Microchip Technology's PIC16F876T-20/SO is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. It is a 14-bit flash, 8-bit wide, 20 MIPS (million instructions per second) microcontroller with 8 KB of EEPROM and 256 bytes of RAM. The PIC16F876T-20/SO is a member of the mid-range PIC16F87x family, which is designed for general-purpose applications.
Description:
The PIC16F876T-20/SO is a 28-pin small-outline (SO) package microcontroller featuring a high-performance, low-power RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture. It is designed for use in a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Features:
- 14-bit flash memory with 8 KB of program memory and 256 bytes of RAM
- 8-bit wide instruction set
- 20 MIPS throughput
- 256-word EEPROM data memory
- 8-level deep hardware stack
- On-chip debugging and macro-assembler
- Low-power sleep and idle modes
- Internal oscillator with PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) for enhanced frequency operation
- Enhanced watchdog timer with separate interval and watchdog timer
- 5-volt tolerant inputs
- Internal charge pump for Flash programming
- Multiple communication interfaces, including USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
- On-chip peripherals, such as Comparators, A/D Converters, and Capture/Compare/PWM modules
Applications:
The PIC16F876T-20/SO is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and high performance. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control, and sensor interfacing
- Automotive systems: Ignition control, fuel injection, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
- Consumer electronics: Appliances, gaming devices, and smart home systems
- Telecommunications: Modems, voiceband signal processing, and line-powered devices
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical devices
- Security systems: Access control, alarm systems, and surveillance cameras
- Data acquisition and signal processing: Measurement and control systems, data loggers, and sensor networks
The PIC16F876T-20/SO's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral options make it a popular choice for developers looking to create efficient and reliable embedded systems.