Microchip Technology, Inc. PIC16C924

The PIC16C924 is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, featuring a high-performance RISC CPU with a 4K x 14 on-chip EPROM program memory and 176 x 8 general-purpose registers. It operates at speeds up to 8 MHz with a 500 ns instruction cycle time. The device includes a synchronous serial port that supports both SPI and I¬=C communication protocols. It is equipped with an 8-channel, 8-bit analog-to-digital converter, making it suitable for applications requiring analog input processing. The microcontroller supports various power management features, including a power-on reset, power-up timer, and watchdog timer, ensuring reliable operation. It operates within a voltage range of 2.5V to 6.0V and has low power consumption, with typical currents of less than 2 mA at 5.5V and 4 MHz, and under 1 mA in standby mode at 3.0V. The PIC16C924 also includes an integrated LCD driver capable of controlling up to 32 segments and 4 commons, making it ideal for applications involving LCD displays. With 25 I/O pins, multiple timer functionalities, and a programmable code protection feature, the PIC16C924 is well-suited for a variety of embedded applications, including handheld devices, home automation, and utility metering.