The PIC16F18854-E/SO is a microcontroller IC component manufactured by Microchip Technology. This component belongs to the PIC16F series of microcontrollers and offers a wide range of features and capabilities. Here is an overview of its key features:
1. Architecture: The PIC16F18854-E/SO operates on a 8-bit RISC architecture with a powerful CPU core. This architecture allows for efficient and fast execution of instructions.
2. Flash Memory: It comes with a generous 14KB of flash memory, which allows for storing program code and data. The flash memory is non-volatile, ensuring data retention even when power is lost.
3. RAM: The microcontroller has 1024 bytes of Random Access Memory (RAM) for storing variables and temporary data during program execution.
4. PWM Module: The PIC16F18854-E/SO features a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) module, enabling control and generation of analog signals. This module is particularly useful for applications such as LED dimming, motor speed control, and audio synthesis.
5. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): It includes a 10-bit ADC with multiple channels, which allows for the conversion of analog signals to digital data. This feature is essential for various sensor-based applications, such as temperature monitoring, light sensing, and battery monitoring.
6. Timer Modules: The microcontroller provides various timer modules, including Timer0, Timer1, and Timer2