16F85

The PIC16F85 is an 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC16 family of microcontrollers, known for their ease of use and affordability. The PIC16F85 features a RISC architecture with 35 single-cycle instructions, enabling efficient program execution. It has a programmable analog comparator, a voltage reference, and a watchdog timer for robust system design. The device includes 22 I/O pins, which can be configured for various input and output functions. It is available in a 28-pin DIP package. The memory configuration consists of 3584 bytes of program memory (Flash), 128 bytes of RAM data memory, and 128 bytes of EEPROM data memory. This makes it suitable for a wide range of embedded control applications. The PIC16F85 can operate over a wide temperature range and a voltage supply range, making it adaptable to different environmental conditions. Its peripherals include timers, a serial communication interface (UART), and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with 5 channels. The device is programmable using Microchip's MPLAB IDE and PICkit programming tools. The PIC16F85 has been a popular choice for hobbyists and engineers due to its cost-effectiveness and versatile feature set, finding applications in consumer electronics, industrial control, and educational projects.