Microchip 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller DIP40

The Microchip 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller offers high-performance computing with an enhanced Flash architecture. Featuring a C compiler friendly development environment, this microcontroller includes 256 bytes of EEPROM, self-programming capabilities, and In-Circuit Debug (ICD). It provides 2 capture/compare/PWM functions and a synchronous serial port configurable as either a 3-wire Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) or a 2-wire Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) bus, alongside an Addressable Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (AUSART).

Core Performance

Powered by a high-performance RISC CPU, it achieves up to 10 MIPS operation with 16-bit wide instructions and an 8-bit wide data path. It features 3 external interrupt pins and a master synchronous serial port (MSSP) module. Analogue capabilities include programmable low voltage detection (PLVD) and programmable brown-out reset (BOR).

Reliability and Power Management

Designed for longevity, it ensures flash and data EEPROM retention of over 40 years. It is self-reprogrammable under software control and includes a watchdog timer (WDT) with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation. Additional features include programmable code protection, a power-saving sleep mode, single supply 5V In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) via two pins, and CMOS technology for low power, high-speed operation. Please note this is an ESD sensitive device; proper precautions must be taken while handling.

With 8 channels of 10-bit Analogue-to-Digital (A/D) conversion and a DIP40 package, this microcontroller is highly versatile for complex electronic applications.