PIC16F917-E/PT

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16F917-E/PT 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 peripheral integration
• Wide operating voltage range
• Small form factor

Package

The PIC16F917-E/PT is available in a PT package, which stands for Plastic Thin Quad Flat Pack. This package offers ease of handling and soldering.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16F917-E/PT lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a compact and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16F917-E/PT 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: 14 KB
• RAM size: 368 bytes
• Number of I/O pins: 33
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC): 10-bit resolution, 8 channels
• Timers: 3 timers/counters
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16F917-E/PT has a total of 44 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply
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. VSS - Ground
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. VDD - Power supply
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 - General-purpose I/O pin
26. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
27. OSC1 - Oscillator input
28. OSC2 - Oscillator output
29. VSS - Ground
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. VDD - Power supply
39. RE0 - General-purpose I/O pin
40. RE1 - General-purpose I/O pin
41. RE2 - General-purpose I/O pin
42. VSS - Ground
43. VDD - Power supply
44. VSS - Ground

Functional Features

The PIC16F917-E/PT offers several functional features, including:

• Enhanced core architecture for improved performance
• Integrated peripherals for increased functionality
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Flexible I/O pins for versatile connectivity options
• On-chip memory for program storage and data handling
• Timers and counters for precise timing operations
• Communication interfaces for seamless data exchange

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance microcontroller with low power consumption
• Compact form factor suitable for space-constrained applications
• Wide operating voltage range allows for flexibility in power supply
• Enhanced peripheral integration reduces the need for external components
• Versatile I/O pins enable easy interfacing with other devices

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
• Lack of advanced features found in higher-end microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC16F917-E/PT operates based on the principles of a typical microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The central processing unit (CPU