Product Overview
The PIC12F629-I is an enhanced 8-pin 8-bit Flash microcontroller featuring a comparator module and higher RAM capacity compared to the baseline PIC12F509 series. With 1024 words of Flash program memory, 64 bytes of RAM, an analog comparator module, and internal oscillator with selectable frequencies, this device offers enhanced analog capabilities in a compact 8-pin package. The industrial temperature variant is ideal for battery monitoring, sensor interfaces, and analog signal processing applications where space is at a premium.
Key Specifications
| Core Architecture | PIC RISC (8-bit, mid-range) |
| Flash Program Memory | 1024 words (14-bit) |
| RAM (Data Memory) | 64 bytes |
| EEPROM | 128 bytes |
| Internal Oscillator | 4 MHz / 8 MHz / 125 kHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0V to 5.5V |
| GPIO Pins | 6 (5 with interrupt-on-change) |
| Analog Comparator | 1 (with multiplexed inputs) |
| Timer | TMR0: 8-bit + TMR1: 16-bit |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Package Type | SOIC-8 / PDIP-8 (I suffix) |
Features
- 1024 words Flash program memory with ICSP
- 64 bytes RAM + 128 bytes EEPROM
- Built-in analog comparator module
- 16-bit Timer1 + 8-bit Timer0
- Multi-speed internal oscillator (4/8 MHz)
- Interrupt-on-change on 5 I/O pins
- Power-on Reset and Brown-out Reset
Applications
- Battery voltage monitoring
- Analog sensor interfaces
- Threshold detectors and comparators
- Power supply supervisors
- LED control with dimming
- Portable medical devices
- Industrial limit switches