PIC16C55T-LP/SS

PIC16C55T-LP/SS is a 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is part of the PIC16C family and one of the most popular microcontrollers used in embedded systems. The PIC16C55T-LP/SS is a low-power and low-cost alternative to other microcontrollers with similar features.

The PIC16C55T-LP/SS offers numerous features, including a 8-bit internal data bus, 16K words of Flash program memory, 4K words of data RAM, 4 I/O ports and 2-channel 8-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). It also supports low-power sleep mode and multiple low-power modes, making it ideal for applications requiring low-power consumption. The PIC16C55T-LP/SS also features an integrated clock oscillator and it can be programmed using in-system programming (ISP) and in-circuit debugging (ICD).

Application Field

The PIC16C55T-LP/SS is widely used in embedded systems and can be found in a variety of applications such as medical, industrial and consumer products. Some of the common applications for the PIC16C55T-LP/SS are temperature control systems, digital audio players, smart meters, motor control systems, security systems, and automotive applications.

PIC16C55T-LP/SS is also used in sensors and transducers, with its low-power consumption, high accuracy and small size making it ideal for products with tight design constraints. Other applications include motion control, robotic systems, solar cell and wind turbine control, automotive infotainment systems, telephone and multimedia systems.

Working Principle

The PIC16C55T-LP/SS is powered by an 8-bit RISC CPU that can handle instructions at up to 4 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second). It has several on-chip peripheral devices and modules, such as four 8-bit I/O ports, one Timer0 timer/counter and a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) that can handle USART and I2C communication protocols. It also includes 8K x 16 words of Flash program memory and 4K x 8 words of data RAM.

The PIC16C55T-LP/SS is programmed using either assembly language or in-system program (ISP). The program memory is organized into pages of 256 words, and each page can be programmed and erased using the ISP. It can be debugged using the Microchip In-Circuit Debugger (MCD) which is an in-circuit debugging and programming tool for the PIC16C55T-LP/SS.

The PIC16C55T-LP/SS offers several features to help reduce power consumption, including low power sleep mode, low power idle mode and various low power modes. The various low power modes can be enabled by setting bits in the configuration word. When a low power mode is enabled, the CPU clock is turned off and the peripherals are powered down or enabled depending on the mode selected.

In summary, the PIC16C55T-LP/SS is an 8-bit microcontroller designed for embedded applications with low-power demand. It has 8K x 16 words of Flash program memory, 4K x 8 words of data RAM, four 8-bit I/O ports, one 16-bit timer and a UART. Its various low-power modes enable it to provide ultra-low power consumption while still delivering maximum performance.