PIC16F627AT-E/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

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

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High-performance RISC CPU
• Wide operating voltage range
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• I/O ports with individual direction control
• Timers and counters
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
• Serial communication interface

Package

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS is available in a small outline 20-pin SSOP package.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide a compact and versatile solution for controlling and managing electronic systems.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS is typically packaged in reels, containing a quantity of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 2.0V to 5.5V
• CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 1.75 KB
• Data Memory Size: 128 Bytes
• I/O Pins: 16
• ADC Resolution: 8-bit
• Timers: 2
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS has a total of 20 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. RA2/AN2/CVREF/VREF - Analog input / Comparator reference voltage
2. RA3/AN3/VREF - Analog input / Reference voltage
3. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input / Comparator output
4. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input / Programming voltage
5. RA0/AN0 - Analog input
6. RA1/AN1 - Analog input
7. OSC1/CLKI - Oscillator input
8. OSC2/CLKO - Oscillator output
9. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input
10. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input / Capture/Compare/PWM pin 2
11. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM pin 1
12. RC3/SCK/SCL - Serial clock input
13. RC4/SDI/SDA - Serial data input
14. RC5/SDO - Serial data output
15. VSS - Ground
16. VDD - Power supply
17. RB0/INT - External interrupt input
18. RB1 - General-purpose I/O
19. RB2 - General-purpose I/O
20. RB3 - General-purpose I/O

Functional Features

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS microcontroller offers several functional features, including:

• High-performance RISC CPU for efficient processing
• Flash program memory for storing the program code
• EEPROM data memory for non-volatile data storage
• I/O ports with individual direction control for interfacing with external devices
• Timers and counters for precise timing operations
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for converting analog signals to digital values
• Serial communication interface for data exchange with other devices

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications
• Wide operating voltage range allows flexibility in various power supply configurations
• Compact size and small outline package make it ideal for space-constrained designs
• Versatile I/O capabilities enable interfacing with a wide range of external devices
• Flash program memory allows easy reprogramming of the microcontroller

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• 8-bit ADC resolution may not be sufficient for high-precision analog measurements
• Lack of built-in hardware peripherals, such as PWM or USB, may require additional external components for certain applications

Working Principles

The PIC16F627AT-E/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, utilizing timers, counters, and communication interfaces as required. It can process data, control outputs, and respond to external events based on the programmed instructions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16F627AT-E/SS finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Home automation systems
2. Industrial control systems
3. Automotive electronics
4. Medical devices
5. Consumer electronics
6. Internet of Things (IoT) devices
7. Robotics