The PIC16C5X from Microchip Technology is a family of low cost, high performance, 8-bit fully static,
EPROM/ROM-based CMOS microcontrollers. It employs a RISC architecture with only 33 single word/
single cycle instructions. All instructions are single cycle except for program branches which take two
cycles. The PIC16C5X delivers performance in an order of magnitude higher than its competitors in the same price category. The 12-bit wide instructions are highly symmetrical resulting in 2:1 code compression over other 8-bit microcontrollers in its class. The easy to use and easy to remember instruction set reduces development time significantly.
The PIC16C5X products are equipped with special features that reduce system cost and power requirements. The Power-on Reset (POR) and Device Reset Timer (DRT) eliminate the need for external RESET circuitry. There are four oscillator configurations to choose from, including the power saving LP (Low Power) oscillator and cost saving RC oscillator. Power saving SLEEP mode, Watchdog Timer and Code Protection features improve system cost, power and reliability.
Feature
Peripheral :
• 8-bit real time clock/counter (TMR0) with 8-bit programmable prescaler
• Power-on Reset (POR)
• Device Reset Timer (DRT)
• Watchdog Timer (WDT) with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation
• Programmable Code Protection
• Power saving SLEEP mode
• Selectable oscillator options:
- RC: Low cost RC oscillator
- XT: Standard crystal/resonator
- HS: High speed crystal/resonator
- LP: Power saving, low frequency crystal
