Microchip Technology's PIC16LF87T-I/SS is a low-cost, high-performance microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F family. This MCU is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial, consumer, and automotive applications.
Description:
The PIC16LF87T-I/SS is a 28-pin, flash-based, 8-bit microcontroller with a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V. It features an enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed and improved code density. The device also includes built-in EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with faster instruction execution and improved code density.
- 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller with a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V.
- 8MHz operation with internal oscillator.
- 8KB Flash program memory with read-while-write capability.
- 256 bytes of RAM.
- 128 bytes of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
- 16-bit wide Timer with 8-bit post-scaler.
- 8-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC).
- 2-channel Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module.
- Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication.
- Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy.
- On-chip debugging and programming support with in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and debugging (ICD) capabilities.
Applications:
The PIC16LF87T-I/SS is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and low-cost nature. Some potential applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems.
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and home automation devices.
- Automotive applications, such as body control modules and engine control systems.
- Medical devices and equipment.
- Remote monitoring and sensing systems.
- Security and access control systems.
- Data acquisition and signal processing applications.
- Battery-powered devices, where low power consumption is crucial.
- General-purpose embedded control systems.
The PIC16LF87T-I/SS's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral options make it a popular choice for a variety of applications where a cost-effective and reliable MCU is required.