PIC16LF737-I/SS

Product Overview

Category

The PIC16LF737-I/SS belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic devices and embedded systems for controlling and processing data.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High performance
• Small form factor
• Wide operating voltage range
• Enhanced peripheral integration

Package

The PIC16LF737-I/SS is available in a SSOP package, which stands for Shrink Small Outline Package. This package offers a compact size and ease of soldering.

Essence

The essence of the PIC16LF737-I/SS lies in its ability to provide efficient control and processing capabilities in a small and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC16LF737-I/SS is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller architecture: 8-bit
• CPU speed: Up to 20 MHz
• Program memory size: 7 KB
• RAM size: 256 bytes
• Number of I/O pins: 25
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit resolution, 8 channels
• Timers: 3 timers/counters
• Communication interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
• Operating voltage range: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC16LF737-I/SS has a total of 28 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
3. RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
4. RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
5. RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
6. RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
7. RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
8. VSS - Ground
9. OSC1/CLKIN - Oscillator input
10. OSC2/CLKOUT - Oscillator output
11. RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
12. RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
13. RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
14. RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
15. RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
16. RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
17. RB0/INT - General-purpose I/O pin/External interrupt input
18. RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
19. RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
20. RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
21. RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
22. RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
23. RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
24. RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
25. VDD - Power supply voltage
26. VSS - Ground
27. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear input/Voltage programming pin
28. RB7/PGD - General-purpose I/O pin/Programming/Data pin

Functional Features

• High-performance RISC CPU
• Flash program memory
• EEPROM data memory
• Enhanced capture/compare/PWM (ECCP) module
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
• Timers and counters
• Communication interfaces (USART, SPI, I2C)
• Low-power features for battery-powered applications
• Brown-out Reset (BOR)
• Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) capability

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption enables energy-efficient operation
• High-performance CPU allows for fast data processing
• Compact size and small form factor make it suitable for space-constrained applications
• Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in power supply options
• Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design and reduces external component count

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• Relatively low RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be stored temporarily
• Lack of advanced features found in higher-end microcontrollers

Working Principles

The PIC16LF737-I/SS operates based on the principles of a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to perform various tasks, such as data manipulation, control flow, and communication with external devices. The microcontroller's peripherals and modules are utilized to interface with sensors, actuators, and other components, enabling it to interact with the external world.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PIC16LF737-I/SS finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Automotive electronics