PIC16LF628AT-I/SO

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, control applications
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high performance, small form factor
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: A microcontroller designed for low-power applications with a wide range of features and capabilities.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity depends on the supplier.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 3.5 KB
• RAM Size: 224 Bytes
• Data EEPROM Size: 128 Bytes
• I/O Pins: 18
• Timers: 2
• ADC Channels: 4
• Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF628AT-I/SO microcontroller has a total of 18 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. RA2/AN2/CVREF/VREF - Analog input channel 2 / Comparator voltage reference / Voltage reference
2. RA3/AN3/VREF-/CVREF-/SS - Analog input channel 3 / Negative voltage reference / Comparator voltage reference / Slave select for SPI
3. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT/RCV - Timer0 clock input / CCP1 output / EUSART receive pin
4. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input / Programming voltage supply
5. VSS - Ground
6. RB0/INT/CCP1/FLT0 - General-purpose I/O / External interrupt / Capture/Compare/PWM module 1 / Fault input for motor control
7. RB1/SDI/SDA - General-purpose I/O / SPI data input / I2C data input/output
8. RB2/SDO/RX/DT - General-purpose I/O / SPI data output / EUSART receive pin / Data terminal for asynchronous mode
9. RB3/PGM/CCP2/P1A - General-purpose I/O / In-Circuit Serial Programming / Capture/Compare/PWM module 2 / PWM output 1
10. RB4/T1OSO/T1CKI/CCP5 - General-purpose I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input / Capture/Compare/PWM module 5
11. RB5/T1OSI/CCP4 - General-purpose I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / Capture/Compare/PWM module 4
12. RB6/PGC/CCP3 - General-purpose I/O / ICSP programming clock / Capture/Compare/PWM module 3
13. RB7/PGD/CCP3 - General-purpose I/O / ICSP programming data / Capture/Compare/PWM module 3
14. VDD - Power supply
15. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
16. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
17. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI/CCP2 - General-purpose I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input / Capture/Compare/PWM module 2
18. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - General-purpose I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / Capture/Compare/PWM module 2

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The PIC16LF628AT-I/SO is designed to operate efficiently in low-power applications, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High performance: With a CPU speed of up to 20 MHz, this microcontroller offers fast and reliable processing capabilities.
• Versatile I/O pins: The 18 I/O pins provide flexibility for connecting external devices and sensors.
• Communication interfaces: The microcontroller supports USART, SPI, and I2C communication protocols, enabling seamless integration with other devices.
• On-chip peripherals: It features timers, ADC channels, and PWM modules, allowing for precise timing, analog signal acquisition, and pulse-width modulation.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications. - High-performance CPU enables fast processing. - Versatile I/O pins provide flexibility in connecting external devices. - Support for multiple communication interfaces allows for easy integration. - On-chip peripherals enhance functionality and reduce external component count.

Disadvantages: - Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications. - Limited RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be stored during runtime. - Limited number of ADC channels may restrict the number of analog inputs that can be monitored simultaneously.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF628AT-I/SO microcontroller operates based on an 8-bit architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The CPU speed determines the rate at which instructions are processed.