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PIC10F222T-I/OT

MCHPPIC10F222T-I/OT

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® 10F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 8MHz 768B (512 x 12) FLASH SOT-23-6
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Overview

The Microchip PIC10F222T-I/OT is a tiny 8-bit microcontroller housed in a 6-pin SOT-23 package. It features 768B of Flash program memory, 23 bytes of RAM, and operates at up to 4 MHz. This PIC microcontroller integrates essential peripherals like an internal oscillator, Power-on Reset (POR), Watchdog Timer (WDT), and a 2-channel, 8-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), making it suitable for simple control tasks.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller offers an extremely small footprint with its SOT-23-6 package, making it ideal for space-constrained designs. Its low power consumption, including a 0.35uA sleep current, extends battery life in portable applications. The integrated 8-bit ADC and internal oscillator reduce external component count and system cost, simplifying design for basic embedded tasks.

Applications

Small Appliance Control
Controlling basic functions in small household appliances like blenders, toasters, or coffee makers, leveraging its compact size and integrated ADC for simple sensor inputs.
LED Lighting Control
Managing simple on/off or dimming functions for single-color LED lighting solutions, utilizing its digital I/O for direct control.
Sensor Interface
Acting as a minimalist interface for analog sensors, converting analog signals to digital data using its 8-bit ADC for further processing or simple threshold detection.
Fan Speed Control
Implementing basic fan speed control based on temperature or user input, using its I/O pins and potentially the ADC for feedback.
Simple Timer Circuits
Creating cost-effective and space-efficient timer circuits for various applications due to its internal oscillator and Watchdog Timer.
Battery-Powered Gadgets
Suitable for ultra-low power, simple battery-powered devices where minimal current consumption (0.35uA in Sleep) and a small footprint are critical.

Key Specifications

Speed 8MHz
RAM Size 23 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
Peripherals POR, WDT
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 4
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case SOT-23-6
Data Converters A/D 2x8b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 768B (512 x 12)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package SOT-23-6
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Microchip's MPLAB X IDE supports the PIC10F222T-I/OT, offering a unified development environment for programming and debugging. The PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer can be used for flashing and debugging the device. Microchip provides extensive documentation and code examples within the MPLAB ecosystem.

Also Consider

PIC10F322T-I/OT MCHPMicrochip Technology - This offers similar size and power but adds a Complementary Output Generator (COG) and more advanced PWM capabilities for specific control applications.
ATTINY10-TSHR MCHPMicrochip Technology - An alternative 8-bit AVR microcontroller in a comparable SOT-23-6 package, providing a different architecture with similar pin count and basic features.
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