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PIC16F677-I/SO  

Microcontrollers

Microchip Technology's PIC16F677-I/SO is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, consumer electronics, and more. Here's a detailed description of the PIC16F677-I/SO, its features, and potential applications:

Description:

The PIC16F677-I/SO is an 8-bit CMOS flash microcontroller with enhanced mid-range performance. It features an advanced RISC architecture with very few interrupts, providing high code efficiency and faster execution of code. The device comes in a 28-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package) and operates over a wide voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V), making it suitable for various power supply environments.

Features:

1. CPU Core: The microcontroller features a high-performance RISC CPU core with only 11 instructions (3 of them are NOPs) and a 2-stage pipeline for faster execution.
2. Program Memory: It has 16KB (14KB user, 2KB boot) of flash program memory, which allows for storing larger programs and data.
3. RAM: The device includes 368 bytes of RAM, which is useful for handling larger data sets and providing more memory for variables and temporary storage.
4. I/O Ports: It has 19 digital I/O pins, which can be used for interfacing with various peripherals and sensors.
5. Timers: The PIC16F677-I/SO includes two 8-bit timers and one 16-bit timer, which can be used for timekeeping, PWM generation, and other time-based applications.
6. ADC: An 8-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allows for the conversion of external analog signals into digital values for processing.
7. Communication Interfaces: It features a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, which can be used for interfacing with other devices or modules.
8. EEPROM Emulation: The device provides EEPROM emulation in program memory, allowing for non-volatile storage of data.
9. Power-On Timer (POT): A built-in Power-On Timer ensures stable operation after power-up.
10. Watchdog Timer (WDT): A watchdog timer is included for system reliability and can be used to reset the device in case of software failure.
11. Low-Power Modes: The microcontroller offers several low-power sleep modes to conserve energy during periods of inactivity.

Applications:

1. Industrial Control Systems: The PIC16F677-I/SO can be used in applications such as motor control, sensor interfacing, and process automation.
2. Automotive Applications: It can be employed in automotive systems for engine management, body control, and infotainment systems.
3. Consumer Electronics: The microcontroller is suitable for applications like home appliances, gaming devices, and portable electronics.
4. Telecommunications: It can be used in modems, routers, and other communication devices for data processing and control.
5. Medical Equipment: The PIC16F677-I/SO can be utilized in medical devices for monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
6. Remote Sensing and Monitoring: The microcontroller can be employed in remote sensing applications, such as weather stations or environmental monitoring systems.

The PIC16F677-I/SO's versatility, combined with its robust feature set, makes it a popular choice for a wide range of embedded systems and applications.

PIC16F677-I/SO Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC16F677-I/SO

Errata :

PIC16F6xx Revision A Errata      

Datasheets :

PIC16F6xx Product Brief       PIC12F6xx,PIC16F6xx Programming Spec       PIC16F631, 68x, 690 Datasheet      

PCN Packaging :

Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016       Label and Packing Changes 23/Sep/2015      

Design Resources :

PIC16F677 Development Tool Selector      

Other Related Documents :

Tips N Tricks Guide      

HTML Datasheet :

PIC12F6xx,PIC16F6xx Programming Spec       Tips N Tricks Guide      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH