PIC16F73-E/SO Microchip Technology, PIC16F73-E/SO Datasheet - Page 510

• Manufacturer Part Number: PIC16F73-E/SO
• Description: IC MCU FLASH 4KX14 A/D 28SOIC
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Series: PIC® 16Fr

Specifications of PIC16F73-E/SO

• Core Processor: PIC
• Core Size: 8-Bit
• Speed: 20MHz
• Connectivity: I²C, SPI, UART/USART
• Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
• Number Of I /o: 22
• Program Memory Size: 7KB (4K x 14)
• Program Memory Type: FLASH
• Ram Size: 192 x 8
• Voltage - Supply (vcc/vdd): 4 V ~ 5.5 V
• Data Converters: A/D 5x8b
• Oscillator Type: External
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 125°C
• Package / Case: 28-SOIC (7.5mm Width)
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Eeprom Size: -
• Other names: PIC16F73E/SO

PICmicro MID-RANGE MCU FAMILY
28.1
DS31028A-page 28-2
Introduction
All midrange devices can be In-Circuit Serial Programmed (ICSP™) while in the end application
circuit. This is simply done with two lines for clock and data, and three other lines for power,
ground, and the programming voltage.
In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP™) is a great way to reduce your inventory overhead and
time-to-market for your product. By assembling your product with a blank Microchip microcontrol-
ler (MCU), you can stock one design. When an order has been placed, these units can be pro-
grammed with the latest revision of firmware, tested, and shipped in a very short time. This
method also reduces scrapped inventory due to old firmware revisions. This type of manufactur-
ing system can also facilitate quick turnarounds on custom orders for your product.
Most people would think to use ICSP with PICmicro™ OTP MCUs only on an assembly line
where the device is programmed once. However, there is a method by which an OTP device can
be programmed several times depending on the size of the firmware. This method, explained
later, provides a way to field upgrade your firmware in a way similar to EEPROM- or Flash-based
devices.
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