The PIC12F683-I/SN is a popular integrated circuit (IC) component manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC12F series of microcontrollers, which are widely used in a variety of applications including consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial automation. The PIC12F683-I/SN is known for its compact size, low power consumption, and versatile functionality.
Key features of the PIC12F683-I/SN include:
1. Architecture: The PIC12F683-I/SN utilizes a powerful RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture that allows for efficient code execution. It is based on an 8-bit instruction set, making it suitable for low-power and cost-sensitive applications.
2. Flash Memory: This IC component features 3.5KB of Flash program memory, which offers a significant amount of storage space for program instructions. The Flash memory can be electrically erased and reprogrammed, making it easily upgradable.
3. EEPROM Data Memory: The device also incorporates 128 bytes of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) data memory. This non-volatile memory allows for the storage of critical data that needs to be retained even when power is lost.
4. Versatile I/O Pins: The PIC12F683-I/SN provides a total of 6 I/O pins, which can be configured as digital input/output or analog input pins