Microchip PIC16F877 Microcontroller Board

Microchip PIC16F877 Microcontroller Board

Available now our exciting new range of inexpensive controller boards, ideal for standard embedded applications and incorporating into machinery, control systems and robots. Our new PIC16F877 Microcontroller board features the powerful Microchip PIC16F877 Microcontroller, one of the most popular microcontrollers on the market. Combined into a easy to use and ready to run board complete with all the necessary components for plugging directly into your system.

The PIC16F877 Microcontroller includes 8kb of internal flash Program Memory, together with a large RAM area and an internal EEPROM. An 8-channel 10-bit A/D convertor is also included within the microcontroller, making it ideal for real-time systems and monitoring applications. All port connectors are brought out to standard headers for easy connect and disconnect. In-Circuit program download is also provided, enabling the board to be easily updated with new code and modified as required, without the need to remove the microcontroller.
All the necessary support components are included, together with a Power and Programming LED for easy status indication. Plus a reset switch for program execution and a RS232 connection for data transfer to and from a standard RS232 port, available on most computers.
The new PIC16F877 Microcontroller is the ideal solution for use as a standard controller in many applications. The small compact size combined with easy program updates and modifications, make it ideal for use in machinery and control systems, such as alarms, card readers, real-time monitoring applications and much more. This board is ideal as the brains of your robot or at the center of your home-monitoring system. Save time and money, by simply building your ancillary boards and monitoring circuits around this inexpensive and easy to use controller.

Features
• Includes Powerful Microchip PIC16F877 Microcontroller with 8kb Internal Flash Program Memory
• Operating Speed at 10MHz
• Direct In-Circuit Programming for Easy Program Updates
• Up to 28 I/O points with easy to connect standard headers
• RS232 Connection with MAX232
• Internal EEPROM
• 8 Channel 10-bit A/D Convertor
• One 16-bit Timer with Two 8-bit Timers
• Power and Programming LED
• Reset Button
• Ideal as an Interchangeable Controller for Real-Time Systems

Technical Data

• Microcontroller: PIC16F877-20/P
• Main Crystal: 10.000MHz
• Speed: 2.5MHz
• Processor Language: PIC
Memory
• Program Flash Memory (Internal): 8kBytes
• RAM Memory (Internal): 368 Bytes
• EEPROM Memory (Internal): 256 Bytes
Input/Ouput
• I/O Points Available: 28
• I/O Points Connection: IDCC Connector
A/D
• A/D Channels: 8
• A/D Accuracy: 10-bit
Clocks
• Real Time Clock: No
Timers
• Timers: Yes - One 16-bit Timer and Two 8-bit Timers
• Capture/Compare: Yes - 2 Modules with PWM
Auxiliary Communication
• RS232 Communication: Yes
• I²C Communication: Yes
• SPI Communication: Yes
Ancillary Features
• In-Circuit Programming: Yes
• Power-On Led: Yes - Red
• Programming Led: Yes - Green
• Reset Button: Yes
Power Supply
• Power-Supply: 5 Vdc
Dimensions
• LxWxH: 82mm x 62mm x 25mm (Including mounting supports)
Parts Supplied
• Included Parts: PIC16F877 Controller, Parallel Download Adapter, Download Software, Manual on CD, Examples and Sample Code, Data Sheets on CD.

Technical Support
The following links provide useful background information for this microcontroller and using this controller board.
Data Sheets
• PIC16F877 Data Sheet: Microchip - PIC16F877 Data Sheet
• PIC16F877 Technical Library (Includes FAQ, Assembly Code Examples and more): Microchip PIC16F877 - Technical Library
• MAX232 Data Sheets: Maxim Web Site
Compilers and Programming Tools
• Assembly: Microchip MPLAB IDE Assembly Language Programming Tool
• C: Hi-Tech PIC C Compiler
Useful Websites
• Microchip: To Microchip website
• Circuit Cellar Magazine: To Circuit Cellar Website


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