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16F54
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:09 am
by crispin12
Wanted to start a project this evening using PIC16F54 due to its extremely low cost (under 50p) and found there was no 16F54 chip definition file? Just wondering why this isn't included as its not a new device and quite popular due to its pricing. Is it possible to get a definition file for this device?
Re: 16F54
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:31 am
by medelec35
Hi crispin12,
The definition file is there:
Reason for cheapness is it's very limited.
You Will probably get frustrated developing projects for this device.
Martin
Re: 16F54
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:33 pm
by crispin12
I'm using 7.1.1.0 and several of the pics shown in your screen shot aren't there for me. Matrix must have added them after 7.1.1.0. At least I know I can get them if I run the update. BTW I agree re. your comments. I spent a few hours last night going through the data sheet and found several limitations that have caused me to rethink my choice. Currently looking at 16F1507 as it has more i/p o/p and a more sophisticated hardware stack level. The 16F1507 is still around 50p in qty. and is huge leap in performance and features compared with the 54.
Thanks again for your reply.
Re: 16F54
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:56 am
by medelec35
Not a problem.
Yes, 16F1507 would be the better alternative.
Good luck with your projects.
Martin