PIC16C717T-E/SS

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, control applications
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High performance
  • Small form factor
  • Wide operating voltage range
• Package: SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: A microcontroller designed for embedded control applications with low power requirements.

Packaging and Quantity

The PIC16C717T-E/SS is typically packaged in reels or tubes. The quantity per package varies depending on the manufacturer and distributor. It is commonly available in quantities of 100 to 1000 units per package.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 7 KB
• RAM Size: 368 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 18
• ADC Channels: 5
• Timers: 2
• Communication Interfaces: SPI, I2C, USART

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16C717T-E/SS has a total of 18 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input / Digital I/O
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input / Digital I/O
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input / Digital I/O
5. RA3/AN3 - Analog input / Digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input / Digital I/O / Comparator output
7. RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN - Analog input / Slave select for SPI / High/Low Voltage Detect input
8. RE0/RD/AN5 - Reset input / Read/Write control / Analog input
9. RE1/WR/AN6 - Write control / Read/Write control / Analog input
10. RE2/CS/AN7 - Chip select for SPI / Read/Write control / Analog input
11. VSS - Ground
12. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
13. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
14. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
15. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input / Capture/Compare/PWM 2
16. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM 1
17. RC3/SCK/SCL - Serial Clock for SPI/I2C
18. RC4/SDI/SDA - Serial Data In for SPI/I2C

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The PIC16C717T-E/SS is designed to operate efficiently with minimal power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• High performance: With a CPU speed of up to 20 MHz, this microcontroller offers fast and responsive operation.
• Small form factor: The SSOP package allows for compact designs, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.
• Wide operating voltage range: The microcontroller can operate within a wide voltage range, providing flexibility in various power supply configurations.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption enables longer battery life.
• High-performance capabilities allow for efficient execution of control algorithms.
• Small form factor facilitates integration into compact designs.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply options.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Limited RAM size may impose constraints on data storage and manipulation.
• Limited number of I/O pins may limit the connectivity options for peripheral devices.

Working Principles

The PIC16C717T-E/SS operates based on the Harvard architecture, which separates program memory and data memory. It executes instructions fetched from program memory and manipulates data stored in RAM. The microcontroller follows a Von Neumann model, where program instructions and data are stored in separate memory spaces.

The CPU fetches instructions from program memory, decodes them, and executes the corresponding operations. It interacts with peripheral devices through I/O pins, enabling communication and control of external components. The microcontroller's working principles rely on the execution of instructions and the manipulation of data to perform desired tasks.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16C717T-E/SS is suitable for various embedded control applications, including but not limited to:

1. Home automation systems: Controlling lights, temperature, and security systems.
2. Industrial automation: Monitoring and controlling machinery and processes.
3. Automotive electronics: Managing vehicle subsystems such as engine control and infotainment systems.
4. Consumer electronics: Power management, user interface control, and sensor integration in electronic devices.
5. Medical devices: Monitoring vital signs, controlling drug delivery systems,