The PIC16F628AT-I/SO is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a 28-pin, 14-bit flash microcontroller that is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16F628AT-I/SO is a mid-range, high-performance, 8-bit CMOS microcontroller with enhanced features. It is based on the PIC architecture and features a rich set of on-chip peripherals, including a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART), a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), and an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased performance and instruction set
- 14-bit wide instruction word and 8-level deep hardware stack
- 8K words of flash program memory with read-while-write capability
- 256 bytes of RAM
- 128 bytes of EEPROM memory
- Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for high-speed communication with other SPI-enabled devices
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus for communication with I2C-enabled devices
- 5-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- 16-bit Timer with external clock input and 8-bit postscaler
- On-chip Debug and In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) options
- Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy
- Internal oscillator with PLL for higher clock frequencies
- Active-High, Open-Drain configuration pins for compatibility with various input/output requirements
Applications:
The PIC16F628AT-I/SO is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and capabilities. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: The microcontroller can be used in applications like motor control, temperature monitoring, and process automation.
- Automotive systems: It can be used for engine management, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and other vehicle control systems.
- Consumer electronics: The microcontroller can be used in appliances like washing machines, air conditioners, and refrigerators for control and monitoring purposes.
- Telecommunication systems: It can be used for modem control, voice processing, and other communication-related applications.
- Medical equipment: The microcontroller can be used in medical devices for monitoring and controlling various parameters.
- Security systems: It can be used in access control systems, alarm systems, and surveillance equipment.
- Data acquisition and signal processing: The microcontroller can be used for collecting and processing data from various sensors and transducers.
The PIC16F628AT-I/SO's versatility, combined with its rich set of features, makes it a popular choice for a wide range of embedded systems and applications.