PIC16C57-RCI/P

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16C57-RCI/P belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic applications that require embedded control and processing capabilities.

Characteristics

• The PIC16C57-RCI/P offers a wide range of features, making it suitable for diverse applications.
• It operates at a high clock frequency, enabling fast execution of instructions.
• It has a compact size, making it ideal for space-constrained designs.
• The microcontroller incorporates both volatile and non-volatile memory, allowing for program storage and data retention even when power is lost.
• It supports multiple communication protocols, facilitating seamless integration with other devices.
• The PIC16C57-RCI/P is known for its low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.

Package

The PIC16C57-RCI/P is available in a 28-pin Dual Inline Package (DIP).

Essence

At its core, the PIC16C57-RCI/P is a microcontroller designed to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in electronic systems.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16C57-RCI/P is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with each package containing a specified quantity of microcontrollers.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 2 KB
• RAM Size: 72 bytes
• Data EEPROM Size: 128 bytes
• I/O Pins: 22
• Timers: 1 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16C57-RCI/P features a 28-pin DIP package with the following pin configuration:

1. VDD - Power Supply
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3 - Analog Input/Output or Digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 Clock Input or Digital I/O
7. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear Input or Programming Voltage
8. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 Output or Timer1 Clock Input or Digital I/O
9. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 Output or Timer1 Input or Capture/Compare/PWM
10. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM or Digital I/O
11. RC3/SCK/SCL - Serial Clock or I2C Clock or Digital I/O
12. RC4/SDI/SDA - Serial Data Input or I2C Data or Digital I/O
13. RC5/SDO - Serial Data Output or Digital I/O
14. RC6/TX/CK - USART Transmit or Synchronous Clock or Digital I/O
15. RC7/RX/DT - USART Receive or Asynchronous Clock or Digital I/O
16. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator Crystal Input
17. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator Crystal Output
18. VSS - Ground 19-28. Unused Pins

Functional Features

• High-performance CPU with efficient instruction set
• Flexible and versatile I/O capabilities
• Multiple communication interfaces for seamless integration
• Timers for precise timing and event capture
• Analog input/output for sensor interfacing
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
• On-chip memory for program storage and data retention

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact size and low power consumption make it suitable for portable and battery-powered applications.
• Wide range of communication interfaces enable easy integration with other devices.
• Efficient instruction set and high clock frequency allow for fast execution of instructions.
• On-chip memory eliminates the need for external memory components, reducing cost and complexity.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications that can be implemented.
• The 8-bit architecture may not be sufficient for certain computationally intensive tasks.
• Lack of advanced features found in more modern microcontrollers.

Working Principles

The PIC16C57-RCI/P operates based on the principles of a microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The CPU fetches instructions, decodes them, and executes the corresponding operations. Input and output operations are facilitated through the I/O pins, allowing the microcontroller to interact with