PIC16C54T-10E/SO

Embedded - Microcontrollers

The PIC16C54T-10E/SO is a 8-bit microcontroller designed for embedded applications. It is part of Microchip Technology\'s PIC family of microcontrollers. It is produced in Microchip Technology’s E2CMOS technology, which is a low power, 1.9V operating voltage, CMOS compatible technology. The PIC16C54T-10E/SO has 10 I/O pins, a 10-bit A/D converter, four 8-bit timers, and an on-chip oscillator. It also provides I2C, SPI and USART serial communications protocols.

Application Field

The PIC16C54T-10E/SO is ideal for use in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. It is well suited for use as a keypad scanner, motion control, temperature and pressure sensing, real-time clocks, security systems, low cost automation, navigation, and inverter control.

It is also well suited for use in applications requiring low latency and high reliability. Examples include automotive engine control systems, communication systems, motor control systems and robotics.

Working Principle

The PIC16C54T-10E/SO has an 8-bit wide CPU that is controlled by 14 instructions. It also features a 10-bit A/D converter and four 8-bit timers. The CPU is clocked by a 4-speed internal oscillator and is capable of operating over a range of frequencies from 50kHz to 200kHz.

The CPU integrates several features designed to support low power operation. One notable feature is the low-power Sleep mode, which conserves power when the processor enters a low-power state. There are also various Power-down modes which reduce power consumption even further.

The A/D converter is a 10-bit resolution converter providing up to 8 channels of simultaneous input. It includes 4 multiplexed inputs, 2 comparator inputs, and 2 reference inputs. It can be used to measure internal or external temperatures, as well as voltage or frequency.

The PIC16C54T-10E/SO also offers I2C (Inter-IC Bus) support, allowing multiple devices to be connected to the same bus. It features a master synchronous mode, as well as a slave synchronous mode. It is also capable of implementing the USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) protocol, providing a low power, high-speed data transfer interface. The device is capable of connecting to the industry standard RS232 interface.

Conclusion

The PIC16C54T-10E/SO is a 8-bit microcontroller designed for embedded applications. It is part of Microchip Technology’s PIC family of microcontrollers, manufactured in its E2CMOS technology. The microcontroller is capable of operating over a range of frequencies from 50 kHz to 200 KHz and has 10 I/O pins. It is well suited for use in applications requiring low latency and high reliability, such as automotive engine control systems, communication systems, and motor control systems. It also integrates several features designed to support low power operation, such as a low power Sleep mode, and various Power-down modes. It features a 10-bit A/D converter, four 8-bit timers, I2C and USART serial protocols.