The PIC16F887-E/PT is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a member of the 8-bit PIC microcontroller family and is designed for a wide range of embedded control applications.
Description:
The PIC16F887-E/PT is a high-performance, 8-bit CMOS microcontroller that features a rich set of integrated peripherals and a wide operating voltage range. It is available in a 28-pin package and operates with a supply voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed.
- Up to 13 MIPS performance.
- 8KB Flash program memory with Read-While-Write capability.
- 368 bytes of RAM.
- 256 bytes of EEPROM memory.
- 16-bit wide instruction bus and 8-bit wide data bus.
- On-chip debugging and programming with ICD 2 and real-time tracing.
- Low-power consumption in different modes (Sleep, Idle, and Power-down).
- Internal oscillator with a frequency range of 1 MHz to 16 MHz.
- Up to 36 digital I/O pins with optional pull-ups.
- 5-channels, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC).
- On-chip comparator with reference voltage generator.
- Programmable Reference Divider (PRD).
- Up to 5 Capture/Compare/PWM modules.
- Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) with IrDA and Low-Power UART capabilities.
- Synchronous Serial Port (SSP) for SPI and I2C communication.
- 8-bit and 16-bit Timers with Capture and Compare modes.
- Watchdog timer with two operating modes.
- On-chip references for comparator and ADC.
Applications:
The PIC16F887-E/PT is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and performance. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems and automation.
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and gaming devices.
- Automotive control systems, such as body control modules and engine management systems.
- Telecommunication equipment, including modems and routers.
- Medical equipment, such as monitoring devices and diagnostic tools.
- Security systems, including access control and surveillance systems.
- Data acquisition and signal processing applications.
- Battery-powered devices, where low power consumption is essential.
- IoT devices and smart home applications.
- General-purpose embedded control systems in various industries.
The PIC16F887-E/PT's combination of performance, memory, and peripherals makes it a popular choice for a wide range of embedded applications, from simple control systems to more complex, feature-rich devices.