PIC16F684-I/SL

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16F684-I/SL belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

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

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High performance
• Small form factor
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration

Package

The PIC16F684-I/SL is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a compact and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16F684-I/SL 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: 3.5 KB
• RAM Size: 128 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 12
• ADC Channels: 4
• Timers: 2
• Communication Interfaces: SPI, I2C, USART

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16F684-I/SL has a total of 14 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage input
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
5. RA3/AN3/VREF - Analog input or digital I/O pin, voltage reference
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input or digital I/O pin, comparator output
7. RA5/AN4/SS/C2OUT - Analog input or digital I/O pin, SPI slave select or comparator output
8. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
11. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output or digital I/O pin
12. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input or digital I/O pin, CCP2 module
13. RC2/CCP1 - Capture/Compare/PWM pin
14. RC3/SCL/SDA - I2C clock or digital I/O pin, I2C data or digital I/O pin

Functional Features

• Enhanced core with 49 instructions
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• Brown-out reset (BOR)
• Power-on reset (POR)
• Watchdog timer (WDT)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) capability
• Low voltage programming (LVP) support

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact size allows for easy integration into space-constrained designs
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various power sources
• Enhanced peripheral integration reduces the need for external components
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ simplifies firmware updates

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Limited RAM size may impose constraints on data storage and processing capabilities
• Lack of built-in communication interfaces other than SPI, I2C, and USART may require additional components for certain applications

Working Principles

The PIC16F684-I/SL operates based on an 8-bit microcontroller architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with external devices through its I/O pins and communication interfaces. It can be programmed using In-Circuit Serial Programming™, allowing for firmware updates without the need for physical removal.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16F684-I/SL finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Automotive electronics - Consumer electronics - Medical devices - Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the PIC16F684-I/SL include: - PIC16F688-I/SL - PIC16F690-I/SL - PIC16F1823-I/SL - PIC16F1824-I/SL - PIC16F1825-I/SL

These alternative models provide comparable features and can be considered as substitutes depending on specific application requirements.

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