PIC16C63AT-20E/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic applications that require embedded control and processing capabilities.

Characteristics

• High-performance 8-bit RISC architecture
• Flash-based program memory
• Wide operating voltage range
• Low power consumption
• Enhanced peripheral integration

Package

The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS is available in a small-sized SSOP package, which stands for Shrink Small Outline Package. This package offers space-saving advantages and ease of integration into compact electronic devices.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16C63AT-20E/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing functions within a compact form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

This microcontroller is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 7.5 KB
• RAM Size: 192 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 22
• Timers/Counters: 3
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
• Serial Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS has a total of 28 pins, each serving a specific purpose. 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. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input/Voltage Programming Pin
8. VSS - Ground
9. RB0/INT - General-purpose I/O pin/External Interrupt input
10. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
11. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input/Clock input
18. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output/Clock output
19. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
20. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RC6/TX/CK - General-purpose I/O pin/USART Transmit/USART Clock
26. RC7/RX/DT - General-purpose I/O pin/USART Receive/USART Data
27. VDD - Power supply voltage
28. VSS - Ground

Functional Features

The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS offers several functional features that enhance its usability and performance:

1. Flash-based Program Memory: Allows for easy reprogramming of the microcontroller, enabling flexibility in application development.
2. Enhanced Peripheral Integration: Integrated peripherals such as timers/counters, ADC, and serial communication interfaces simplify system design and reduce external component requirements.
3. Low Power Consumption: The microcontroller is designed to operate efficiently, minimizing power consumption and extending battery life in portable applications.
4. Wide Operating Voltage Range: The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS can operate within a wide voltage range, making it suitable for various power supply configurations.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact form factor enables integration into space-constrained designs.
• Flash-based program memory allows for easy firmware updates.
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design.
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply configurations.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Relatively low RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously.
• Lack of advanced features found in more modern microcontrollers.

Working Principles

The PIC16C63AT-20E/SS operates based on an 8-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its flash-based program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with external components through its I/O pins, utilizing integrated peripherals such as timers/counters, ADC