PIC16F1828-E/SO

PIC16F1828‑E/SO is an 8‑bit Microchip microcontroller in a 14‑pin SOIC package. It’s part of the PIC16F182x family and is intended for compact control tasks in sensing, small automation, and embedded projects.
Key points:
- Core and memory: 8‑bit PIC core with on‑chip Flash program memory (device‑variant dependent, typically several KB) and RAM for runtime data.
- Peripherals: multiple general‑purpose I/O pins, a 10‑bit ADC with several channels, serial interfaces (I2C/SPI via MSSP and a UART/EUSART), several timers (including PWM outputs), and analogue comparators.
- Clock and power: configurable clock options (internal oscillator and/or external crystal) with operation over a typical 2.0–5.5 V supply; support for low‑power sleep/idle modes.
- Features: Brown‑out Reset, Watchdog Timer, MCLR, and standard PIC16F safety features.
- Package: RoHS‑compliant SOIC‑14 (E/SO).
Development: use Microchip MPLAB X IDE with the XC8 compiler; programming/debug with PICkit or similar tools.
For exact memory size, peripherals, and pinout, consult the Microchip datasheet for the PIC16F1828‑E/SO variant.

Here are the key features of the PIC16F1828-E/SO (20-pin SOIC, Extended temperature -40°C to +125°C):
- 8‑bit PIC microcontroller core (Mid/High‑range PIC16 family) with RISC-like instruction set.
- Package: 20‑pin SOIC; Extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
- Memory (approximate, common for this family): up to several KB of Flash program memory, ~256 B RAM, ~256 B EEPROM.
- I/O: Multiple I/O pins (up to around a dozen I/O capable pins on 20‑pin devices).
- Timers: 8‑bit and/or 16‑bit timer(s) for timing and PWM applications.
- ADC: 10‑bit analog-to-digital converter with multiple channels.
- Communication peripherals: MSSP module (I2C/SPI) and EUSART/UART for serial comms.
- PWM/CCP: Capture/Compare/PWM module for motor control or LED dimming.
- Other peripherals: Watchdog Timer, various resets (Power-on, Brown-out), MCLR, Sleep/Idle modes, interrupt support.
- Clock: Internal oscillator (and/or external clock option) with flexible clocking.
- Power: Low-power modes suitable for battery operation; operate from a low to moderate VDD range (typical 2.0–5.5V).
For exact memory sizes, peripheral counts, and pin mapping, please consult the official Microchip datasheet for PIC16F1828-E/SO.

Package: 14-pin Small Outline IC (SOIC). The E suffix indicates extended temperature range (approximately -40°C to 125°C).

- Pin count: 14 pins (SOIC)
- Function: 8-bit Microcontroller (PIC16F1828 family) with on-chip flash RAM and peripherals (I/O ports, timers, ADC, etc.) for general-purpose embedded control.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: A global American semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including PIC), analog, memory, and other embedded control devices. It is publicly traded (NASDAQ: MCHP) and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

PIC16F1828-E/SO is a low‑cost, 8‑bit MCU in a compact SOIC package. It suits small embedded control and sensing tasks. Common applications include battery-powered/energy‑efficient devices, LED lighting and dimming, home/consumer appliance control panels, automotive accessories and sensor interfaces, basic instrumentation and data logging, alarm systems, and small motor/servo control with PWM, ADC, timers and I/O.