View Full Version : How to tell which PICs can handle 16 bit variables?
MikeTamu
- 31st August 2005, 06:06
Hello, I seem to be a little confused on which PICs can use 16 bit variables and which ones cannot. I am interested in using a PIC16F88 with PICBasicPro. The data sheet for the PIC16F88 mentions 16 bit words in memory but I was wondering if that means I can actually use 16 bit variables with this PIC or not.
Is there a general rule on how to find out if a PIC you are interested in can use 16 bit variables?
Thanks.
Darrel Taylor
- 31st August 2005, 07:47
If it says PIC on the chip, it can handle word sized variables.
Acetronics2
- 31st August 2005, 08:44
Hi, Tamu
I Think you mean Handle 16Bits AT A TIME ...
PICs can virtually handle as much bits as you want ... but only 8 by 8 at a time !!!
More bits need more software handling !!!
Note PBP limit is 16 bits, and 31( or 32 ?) bits for special operations like DIV32 ...
PICs are 8 bits processors = they handle 8 bits by 8 bits ...
but you can also find 1, 4 , 16, 32 ( PENTIUM 3 ) and 64 bits ( PENTIUM 4 ) common processors.
For military use ... more bits available !!!
Alain
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