Compared to other controllers the PICs:
- Are
"Harvard Architecture"
and not pipelined. So most instructions take 4 clock cycles (unlike the
SXs or
z8s) and the clocks range from 4 to 40
MHz.
- Come in many (many!) hardware variations to provide different options.
(As opposed to other companies that have only a few variations, but the processor
is fast enough to implement virtual
hardware on the same core chip.
- Are VERY popular and enjoy wide support from many sources (like the PICList or MicroChip Forums). Massive volumes of PIC source code can be found here and elsewhere (search for movlw). Clones are also becoming available (SXs, HTs, PIC IP for CPLDs, and others). PICs are here to stay!
See also:
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