Microchip Technology

PIC12F1612-E/SN  

Microcontrollers

The Microchip Technology PIC12F1612-E/SN is a low-cost, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC12F series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, particularly those that require minimal power consumption and low system cost.

Description:

The PIC12F1612-E/SN is a compact, 8-pin DIP (Dual In-Line Package) or SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package microcontroller. It features an enhanced mid-range core, which provides high performance and efficient code execution. The device is based on the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, with only 11 instructions and a single 8-bit register file.

Features:

1. 8-bit RISC CPU with only 11 instructions and a single 8-bit register file.
2. 128 bytes of RAM (Random Access Memory).
3. 1.5K bytes of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory) for non-volatile data storage.
4. 1.5K bytes of Flash program memory for storing the user application.
5. 8 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins, which can be configured as digital I/O or used for specialized functions.
6. Internal oscillator with a frequency range of 4 MHz to 20 MHz.
7. Low-power consumption modes, including Sleep and Idle modes.
8. On-chip debugging and programming support through in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and debugging (ICD).
9. Active-high reset input.
10. Brown-out detection and protection.

Applications:

The PIC12F1612-E/SN is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low cost, small form factor, and low power consumption. Some common applications include:

1. Remote controls and wireless communication devices.
2. Battery-powered devices, such as portable electronics and wearables.
3. Basic sensing and control applications, like temperature monitoring and motor control.
4. Simple automation and control systems in industrial and consumer products.
5. Toys and games with basic interactive features.
6. Home appliances with basic control and user interface requirements.
7. Medical devices for monitoring and control functions.
8. Automotive applications, such as control modules for small actuators and sensors.

The PIC12F1612-E/SN is an excellent choice for applications that require a simple, cost-effective, and low-power microcontroller with a small footprint.

PIC12F1612-E/SN Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC12F1612-E/SN

DTS :

View in Development Tools Selector      

Test/Quality Data :

AEC-Q100 qualification (PDF)      

PCN :

Product Change Notification (PDF)