Microchip PIC16F690 8-bit Flash MCU, SSOP20 Package, 20MHz

The Microchip PIC16F690-I/SS is an advanced 8-bit Flash-based CMOS microcontroller featuring nanoWatt technology for exceptional power efficiency. This low pin-count (20) PIC® flash microcontroller leverages the well-established mid-range x14 architecture, offering a robust combination of performance and low power consumption. It operates across a wide voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V and includes on-board EEPROM data memory for flexible data storage.

This microcontroller is packed with standard analogue peripherals, including up to 12 channels of 10-bit Analogue-to-Digital (A/D) conversion, an analogue comparator module with two comparators, a programmable on-chip voltage reference, and an enhanced capture/compare/PWM (ECCP+) module. The ECCP+ offers advanced features such as dead band delay, auto-shutdown, and restart options, making it ideal for precise motor control and power conversion applications.

Key Features & Technology

• nanoWatt Technology: Engineered for ultra-low power consumption, extending battery life in portable applications.
• Enhanced Communication: Features an EUSART that is LIN 2.0 compatible, alongside I2C and SPI interfaces for versatile connectivity.
• Robust Timing & Control: Includes an enhanced low-power Timer 1 with gate synch latch, a power-saving sleep mode, and an enhanced low-current watchdog timer (WDT) with an on-chip oscillator.
• System Reliability: Integrated power-on reset (POR), power-up timer (PWRT), oscillator start-up timer (OST), and programmable code protection ensure stable and secure operation.
• Industrial Robustness: Designed to operate reliably across an extensive industrial temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.

Housed in a compact SSOP20 surface-mount package, this MCU is suitable for high-density PCB designs. It supports programming and debugging via MPLAB® ICD 2 with an optional header adapter. Note that this is an