The PIC16F916-I/SO is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) integrated circuit (IC) component developed by Microchip Technology. It is part of the PIC16F family, which is designed to offer low-cost, low-power consumption, and high-performance solutions for various applications.
Key features of the PIC16F916-I/SO include:
1. 8-bit Architecture: The PIC16F916-I/SO operates on an 8-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, enabling efficient execution of instructions with reduced power consumption.
2. Flash Program Memory: It comes with a 14 KB flash program memory, allowing for the storage of program code in reprogrammable memory. This feature enables easy updates to the code during development or in the field.
3. SRAM Data Memory: The IC component has a 368 bytes static random-access memory (SRAM) for efficient data handling and temporary storage during runtime.
4. Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM Modules: The PIC16F916-I/SO offers one Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP) module, which allows precise timing control for various applications such as motor control, power regulation, or generating analog waveforms.
5. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): It incorporates a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter module with eight channels, offering accurate conversion of analog signals to digital values