events that may
have been asserted prior to Deep Sleep entry
re-attempt Deep Sleep entry if desired
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
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7. Module: DC Characteristics (Supply
Voltage)
The minimum operating voltage (VDD) parameter
(D001) for “F” devices is 2.25V. For “LF” devices
(such as the PIC18LF46J50), the minimum rated
VDD operating voltage is 2.0V.
Work around
None.
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
9. Module: Charge Time Measurement Unit
(CTMU)
On an “F” device, the CTMU current source will stop
sourcing current if the applied VDD voltage falls
below the LVDSTAT (WDTCON<6>) threshold
(2.45V nominal). When VDD is above the LVDSTAT
threshold, the CTMU will function normally. This
issue does not apply to “LF” devices. The current
source will continue to function normally at all rated
voltages for these devices.
Work around
None
Affected Silicon Revisions
8. Module: Analog-to-Digital Converter
(Band Gap Reference)
At high VDD voltages (ex: >2.5V), performing an
ADC conversion on Channel 15 (the VBG absolute
reference) can temporarily disturb the reference
voltage supplied to the HLVD module and comparator module (only when configured to use the
VIRV). At lower VDD voltages, the disturbance will
be less or non-existent.
A2
A4
X
Work around
If precise HLVD or comparator VIRV thresholds are
required at high VDD voltages, avoid performing
ADC conversions on Channel 15 while simultaneously using the HLVD or comparator VIRV. If an
ADC conversion is performed on Channel 15, a
settling time of approximately 100 s is needed
before the reference voltage fully returns to the
original value.
Affected Silicon Revisions
A2
A4
X
X
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Data Sheet Clarifications
The following typographic corrections and clarifications
are to be noted for the latest version of the Device Data
Sheet (DS39931C):
Note:
Corrections are shown in bold. Where
possible, the original bold text formatting
has been removed for clarity.
1. Module: Special Features (CONFIG2L)
The “T1DIG” feature mentioned in the Device
Data Sheet (DS39931C) is not implemented in
this device family. The feature, associated with
bit 3 of the CONFIG2L Configuration register, is
discussed in Section 26.1 “Configuration
Bits” and Section 2.5.1 “Oscillator Control
Register”.
3. Module: DC Characteristics (Input
Leakage)
In Table 29-7 USB Module Specifications,
electrical parameter D314 indicates the D+ and
D- pin leakage is +/-0.2 A maximum. The
updated specification is +/-0.5 A maximum,
over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
The input leakage specification for all other I/O
pins remains unchanged at the +/-0.2 A maximum level, as indicated by electrical parameters
D060, D061 and D063 (IIL), in Section 29.3 “DC
Characteristics”.
For application firmware to switch to the Timer1
clock source, it must first enable the crystal
driver by setting the T1OSCEN bit (T1CON<3>).
The microcontroller will ignore attempts to clock
switch to the Timer1 clock source when the
crystal driver is disabled.
2. Module: DC Characteristics
(Power-Down Current)
Section 29.2 “DC Characteristics: PowerDown and Supply Current” lists the maximum
Power-Down (IPD) Sleep mode current for
PIC18FXXJ50 devices, operating at VDD = 2.15V
and -40°C, and 25°C at 5 A.
The correct maximum is 6 A.
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APPENDIX A:
DOCUMENT
REVISION HISTORY
Rev A Document (2/2009)
First release of this document. Silicon issues
1 (T1DIG), 2-3 (MSSP), 4 (EUSART), 5 (ADC),
6 (PMP), 7 (Deep Sleep), 8 (Supply Voltage).
Rev B Document (5/2009)
Added silicon issues 9 (Band Gap Reference) and
10 (Charge Time Measurement Unit – CTMU).
Rev C Document (1/2010)
Converted existing document for the A2 silicon revision
to the new, combined format. (There were no other
silicon errata or data sheet clarification documents for
the device family.)
Removed silicon issue 1 (Special Features, T1DIG)
and modified decremented issue 1, formerly
2 (MSSP1) and 6 (Low-Power Modes – Deep Sleep).
Added data sheet clarifications 1 (Special Features –
CONFIG2L), 2 (DC Characteristics – Power-Down
Current) and 3 (DC Characteristics – Input Leakage).
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NOTES:
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•
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•
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•
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•
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•
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