Microchip Technology

PIC16C56-HS/P  

Microcontrollers

The Microchip Technology PIC16C56-HS/P is a microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16C5X family. It is a mid-range, low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller with enhanced features and improved performance. Here's a brief description, features, and applications of the PIC16C56-HS/P:

Description:

The PIC16C56-HS/P is a high-speed version of the PIC16C56 microcontroller, designed for applications that require faster execution and higher performance. It features an enhanced RISC architecture, providing faster code execution and lower power consumption compared to its predecessors.

Features:

1. Enhanced RISC Architecture: The PIC16C56-HS/P has an improved RISC architecture with increased instruction execution speed, resulting in faster performance.
2. Memory: It includes 4KB of EEPROM, 2KB of RAM, and 2KB of ROM for program storage.
3. I/O Ports: The microcontroller has 16 digital I/O pins, which can be configured as inputs or outputs.
4. Timers: It features two 8-bit timer/counters that can be used for various timing and counting applications.
5. Serial Communication: The PIC16C56-HS/P includes a universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter (USART) for serial communication.
6. A-to-D Converter: It has an 8-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for converting analog signals to digital values.
7. Low-Power Modes: The microcontroller offers different low-power sleep modes to conserve energy during periods of inactivity.
8. Watchdog Timer: A watchdog timer is included to monitor the system and reset the microcontroller in case of a software failure.
9. Oscillator Options: The PIC16C56-HS/P can operate with an external or internal oscillator, providing flexibility in system design.

Applications:

The PIC16C56-HS/P is suitable for a wide range of applications that require a combination of high-speed processing, low-power consumption, and enhanced features. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control systems
2. Consumer electronics
3. Automotive control modules
4. Telecommunication devices
5. Medical equipment
6. Security systems
7. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
8. Battery-powered devices

The PIC16C56-HS/P's versatile feature set and high-speed performance make it an ideal choice for applications where both processing speed and energy efficiency are critical.

PIC16C56-HS/P Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC16C56-HS/P

PCN Part Status Change :

PIC16C56 Migration 01/Aug/2001      

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Mult Dev 13/Apr/2020      

Datasheets :

PIC16C5x Data Sheet       MPLAB® ICE2000 Spec      

PCN Packaging :

Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016       Label and Packing Changes 23/Sep/2015      

Design Resources :

PIC16C56 Development Tool Selector      

Other Related Documents :

Tips N Tricks Guide      

HTML Datasheet :

Tips N Tricks Guide       PIC16C5x Data Sheet       MPLAB® ICE2000 Spec      

PCN Design/Specification :

PdCu Bond Wire Update 21/Sep/2015      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH