MCHPPIC12F615-I/SN
Overview
The PIC12F615-I/SN is a cost-effective, 8-bit microcontroller featuring 1.75KB of Flash memory and a 20MHz maximum clock speed in a compact 8-pin SOIC package. It integrates a 4-channel 10-bit ADC and specialized peripherals like a Full-Bridge PWM, making it highly efficient for simple control and conversion tasks. Operating from 2V to 5.5V, it is designed for low-power applications requiring minimal board space.
Why Choose This Part
This MCU offers a high level of peripheral integration for an 8-pin device, including a 10-bit ADC and PWM capabilities that reduce the need for external components. Its low power consumption of 260 microamps at 4MHz and wide operating voltage range make it ideal for battery-powered designs. The inclusion of In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) simplifies firmware updates and manufacturing testing.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Developers can use the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler for software development. Hardware debugging and programming are typically performed using the MPLAB PICkit 4 or ICD 4 tools via the ICSP interface. Evaluation can be expedited using a breadboard with a SOIC-to-DIP adapter to access the 5 GPIO pins and analog inputs.
PIC12F Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Flash | RAM | I/O Pins | Package | Speed | ADC/DAC | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC12F615-I/SN (this part) | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 12,737 |
| PIC12F675-I/SN | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 20,218 |
| PIC12F1572T-I/SN | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 6 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 30,137 |
| PIC12F1571T-I/SN | 1.75K | 128 x 8 | 6 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 22,743 |
| PIC12F1572-I/P | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 6 | DIP-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 4,388 |
| PIC12F508-I/SN | 768B (512 x 12) | 25 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 4M | — | 10,449 |
| PIC12F629-I/P | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | DIP-8 | 20M | — | 35,779 |
| PIC12F683-I/SN | 3.5K | 128 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 5,432 |
| PIC12F675T-I/SN | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 11,928 |
| PIC12F1571-I/SN | 1.75K | 128 x 8 | 6 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 4,652 |
| PIC12F1840-I/SN | 7KB | 256 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 3,985 |
| PIC12F629-I/SN | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | SOIC-8 | 20M | — | 3,799 |
| PIC12F683-I/P | 3.5K | 128 x 8 | 5 | DIP-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 4,864 |
| PIC12F675-I/P | 1.75K | 64 x 8 | 5 | DIP-8 | 20M | A/D 4x10b | 3,055 |
| PIC12F1572-I/SN | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 6 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,787 |
