PIC16LF721T-I/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems for controlling and processing data.

Characteristics

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

Package

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS is available in a SSOP package, which stands for Shrink Small Outline Package. This package offers a compact size and easy integration into circuit boards.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16LF721T-I/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a small and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller architecture: 8-bit
• CPU speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program memory size: 7 KB
• RAM size: 256 bytes
• Number of I/O pins: 18
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit, 5 channels
• Timers: 2 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
• Operating voltage range: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
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. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input or external clock source input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output or clock output
11. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
18. RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
19. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input or programming voltage supply
20. VDD - Power supply voltage

Functional Features

• Enhanced core with 49 instructions
• Flash program memory for easy reprogramming
• EEPROM data memory for non-volatile storage
• Brown-out Reset (BOR) for power supply monitoring
• Low Voltage Programming (LVP) support
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) capability
• Watchdog Timer (WDT) for system reliability
• Power-on Reset (POR) for reliable startup

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• High-performance capabilities enable efficient data processing.
• Small form factor allows for compact designs.
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications.
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies circuit design.

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Limited RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously.
• Limited number of I/O pins may require additional circuitry for larger projects.

Working Principles

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS operates based on the principles of microcontroller architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The microcontroller interacts with external components and peripherals through its I/O pins, enabling control and data exchange with the connected devices. The internal modules, such as timers, ADC, and communication interfaces, provide additional functionality to suit different application requirements.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16LF721T-I/SS finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Medical devices - Automotive electronics - Consumer electronics - Internet of Things (IoT) devices

In these fields, the microcontroller can be used for tasks such as sensor data acquisition, motor control, user interface management, communication protocols implementation, and more.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• PIC16LF722-I/SS
• PIC16LF723-I/SS
• PIC16LF724-I/SS
• PIC16LF725-I/SS
• PIC16LF