Microchip Technology's PIC16F616-I/SL is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. It is a mid-range device with enhanced functionality and performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Description:
The PIC16F616-I/SL is a 14-bit microcontroller that features an enhanced mid-range core with increased memory and peripherals. It is available in a 28-pin small outline, low-profile (SO) package. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V and has an input frequency range of 4MHz to 32MHz.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased performance and memory
- 28-pin small outline, low-profile (SO) package
- Operating voltage range: 2.0V to 5.5V
- Input frequency range: 4MHz to 32MHz
- 8KB Flash program memory
- 368 bytes of RAM
- 256 bytes of EEPROM
- 16-bit wide instruction word and 8-level deep hardware stack
- On-chip debugging and programming with ICD (In-Circuit Debugger)
- Low-power RTCC (Real-Time Clock and Calendar) with clock output
- 5-channel 10-bit ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
- 16-bit timer with external clock input and capture/compare/PWM functions
- USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) for serial communication
- 16-pin I/O ports with programmable port pins and internal pull-ups
- Watchdog timer with separate oscillator
- Power-on reset circuit
- Brown-out reset protection
- Code protection and data protection features
Applications:
The PIC16F616-I/SL is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its enhanced performance, memory, and peripheral set. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive control systems
- Telecommunication systems
- Medical devices
- Home automation systems
- White goods (appliances)
- Remote control systems
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices
The PIC16F616-I/SL's versatility and feature set make it a popular choice for embedded systems designers looking for a balance between performance, memory, and cost.