Manufacturer Part Number
PIC16F688-I/ST
Manufacturer
Microchip Technology
Introduction
8-bit microcontroller suited for a variety of embedded applications
Product Features and Performance
8-bit PIC core processor
Clock speed of 20MHz
UART/USART serial communication connectivity
Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset, and Watchdog Timer for increased reliability
12 general-purpose I/O pins
7KB FLASH program memory
256 bytes of EEPROM data memory
256 bytes of RAM
10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with 8 channels
Internal oscillator for standalone operation
Product Advantages
Robust serial communication capabilities
Suitable for low-power applications with power-saving features
Ample program and data memory for complex tasks
Integrated analog features for sensor interfacing
Wide operating temperature range for industrial applications
Key Technical Parameters
Core Size: 8-Bit
Speed: 20MHz
Program Memory Size: 7KB
EEPROM Size: 256 x 8
RAM Size: 256 x 8
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd): 2V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Quality and Safety Features
Brown-out Reset for power irregularity protection
Power-on Reset to ensure proper power-up sequencing
Watchdog Timer to prevent system hang-up
Compatibility
Compatible with standard surface-mount 14-TSSOP packages
Suitable for development with MPLAB environments
Application Areas
Consumer electronics
Industrial automation
Automotive systems
Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Product Lifecycle
Product Status: Active
Not indicated as nearing discontinuation
Support and updates are likely to be available
Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product
Offers a balanced mix of control, communication, and analogue features
Low power consumption ideal for battery-operated devices
Strong community and ecosystem support from Microchip Technology
Versatile programmability with Flash memory
Easy to integrate into a variety of projects with wide voltage supply range and operating temperature range