EPROM/ROM-Based 8-bit CMOS Microcontroller Series

The PIC16C5X from Microchip Technology is a family of low cost, high performance, 8-bit fully static, EPROM ROM-based CMOS Microcontrollers PIC16CR56A . It employs a RISC architecture with only 33 single word/ single cycle instructions. All instructions are single cycle except for program branches which take two cycles. The PIC16C5X delivers performance in an order of magnitude higher than its competitors in the same price category. The 12-bit wide instructions are highly symmetrical resulting in 2:1 code compression over other 8-bit Microcontrollers in its class. The easy to use and easy to remember instruction set reduces development time significantly. The PIC16C5X products are equipped with special fea- tures that reduce system cost and power requirements. The Power-on Reset (POR) and Device Reset Timer (DRT) eliminate the need for external RESET circuitry. There are four Oscillator configurations to choose from, including the power saving LP (Low Power) Oscillator and cost saving RC Oscillator Power saving SLEEP mode, Watchdog Timer and Code Protection features improve system cost, power and reliability. The UV erasable CERDIP packaged versions are ideal for code development, while the cost effective One Time Programmable (OTP) versions are suitable for production in any volume. The customer CAN take full advantage of Microchips price leadership in OT Microcontrollers while benefiting from the OTP flexibility. The PIC16C5X products are supported by a full fea- tured macro assembler, a software simulator, an in-cir- cuit emulator, a low cost development programmer and a full featured programmer. All the tools are supported ? on IBM PC and compatible machines. By Microchip Technology Inc.