PIC16F870 Microcontroller

PIC16F870 Microcontroller 

The PIC16F870 is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, part of the PIC16F family. It is designed for low-power, cost-effective, and reliable 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 features Flash program memory, which allows easy reprogramming for development and prototyping. It is available in DIP and SMD packages, suitable for various 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 input channels
• 2 analog comparators
• Communication interfaces:
• USART
• SPI
• I²C (MSSP module)
• PWM / CCP module
• Interrupt system
• Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP)
• Low-power sleep mode

Applications

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