Date: 27/01/2010

Microchip's 8-pin PIC MCUs with 3.5 kB self-programmable flash memory

Microchip has introduced the PIC12F617, a new member of its 8- and 14-pin PIC16F61X 8-bit PIC microcontroller (MCU) family, targeting general-purpose applications such as consumer, appliance, industrial, medical and other markets.

The PIC12F617 MCU provides a migration path for 8-pin PIC MCUs to upgrade to a large-memory, more peripheral-rich MCU for future designs.

The PIC12F617 MCU also provides 3.5 kB of Flash programmable memory with a self read-write capability, which is useful when an application requires remote updates, or the ability to store system data or look-up tables.

The microcontroller features an 8 MHz internal oscillator, an on-chip 4-channel 10-bit ADC, a comparator with hysteresis and a PWM with complementary outputs that provide a framework for applications such as LED lighting control, motor control, capacitive touch keys and system monitors.

"Engineers often want to add more features and functionality to their design without having to drastically alter their design," said Steve Drehobl, vice president of Microchip's Security, Microcontroller and Technology Development Division. "The PIC12F617 MCU provides engineers with more features, such as self-programmable Flash, while maintaining pin compatibility with Microchip's more than 20 other 8-pin PIC12 MCUs."

Package:
PIC12F617 MCU: 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, MSOP and 3 mm x 3 mm DFN package
Price: Starts at each $0.56 for 10k pieces
Availability: Now

For more details visit www.microchip.com