Microchip Technology, Inc. Microcontrollers PIC12LF1552T-I/MU

The PIC12LF1552T-I/MU is an 8-bit microcontroller featuring a high-performance RISC CPU optimized for C compiler use. It supports a clock input range of DC to 32 MHz, with a minimum instruction cycle time of 125 ns. The device includes 2K words of program memory and 256 bytes of data memory, along with a 16-level deep hardware stack for efficient interrupt handling. This microcontroller operates within a voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V and incorporates several low-power features, including a sleep current of 20 nA at 1.8V. It also offers a self-programmable feature, power-on reset, and a programmable low-power brown-out reset. The integrated watchdog timer can be configured for periods ranging from 1 ms to 256 seconds. The PIC12LF1552T-I/MU includes a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with multiple channels, allowing for conversion during sleep mode. It features a flexible oscillator structure with an internal oscillator that can be software-selected for various frequencies. The device supports in-circuit serial programming and has six I/O pins, with capabilities for high current sourcing and sinking. Engineers considering this microcontroller should note its compact 8-pin package and its suitability for low-power applications, making it ideal for battery-operated devices and other energy-sensitive projects.