Description

Electronic Component Model: PIC16F877-20L is a microcontroller with high performance RISC CPU. It has 35 single word instructions to learn and most of them can be executed in a single cycle. With a DC - 20 MHz clock input, the instruction cycle takes only 200 ns. It has up to 8K x 14 words of FLASH Program Memory, up to 368 x 8 bytes of Data Memory (RAM), and up to 256 x 8 bytes of EEPROM Data Memory. The pinout is compatible with PIC16C73B/74B/76/77 and it has interrupt capability with up to 14 sources. The microcontroller also features a power-on reset, power-up timer, oscillator start-up timer, and watchdog timer for reliable operation. It supports in-circuit serial programming and debugging via two pins. The operating voltage range is 2.0V to 5.5V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It has low power consumption and is available in commercial, industrial, and extended temperature ranges.

Specifications and features

• High performance RISC CPU
• 35 single word instructions
• Operating speed: DC - 20 MHz clock input DC - 200 ns instruction cycle
• Up to 8K x 14 words of FLASH Program Memory
• Up to 256 x 8 bytes of EEPROM Data Memory
• Pinout compatible to the PIC16C73B/74B/76/77
• Interrupt capability (up to 14 sources)
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) via two pins
• In-Circuit Debugging via two pins
• Wide operating voltage range: 2.0V to 5.5V

Application Scenarios

The PIC16F877-20L microcontroller can be used in various applications such as:

• Embedded systems
• Industrial automation
• Home automation
• Consumer electronics
• Robotics
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Comparison

Advantages:

• High-performance RISC CPU
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Supports in-circuit programming and debugging
• Compatible with PIC16C73B/74B/76/77
• Interrupt capability

Disadvantages:

• Not suitable for applications requiring higher processing power
• Limited amount of program and data memory
• May not be cost-effective for some projects