PIC16F872T-E/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16F872T-E/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

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

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit RISC architecture
• Flash program memory
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration
• Small form factor

Package

The PIC16F872T-E/SS is available in a SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package) package, which provides compactness and ease of integration into electronic circuits.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16F872T-E/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a compact and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16F872T-E/SS is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with each reel or tube containing a specific quantity of microcontrollers. The exact quantity may vary depending on the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications

• Microcontroller Family: PIC16F
• CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 7.5 KB
• RAM Size: 368 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 35
• ADC Channels: 8
• Timers: 3
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16F872T-E/SS has a total of 35 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
3. RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
4. RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
5. RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
6. RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
7. RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
8. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
11. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB0/INT - General-purpose I/O pin / External interrupt input
18. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
19. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
20. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RB8 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RB9 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RB10 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RB11 - General-purpose I/O pin
29. RB12 - General-purpose I/O pin
30. RB13 - General-purpose I/O pin
31. RB14 - General-purpose I/O pin
32. RB15 - General-purpose I/O pin
33. VCAP - Capacitor connection for internal voltage regulator
34. VDD - Power supply voltage
35. VSS - Ground

Functional Features

The PIC16F872T-E/SS offers a range of functional features that enhance its usability and performance. Some of the key features include:

• Flash program memory for easy reprogramming
• Enhanced peripheral integration, including USART, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces
• Built-in timers for precise timing control
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) channels for analog signal processing
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications
• Wide operating voltage range for flexibility in various power supply scenarios

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance RISC architecture enables efficient processing
• Compact form factor allows for easy integration into electronic circuits
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply options
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design and reduces external component count

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Relatively low RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously
• Lack of advanced features found in higher-end microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC16F872T-E/SS operates based on a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its flash program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with