Flexible Clocking Options (Up to 32 MHz)

Selected by the PIC MCU's configuration bits the system clock has the following properties:

• Optional source (internal oscillator or external circuitry)
• Flexible speed options up to 32 MHZ
• Two-Speed Start-up: Allows the system to run initialization software while the external oscillator is stabilizing.
• Clock Switching: The system clock source can be switched between external and internal clock sources via software.
• Fail-Safe Clock Monitor: Switches to the internal oscillator in the event of an external clock failure.