PIC16F72-I/SP 8-Bit CMOS Flash Microcontroller 28 pin DIP

The PIC16F72-I/SP - PIC16F72 is a high-performance, low-cost 8-bit CMOS microcontroller engineered by Microchip Technology. Built on a robust RISC architecture, it combines 3.5KB of Flash program memory and 128 bytes of RAM within a convenient 28-pin Skinny Plastic Dual In-Line Package (SPDIP). Perfect for breadboard prototyping and end-product manufacturing, this microcontroller delivers reliable performance across demanding industrial and consumer electronic applications.

Key Specifications

• Core Architecture: 8-bit RISC-based CPU
• Operating Frequency: Up to 20 MHz
• Flash Program Memory: 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words)
• RAM Data Memory: 128 Bytes
• I/O Pins: 22 programmable I/O pins
• ADC: 5-channel, 8-bit resolution
• Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
• Connectivity: I²C, SPI
• Operating Voltage: 4.0V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (Industrial Grade)
• Package: 28-pin SPDIP (0.300", 7.62mm)

Key Features & Benefits

High-Performance RISC Architecture

• Only 35 single-word instructions for optimized, easy-to-learn code
• All instructions execute in a single cycle (branches take two cycles)
• Up to 20 MHz clock speed — 200 ns instruction execution time

Integrated Analog & Digital Peripherals

• 5-Channel ADC: Onboard 8-bit ADC for processing sensor inputs
• CCP Module: PWM output for motor control and dimming applications
• SSP: Supports SPI and I²C for seamless peripheral interfacing

Robust Hardware Protections

• Watchdog Timer (WDT): On-chip RC oscillator for automated system resets
• Power-on Reset (POR) & Power-up Timer (PWRT): Ensures reliable boot-up
• Brown-out Detection (BOD): Resets MCU if power drops below safe levels

Common Applications

• Consumer Electronics: Smart home appliances, remote controls, electronic locks
• Industrial Automation: Sensor interface modules, data logging, low-cost PLC units
• Automotive Systems: Lighting control, proximity sensors, dashboard indicators
• Power Management: Battery chargers, inverter control, solar panel monitoring
• Prototyping: Academic training, engineering test-benches, DIY hobbyist projects

Package Includes

• 1 x PIC16F72-I/SP 8-Bit CMOS Flash Microcontroller (28-SPDIP)

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