PIC12F510-I/P 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with ADC DIP-8 (PIC12F510 I/P DIP IC)
The PIC12F510-I/P is a versatile, low-cost 8-bit Flash-based microcontroller that expands upon the base PIC12F line by incorporating an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and an Analog Comparator. This IC features 1024 words of Flash program memory and 38 bytes of RAM. It utilizes a high-performance RISC CPU with only 33 single-word instructions. Its integrated 8-bit ADC with 4-channel multiplexing allows for direct interfacing with analog sensors, while its internal 4MHz or 8MHz RC oscillator options minimize external component count for space-constrained designs.
This IC is primarily used in light sensors, temperature controllers, and battery-powered portable instruments. It is an excellent component for Arduino electronics projects in India involving small-scale analog signal processing, building custom DIY battery monitors, and learning mixed-signal microcontroller programming on a compact 8-pin platform.
Key Features
- High-performance RISC CPU with 33 single-word instructions
- 8-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with 4-channel input
- Integrated Analog Comparator module
- Internal 4MHz or 8MHz RC oscillator (precision calibrated)
- Reprogrammable Flash memory (re-writable)
- In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) support
- Wide operating voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V)
- Extremely low power consumption (under 2uA standby at 2V)
- Watchdog Timer (WDT) with independent on-chip RC oscillator
Specifications
- IC Type = 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller with ADC
- Program Memory = 1024 Words (1.5KB)
- Data RAM = 38 Bytes
- ADC Resolution = 8-Bit (4 Channels)
- Speed = 4MHz / 8MHz (Internal Oscillator)
- I/O Pins = 6 (5 I/O, 1 Input-only)
- Supply Voltage = 2.0V to 5.5V
- Current Sink/Source = 25mA
- Package Type = PDIP-8
- Number of Pins = 8
- Mounting Type = Through-Hole
- Operating Temperature = -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
Interfaces
- PIN 1 (VDD) = Positive Supply Voltage (5V)
- PIN 2 (GP5/OSC1/CLKIN) = General Purpose I/O / Oscillator Input
- PIN 3 (GP4/OSC2/AN3/CLKOUT) = General Purpose I/O / Analog Input 3
- PIN 4 (GP3/MCLR/VPP) = Input Only / Master Clear / Programming Voltage
- PIN 5 (GP2/T0CKI/AN2/COUT) = General Purpose I/O / Analog Input 2 / Comparator Out
- PIN 6 (GP1/AN1/ICSPCLK) = General Purpose I/O / Analog Input 1 / Programming Clock
- PIN 7 (GP0/AN0/ICSPDAT) = General Purpose I/O / Analog Input 0 / Programming Data
- PIN 8 (VSS) = Ground (0V)
