PIC16F73 Microcontroller

PIC16F73 Microcontroller 

The PIC16F73 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, allowing most instructions to execute in a single clock cycle. The microcontroller operates up to 20 MHz and includes Flash program memory, RAM, and EEPROM, making it suitable for simple to moderate embedded control systems.

It is available in DIP and SMD packages, making it adaptable for both through-hole and surface-mount 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