Description

The PIC12C508T-04 is a microcontroller designed for high-performance execution. It belongs to the PIC12C5XX family, attributed to a number of architectural features commonly found in RISC microprocessors. A two-stage pipeline overlaps fetch and execution of instructions, allowing all 33 instructions to execute in a single cycle, except for program branches.

Specifications and features

• Only 33 single word instructions to learn
• All instructions are single cycle (1 µs) except for program branches which are two-cycle
• Operating speed: DC - 4 MHz clock input DC - 1 µs instruction cycle
• 12-bit wide instructions
• 8-bit wide data path
• Seven special function hardware registers
• Two-level deep hardware stack
• Direct, indirect and relative addressing modes for data and instructions
• Internal 4 MHz RC oscillator with programmable calibration
• In-circuit serial programming
• 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
• 1,000,000 erase/write cycle EEPROM data memory
• EEPROM data retention > 40 years
• Power saving SLEEP mode
• Wake-up from SLEEP on pin change
• Internal weak pull-ups on I/O pins
• Internal pull-up on MCLR pin
• Selectable oscillator options: INTRC - Internal 4 MHz RC oscillator EXTRC - External low-cost RC oscillator XT - Standard crystal/resonator LP - Power saving, low frequency crystal

Application Scenarios

The PIC12C508T-04 can be applied in various industries such as telecommunications, smart homes, robotics, and automotive electronics.

Comparison

• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage and temperature ranges
• Programmable code-protection

• May require knowledge of RISC microprocessors
• Limited to 33 instructions