The PIC16F716-I/P is an IC (integrated circuit) component manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is a general-purpose 8-bit microcontroller that comes in a 20-pin PDIP package. This IC belongs to the PIC16F series of microcontrollers and offers several key features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications.
1. Microcontroller Core: The PIC16F716-I/P is based on a powerful RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) core, providing enhanced performance and efficient execution of instructions.
2. Flash Memory: It incorporates 3.5 KB of Flash program memory, allowing for easy reprogrammability of the device. The Flash memory enables field updates and offers high endurance.
3. RAM and EEPROM: It has 72 bytes of RAM for temporary data storage and 64 bytes of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage. The EEPROM is electrically erasable and can be used for persistent storage.
4. I/O Ports: The IC offers a total of 14 I/O pins, which can be configured as digital inputs or outputs to interface with other external devices. These ports enable communication and control of various peripheral devices.
5. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): The PIC16F716-I/P features an integrated 10-bit ADC module, which allows for analog signal conversion into digital values. This simplifies the process of reading analog sensors and signals
