Product Description
The 40 Pins PIC Start-Up Kit Combo 1 – SK40C PIC16F877A is a comprehensive development and learning platform centered around the classic PIC16F877A 8-bit microcontroller. Designed to simplify experimentation and education with PIC microcontrollers, this start-up kit includes a ready-to-use circuit board with all required support components, sockets, interfaces, and headers for easy prototyping.
The board exposes all 40 pins of the PIC16F877A MCU, making it suitable for hands-on training, code testing, peripheral experiments, and embedded project development. Along with the main board, the combo typically includes power circuitry, LED indicators, push buttons, LCD connector, ISP programming interface, breadboard area, crystal oscillator, reset circuitry, and headers for external components. It is ideal for students learning embedded systems, engineering labs, and hobbyists prototyping microcontroller applications.
Key Features
Based on PIC16F877A 8-bit microcontroller
40-pin DIP layout with accessible I/O pins
Includes onboard power supply & reset circuit
Supports ISP/ICSP programmer interface
LED indicators and push-button inputs
LCD connector & peripheral slots
Breadboard area for custom wiring
Breadboard-friendly for rapid prototyping
Package Includes
1 × SK40C PIC16F877A start-up development board
1 × PIC16F877A microcontroller IC
1 × Crystal oscillator module
1 × Set of LEDs, resistors & push buttons
1 × LCD connector & header pins
Misc jumper wires & prototyping accessories
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
MCU | PIC16F877A (8-bit PIC Microcontroller) |
Operating Voltage | 5 V DC |
Clock | Crystal oscillator support |
I/O Pins | Full 40-pin access |
Memory | Program Memory: 8 KB |
RAM | 368 Bytes |
EEPROM | 256 Bytes |
Timers | Timers 0,1,2 |
Communication | USART, SPI, I2C |
Development | Supports MPLAB & ICD programmers |
Breadboard area | Available for prototyping |
Dimensions | ~100 × 80 mm (varies) |
Applications
Microcontroller training & education
Firmware testing & debugging
Sensor & actuator interfacing
Embedded systems prototyping
Robotics controller experiments
I/O-based logic testing
Display and control systems

