PIC16F876A-I/ML

The PIC16F876A-I/ML is an 8‑bit Microchip microcontroller in the PIC16F87x family, designed for general embedded control. The “I/ML” suffix denotes industrial temperature range and the ML package variant (commonly 40‑pin DIP/alternative leaded options).
Key features
- Core: 8‑bit CPU with a 14‑bit instruction word, typical for mid‑range PIC devices.
- Memory: 8K words of flash program memory, ~368 bytes RAM, and ~256 bytes EEPROM.
- Peripherals: 10‑bit ADC with multiple channels, 2 comparators, CCP module for PWM, MSSP for SPI/I2C, multiple timers, and an interrupt controller.
- I/O: Several configurable I/O pins across multiple ports.
- Other: Watchdog timer, MCLR/brown-out options, and standard Microchip peripheral set for timing, control, and communication.
Development and use
- Supported by MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler; widely used with PICKit and other programmers.
- Suitable for sensors, data logging, motor control, and simple embedded automation.
Packaging note
- Available in industrial‑grade packaging; check the datasheet for exact package options and pinout. If you need pinout or feature details, I can summarize specific sections.

Key features of PIC16F876A-I/ML (Microchip):
- 8‑bit PIC core, 40-pin package, industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
- Flash program memory: 4K x 14-bit (approximate; scalable with variant)
- RAM: ~368 bytes; EEPROM: ~256 bytes
- Clock: up to 20 MHz external, up to ~5 MIPS
- A/D converter: 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
- Timers: Timer0 (8-bit), Timer1 (16-bit), Timer2 (8-bit)
- Peripherals: CCP (PWM), MSSP (SPI/I2C), EUSART (serial)
- Interrupt-on-change on PORTB
- Power features: Brown-out Reset, Watchdog Timer, Power-on Reset
- ICSP for in-circuit programming
- Oscillator options: HS/XT/LF modes plus internal oscillator
- Voltage range: 2.0–5.5 V
Notes: -I/ML indicates Industrial temp option with a specific packaging (e.g., molded leadframe) and Pb-free status.

A 40-pin Plastic DIP (PDIP) package with Industrial temperature rating.

- Pin count: 40 pins (DIP-40; available in other 40-pin packages as well).
- Function: 8‑bit microcontroller from Microchip (PIC16F876A). It integrates CPU, program memory, RAM and EEPROM with on‑chip peripherals (I/O ports RA/RB/RC, timers, A/D converter, watchdog, and communication modules such as USART with SPI/I2C, CCP, etc.).

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs, develops, and manufactures microcontrollers (including PICs) and other embedded, memory, and analog devices.

PIC16F876A-I/ML is a low‑cost 8‑bit MCU with ADC, USART, SPI/I2C and timers. Typical applications:
- Industrial automation and process control
- Automotive instrumentation and body electronics
- Consumer electronics and home appliances
- Data acquisition and sensor interfacing
- Motor control and basic robotics
- Embedded measurement and test equipment
- Prototyping and education