PIC16C72-20I/SP

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16C72-20I/SP belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

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

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High-performance RISC architecture
• Wide operating voltage range
• Integrated peripherals for enhanced functionality
• Ample program memory and data storage capacity

Package

The PIC16C72-20I/SP is available in a 28-pin plastic dual inline package (DIP).

Essence

The essence of the PIC16C72-20I/SP lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a compact form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16C72-20I/SP is typically sold in reels or tubes, with each containing a specific quantity of microcontrollers.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Clock Speed: 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 3.5 KB
• RAM Size: 128 bytes
• I/O Pins: 22
• ADC Channels: 8
• Timers: 2
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16C72-20I/SP features a total of 28 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input / Digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input / Digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input / Digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3/VREF - Analog input / Digital I/O / Voltage reference
6. RA4/T0CKI - Timer0 clock input / Digital I/O
7. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input / Programming voltage
8. VSS - Ground
9. RB0/INT - External interrupt / Digital I/O
10. RB1/SDI/SDA - SPI data input / I2C data
11. RB2/SDO/SA0 - SPI data output / I2C address bit 0
12. RB3/SCK/SCL - SPI clock / I2C clock
13. RB4/PGM - In-Circuit Serial Programming data
14. RB5/PGC - In-Circuit Serial Programming clock
15. RB6/PGD - In-Circuit Serial Programming data
16. RB7/PGC - In-Circuit Serial Programming clock
17. RB7/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
18. RB7/T1OSI - Timer1 oscillator input
19. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
20. RC1/T1OSI - Timer1 oscillator input
21. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM module 1
22. RC3/SCK/SCL - SPI clock / I2C clock
23. RC4/SDO/SDA - SPI data output / I2C data
24. RC5/SDI/SA0 - SPI data input / I2C address bit 0
25. RC6/TX/CK - USART transmit / Clock
26. RC7/RX/DT - USART receive / Data
27. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
28. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output

Functional Features

The PIC16C72-20I/SP offers a range of functional features that enhance its capabilities, including:

• High-speed processing
• Analog-to-digital conversion
• Timers and counters for precise timing operations
• Serial communication interfaces (USART, SPI, I2C)
• Capture/Compare/PWM module for advanced control applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption enables energy-efficient designs
• High-performance RISC architecture allows for fast execution of instructions
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications
• Integrated peripherals reduce the need for external components
• Ample program memory and data storage capacity accommodate complex algorithms and data manipulation

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Relatively small RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be stored temporarily
• Lack of advanced features compared to more modern microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC16C72-20I/SP operates based on the principles of a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, manipulating data from various sources using its integrated peripherals.