The PIC16C71X family has special features to reduce external components, thus reducing cost, enhancing system reliability and reducing power consumption which is critical for Attack MCU PIC16F711 Heximal.
There are four oscillator options, of which the single pin RC oscillator provides a low-cost solution, the LP oscillator minimizes power consumption, XT is a standard crystal, and the HS is for High Speed crystals. The SLEEP (power-down) feature provides a power saving mode. The user can wake up the MCU from SLEEP through several external and internal interrupts and resets.
A highly reliable Watchdog Timer with its own on-MCU RC oscillator provides protection against software lock up. A UV erasable CERDIP packaged version is ideal for code development while the cost-effective One-Time-Programmable (OTP) version is suitable for production in any volume.
The PIC16C71X family fits perfectly in applications ranging from security and remote sensors to appliance control and automotive which is the reason for its MCU cracking. The EPROM technology makes customization of application programs (transmitter codes, motor speeds, receiver frequencies, etc.) extremely fast and convenient.
The small footprint packages make this microcontroller series perfect for all applications with space limitations. Low cost, low power, high performance, ease of use and I/O flexibility make the PIC16C71X very versatile even in areas where no microcontroller use has been considered before Attack MCU PIC16F711 Heximal (e.g. timer functions, serial communication, capture and compare, PWM functions and coprocessor applications).
Users familiar with the PIC16C5X microcontroller family will realize that this is an enhanced version of the PIC16C5X architecture. Please refer to Appendix A for a detailed list of enhancements. Code written for the PIC16C5X can be easily ported to the PIC16CXX family of devices.