Microchip Technology's PIC16F684T-I/SL is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. Here is a description of the PIC16F684T-I/SL, its features, and applications:
Description:
The PIC16F684T-I/SL is a mid-range, 8-bit, flash-based microcontroller with enhanced EEPROM memory. It is based on the PIC architecture and features a rich set of peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Features:
- Core: 8-bit, 4MHz, enhanced mid-range PIC® flash microcontroller with EEPROM memory.
- Memory:
- Flash memory: 14 kB
- EEPROM memory: 256 x 8 bits
- RAM: 368 bytes
- I/O Ports: 5 x 8-bit ports with programmable options for digital I/O, including a Schmitt trigger input.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 8 channels with 10-bit resolution.
- Timers: 4 x 8-bit timers, including a real-time clock (RTC) and watchdog timer (WDT).
- Communication Interfaces: Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) with IrDA and low-power capabilities.
- Special Features:
- Low-power sleep modes
- Power-on reset (POR) and brown-out detect (BOD)
- Oscillator options: internal, external, or RC oscillator
- Security: Electronic Erase and Write Protection (EEWP) and Data Encryption.
- Package: 28-pin, narrow shrink small-outline package (TSSOP).
Applications:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Home appliances and consumer electronics
- Automotive control systems
- Telecommunication equipment
- Medical devices
- Security systems
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices
- General-purpose embedded control applications
The PIC16F684T-I/SL is a versatile and powerful microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications, thanks to its rich set of features and peripherals. Its low-power capabilities make it suitable for battery-powered devices, while its EEPROM memory allows for non-volatile storage of data.