PIC16F527 Datasheet, PDF (2/12 Pages) Microchip Technology – 8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers

Overview
Get Ready to See a New World of 8-bit PIC®Microcontrollers
PIC microcontrollers are finding their way into new applications like solar battery chargers, advanced medical devices and
solid state lighting. Microchip provides solutions for the entire performance range of 8-bit microcontrollers, with easy-to-
use development tools, complete technical documentation, design-in and production support through a global sales and
distribution network.
Scalability & Migration
To provide customers a low-risk development environment,
PIC microcontrollers offer seamless migration within the
complete range of products. The 8-bit PIC microcontroller
family is pin-compatible within a given pin count as well as
code compatible between the architectures. Being able to
migrate easily between various PIC MCUs allows flexibility
to react to changing design requirements and feature
enhancements. When you choose a Microchip solution,
you maximize on the options for re-use in future product
developments and preserve you investments in hardware,
software and tools.
The Industry’s Broadest MCU Offering
There are over 800 8-bit PIC microcontrollers ranging from
6 to 100 pins and up to 128 KB Flash that are pin and
code compatible across the portfolio. PIC microcontrollers
with eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology feature the
world’s lowest active and sleep power consumption with
flexible power modes and wake-up sources. The MPLAB®X
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) supports all PIC
microcontrollers with XC Compiler support and common
development boards.
Peripherals, Performance, and Price Points
for any Application
Peripheral integration is key with communication and
control peripherals like SPI, I²C™, EUSART, PWM, ADC,
DAC, op amps, as well as specialized peripherals for
USB, LCD and Ethernet. In addition, Microchip offers
Core Independent Peripherals that provide even higher
levels of flexibility and integration than have never been
possible in previous 8-bit microcontrollers. These new
Core Independent Peripherals include Configurable Logic
Cell (CLC), Complementary Output Generator (COG),
Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Zero Cross
Detect (ZCD) and Hardware CVD (Capacitive Voltage
Divider). Customers have made PIC MCUs a worldwide
standard, with over one million development systems
shipped. PIC microcontrollers are quick and easy to
design into a wide variety of applications and have a long
history of dependable product delivery.
Strength Through Design
In an effort to meet the needs of embedded
system designers, silicon manufacturers continue
to increase functionality and performance while
decreasing the physical size and cost. This provides
a significant benefit to both the embedded system
designer and end consumer. However, as the
demand for sophisticated consumer and embedded
products continues to expand, so does the
challenge of properly designing such applications.
As semiconductor technology continues to evolve
to meet the demand for “smaller, faster and
cheaper” solutions, the challenge to provide the
key features and attributes needed for the latest
embedded design grows. Microchip is committed
to implementing technology advances that not only
increase the performance and reduce the cost of
the microcontroller, but do so without sacrificing key
features such as:
■■   5V: As an 8-bit leader, we understand and will
continue to support the need for 5V devices.
■■   EEPROM: A key requirement for many embedded
designs, cost-effective implementation is critical.
■■   Analog Integration: A rich Analog offering available
in a low-cost MCU is a must for many of today’s
embedded designs.
■■   High Voltage Variants: Allow for connection to an
application that has high voltage rails without the
need of an external regulator.
■■   EMC: Designed to minimize susceptibility to
EMI/EMC, providing the most electrically durable
solutions in the industry.
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