This document describes the features and characteristics of a microcontroller from Microchip Technology Inc., including high-performance RISC CPU, 35 single word instructions, single cycle instructions, interrupt capability, hardware stack, different addressing modes, reset function, timers, etc.
This datasheet provides device-specific information for three 8-bit CMOS microcontroller models: the PIC16C717, PIC16C770, and PIC16C771. These devices feature a high-performance RISC CPU with only 35 single-word instructions and operate at speeds up to 20 MHz.
| Operating Frequency | DC - 20 MHz |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 200 ns |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5V to 5.5V |
| Program Memory (PIC16C717) | 2K words |
| Program Memory (PIC16C770) | 2K words |
| Program Memory (PIC16C771) | 4K words |
| Data Memory | 256 bytes |
| Interrupt Sources | 10 |
| A/D Resolution (PIC16C717) | 10 bits |
| A/D Resolution (PIC16C770/771) | 12 bits |
The devices support a wide operating voltage range from 2.5V to 5.5V.
There are only 35 single word instructions to learn for these devices.