Manufacturer Part Number
PIC16F870-I/SP
Manufacturer
Microchip Technology
Introduction
The PIC16F870-I/SP is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip's PIC® 16F series, designed for low-power and high-performance applications.
Product Features and Performance
8-Bit Core Processor
PIC architecture
20MHz maximum operating speed
UART/USART communication interface
22 programmable I/O lines
5KB FLASH program memory
64 bytes of EEPROM data memory
128 bytes of RAM
Brown-out Detect/Reset (BOD)
Power-on Reset (POR)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control
Watchdog Timer (WDT) for system reliability
Product Advantages
High-performance RISC CPU
Low power consumption
Flexible oscillator structure
Enhanced power-on/off reset circuits
In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) capability
Wide operating voltage range (4V to 5.5V)
Robust serial communication with UART
Key Technical Parameters
Supply Voltage: 4V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
Program Memory Size: 3.5KB
EEPROM Size: 64 x 8
RAM Size: 128 x 8
Speed: 20MHz
Data Converters: 5-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D)
I/O Count: 22
Oscillator: External
Quality and Safety Features
Extended temperature range for harsh environments
Watchdog Timer to reset under error conditions
Brown-out Reset for voltage level monitoring
Compatibility
Compatible with various development tools offered by Microchip
Supports ICSP for easy programming
Application Areas
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Automation
Automotive Systems
Home Appliances
Embedded Control Systems
Product Lifecycle
Active status indicating ongoing manufacture and supply
Not near discontinuation, with replacements or upgrades readily available
Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product
Robust construction suitable for industrial applications
Easily programmable with proprietary and third-party tools
A vast range of operational temperatures making it suitable for outdoor devices
Advanced peripherals for complex control tasks
Optimized for low power consumption to extend battery life in portable devices
Well-documented and supported by Microchip Technology
Versatile use across multiple applications due to the breadth of I/O and features
High integration reduces external component count, saving space and cost