Microchip Technology's PIC16LF727-E/P is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16LF series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16LF727-E/P is a compact and efficient microcontroller that features an enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed. It is built on a flash-based CMOS technology, which offers low-power consumption and high performance.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed.
- Memory: 8KB Flash program memory, 368B RAM, and 256B EEPROM.
- I/O: 17 digital I/O pins with optional power-up timer.
- Timers: Two 8-bit timers with 8-bit prescalers, one watchdog timer, and one oscillator fail detect timer.
- Communication: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, and a 3-pin USART with infrared (IR) communication capability.
- A-to-D Converter: 8-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
- Power: Low-power consumption with active, power-down, and sleep modes.
- Security: Microchip's Secure Microcontroller technology with on-chip oscillator and clock system.
- Package: Available in 28-pin PDIP, SOIC, and SP packages.
Applications:
- Industrial control systems: For controlling and monitoring various industrial processes and equipment.
- Automotive applications: In automotive electronics, such as body control modules, instrument clusters, and infotainment systems.
- Consumer electronics: In appliances, home automation systems, and portable devices.
- Medical devices: For controlling and monitoring medical equipment, such as monitoring devices and diagnostic equipment.
- Remote control and sensing: In remote control systems and wireless sensor networks.
- Security systems: For access control, alarm systems, and surveillance applications.
The PIC16LF727-E/P is a versatile and powerful microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications, thanks to its combination of performance, memory, and communication capabilities.