PIC16LF73-I/ML

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF73-I/ML 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
• Small form factor
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration

Package

The PIC16LF73-I/ML is available in a small outline 28-pin package (ML) which is suitable for surface mount applications.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16LF73-I/ML lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a compact and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF73-I/ML is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller architecture: 8-bit
• CPU speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program memory size: 7 KB
• RAM size: 192 bytes
• Number of I/O pins: 22
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC): 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
• Timers: 3 timers/counters
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF73-I/ML has a total of 28 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply
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/VREF-/CVREF - Analog input / Digital I/O
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input / Digital I/O
7. RA5/AN4/SS - Analog input / Slave select for SPI
8. RE0/RD/AN5 - Reset input / Read control / Analog input
9. RE1/WR/AN6 - Write control / Analog input
10. RE2/CS/AN7 - Chip select / 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 input for SPI/I2C
19. RC5/SDO - Serial data output for SPI
20. RC6/TX/CK - USART transmit / Clock for synchronous mode
21. RC7/RX/DT - USART receive / Data for synchronous mode
22. RD0/PSP0 - Parallel slave port bit 0
23. RD1/PSP1 - Parallel slave port bit 1
24. RD2/PSP2 - Parallel slave port bit 2
25. RD3/PSP3 - Parallel slave port bit 3
26. RD4/PSP4 - Parallel slave port bit 4
27. RD5/PSP5 - Parallel slave port bit 5
28. RD6/PSP6 - Parallel slave port bit 6

Functional Features

The PIC16LF73-I/ML offers the following functional features:

• High-performance RISC CPU
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• Enhanced capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
• Timers and counters
• USART, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces
• Parallel slave port (PSP)

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption enables energy-efficient designs.
• High-performance CPU allows for fast data processing.
• Small form factor saves space in compact electronic devices.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications.
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Limited RAM size may impose constraints on data storage.
• 8-bit architecture may not be suitable for certain demanding applications.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF73-I/ML operates based on the principles of a microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The CPU fetches instructions, decodes them, and executes them sequentially. Input/output operations, timers, and other peripherals are controlled by the CPU to interact