The PIC16F916T-I/ML is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16F series. It is a mid-range device with enhanced functionality and performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Description:
The PIC16F916T-I/ML is a 28-pin, 8-bit flash microcontroller that features a rich set of integrated peripherals and a high-performance core. It is based on the enhanced mid-range PIC® architecture, which provides increased code density, faster execution, and improved instruction set functionality.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range PIC® architecture with increased code density and faster execution.
- Memory: 8KB Flash program memory, 368 bytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM.
- Clock: 8-bit and 16-bit wide instruction set, up to 16MHz operation with an external clock source.
- I/O: 19 digital I/O pins, 5-volt tolerant.
- ADC: 8-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
- Communication: Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) with IrDA capability.
- Timers: Three 8-bit timers, including a Timer/Counter with 8-bit auto-reload and 8-bit post-scaler.
- PWM: 2-channels of pulse-width modulation (PWM).
- Security: In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and Limited Program Memory Protection.
- Power: Active-high reset, brown-out detect/reset, and power-on timer.
Applications:
The PIC16F916T-I/ML is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and performance. Some potential applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers, motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Consumer electronics: Appliance control, remote controls, and battery management systems.
- Automotive: Instrumentation, body control modules, and lighting control.
- Telecommunications: Modems, voiceband signal processing, and line-powered devices.
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical devices.
- Security systems: Access control, intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
- Data acquisition: Signal conditioning, data logging, and sensor interfacing.
The PIC16F916T-I/ML's combination of performance, memory, and integrated peripherals make it a popular choice for a variety of embedded applications, where a balance between cost, functionality, and ease of use is required.