What this 8-bit PIC brings to a mixed-signal BOM
The Microchip PIC16F17124-I/7N is an 8-bit PIC® 16F MCU that runs at 32 MHz and packs 7 KB of Flash program memory with 512 bytes of SRAM and 128 bytes of EEPROM on-chip.
32 MHz core — 200 ns instruction cycle, 5 MIPS throughput
At 32 MHz the PIC16F17124 executes one instruction per clock cycle (except branches).
7 KB Flash and 512 B RAM — sizing the firmware budget
The 7 KB program memory (7K x 8 words) and 512 bytes of RAM limit the application to compact firmware — a LIN slave protocol stack, a few PID loops, or a state machine with modest lookup tables. The 128 bytes of EEPROM (noted in the description) provide non-volatile storage for calibration constants or configuration data without wearing the Flash. If your firmware exceeds this footprint, step up to a higher-density sibling in the PIC16F1xxx family.
Analog peripherals: 29-channel 12-bit ADC and dual 8-bit DAC
A 29-channel 12-bit successive-approximation ADC covers a wide range of analog inputs. The two 8-bit DACs can generate reference voltages or analog output signals.
Wettable flank VQFN — inspection-friendly for automotive assembly
The package with exposed pad and wettable flanks allows automated optical inspection (AOI) of the solder joints after reflow.
Lifecycle: active, no end-of-life notice
ROHS3 compliant.