Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC)

PIC (Programmable Interrupt Controller )architecture

Programmable Interrupt Controller is used when several I/O devices transfer data using interrupt and they are to be connected to the same level of the microprocessor.

1. List Basic Features of PIC 18

• It is 8-bit Microcontroller.
•  It has 16-bit Instruction sets.
• 256 byte of EPROM.
• 2 KB SRAM.
• It can be set accept level triggered or edge triggered inputs.
• It can handle 8 external interrupts.
• It has 10-bit A/D Converter.
• It supports Instruction Pipelining.
• It is implemented with nano watt Technology (low power consumption ).