Microchip Technology's PIC16C712-04/SO is a low-cost, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that is part of the PIC16C7xx series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16C712-04/SO features a 14-pin small-outline (SO) package, making it suitable for compact and space-constrained applications. It is based on the enhanced mid-range PIC® architecture, which offers a range of features and peripherals to support various applications.
Key Features:
- Enhanced mid-range PIC® architecture
- 14-pin small-outline (SO) package
- 8-bit microcontroller with 1kB EEPROM, 128 bytes of RAM, and 768 bytes of program memory
- Three 8-bit registers and three 16-bit registers
- 16-bit instruction pointer and program counter
- 16-bit wide data bus and 8-bit wide instruction bus
- On-chip oscillator with a frequency range of 4 MHz to 20 MHz
- Three 6-pin I/O ports with individual port direction control
- Internal pull-up resistors on all I/O pins
- Two comparators with built-in voltage reference
- Two 8-bit timers with separate prescaling and postscaling options
- One watchdog timer with separate prescaling options
- Low-power sleep mode to conserve energy
- In-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and debugging capabilities
Applications:
The PIC16C712-04/SO is suitable for a variety of applications due to its compact size, low cost, and versatile features. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive control modules
- Consumer electronics, such as remote controls and small appliances
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices, thanks to its low-power sleep mode
- Temperature and humidity monitoring systems
- Simple motor control applications
- Security systems, such as access control and intrusion detection
- LED lighting control and dimming applications
- Basic communication interfaces, such as RS-232 or I2C, when used with external components
The PIC16C712-04/SO's combination of features, compact form factor, and low cost make it an attractive choice for a wide range of embedded control applications.