The PIC16F887-I/P is a popular, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is based on a flash-memory CMOS design, making it easy to program, erase, and reuse.
The suffix “-I/P” provides specific details about its design: the “I” stands for Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C), and the “P” indicates that it comes in a PDIP-40 (Plastic Dual In-line Package) form factor. This means it has 40 long metal pins that easily plug directly into breadboards or sockets, making it a favorite for students, hobbyists, and circuit prototyping.
Memory: It features 14 KB of Flash memory to store your written code, 368 bytes of RAM (working memory), and 256 bytes of EEPROM (permanent storage that stays saved even when the power turns off)
Speed: It can run at a maximum clock speed of 20 MHz, giving it plenty of speed for handling basic tasks and heavy logic functions.
Pins & Control: It offers up to 35 Input/Output (I/O) pins. You can use these pins to read buttons, flash LEDs, or talk to external sensors.
Built-in Tools:A 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with 14 channels to read analog signals like temperature or light levels.PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) outputs to easily control the speed of motors or the brightness of lights.Multiple communication pathways including I²C, SPI, and UART/USART to let the chip talk to other smart devices, LCD screens, or computers.
PIC16F887-I/P 16F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 20MHz 14KB (8K x 14) FLASH 40-PDIP
