The PIC16F84-04/SO is a popular microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. It belongs to the PIC16F series, which is widely used in various applications such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive systems. This IC component offers a range of features that make it suitable for a wide array of applications.
1. Architecture: The PIC16F84-04/SO is based on the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, providing a streamlined instruction set that ensures high performance and efficient execution of instructions.
2. Microcontroller Unit (MCU): It integrates a powerful MCU core that includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU), Program Counter (PC), General Purpose Registers (GPRs), and Special Function Registers (SFRs). These components allow for the execution of complex algorithms and control logic.
3. Flash Memory: The PIC16F84-04/SO includes 1,000 words (each word is 14 bits) of program memory, which can be reprogrammed up to 1,000 times. This feature allows for the easy modification and updating of the program code, making it ideal for applications that require flexibility and adaptability.
4. RAM: It offers 68 bytes of Random Access Memory (RAM) which is used for storing variables, intermediate computation results, and stack operations. The RAM can be accessed quickly, enabling fast data read/write operations
