PIC16LF84A-04/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic applications that require embedded control and processing capabilities.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High-performance RISC CPU
• Wide operating voltage range
• On-chip program memory
• Flexible I/O ports
• Timer modules for precise timing operations

Package

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS is available in a small outline 20-pin plastic SSOP package.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16LF84A-04/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities within a compact form factor.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS is typically packaged in reels, with each reel containing a specific quantity of microcontrollers.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 4 MHz
• Program Memory Size: 1.75 KB
• RAM Size: 68 bytes
• Number of I/O Pins: 13
• Timers: 1 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit
• ADC Channels: 5
• Communication Interfaces: None

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS has a total of 20 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA2/AN2/CVREF/VREF - Analog input/output pin
3. RA3/AN3/VREF - Analog input/output pin
4. RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT - Timer input/capture pin
5. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input
6. RA0/AN0 - Analog input/output pin
7. RA1/AN1 - Analog input/output pin
8. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
9. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
10. RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI - Timer1 oscillator output/clock input
11. RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 - Timer1 oscillator input/CCP2 module pin
12. RC2/CCP1 - CCP1 module pin
13. RC3/SCK/SCL - Serial clock pin
14. RC4/SDI/SDA - Serial data input pin/I2C data pin
15. RC5/SDO - Serial data output pin
16. RC6/TX/CK - USART transmit pin
17. RC7/RX/DT - USART receive pin
18. VSS - Ground
19. RB0/INT - External interrupt input pin
20. RB1/INT - External interrupt input pin

Functional Features

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS offers several functional features that enhance its usability and performance:

• High-performance RISC CPU for efficient processing
• On-chip program memory for storing instructions
• Flexible I/O ports for interfacing with external devices
• Timer modules for precise timing operations
• Analog input/output pins for sensor interfacing
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact form factor
• Wide operating voltage range
• Low power consumption
• Flexible I/O ports
• On-chip program memory

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size
• No built-in communication interfaces

Working Principles

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS operates based on the principles of a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, performs calculations, and controls external devices through its I/O ports. The microcontroller uses timers for precise timing operations and analog input/output pins for interfacing with sensors or other analog devices.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16LF84A-04/SS finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Home automation systems
2. Industrial control systems
3. Automotive electronics
4. Medical devices
5. Consumer electronics

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the PIC16LF84A-04/SS include:

1. PIC16F84A-04/P - Similar specifications and pin configuration, available in a DIP package.
2. PIC16F628A-I/P - Enhanced version with more program memory and additional features.
3. ATmega328P-PU - Microcontroller from Atmel with similar capabilities.
4. STM32F103C8T6 - ARM-based microcontroller with advanced features and higher performance.

These alternative models can be considered based on specific project requirements and compatibility with