The PIC16F628-20/P is a popular 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology Inc. It belongs to the PIC16F628A family and is widely used in various digital control systems, automotive applications, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. It offers a broad range of features that make it versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications. Some key features of the PIC16F628-20/P are:
1. Architecture: The microcontroller is based on an 8-bit RISC architecture, offering a simple yet powerful instruction set. It operates at a clock frequency of up to 20 MHz, providing fast and efficient processing capabilities.
2. Program Memory: It has a program memory of 2048 words (each word consists of 14 bits), which is equivalent to a total of 4 KB. This memory stores the user's program code and allows for easy modification and upgrading.
3. Data Memory: It offers 224 bytes of data RAM, which provides space for storing variables and data during program execution. This data memory is volatile and is cleared whenever the power is turned off.
4. I/O Ports: The PIC16F628-20/P features a total of 16 I/O pins, organized into two ports called PORTA and PORTB. These pins can be individually configured to function as input or output, allowing for flexibility in interfacing with external devices
