MICROCHIP PIC16F688-I/SL 8-bit Microcontroller, SOIC-14, 20MHz, 7KB Flash

The MICROCHIP PIC16F688-I/SL is an advanced 8-bit Flash-based CMOS microcontroller featuring innovative nanoWatt technology. This low pin-count (14) PIC® Flash microcontroller brings the powerful advantages of the established mid-range x14 architecture into a compact, surface-mount package, ideal for space-constrained applications. It offers a wide operating voltage range from 2.0 to 5.5V and includes on-board EEPROM data memory for reliable non-volatile storage.

Equipped with a comprehensive suite of analogue peripherals, it supports up to 8 channels of 10-bit Analogue-to-Digital Conversion (ADC), an analogue comparator module with a programmable on-chip voltage reference, and an Enhanced USART (EUSART) peripheral. The EUSART facilitates robust serial communications, supporting protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, and the LIN bus protocol, making it highly versatile for industrial and automotive networking.

Key Features & Benefits

• nanoWatt Technology: Engineered for ultra-low power consumption, extending battery life in portable and remote devices.
• Integrated Development Support: Features MPLAB® ICD 2 programming and debugging support with an optional header adapter, streamlining the development process.
• Robust System Management: Includes a software-selectable Brown-Out Reset (BOR), power-saving sleep mode, Power-on Reset (POR), and Power-up & Oscillator Start-up Timers (PWRT & OST) for reliable operation.
• Enhanced Watchdog Timer: A low-current watchdog timer (WDT) with an on-chip oscillator provides fail-safe security against code execution errors.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for an extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring performance in harsh environments.
• Security Features: Offers programmable code protection to secure your intellectual property and a multiplexed master clear pin with a weak pull-up.

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