PIC16LF1459T-I/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS 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 CPU
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• I/O ports with individual direction control
• Timers and counters
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
• Serial communication modules

Package

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS is available in a SSOP package, which stands for Shrink Small Outline Package. This package offers a compact size and allows for easy integration into electronic circuits.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16LF1459T-I/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a small form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS is typically packaged in reels or tubes, depending on the manufacturer's specifications. The quantity per reel or tube may vary but is usually around 250 to 300 units.

Specifications

• Microcontroller Family: PIC16
• Core Size: 8-bit
• Program Memory Size: 14KB (8K x 14)
• RAM Size: 512 bytes
• Number of I/Os: 20
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Maximum Speed: 32 MHz
• ADC Resolution: 10-bit
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input or digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input or digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input or digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3 - Analog input or digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input or digital I/O
7. RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN - Analog input or digital I/O
8. VSS - Ground
9. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator output or digital I/O
10. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input or digital I/O
11. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM module 1 or digital I/O
12. RC3/SCL - I2C clock input or digital I/O
13. RC4/SDA - I2C data input/output or digital I/O
14. RC5/SDO/CCP1 - SPI data output or digital I/O
15. RC6/TX/CK - UART transmit or digital I/O
16. RC7/RX/DT - UART receive or digital I/O
17. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
18. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
19. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input or programming voltage
20. RB7/PGD - In-Circuit Serial Programming data or digital I/O

Functional Features

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS offers the following functional features:

• High-performance RISC CPU for efficient processing
• Flash program memory for storing the application code
• EEPROM data memory for non-volatile data storage
• I/O ports with individual direction control for flexible interfacing
• Timers and counters for precise timing operations
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for analog signal acquisition
• Serial communication modules (UART, SPI, I2C) for data exchange

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered applications
• Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with various power sources
• Enhanced peripheral integration reduces the need for external components
• Flash program memory enables easy reprogramming of the microcontroller
• Compact SSOP package facilitates space-constrained designs

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size compared to higher-end microcontrollers
• Relatively small RAM size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Lack of advanced features found in more specialized microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC16LF1459T-I/SS operates based on the principles of a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with external devices through its I/O ports and