PIC12CE5XX
1.0
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1
Applications
The 8-pin PIC12CE5XX from Microchip Technology is
a family of low-cost, high performance, 8-bit, fully static,
EPROM/EEPROM-based CMOS microcontrollers. It
employs a RISC architecture with only 33 single word/
single cycle instructions. All instructions are single
cycle (1
µ
s) except for program branches which take
two cycles. The PIC12CE5XX delivers performance an
order of magnitude higher than its competitors in the
same price category. The 12-bit wide instructions are
highly symmetrical resulting in 2:1 code compression
over other 8-bit microcontrollers in its class. The easy
to use and easy to remember instruction set reduces
development time significantly.
The PIC12CE5XX products are equipped with special
features that reduce system cost and power require-
ments. The Power-On Reset (POR) and Device Reset
Timer (DRT) eliminate the need for external reset cir-
cuitry. There are four oscillator configurations to choose
from, including INTRC internal oscillator mode and the
power-saving LP (Low Power) oscillator mode. Power
saving SLEEP mode, Watchdog Timer and code
protection features improve system cost, power and
reliability.
The PIC12CE5XX are available in the cost-effective
One-Time-Programmable (OTP) versions which are
suitable for production in any volume. The customer
can take full advantage of Microchip’s price leadership
in OTP microcontrollers while benefiting from the OTP’s
flexibility.
The PIC12CE5XX products are supported by a full-fea-
tured macro assembler, a software simulator, an in-cir-
cuit emulator, a ‘C’ compiler, fuzzy logic support tools,
a low-cost development programmer, and a full fea-
tured programmer. All the tools are supported on IBM
®
PC and compatible machines.
The PIC12CE5XX series fits perfectly in applications
ranging from sensory systems, gas detectors and
security systems to low-power remote transmitters/
receivers. The EPROM programming technology
makes customizing application programs (transmitter
codes, appliance settings, receiver frequencies, etc.)
extremely fast and convenient. While the EEPROM
data memory technology allows for the changing of cal-
ibrations factors and security codes, the small footprint
8-pin packages, for through hole or surface mounting,
make this microcontroller series perfect for applications
with space limitations. Low-cost, low-power, high per-
formance, ease of use and I/O flexibility make the
PIC12CE5XX series very versatile even in areas where
no microcontroller use has been considered before
(e.g., timer functions, replacement of “glue” logic and
PLD’s in larger systems, coprocessor applications).
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1998 Microchip Technology Inc.
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