PIC16F84A-04/P PIC16F84A 04/P DIP-18 Chipset COM12, R21

Description

The PIC16F84A-04/P is a microcontroller chip manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) family and is widely used in various embedded systems and electronic projects. Here are some key features and information about the PIC16F84A-04/P:

1. Package Type: DIP-18 (Dual Inline Package with 18 pins). This means it has 18 pins arranged in two rows.
2. Microcontroller Series: PIC16F84A is part of the PIC16F family, which is a popular series of microcontrollers designed by Microchip.
3. Clock Speed: The “04” in PIC16F84A-04/P indicates the clock speed or oscillator frequency. In this case, it suggests a 4 MHz clock speed.
4. Memory: The PIC16F84A-04/P has 1,024 words of program memory (flash memory) and 68 bytes of data RAM.
5. I/O Pins: It has a total of 13 I/O pins, which can be configured for various functions.
6. Peripherals: The PIC16F84A-04/P features various peripherals, including timers, counters, and serial communication modules.
7. Voltage Range: The operating voltage typically ranges from 2.0V to 5.5V.
8. Programming: The microcontroller can be programmed using in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) or other programming methods supported by Microchip’s programming tools.

This microcontroller is often used in educational projects and simple embedded systems due to its ease of use and availability

Specification:

1. Architecture:
   • 8-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture.
2. Memory:
   • Flash Program Memory: 1,024 words (each word is 14 bits).
   • Data RAM: 68 bytes.
3. Clock Speed:
   • Operating Frequency: 4 MHz (indicated by the “04” in the part number).
4. I/O Pins:
   • Total I/O pins: 13.
   • I/O pins can be used for various digital functions, including input, output, and alternate functions.
5. Timers:
   • Timer 0: 8-bit timer/counter with 8-bit prescaler.
   • Timer 1: 16-bit timer/counter with prescaler.
   • Timer 2: 8-bit timer/counter with 8-bit period register and prescaler.
6. Interrupts:
   • One external interrupt source.
   • Two internal interrupt sources.
7. Serial Communication:
   • USART (Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) module for serial communication.
8. Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):
   • 8-bit resolution ADC with 7 channels.
9. Operating Voltage:
   • Typically operates from 2.0V to 5.5V.
10. I/O Voltage:
    • Compatible with both 5V and 3.3V logic levels.
11. Current Consumption:
    • Low power consumption features for battery-powered applications.
12. Package Type:
    • DIP-18 (Dual Inline Package with 18 pins).
13. Programming:
    • In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) support.
14. Temperature Range:
    • Industrial and Extended temperature range options.
15. Peripheral Features:
    • PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) module.
    • Brown-out Reset (BOR) feature.
    • Watchdog Timer (WDT).
16. Data EEPROM:
    • 64 bytes of Data EEPROM memory.