PIC16LF873A-I/SO

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is widely used in various electronic devices and systems for controlling and processing data.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High performance
• Enhanced features for embedded control applications

Package

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO is available in a small outline (SO) package.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities for electronic devices.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO is typically packaged in reels, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 7.5 KB
• RAM Size: 192 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 33
• ADC Channels: 8
• Timers: 3
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO microcontroller has a total of 40 pins. 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. MCLR - Master Clear input
9. VSS - Ground
10. RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
11. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
18. VDD - Power supply voltage
19. OSC1 - Oscillator input
20. OSC2 - Oscillator output
21. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
29. VSS - Ground
30. RD0 - General-purpose I/O pin
31. RD1 - General-purpose I/O pin
32. RD2 - General-purpose I/O pin
33. RD3 - General-purpose I/O pin
34. RD4 - General-purpose I/O pin
35. RD5 - General-purpose I/O pin
36. RD6 - General-purpose I/O pin
37. RD7 - General-purpose I/O pin
38. VDD - Power supply voltage
39. VSS - Ground
40. RB3/PGM - Programming mode selection

Functional Features

• Enhanced core with 35 instructions
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) capability
• Brown-out Reset (BOR)
• Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• Power-on Reset (POR)
• Low Voltage Programming (LVP)

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption allows for longer battery life in portable devices.
• High performance enables efficient data processing and control.
• Enhanced features cater to the needs of embedded control applications.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Limited RAM size may pose challenges for memory-intensive tasks.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO microcontroller operates based on an 8-bit architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, processes data, and controls various peripherals and I/O devices. The microcontroller communicates with external components through its communication interfaces, such as USART, SPI, and I2C.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16LF873A-I/SO microcontroller finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Automotive electronics - Medical devices - Consumer electronics

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the PIC16LF873A-I/SO microcontroller include: - PIC16F877A - PIC18F4520 - ATmega328P - STM32F103C8T6

These alternative models