Rochester Electronics

P87C51RA2FA

The P87C51RA2FA is a microcontroller unit (MCU) produced by Rochester Electronics. It is a member of the 8051 family of microcontrollers, which are widely used in embedded systems due to their simplicity, low cost, and ease of use.

Description:

The P87C51RA2FA is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller that features a rich set of on-chip peripherals, including a UART for serial communication, timers, and an array of GPIO pins. It is fabricated using a CMOS process and operates at a frequency of up to 24 MHz.

Features:

1. 8-bit microcontroller based on the 8051 architecture
2. 24 MHz operating frequency
3. 40-pin DIP package
4. 4 KB of on-chip flash memory
5. 128 bytes of on-chip RAM
6. UART for serial communication
7. Timers for timekeeping and pulse width modulation
8. 26 GPIO pins for interfacing with external devices
9. Low-power sleep mode for energy-efficient operation
10. Watchdog timer for system reliability

Applications:

The P87C51RA2FA is suitable for a wide range of embedded applications, including:

1. Industrial control systems
2. Home automation and smart home devices
3. Medical devices and equipment
4. Automotive control systems
5. Consumer electronics
6. IoT devices and sensors
7. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
8. Telecommunication equipment

The P87C51RA2FA's versatility, low cost, and ease of use make it an excellent choice for a wide range of embedded applications where a simple, reliable, and cost-effective solution is required.