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PIC16F15255-E/SSVAO

MCHPPIC16F15255-E/SSVAO

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 14KB Flash,1KB RAM,10b ADC,2xPWM,2xCCP,HLT,WDT,PPS,EUSART,SPI/I2C,XLP
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Overview

The PIC16F15255-E/SSVAO is an 8-bit microcontroller designed for cost-effective and low-power applications within the automotive sector. This device features a 14KB Flash memory capacity and 1KB of RAM, packaged in a compact 28-pin SSOP for space-constrained designs. It utilizes Microchip Core Independent Peripherals to reduce CPU overhead in real-time control applications.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers extreme flexibility through Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), allowing engineers to map digital peripherals to any I/O pin. It supports a wide operating voltage from 1.8V to 5.5V and includes XLP technology for ultra-low power consumption during sleep modes.

Applications

Automotive Interior Lighting
Controlling RGB LED sequences and dimming using the integrated 10-bit ADC and PWM modules.
Simple Sensor Interface
Using Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) to route digital signals for processing temperature or pressure sensor data via I2C or SPI.
Industrial System Monitoring
Implementing a basic watchdog and windowed timer system to monitor power rails and system health in harsh environments.

Getting Started

Engineers should use the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 Compiler for firmware development. Hardware prototyping is best supported by the Curiosity Nano evaluation board (EV26Q39A) or the PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger.

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