PIC16F688-E/SL - Microchip Technology

Manufacturer Part Number

PIC16F688-E/SL

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology

Introduction

A versatile and powerful 8-bit microcontroller designed for embedded applications.

Product Features and Performance

8-Bit PIC core processor

Up to 20MHz operating speed

UART/USART serial communication interface

On-chip peripherals include Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset (POR), Watchdog Timer (WDT)

12 programmable input/output pins

7KB of Flash Program Memory

256 bytes of EEPROM Data Memory

256 bytes of RAM

Internal 10-bit A/D converter with 8 channels

Integrated internal oscillator

Extended operating temperature range from -40°C to 125°C

Product Advantages

Low power consumption with a wide voltage range (2V to 5.5V)

Flexible oscillator options to suit various applications

Integrated analog features facilitate signal processing and conversion

Generous program memory and data memory for complex applications

A robust set of peripherals supports diverse embedded system requirements

Key Technical Parameters

Core Processor: PIC

Core Size: 8-Bit

Speed: 20MHz

Program Memory Size: 7KB (4K x 14)

EEPROM Size: 256 x 8

RAM Size: 256 x 8

Voltage Supply (Vcc/Vdd): 2V ~ 5.5V

Number of I/O: 12

Data Converters: A/D 8x10b

Oscillator Type: Internal

Quality and Safety Features

Extended temperature range ensures reliability in harsh conditions

Brown-out Detect and Power-on Reset safeguards against system voltage drops and power instability

Watchdog Timer to maintain system integrity

Compatibility

UART/USART interface allows easy integration with communication peripherals

Standard 14-SOIC package compatible with common PCB designs

Application Areas

Consumer Electronics

Industrial Automation

Automotive systems

Home appliances

Security Systems

Product Lifecycle

Status: Active

The product is currently in production with no immediate end-of-life announcement

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

High integration reduces the need for additional components

Versatile power and speed options accommodate a range of applications

Microchip's reliable product lifecycle and support

Wide community and developer resources

Cost-efficient for large-scale deployments

Reliability proven by an extended temperature range specification

Easy programmability with MPLAB environment