This is an intermediate level applications guide covering Microchip Technology's PIC® Microcontrollers.
This document provides an intermediate‑level introduction to using PIC® microcontrollers. It covers peripheral chips, A/D and D/A conversion methods, signal conditioning, LCD interfacing, keypad scanning, serial communication, and debugging techniques.
Practical examples include a digital thermometer, data logger, and various circuit modules for experiments. The guide also explains moving from the PIC16F84 to newer devices and using the Microchip in‑circuit debugger (ICD) for development.
By using serial communication via an RS‑232 conversion circuit and a terminal program.
A 1X16 LCD module with appropriate pins, timing, and control signals as described in the LCD operation section.
The Microchip in‑circuit debugger (ICD) is recommended for debugging and stepping through code.