Manufacturer Part Number
PIC16C712-04/SO
Manufacturer
Microchip Technology
Introduction
8-Bit CMOS Microcontroller
Product Features and Performance
8-Bit CMOS architecture
Speed of 4MHz
13 I/O pins
75KB OTP Program Memory
128 bytes of RAM
Brown-out Detect/Reset
Power-On Reset (POR)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Watchdog Timer (WDT)
Product Advantages
Stable operation in the 4V to 5.5V range
Integrated Analog-to-Digital Converter (A/D, 4 channels)
Support for external oscillator
Robust serial programming capabilities
Key Technical Parameters
Core Processor: PIC
Core Size: 8-Bit
Speed: 4MHz
Program Memory Size: 1.75KB (1K x 14)
RAM Size: 128 x 8
Voltage Supply (Vcc/Vdd): 4V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
Quality and Safety Features
Brown-out Detect/Reset provides protection for unstable power conditions
Watchdog Timer helps in recovering from software anomalies
Compatibility
Compatible with various external oscillators
Supports serial programming interface
Application Areas
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Automation
Automotive Electronics
Embedded Control Systems
Product Lifecycle
Active product with ongoing manufacturer support
Not close to discontinuation
Alternatives available for future upgrades
Key Reasons to Choose This Product
Robust temperature range for varied environments
Simple and reliable 8-bit processing for a variety of embedded applications
A good amount of program memory and RAM for small-scale tasks
Embedded peripherals support for a wide range of functions
Active status ensures long-term availability and support
Commonly used package (18-SOIC) for surface mount technology compatibility