The PIC16C745-I/SO is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. It is a member of the PIC16C family and is specifically designed for embedded control applications.
Key Features of PIC16C745-I/SO:
1. Architecture: It is based on a powerful RISC architecture with an enhanced instruction set. This allows for efficient execution of instructions, resulting in high-performance operation.
2. CPU Speed: It operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 20 MHz, enabling fast execution of instructions and real-time control.
3. Memory: The PIC16C745-I/SO features 4 KB of Flash program memory, which can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. It also has 224 bytes of data RAM for storing variables and temporary data.
4. I/O Ports: It has a total of 33 I/O pins, which can be configured for various functions such as digital input/output, analog input, or as specialized communication interfaces. These pins provide flexibility for interfacing with other devices and peripherals.
5. Timers/Counters: The microcontroller is equipped with three 8-bit timers/counters that can be utilized for timing functions, event counting, or generating interrupts.
6. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): It integrates an 8-channel, 10-bit ADC