6. Frequently Asked Questions
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MPLAB IDE and a compatible programmer like PICKit 3 or 4 are typically used for flashing and debugging.
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Yes, the "I" in the part number signifies industrial/automotive grade temperature range compliance.
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It’s great for prototyping and through-hole manufacturing, but SMD versions are preferred for modern mass production.
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While both are 8-bit, PIC18 offers better interrupt structure, but ATmega has broader Arduino ecosystem support.
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Absolutely. Microchip offers the same part in SOIC and QFN packages for PCB-space optimization.