PIC16F726-E/SS
8-bit microcontrollers with 14KB flash memory for versatile voltage applications
Manufacturer： microchip
series introduction
# PIC16F726 - E/SS Product Series Introduction
## 1. Overview
The PIC16F726 - E/SS belongs to Microchip Technology's PIC16F family of 8 - bit microcontrollers. These microcontrollers are designed to offer a balance between performance, cost - effectiveness, and ease of use, making them suitable for a wide range of embedded applications. The “E/SS” in the part number typically indicates specific packaging and perhaps some additional features or environmental specifications.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 CPU and Memory
- **CPU Core**: It is based on a high - performance RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) CPU architecture. This architecture allows for fast execution of instructions, with most instructions being executed in a single cycle. The CPU can operate at clock speeds up to a certain frequency (e.g., 20 MHz), enabling efficient processing of tasks.
- **Program Memory**: The PIC16F726 - E/SS is equipped with a certain amount of Flash program memory. Flash memory is non - volatile, which means that the program code stored in it is retained even when the power is turned off. This allows for easy reprogramming during development and in - field updates if required.
- **Data Memory**: It has a dedicated data memory space, including RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing variables and temporary data during program execution. The amount of RAM is sufficient for handling typical data processing tasks in embedded systems.
### 2.2 Peripherals
#### 2.2.1 Timers
- **Timer0**: A general - purpose 8 - bit timer/counter. It can be used for a variety of applications such as generating time delays, measuring time intervals, and counting external events.
- **Timer1**: A 16 - bit timer/counter with a built - in oscillator. It can be used for more precise timekeeping and is often used in applications like real - time clocks and pulse - width modulation (PWM) generation.
- **Timer2**: A 8 - bit timer/counter with a programmable post - scaler. It is commonly used in conjunction with the PWM module to generate accurate PWM signals.
#### 2.2.2 Analog - to - Digital Converter (ADC)
The PIC16F726 - E/SS features an on - chip ADC. This ADC can convert analog input signals from external sensors (such as temperature sensors, light sensors, etc.) into digital values that can be processed by the microcontroller. It typically has multiple input channels, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of multiple analog signals.
#### 2.2.3 Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART)
The USART module enables the microcontroller to communicate with other devices using serial communication protocols. It supports both synchronous and asynchronous communication modes, making it suitable for a wide range of communication applications, such as communicating with computers, other microcontrollers, or serial - based sensors and actuators.
#### 2.2.4 Comparators
There are on - chip comparators that can compare two analog input voltages and generate a digital output based on the comparison result. Comparators are useful in applications such as voltage monitoring, level detection, and control systems.
### 2.3 Low - Power Operation
The PIC16F726 - E/SS is designed to operate in low - power modes. In sleep mode, the microcontroller consumes very little power while still retaining the contents of its registers and memory. This makes it ideal for battery - powered applications where power consumption is a critical factor.
## 3. Packaging and Pinout
- **Package Type**: The “SS” in the part number indicates a specific package type. It might be a small - scale surface - mount package, which
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