PIC16F887 Microcontroller Chip

The PIC16F887 is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology that is widely used in embedded systems, industrial automation, and educational projects. It belongs to the PIC16 series and offers a good balance of cost, features, and performance.

Features:

• CPU: 8-bit RISC architecture
• Flash Memory: 14 KB (Program Memory)
• RAM: 368 Bytes
• EEPROM: 256 Bytes (for storing non-volatile data)
• Operating Voltage: 2.0V – 5.5V (supports both 3.3V and 5V logic)
• Clock Speed: Up to 20 MHz
• I/O Pins: 35 GPIOs (on a 40-pin PDIP package)
• Timers: 3 timers (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2)
• ADC: 14-channel, 10-bit ADC (for analog input applications)
• Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C
• PWM Channels: 2 (CCP1 and CCP2 modules)
• Interrupts: Multiple external and internal interrupts
• Comparators: 2 analog comparators
• Power-Saving Mode: Sleep mode for low power consumption
• Watchdog Timer (WDT): Prevents system hang-up