This tutorial is an in-depth guide on I2C Communication using PIC Microcontroller. We will see I2C code examples with two popular compilers such as MPLAB XC8 and MikroC Pro. At the start, we will see the introduction of I2C communication. Secondly, we will understand the control and configuration registers of PIC Microcontroller I2C module. In … Read more
In this tutorial, we will learn how to perform USB communication between a Pic Microcontroller and a computer by using the computer as a USB host and the Pic Microcontroller as a USB device. Firstly, we will see how to interface a USB with a Pic microcontroller. In 2nd section of this article, we will … Read more
Receive SMS gsm module using pic microcontroller, In this article, you will learn how to receive SMS using gsm module SIM900A and pic microcontroller. I have already posted many articles on SIM900 GSM and gsm module interfacing with pic microcontoller. Many users have asked me to post an article on how to receive SMS using … Read more
PIC Microcontroller Comparator: If we talk about the comparator in electronic language, it is an analog device that compares two signals, which could be in the form of voltage or current. One of these signals can be a triangular wave, a sawtooth wave, or any other wave, while the other can be steady-state DC voltages … Read more
In this article, we will explore the concept of a watchdog timer and its application in the context of PIC microcontrollers. A watchdog timer is an essential component that ensures the stability and reliability of a microcontroller system. By continually monitoring the system’s operation and taking necessary actions, such as resetting the microcontroller when needed, … Read more
Pic microcontroller are versatile and widely used devices in the field of embedded systems. In order to configure the microcontroller to meet specific requirements, it is essential to understand and modify the configuration bits. These configuration bits determine various operating modes of the microcontroller, such as clock source, watchdog timer, power-up timer, brown-out reset, low-voltage … Read more
In this article, we will discuss the oscillator of a microcontroller. Consider a PIC microtroller. It is a mid-range MCU family that uses an internal circuit for generating clock pulses for the microcontroller to work. This is an oscillator. An oscillator circuit helps in executing the instructions and peripherals of the function. For generating the … Read more
This article explains the variety of memory types and their used in PIC microcontroller devices. This will also explain the architecture of each memory space including the examples of addressing mods and code. Recommended Components The following components are used in this project or are helpful for building it with a PIC microcontroller. Component How … Read more
The electromechanical relays, as the name suggests, are powered electrically whereas their operation is mechanical. They are used as switches for the isolation of circuits or fault detection in transmission lines and for many other purposes. A high powered circuit can also be controlled by them by providing a low power signal. Recommended Components The … Read more
This article will teach you how to interface a microcontroller with an optocoupler. How can you interface AVR, PIC, and 8051 microcontrollers with an optocoupler? What exactly is an optocoupler? What are the fundamental principles of an optocoupler? Power electronics projects, such as firing angle control circuits and AC power control circuits, often rely on … Read more