PIC16F628A Microcontroller

PIC16F628A Microcontroller 

The PIC16F628A is an 8-bit Flash microcontroller developed by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC16F family and is widely used for low-cost, low-power, and compact embedded applications.

It uses Harvard architecture with a RISC instruction set, allowing most instructions to execute in a single instruction cycle. The microcontroller operates at clock speeds up to 20 MHz and includes internal EEPROM and Flash memory, making it ideal for simple to moderately complex control systems.

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Features

• 8-bit PIC CPU (RISC architecture)
• Operating voltage: 2.0 V – 5.5 V
• Maximum clock frequency: 20 MHz
• Program memory: 2 KB Flash
• RAM: 224 bytes
• EEPROM: 128 bytes
• I/O pins: Up to 16 programmable digital I/O pins
• Timers:
• Timer0 (8-bit)
• Timer1 (16-bit)
• Timer2 (8-bit)
• Analog features:
• 2 analog comparators (no ADC)
• Communication interfaces:
• USART (serial communication)
• PWM / CCP module
• Interrupt system
• Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP)
• Low-power sleep mode
• Available in DIP and SMD packages

Applications

• Embedded control systems
• Industrial and home automation
• Serial communication-based projects
• Motor and relay control
• Consumer electronic devices
• Battery-powered applications
• Educational and student projects