MCHPPIC16F506-I/SL
Overview
The Microchip PIC16F506 is an 8-bit microcontroller featuring a RISC architecture and up to 20MHz operation. It includes 1.024KB of Flash program memory and 67 bytes of RAM. This MCU integrates essential peripherals like A/D conversion, I2C, SPI, and UART, making it suitable for a range of general-purpose embedded applications.
Why Choose This Part
The PIC16F506 offers a balance of performance and simplicity with its 8-bit RISC core and integrated peripherals. Its low power consumption in Sleep mode and flexible internal oscillator make it suitable for power-sensitive applications. The inclusion of I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces provides versatile communication options for embedded designs.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Developers can begin with Microchip's MPLAB X IDE, which supports the PIC16F506. The PICkit 3 or PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger/programmer can be used for programming and debugging the device. Microchip's comprehensive documentation and application notes provide guidance on utilizing the MCU's features.
PIC16F Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Flash | RAM | I/O Pins | Package | Speed | ADC/DAC | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC16F506-I/SL (this part) | 1.5K | 67 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 20M | A/D 4x8b | 17,114 |
| PIC16F877A-I/P | 14KB | 368 x 8 | 33 | DIP-40 | 20M | A/D 8x10b | 2,800 |
| PIC16F15313T-I/SN | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 6 | SOIC-8 | 32M | A/D 5x10b; D/A 1x5b | 13,994 |
| PIC16F1847-I/SO | 14KB | 1K | 15 | SOIC-18 | 32M | A/D 12x10b | 16,836 |
| PIC16F18325-I/SL | 14KB | 1K | 12 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b | 49,474 |
| PIC16F1503-I/SL | 3.5K | 128 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 20M | A/D 8x10b | 16,676 |
| PIC16F15344-I/SS | 7KB | 512 x 8 | 18 | SSOP-20 | 32M | A/D 17x10b; D/A 1x5b | 6,279 |
| PIC16F18313-I/P | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 6 | DIP-8 | 32M | A/D 5x10b; D/A 1x5b | 2,619 |
| PIC16F1824-E/SL | 7KB | 256 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 8x10b | 4,803 |
| PIC16F15223-E/SL | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 9/2x10b | 5,804 |
| PIC16F18323-I/SL | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 12 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b | 4,053 |
| PIC16F1503-I/ST | 3.5K | 128 x 8 | 11 | TSSOP-14 | 20M | A/D 8x10b | 3,556 |
| PIC16F15223T-I/SL | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 9/2x10b | 12,829 |
| PIC16F17124-E/ST | 7KB | 512 x 8 | 11 | TSSOP-14 | 32M | A/D 11x12b; D/A 2x8b | 1,364 |
| PIC16F17524-I/SL | 7KB | 512 x 8 | 11 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 11x12b SAR; D/.. | 1,795 |
| PIC16F18323-E/ST | 3.5K | 256 x 8 | 12 | TSSOP-14 | 32M | A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b | 770 |
| PIC16F18346-I/SS | 28KB | 2K | 18 | SSOP-20 | 32M | A/D 17x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,919 |
| PIC16F18346-I/P | 28KB | 2K | 18 | DIP-20 | 32M | A/D 17x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,576 |
| PIC16F1574-I/SL | 7KB | 512 x 8 | 12 | SOIC-14 | 32M | A/D 8x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,451 |
| PIC16F1823-I/P | 3.5K | 128 x 8 | 12 | DIP-14 | 32M | A/D 8x10b | 1,637 |
| PIC16F1454-I/SL | 14KB | 1K | 8 | SOIC-14 | 48M | — | 823 |
