PIC16F877-20/P - Microchip Technology

Manufacturer Part Number

PIC16F877-20/P

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology

Introduction

The PIC16F877-20/P is a versatile 8-bit microcontroller offering a balance of performance, power efficiency, and peripheral features.

Product Features and Performance

20 MHz Maximum Clock Speed

Integrated I2C, SPI, UART/USART interfaces for serial communication

Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset (POR), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Watchdog Timer (WDT) on-chip peripherals

General Purpose 33 Input/Output (I/O) pins

14KB of Flash Program Memory

256-byte EEPROM

368 bytes of RAM

10-bit Analog to Digital Converters with 8 channels

Operates from 4V to 5.5V power supply

External Oscillator support for precise clocking

Product Advantages

Robust serial communication options

Adequate memory resources for complex applications

A rich set of integrated peripherals reducing need for external components

Flexible voltage requirements to fit various power sources

Through-hole mounting for easy prototyping and repairs

Key Technical Parameters

Core Size: 8-Bit

Speed: 20MHz

Number of I/O: 33

Program Memory Size: 8K x 14

Program Memory Type: FLASH

EEPROM Size: 256 x 8

RAM Size: 368 x 8

Voltage: 4V ~ 5.5V

Data Converters: A/D 8x10b

Temperature Range: 0°C ~ 70°C

Mounting Type: Through Hole

Quality and Safety Features

Built-in Brown-out Detect/Reset ensures proper operation under questionable power conditions

Watchdog Timer for system reliability and recovery

Compliance with industry standards for safety and quality

Compatibility

Compatible with various external components via I2C, SPI, and UART protocols

Conforms to standard DIP-40 packaging for broad socket compatibility

Application Areas

Automation systems

Consumer electronics

Automotive applications

Industrial controls

Product Lifecycle

Currently Active status; not nearing discontinuation

Future replacements or upgrades typically documented by manufacturer

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Microchip Technology's reputation for reliable and durable microcontroller products

Extensive support and documentation available

Flexible and feature-rich for a wide range of applications

Active product status ensures ongoing support and availability

Compatibility with standard development and prototyping hardware