PIC16C622T-04E/SS
PIC16C622T-04E/SS - 8-Bit 4MHz OTP MCU 3.5KB 20-SSOP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C622T-04E/SS is an 8-bit RISC EPROM-based CMOS microcontroller from the PIC16C family, offering 3.5KB (2K x 14) of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory, 128 bytes of RAM, and 13 general-purpose I/O pins in a 20-pin SSOP package. The "-04" speed grade denotes a 4MHz maximum operating frequency, and the "E" suffix indicates an extended industrial temperature grade of -40C to +125C, making this part suitable for harsh-environment embedded designs that must operate across wide thermal ranges.
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and peripheral interfaces into one package. Within the broader taxonomy of semiconductors, an MCU belongs to the digital logic / microcontroller class, and the PIC16C series occupies the mid-range 8-bit tier of Microchip's PIC portfolio, offering RISC architecture with a 14-bit instruction word optimized for compact, deterministic control code. OTP program memory allows the device to be programmed once during manufacturing, which lowers unit cost versus flash-based MCUs and is well suited to high-volume, fixed-function consumer and industrial products.
Key features of the PIC16C622T-04E/SS include the 14-bit instruction set, 35 single-word instructions (most single-cycle), a hardware multiplier, Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-On Reset (POR), Watchdog Timer (WDT) with its own on-chip RC oscillator, an analog comparator, a programmable voltage reference, and a Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module. The wide 2.0V to 6.0V supply range allows battery-backed or 5V-rail designs, and the 20-SSOP outline saves board area versus a 20-pin PDIP alternative.
Architecturally, the PIC16C622 uses a Harvard bus with separate program and data paths and a 2-stage pipeline. On-chip peripherals include a 16-bit timer/counter (TMR1) optionally operable in sleep mode with an external crystal, an 8-bit timer/counter (TMR0) with 8-bit prescaler, and synchronous serial port (SSP) for SPI / I2C master-slave communication. Two analog comparators with a programmable reference voltage block add signal-conditioning capability without external op-amps.
Typical applications include white-goods and appliance controls, low-end remote controls, sensor signal conditioning with on-chip comparators, simple sensor-front-end nodes, battery chargers, automotive body controllers, lighting ballasts, and industrial control subsystems where cost dominates over reprogrammability. The extended temperature grade extends use to under-hood and outdoor enclosures.
When designing with this device, ensure that the chosen emulator/programmer (PICMASTER, MPLAB PM3, or PRO MATE II) supports the PIC16C62x OTP windowed/extended parts, and budget for a 25 mA / 6 V absolute maximum on VDD plus proper decoupling with 0.1 uF + 10 uF bulk capacitors. Pin-compatible PIC16C62x family members exist in the same 20-SSOP package, simplifying last-time buys and PCB reuse.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16C6xx family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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