The PIC16F1778-I/SS is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a member of the mid-range PIC16F family and is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16F1778-I/SS is a 28-pin, 8-bit flash microcontroller with a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V. It features an enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed and a rich peripheral set. The device is available in a surface-mount SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package.
Key Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed.
- 28-pin SOIC package.
- Wide operating voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V).
- Up to 16 kB of flash program memory.
- Up to 768 bytes of RAM.
- 8-level deep hardware stack.
- On-chip debugging and programming with ICD 3 (In-Circuit Debugger 3) support.
- Up to 16 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins.
- Configurable oscillation options, including an internal oscillator and external clock sources.
- On-chip peripherals, such as a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) for serial communication, an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for high-speed data communication, and an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) for low-speed data communication.
- Enhanced CCP (Extended Comparator with PWM Peripheral) module for PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) generation and analog comparators.
- Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy.
Applications:
The PIC16F1778-I/SS is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and robust performance. Some of the common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers, motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Automotive applications: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and engine control units.
- Consumer electronics: Home appliances, portable devices, and gaming systems.
- Medical devices: Patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, and wearable health devices.
- Communication systems: Modems, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Security systems: Access control, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems.
- Renewable energy systems: Solar panel control, battery management, and energy monitoring.
The PIC16F1778-I/SS offers a balance of performance, power efficiency, and peripheral integration, making it a popular choice for designers looking for a reliable and cost-effective MCU solution.