PIC17C42A-25/P

Product Overview

Category

The PIC17C42A-25/P belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and embedded systems for controlling and managing functions.

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit microcontroller
• Operates at a clock frequency of 25 MHz
• Offers a wide range of integrated peripherals
• Low power consumption
• Enhanced features for efficient code execution

Package

The PIC17C42A-25/P is available in a 40-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual Inline Package) package.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide advanced control and processing capabilities in a compact and cost-effective package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC17C42A-25/P is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with each containing a specific quantity of microcontrollers. The exact quantity may vary depending on the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit RISC
• Program Memory Size: 4 KB
• RAM Size: 192 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 33
• Timers/Counters: 3
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC17C42A-25/P has a total of 40 pins. Here is a detailed pin configuration:

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. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear/Voltage Programming Pin
18. RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
19. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
20. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RB8 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RB9 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RB10 - General-purpose I/O pin
29. RB11 - General-purpose I/O pin
30. RB12 - General-purpose I/O pin
31. RB13 - General-purpose I/O pin
32. RB14 - General-purpose I/O pin
33. RB15 - General-purpose I/O pin
34. VDD - Power supply voltage
35. VSS - Ground
36. VCAP - External capacitor connection for the internal voltage regulator
37. AVDD - Analog power supply voltage
38. AN0 - Analog input channel 0
39. AN1 - Analog input channel 1
40. AVSS - Analog ground

Functional Features

• High-speed processing capabilities
• Enhanced peripheral integration for versatile applications
• Efficient power management features
• Flexible I/O configuration options
• Advanced communication interfaces for data exchange
• Built-in analog-to-digital conversion capability
• Timers and counters for precise timing control
• Robust interrupt handling mechanism

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance microcontroller suitable for demanding applications
• Wide range of integrated peripherals reduces external component count
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
• Compact package size allows for space-efficient designs
• Cost-effective solution for various embedded systems

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Relatively small RAM capacity may limit data storage capabilities
• Lack of advanced features found in more modern microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC17C42A-25/P operates based on an 8-bit Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with external components through its I/O pins,