The PIC16F917-I/PT is an 8-bit microcontroller that belongs to the PIC16F family of IC components designed and manufactured by Microchip Technology. This IC component offers various features and functionalities suitable for a wide range of applications. Here is an overview and key features of the PIC16F917-I/PT:
1. Architecture: It is based on the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, which provides efficient and fast execution of instructions.
2. CPU: The PIC16F917-I/PT microcontroller contains a powerful 8-bit CPU, running at up to 20 MHz, making it capable of executing complex tasks in real-time.
3. Program Memory: It has a Flash program memory of 14 KB, allowing the storage of application code and data. The memory is non-volatile, enabling easy re-programming of the device without data loss.
4. Data Memory: This microcontroller includes 368 bytes of data RAM, which is used for temporary variable storage during program execution.
5. I/O Ports: The PIC16F917-I/PT offers a total of 22 I/O pins, which can be individually configured as inputs or outputs, allowing for easy interfacing with other external devices.
6. Timers and Counters: It provides three timers with multiple operating modes, allowing precise timing and event counting functionalities required in many applications