PIC16F916-I/SS

The PIC16F916-I/SS is an 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller from the PIC16F916 family, intended for general-purpose embedded control. It is a 28‑pin device (industrial temperature range) in the -SS package (typically RoHS-compliant SOIC).
Key points:
- Core and memory: 8‑bit CPU with kilobytes of flash program memory, hundreds of bytes of RAM, and EEPROM for data retention.
- Peripherals: multiple timers, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), capture/compare/PWM, and a serial port (EUSART) with SPI/I2C support via MSSP. Includes watchdog and interrupt architecture.
- Power and operation: operates from 2.0–5.5 V with low-power sleep modes for energy efficiency.
- Development: supported by MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 compiler; straightforward in-system programming (PGC/PGD).
- Applications: suited for compact control tasks, sensing, small automation, and consumer electronics.
In summary, it’s a feature-rich, low-cost MCU for small to mid-size embedded projects, with industrial-temp reliability and Microchip tooling support.

Key features of PIC16F916-I/SS (Industrial temp, 28-pin package):
- 8-bit PIC MCU core with Harvard architecture
- Program memory: up to about 8 KB Flash
- Data memory: RAM and EEPROM (typical compact RAM + 256-byte EEPROM)
- I/O: multiple I/O pins (up to about 20 I/O lines, package dependent)
- ADC: 10-bit ADC with multiple analog inputs
- Analog features: 2 analog comparators
- Timers: Timer0 (8-bit) and Timer1 (16-bit)
- CCP: Capture/Compare/PWM module for PWM
- Serial communications: EUSART; MSSP module for SPI/I2C
- Interrupts: Multiple interrupt sources, including external interrupts
- Power and sleep: Sleep mode, Watchdog Timer (WDT), Brown-out Reset (BOR)
- Startup and programming: MCLR enable, Low-Voltage Programming (LVP), ICSP programming
- Operating voltage and clock: typically 2.0–5.5V supply; internal/external clock options (up to several MHz)
- Temperature range: Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
Note: exact memory sizes, I/O count, and peripheral options vary by package/die; consult the datasheet for your specific variant.

- Pin count: 28 pins (PIC16F916-I/SS is the 28‑pin SOIC package, industrial temp I; SS).
- Function: 8‑bit microcontroller (PIC16F9xx family) with on‑chip flash RAM/EEPROM, ADC, timers, and serial I/O for embedded control.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: A global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers, memory and analog ICs—specializing in embedded control solutions. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: MCHP), headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

PIC16F916-I/SS is a low-cost 8‑bit MCU suitable for simple embedded tasks. Common application areas include:
- Consumer electronics: remote controls, clocks, toys, timers, digital meters
- Battery-powered data loggers and sensors: environmental sensing, portable meters
- Home/building automation: thermostats, sensors, control panels, smart switches
- Industrial instrumentation and small control tasks: process monitoring, alarm panels
- Motor/actuator control: PWM-driven DC motors, fans
- Prototyping and education: hobby projects, development kits

Plastic SOIC (Small Outline) surface-mount package, 40 pins. The “I/SS” denotes Industrial temperature range with SOIC packaging.