Microchip Technology's PIC12F635-E/SN is a low-cost, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that is part of the PIC12F series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including simple control and monitoring tasks in industrial, consumer, and automotive markets.
Description:
The PIC12F635-E/SN is a compact, 8-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) or SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package microcontroller. It features a high-performance RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture with only 11 instructions, resulting in faster execution and lower power consumption.
Features:
- 8-bit microcontroller with 11 RISC instructions
- 128 bytes of RAM (Random Access Memory)
- 1.5K bytes of Flash program memory
- 21 programmable I/O (Input/Output) pins with open-drain or strong sink/source capabilities
- Two 8-bit timers with 8-bit prescaler
- Internal oscillator with a frequency range of 4 MHz to 20 MHz
- Low-power sleep mode to conserve energy
- In-circuit serial programming (ICSP) for easy programming and debugging
- Active-high reset input
- Brown-out detection and reset
- Wide operating voltage range (2V to 5.5V)
Applications:
The PIC12F635-E/SN is suitable for a variety of applications due to its low cost, small form factor, and versatile features. Some common applications include:
- Simple control systems in industrial automation
- Consumer electronics, such as appliance controls and power management
- Automotive applications, like window lift controls and LED lighting control
- Remote control systems and wireless communication interfaces
- Battery-powered devices, benefiting from its low-power sleep mode
- Sensor interfacing and data acquisition systems
- Custom security systems and access control
- Toys and hobbyist projects
- Medical devices for simple monitoring and control tasks
- Home automation and IoT (Internet of Things) devices
The PIC12F635-E/SN's combination of features and affordability makes it an attractive choice for developers looking to implement a microcontroller in a wide range of applications.