The PIC16F1618T-I/SO is a versatile and highly efficient integrated circuit (IC) component developed by Microchip Technologies. It belongs to the popular PIC16 family of microcontrollers, which are widely used for various embedded applications.
Key Features:
1. Enhanced Core: The PIC16F1618T-I/SO features an enhanced 8-bit PIC architecture with an increased instruction set, allowing for faster and more efficient processing of instructions.
2. Flash Memory: It incorporates 14KB of Flash memory, which can be reprogrammed for flexible and dynamic application development.
3. SRAM: The IC component also includes 1KB of Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM) that can be used for data storage during program execution.
4. I/O Ports: It provides up to 18 Input/Output (I/O) pins, allowing for the connection and control of external devices.
5. Timers: The PIC16F1618T-I/SO is equipped with multiple timers, including the Watchdog Timer (WDT) and the Timer0 module. These timers aid in time-critical operations and system control functions.
6. Communication Interfaces: It supports various communication protocols and interfaces, such as SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit), and USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter), enabling easy integration with external devices