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PIC16F876A-I/SS  

Microcontrollers

The PIC16F876A-I/SS is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a member of the mid-range PIC family and is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.

Description:

The PIC16F876A-I/SS is a 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller with flash memory. It features an enhanced architecture that provides high performance and low power consumption. The device is available in a surface-mount SOIC package.

Features:

1. Flash memory: The PIC16F876A-I/SS has 8KB of flash memory, which can be used for program storage and data storage.
2. RAM: The device has 368 bytes of RAM, which can be used for data storage and program variables.
3. I/O ports: The microcontroller has 5 I/O ports with 18 programmable I/O lines, which can be configured as digital or analog inputs/outputs.
4. Timers: The PIC16F876A-I/SS has three 8-bit timers, which can be used for time measurement and event counting.
5. ADC: The device has an 8-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for converting analog signals to digital values.
6. Communication interfaces: The microcontroller has a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication and a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for high-speed data transfer.
7. Power-on reset: The device has an internal power-on reset circuit that ensures stable operation after power-up.
8. Watchdog timer: The PIC16F876A-I/SS has a watchdog timer that can be used to detect and recover from program malfunctions.

Applications:

The PIC16F876A-I/SS is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and high performance. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control systems: The microcontroller can be used for controlling and monitoring industrial processes, such as motor control, temperature regulation, and process automation.
2. Automotive systems: The PIC16F876A-I/SS can be used in automotive applications, such as engine control, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and airbag deployment systems.
3. Consumer electronics: The microcontroller can be used in various consumer electronics, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, and portable devices.
4. Medical equipment: The PIC16F876A-I/SS can be used in medical equipment for monitoring and controlling various medical parameters, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
5. Security systems: The microcontroller can be used in security systems, such as access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.

In summary, the PIC16F876A-I/SS is a versatile and powerful microcontroller from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. Its features, such as flash memory, RAM, I/O ports, timers, ADC, and communication interfaces, make it suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.

PIC16F876A-I/SS Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC16F876A-I/SS

Errata :

PIC16F87XA Rev. B0 Silicon Errata Sheet      

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Mult Devices 17/Nov/2017      

Datasheets :

PIC16F87xA Programming Spec       MPLAB® ICE2000 Spec       PIC16F87xA Datasheet      

PCN Packaging :

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

Manuals :

PICmicro™ Reference Manual      

Design Resources :

PIC16F876 Development Tool Selector      

Other Related Documents :

Tips N Tricks Guide      

HTML Datasheet :

Tips N Tricks Guide       MPLAB® ICE2000 Spec       PIC16F87xA Datasheet      

PCN Design/Specification :

Copper Bond Wire 17/Dec/2014      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH