The PIC16F877-20/P is a powerful 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. It belongs to the PIC16F series and is widely used in various embedded systems, industrial control applications, and consumer electronics. With a wide range of features and capabilities, it provides an ideal choice for diverse applications.
Key Features:
1. Architecture: The PIC16F877-20/P is based on the enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC architecture. It has a Harvard architecture with separate program and data memory spaces, allowing simultaneous access to data and instructions.
2. CPU and Clock Speed: This MCU is equipped with a high-performance CPU operating at a maximum speed of 20 MHz, offering fast and efficient execution of instructions.
3. Program Memory: It has a Flash program memory of 14 KB, which allows for easy reprogramming and quick prototyping. The memory is organized into 8K x 14 words.
4. Data Memory: The MCU offers a total of 368 bytes of RAM for data storage, which is organized into 256 x 8 bits. It also includes 22 bytes of General Purpose RAM and 12 bytes of Special Function Registers (SFRs).
5. I/O Ports: The PIC16F877-20/P features a versatile set of I/O ports, including PORTA, PORTB, PORTC, PORTD, and PORTE
