PIC16LF873T-04I/SO

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO 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
• Enhanced features for efficient data processing
• Wide operating voltage range
• Integrated peripherals for versatile applications

Package

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO is available in a small outline (SO) package, which ensures easy integration into circuit boards.

Essence

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

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller architecture: 8-bit
• CPU speed: 4 MHz
• Program memory size: 7.37 KB
• RAM size: 192 bytes
• Number of I/O pins: 33
• ADC channels: 5
• Timers: 3
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO microcontroller has a total of 40 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VSS - Ground
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. RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
8. MCLR - Master Clear input
9. VDD - Power supply
10. RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
11. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
18. VSS - Ground
19. OSC1 - Oscillator input
20. OSC2 - Oscillator output
21. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
28. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
29. VDD - Power supply
30. RD0 - General-purpose I/O pin
31. RD1 - General-purpose I/O pin
32. RD2 - General-purpose I/O pin
33. RD3 - General-purpose I/O pin
34. RD4 - General-purpose I/O pin
35. RD5 - General-purpose I/O pin
36. RD6 - General-purpose I/O pin
37. RD7 - General-purpose I/O pin
38. VSS - Ground
39. VDD - Power supply
40. RB3/PGM - Programming voltage input

Functional Features

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO microcontroller offers the following functional features:

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU): Executes instructions and performs data processing tasks.
2. Memory: Stores program code and data.
3. Input/Output (I/O) Ports: Facilitate communication with external devices.
4. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): Converts analog signals into digital data for processing.
5. Timers: Provide timing and synchronization functions.
6. Communication Interfaces: Enable communication with other devices using USART, SPI, and I2C protocols.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• High-performance capabilities enable efficient data processing.
• Integrated peripherals reduce the need for additional components.
• Wide operating voltage range allows for flexibility in various applications.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Relatively small RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF873T-04I/SO microcontroller operates based on the Von Neumann architecture. It follows a sequential execution model, where instructions are fetched from program memory, decoded, and executed by the CPU. The microcontroller interacts with external devices through its I/O ports, enabling input and output operations. It utilizes timers for precise timing requirements and employs communication interfaces to