PIC16F628-20/P - Microchip Technology

Manufacturer Part Number

PIC16F628-20/P

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology

Introduction

The PIC16F628-20/P is an 8-bit flash-based microcontroller from the popular PIC® 16F series, designed for embedded system applications requiring a high-performance and low-power processor.

Product Features and Performance

8-bit PIC Core Processor

20MHz operating speed

Integrated UART/USART for serial communication

Equipped with Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset, PWM, Watchdog Timer peripherals

16 General Purpose I/O pins

5KB of FLASH program memory

128 bytes of EEPROM data memory

224 bytes of RAM

Internal oscillator for clock generation

Product Advantages

Low power consumption

Flexible oscillator options to fit various application needs

Comprehensive peripheral set supporting a wide range of applications

Self-programmable under software control

High-performance RISC CPU

Key Technical Parameters

Speed: 20MHz Maximum

Program Memory: 3.5KB

Data EEPROM: 128 bytes

RAM: 224 bytes

I/O Count: 16 pins

Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 5.5V

Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C

Package: 18-Pin PDIP

Quality and Safety Features

Extended operating voltage range for robust power supply design

Power-saving sleep mode for low-power applications

Watchdog Timer for system reliability

Power-on Reset and Brown-out Reset for safety and stability

Compatibility

Compatible with MPLAB IDE for software development

Supports in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) for easy reprogramming

Application Areas

Consumer Electronics

Automotive applications

Industrial control systems

Home automation

Remote sensors

Hobbyist and educational projects

Product Lifecycle

The product status is active

Not reported as nearing discontinuation

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Wide operating voltage range facilitating design flexibility

High-performance RISC architecture for efficient processing

Large community and knowledge base available for support

Extensive documentation for ease of development

Long-standing reputation and reliability of Microchip microcontrollers

Cost-effective solution with an excellent feature to price ratio

Easy migration path to other microcontrollers within the Microchip portfolio