PIC16F72 Microcontroller

PIC16F72 Microcontroller

The PIC16F72 is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, part of the PIC16F family. It is designed for low-power, cost-effective embedded applications.

It uses Harvard architecture with a RISC instruction set, enabling most instructions to execute in a single clock cycle. The microcontroller operates at up to 20 MHz and includes Flash program memory, RAM, and EEPROM, making it suitable for simple embedded systems such as small control and monitoring applications.

The device is available in DIP and SMD packages, making it suitable for both through-hole and surface-mount PCB designs.

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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: 128 bytes
• EEPROM: 128 bytes
• I/O pins: Up to 22 programmable digital I/O pins
• Timers:
• Timer0 (8-bit)
• Timer1 (16-bit)
• Timer2 (8-bit)
• Analog features:
• 10-bit ADC with up to 4 analog input channels
• 2 analog comparators
• Communication interfaces:
• USART
• PWM / CCP module
• Interrupt system
• Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP)
• Low-power sleep mode

Applications

• Embedded control systems
• Industrial automation
• Robotics and motor control
• Sensor-based systems
• Home automation devices
• Educational and student projects
• Consumer electronics