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Copy IC PIC16F84A Binary out from microcontroller PIC16F84A flash memory, and reprogramme the firmware into blank MCU PIC16F84A which will provide the same functions as original version

Copy IC PIC16F84A Binary out from microcontroller PIC16F84A flash memory, and reprogramme the firmware into blank MCU PIC16F84A which will provide the same functions as original version, the status of master original MICROPROCESSOR PIC16F84A can be unlocked;

The PIC16F8X is a group in the PIC16CXX family of low-cost, high-performance, CMOS, fully-static, 8-bit microcontrollers. This group contains the following devices:

· PIC16F83

· PIC16F84

Table 1-1 lists the features of the PIC16F8X. A simplified block diagram of the PIC16F8X is shown in Figure 3-1.

The PIC16F8X fits perfectly in applications ranging from high speed automotive and appliance motor control to low-power remote sensors, electronic locks, security devices and smart cards. The Flash/EEPROM technology makes customization of application after Copy microcontroller programs (transmitter codes, motor speeds, receiver frequencies, security codes, etc.) extremely fast and All PICmicro™ microcontrollers employ an advanced RISC architecture. PIC16F8X devices have enhanced core features, eight-level deep stack, and multiple internal and external interrupt sources.

The separate instruction and data buses of the Harvard architecture allow a 14-bit wide instruction word with a separate 8-bit wide data bus. The two stage instruction pipeline allows all instructions to execute in a single cycle, except for program branches (which require two cycles). A total of 35 instructions (reduced instruction set) are available. Additionally, a large register set is used to achieve a very high performance level.

PIC16F8X microcontrollers typically achieve a 2:1 code compression and up to a 4:1 speed improvement (at 20 MHz) over other 8-bit microcontrollers in their class. 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 of making the PIC16F8X very versatile even in areas where no microcontroller use has been considered (e.g., timer functions; serial communication; capture, compare and PWM functions; and co-processor applications).

The serial in-system programming feature (via two pins) offers flexibility of customizing the product after complete assembly and testing. This feature can be used to serialize a product, store calibration data, or program the device with the current firmware before shipping after IC program can be restored.

The PIC16F8X has up to 68 bytes of RAM, 64 bytes of Data EEPROM memory, and 13 I/O pins. A timer/ Family and Upward Compatibility counter is also available.

The PIC16CXX family has special features to reduce external components, thus reducing cost, enhancing system reliability and reducing power consumption.

There are four oscillator options, of which the single pin RC oscillator provides a low-cost solution, the LP Those users familiar with the PIC16C5X family of microcontrollers 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 PIC16C5X devices can be easily ported to PIC16F8X devices (Appendix B). oscillator minimizes power consumption, XT is a standard crystal, and the HS is for High Speed crystals.

Development Support

The SLEEP (power-down) mode offers power saving.

The user can wake the chip from sleep through several external and internal interrupts and resets.

A highly reliable Watchdog Timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator provides protection against software lock-up.

The devices with Flash program memory allow the same device package to be used for prototyping and production. In-circuit reprogrammability allows the code to be updated without the device being removed from the end application.

This is useful in the development of many applications where the device may not be easily accessible, but the prototypes may require code updates. This is also useful for remote applications where the code may need to be updated (such as rate information)

The PIC16CXX family is supported by a full-featured macro assembler, a software simulator, an in-circuit emulator, a low-cost development programmer and a full-featured programmer. A “C” compiler and fuzzy logic support tools are also available.