PIC16LF873AT-I/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF873AT-I/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

• Low power consumption
• High-performance RISC CPU
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• I/O ports with programmable pull-up resistors
• Timers and counters
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
• Serial communication interfaces

Package

The PIC16LF873AT-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 PIC16LF873AT-I/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a small form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

This microcontroller is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Operating voltage: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Maximum CPU frequency: 20 MHz
• Flash program memory: 7.3 KB
• Data EEPROM memory: 256 bytes
• I/O pins: 35
• ADC resolution: 10-bit
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF873AT-I/SS has a total of 35 pins, each serving a specific function. 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 PIC16LF873AT-I/SS offers several functional features that enhance its usability and performance:

• High-performance RISC CPU allows for efficient execution of instructions.
• Flash program memory enables easy reprogramming of the microcontroller.
• EEPROM data memory provides non-volatile storage for critical data.
• I/O ports with programmable pull-up resistors simplify interfacing with external devices.
• Timers and counters facilitate precise timing and event counting.
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allows for the conversion of analog signals to digital values.
• Serial communication interfaces (USART, SPI, I2C) enable communication with other devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Compact size and SSOP package allow for easy integration into small electronic circuits.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various power supply scenarios.
• Rich set of functional features enables versatile application possibilities.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory capacity compared to some other microcontrollers.
• Relatively low number of I/O pins may restrict the complexity of certain projects.
• Lack of built-in hardware encryption or security features.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF873AT-I/SS operates based on the principles of a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, performs calculations, controls I/O operations, and