PIC16F877A-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC16F877A is an 8-bit PIC16 CMOS Flash microcontroller with 14 KB Flash, 20 MHz clock, 8-channel 10-bit ADC, and a 40-pin DIP package ideal for prototyping and education. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F877A-I/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $6.6520(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC16F877A-I/P?
- 8-channel 10-bit ADC enabling multi-sensor data acquisition without external analog front-end circuitry
- 14 KB Flash with 256 bytes EEPROM and 368 bytes RAM for self-contained firmware storage and persistent calibration data
- 40-pin DIP package with 5 I/O ports and ICSP support, simplifying breadboard prototyping and through-hole PCB assembly
What is PIC16F877A-I/P used for?
PIC16F877A-I/P is a foundational 8-bit microcontroller widely used in university electronics courses, hobbyist robot projects, and small industrial control panels where the 40-pin DIP package enables easy breadboard assembly and iterative prototyping. Its 8-channel 10-bit ADC, SPI, I2C, and UART peripherals also make it a practical choice for low-volume sensor interface boards and data acquisition systems in laboratory environments operating from a 4 V to 5.5 V supply.
What are the specifications of PIC16F877A-I/P?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-40 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1998-12-01 |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 4 V MINIMUM SUPPLY |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T40 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 33 |
| Number of Timers | 3 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 14 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP40,.6 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 368 |
| RAM (words) | 368 |
| ROM (words) | 8192 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 15mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| ## PIC16F877A-I/P Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC16F877A-I/P datasheet?
PIC16F877A-I/P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC16F877A-I/P?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F877A-I/P:
suggested
suggested
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDIP40
8-BIT, FLASH, 20 MHz, RISC MICROCONTROLLER, PDIP40, 0.600 INCH, PLASTIC, MO-011, DIP-40
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ADC channels does PIC16F877A-I/P provide, and what resolution do they offer?
PIC16F877A integrates 8 analog input channels connected to a single 10-bit successive-approximation ADC, producing 1024 discrete codes over the reference voltage span. At a 5 V reference this yields approximately 4.9 mV per LSB, suitable for temperature sensors, potentiometers, and resistive divider-based measurements without external analog chips.
For a first embedded systems course, why does PIC16F877A-I/P in PDIP-40 simplify student lab work compared to surface-mount variants?
The PDIP-40 package has 2.54 mm through-hole pin spacing, allowing direct insertion into standard breadboards and DIP sockets. Students can prototype circuits, swap parts, and probe signals with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers using standard test clips, with no soldering required. The 40 pins expose 33 I/O lines plus power and ground, giving a complete GPIO interface for LED, button, motor, and display experiments.
What is the maximum clock frequency of PIC16F877A-I/P, and how does it limit real-time control loop rates?
The device runs at up to 20 MHz using an external crystal or resonator, executing most instructions in a single 200 ns machine cycle (4 clock periods per cycle). A simple PID control loop with ADC sampling and PWM update typically requires 50–200 instructions, allowing loop rates of 100 kHz to 400 kHz — more than adequate for motor speed control, temperature regulation, and sensor polling tasks at 1 kHz to 10 kHz.
What serial interfaces does PIC16F877A-I/P include for connecting displays, sensors, and host computers?
The microcontroller includes 1 USART (UART/SPI master/slave), 1 SSP module supporting SPI and I2C, and a Parallel Slave Port (PSP) for 8-bit parallel bus connections. These 3 hardware serial interfaces cover the majority of embedded communication needs: UART for PC debug consoles at up to 1.25 Mbps, SPI for 10 MHz display and ADC chips, and I2C for multi-device sensor buses at 400 kHz.
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