Microchip PIC12F609-I/SN 8-Bit Flash MCU, SOIC8

The Microchip PIC12F609-I/SN is a powerful yet easy-to-program 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC12 family. Featuring a high-performance RISC architecture with 200 nanosecond instruction execution, this CMOS flash-based MCU delivers reliable processing for a wide range of embedded applications. With only 35 single-word instructions to learn, it is ideal for engineers and hobbyists seeking simplicity without compromising capability.

This device comes equipped with 1.75kB of addressable program memory and 64 bytes of data memory, along with 6 general-purpose I/O pins and a single comparator. It operates at a maximum frequency of 20MHz and supports a wide supply voltage range from 2V to 5.5V, making it versatile for various power environments.

Key features include:

• 8-level hardware stack
• Hardware interrupt handling
• Brown-out reset (BOR) and power-on reset (POR)
• 4MHz or 8MHz internal oscillator
• Watchdog timer (WDT)
• Internal voltage reference (Bandgap)
• One 8-bit and one 16-bit digital timer
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) support

This microcontroller is well-suited for industrial control, automotive systems, consumer electronics, motor drive control, lighting, medical devices, and security applications. Its SOIC-8 surface-mount package and AEC-Q100 qualification ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.

The Microchip PIC12F609-I/SN combines ease of use with robust functionality, making it a dependable choice for your embedded design needs.