PIC16F688-I/STG Microchip Technology, PIC16F688-I/STG Datasheet - Page 510

• Manufacturer Part Number: PIC16F688-I/STG
• Description: IC PIC MCU FLASH 4KX14 14TSSOP
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Series: PIC® 16Fr

Specifications of PIC16F688-I/STG

• Core Processor: PIC
• Core Size: 8-Bit
• Speed: 20MHz
• Connectivity: UART/USART
• Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, WDT
• Number Of I /o: 12
• Program Memory Size: 7KB (4K x 14)
• Program Memory Type: FLASH
• Eeprom Size: 256 x 8
• Ram Size: 256 x 8
• Voltage - Supply (vcc/vdd): 2 V ~ 5.5 V
• Data Converters: A/D 8x10b
• Oscillator Type: Internal
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Package / Case: 14-TSSOP
• For Use With: XLT14SS-1 - SOCKET TRANSITION 14DIP/14SSOPAC162061 - HEADER INTRFC MPLAB ICD2 20PINAC162056 - HEADER INTERFACE ICD2 16F688
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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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