PIC16LC622A-04I/SS

Product Overview

Category: Microcontroller
Use: Embedded systems, control applications
Characteristics: Low-power, high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller
Package: SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package)
Essence: Integrated circuit for controlling and managing electronic devices
Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel packaging, quantity varies based on customer requirements

Specifications

• Architecture: RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)
• Bit Size: 8-bit
• Clock Speed: 4 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 3.5 KB
• RAM Size: 128 bytes
• Data EEPROM Size: 64 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 12
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Communication Interfaces: SPI, I2C, USART
• Timers/Counters: 1 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 8 channels, 10-bit resolution

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LC622A-04I/SS microcontroller has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0/AN0 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
3. RA1/AN1 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
4. RA2/AN2 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
5. RA3/AN3 - Analog input or digital I/O pin
6. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer0 clock input or digital I/O pin
7. RA5/AN4/MCLR/VPP - Analog input, Master Clear input, or programming voltage
8. VSS - Ground
9. RB0/INT - External interrupt or digital I/O pin
10. RB1/SDI/SDA - SPI data input or I2C data line
11. RB2/SDO/SCL - SPI data output or I2C clock line
12. RB3/PGM - Programming mode control
13. RB4/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output or Timer1 clock input
14. RB5/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input or CCP2 multiplexed pin
15. RB6/PGC - In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer clock
16. RB7/PGD - In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer data
17. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output or Timer1 clock input
18. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input or CCP2 multiplexed pin
19. RC2/CCP1 - CCP1 multiplexed pin
20. RC3/SCK/SCL - SPI/I2C clock line

Functional Features

• Low-power consumption for battery-operated applications
• High-performance RISC CPU with 35 instructions
• Flexible and versatile communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, USART)
• On-chip analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for sensor interfacing
• Timers and counters for precise timing and event counting
• Enhanced capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules for motor control and waveform generation
• Programmable brown-out reset (BOR) for reliable operation during power fluctuations
• Power-saving sleep mode for extended battery life

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low-power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications - Versatile communication interfaces enable easy integration with other devices - On-chip ADC simplifies analog signal acquisition - Compact package size allows for space-efficient designs - Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply options

Disadvantages: - Limited program memory and RAM size may restrict the complexity of applications - 8-bit architecture may not be sufficient for computationally intensive tasks - Lack of built-in hardware encryption may limit security features in certain applications

Working Principles

The PIC16LC622A-04I/SS microcontroller operates based on the RISC architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks. The CPU fetches instructions, decodes them, and executes the corresponding operations. It interacts with peripherals, such as timers, communication interfaces, and ADC, to control and monitor external devices.

The microcontroller can be programmed using high-level languages or assembly language. Once programmed, it can operate independently or respond to external events through interrupts. Its low-power design allows it to function efficiently in battery-powered systems.

Detailed Application Field