The PIC16C715-20/SO is an 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology, which belongs to the PIC16C family of microcontrollers. It has a low-cost design, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial control systems, and automotive electronics.
Key features of the PIC16C715-20/SO include:
1. Architecture: It is based on a Harvard architecture, featuring a modified Harvard architecture with a 14-bit word length and 8-bit data path. This architecture allows it to execute instructions with fewer clock cycles, thereby improving the overall performance.
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU): The microcontroller is equipped with a powerful CPU core, capable of executing instructions at high speed. It has an 8-level deep hardware stack that contributes to the efficient handling of subroutine calls and interrupts.
3. Memory: The PIC16C715-20/SO offers a generous amount of memory for efficient data storage and program execution. It has 4K x 14 words of on-chip Flash program memory, which is non-volatile and retains the program even after power-off. Additionally, it provides 192 x 8 bytes of RAM for holding data during program execution.
4. Peripherals:
a. Timers/Counters: The microcontroller features three 8-bit Timer/Counters, each with its own prescaler
