This data sheet introduces the characteristics and specifications of Microchip PIC16C5X microcontrollers.
The document describes the PIC16C5X series from Microchip Technology, which includes EPROM/ROM-based devices such as the PIC16C52 through PIC16C58. The family utilizes a High-Performance RISC CPU with only 33 single-word instructions that execute in a single cycle (200 ns), except for program branches.
| Operating Speed | DC - 20 MHz clock input |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 200 ns (single cycle) |
| Number of Instructions | 33 |
| Instruction Width | 12-bit wide |
| Data Path Width | 8-bit wide |
| Stack Depth | Two-level deep |
Most instructions are single cycle, taking 200 ns.
The series supports RC, XT, HS, and LP oscillator configurations.
Yes, it includes a Watchdog Timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator.