The PIC16F1527-I/MR is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a mid-range device with enhanced functionality and performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Description:
The PIC16F1527-I/MR is a 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller that features a rich set of integrated peripherals and advanced core features. It is based on the enhanced mid-range core (ENCORE) architecture, which provides high code efficiency and fast execution speed. The device operates with a wide supply voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V) and offers multiple power-saving modes to optimize energy consumption.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core (ENCORE) with increased code efficiency and speed.
- 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller.
- Wide supply voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V).
- Multiple power-saving modes, including Sleep, Idle, and Power-down modes.
- Up to 16 MHz oscillator frequency with an internal oscillator or an external clock source.
- 8 KB of Flash program memory with read-while-write capability.
- 256 bytes of RAM (accessible as general-purpose registers or stack).
- 256 bytes of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
- 16-bit wide instruction word and 8-level deep hardware stack.
- On-chip debugging and programming support with in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and debugger (ICD) interfaces.
- Integrated peripherals, including a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART), a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), and an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus interface.
- 5-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with optional differential inputs.
- 8-bit Parallel Slave Port (PSP) for easy connection to external memory or peripherals.
- Up to 16 programmable I/O pins with individual direction control and interrupt capability.
- On-chip oscillator with internal RC oscillator calibration and clock output options.
Applications:
The PIC16F1527-I/MR is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Industrial control and automation systems.
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and home automation devices.
- Automotive applications, such as body control modules and lighting control.
- Medical devices and equipment, including portable and wearable devices.
- Telecommunication systems, including modems and voice-over-IP (VoIP) devices.
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance equipment.
- Data acquisition and signal processing applications.
- Battery-powered devices, benefiting from the low-power modes and wide supply voltage range.
- General-purpose embedded control applications.
The PIC16F1527-I/MR's combination of performance, power efficiency, and integrated peripherals makes it a versatile choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications.