PIC12F508-I/MC Microchip Technology, PIC12F508-I/MC Datasheet - Page 38

• Manufacturer Part Number: PIC12F508-I/MC
• Description: IC PIC MCU FLASH 512X12 8DFN
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Series: PIC® 12Fr

Specifications of PIC12F508-I/MC

• Core Size: 8-Bit
• Program Memory Size: 768B (512 x 12)
• Core Processor: PIC
• Speed: 4MHz
• Peripherals: POR, WDT
• Number Of I /o: 5
• Program Memory Type: FLASH
• Ram Size: 25 x 8
• Voltage - Supply (vcc/vdd): 2 V ~ 5.5 V
• Oscillator Type: Internal
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Package / Case: 8-DFN
• Controller Family/series: PIC12
• No. Of I/o's: 6
• Ram Memory Size: 25Byte
• Cpu Speed: 4MHz
• No. Of Timers: 1
• Digital Ic Case Style: DFN
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With: AC164334 - MODULE SOCKET FOR 8L 2X3MM DFNAC162059 - HEADER INTRFC MPLAB ICD2 8/14PINDVA12XP080 - ADAPTER DEVICE FOR MPLAB-ICE
• Eeprom Size: -
• Data Converters: -
• Connectivity: -
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant

PIC12F508/509/16F505
6.2
An 8-bit counter is available as a prescaler for the
Timer0 module or as a postscaler for the Watchdog
Timer (WDT), respectively (see Section 7.6 “Watch-
dog Timer (WDT)”). For simplicity, this counter is
being referred to as “prescaler” throughout this data
sheet.
The PSA and PS<2:0> bits (OPTION<3:0>) determine
prescaler assignment and prescale ratio.
When assigned to the Timer0 module, all instructions
writing to the TMR0 register (e.g., CLRF 1, MOVWF 1,
BSF 1, x, etc.) will clear the prescaler. When assigned
to WDT, a CLRWDT instruction will clear the prescaler
along with the WDT. The prescaler is neither readable
nor writable. On a Reset, the prescaler contains all ‘0’s.
6.2.1
The prescaler assignment is fully under software control
(i.e., it can be changed “on-the-fly” during program
execution). To avoid an unintended device Reset, the
following instruction sequence (Example 6-1) must be
executed when changing the prescaler assignment
from Timer0 to the WDT.
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Note:
Prescaler
The prescaler may be used by either the
Timer0 module or the WDT, but not both.
Thus, a prescaler assignment for the
Timer0 module means that there is no
prescaler for the WDT and vice versa.
SWITCHING PRESCALER
ASSIGNMENT
EXAMPLE 6-1:
To change the prescaler from the WDT to the Timer0
module, use the sequence shown in Example 6-2. This
sequence must be used even if the WDT is disabled. A
CLRWDT instruction should be executed before
switching the prescaler.
EXAMPLE 6-2:
CLRWDT
CLRF
MOVLW
OPTION
CLRWDT
MOVLW
OPTION
CLRWDT
MOVLW
OPTION
TMR0
‘00xx1111’b ;These 3 lines (5, 6, 7)
‘00xx1xxx’b ;Set Postscaler to
‘xxxx0xxx’
CHANGING PRESCALER
(TIMER0 → WDT)
CHANGING PRESCALER
(WDT → TIMER0)
;Clear WDT
;Clear TMR0 & Prescaler
;are required only if
;desired
;PS<2:0> are 000 or 001
;desired WDT rate
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;Clear WDT and
;prescaler
;Select TMR0, new
;prescale value and
;clock source