PIC17C44-16/PT

The PIC17C44-16/PT is an 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller from the PIC17C family. It uses a Harvard architecture with on‑chip program memory and RAM and provides a basic set of peripherals for embedded control tasks. Typical features (per the family) include: I/O ports, one or more timers, interrupt support, a watchdog timer, and a serial interface (SCI/SPI); there are oscillator options and power‑management modes. The -16/PT suffix denotes a specific packaging/variant of the device (for example, a Plastic DIP package with a particular speed grade). Exact memory sizes, peripheral set, input voltage range, and pinout depend on the exact revision of the PIC17C44, so you should consult the official datasheet for precise figures.
Common use: straightforward, low‑to‑moderate complexity control applications requiring simple timing, I/O, and serial communication.
Getting started: obtain the datasheet and user manual, review the pinout and memory/register map, choose an oscillator mode, and develop with MPLAB X IDE and a programmer (e.g., PICKit).

Here are the typical features of the PIC17C44-16/PT (PIC17C44 family, 16‑pin package):
- 8‑bit Microcontroller with Harvard architecture
- Flash program memory: 4K x 14-bit
- Data RAM: ~256 x 8 (plus special-function registers)
- Up to about 16 I/O pins (quasi-bidirectional ports)
- Peripherals: Timer0 and Timer1, Watchdog Timer
- Interrupts with standard options (multiple sources; reset on power-up)
- On‑chip oscillator: HS/XT/LP modes plus internal RC; external clock input
- ICSP/PGC-PGD programming interface; MCLR reset input
- Code protection and write-protection features
- Operating voltage: typically 4.5–5.5V
- Package: 16-pin DIP (PT) option
- Optional analog peripheral support (e.g., ADC) on some variants
- Low‑power sleep modes for energy efficiency
Note: exact peripheral set and memories can vary by variant; consult the datasheet for precise specifications.

Pin count: 40 pins (DIP Plastic Package, PT suffix).
Function: 8-bit Microcontroller (PIC17C44) from Microchip, with on-chip program ROM and RAM and integrated peripherals for embedded control (I/O ports, timers, serial interfaces, etc.).

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: A global American semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including the PIC family), memory, and analog devices. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: MCHP) and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

Typical application areas for PIC17C44-16/PT:
- General embedded control: small appliances, consumer electronics, instrumentation panels
- Industrial automation and process control (sensors, actuators, data acquisition)
- Automotive instrumentation and body electronics
- Motor control and drive applications (PWM, timing)
- Power management: power supplies, charger/controllers
- Building automation and HVAC controllers
- Robotics and remote/sensing devices
These microcontrollers are suited for moderate I/O, timers/PWM, ADC, serial interfaces, and compact control tasks.

Plastic DIP (PDIP) package in Tape-and-Reel packaging (the -PT suffix indicates PDIP + Tape & Reel).