PIC16C72A-04E/SP

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16C72A-04E/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
• Compact size
• Versatile functionality
• Easy integration with other components

Package

The PIC16C72A-04E/SP is available in a 28-pin plastic dual inline package (DIP).

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities within a compact form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16C72A-04E/SP is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 25 units per package.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: 4 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 3.5 KB
• RAM Size: 128 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 22
• ADC Channels: 5
• Timers: 2
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16C72A-04E/SP has 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/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input / Digital I/O / Comparator output
7. RA5/AN4/SS - Analog input / Digital I/O / Slave select (SPI)
8. RE0/RD/AN5 - Port E0 / Read control / Analog input
9. RE1/WR/AN6 - Port E1 / Write control / Analog input
10. RE2/CS/AN7 - Port E2 / Chip select / Analog input
11. VSS - Ground
12. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
13. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
14. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
15. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input / Capture/Compare/PWM 2
16. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM 1
17. RC3/SCK/SCL - Serial clock (USART/SPI/I2C)
18. RC4/SDI/SDA - Serial data in (USART/SPI/I2C)
19. RC5/SDO - Serial data out (USART/SPI)
20. RC6/TX/CK - USART transmit / Clock (USART/SPI)
21. RC7/RX/DT - USART receive / Data (USART/SPI)
22. RD0/PSP0 - Parallel slave port bit 0
23. RD1/PSP1 - Parallel slave port bit 1
24. RD2/PSP2 - Parallel slave port bit 2
25. RD3/PSP3 - Parallel slave port bit 3
26. RD4/PSP4 - Parallel slave port bit 4
27. RD5/PSP5 - Parallel slave port bit 5
28. MCLR/VPP - Master clear / Programming voltage

Functional Features

The PIC16C72A-04E/SP offers a range of functional features that enhance its usability and performance. Some notable features include:

• Timer modules for precise timing control
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for analog signal processing
• Serial communication interfaces (USART, SPI, I2C) for data exchange with external devices
• Capture/Compare/PWM modules for advanced signal manipulation
• Parallel slave port for interfacing with external peripherals

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption enables energy-efficient operation
• High-performance capabilities cater to demanding applications
• Compact size allows for integration in space-constrained designs
• Versatile functionality supports a wide range of applications
• Easy integration with other components simplifies system development

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Relatively small RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed
• Lack of built-in hardware encryption may pose security concerns in certain applications

Working Principles

The PIC16C72A-04E/SP operates based on the principles of microcontroller architecture. It executes instructions stored in