PIC16HV540-20/P - 8-Bit 20MHz OTP MCU with On-Chip Regulator | Microchip
Teilenummer: PIC16HV540-20/P ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.1 | $4,10 |
| 10 | $3.65 | $36,50 |
| 100 | $3.2 | $320,00 |
| 500 | $2.85 | $1.425,00 |
| 1.000 | $2.55 | $2.550,00 |
PIC16HV540-20/P Übersicht
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, program memory, data memory, and programmable I/O peripherals; the PIC16HV540 belongs to the base-level PIC16C5X-compatible 8-bit RISC microcontroller family in the broader taxonomy of microcontroller -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The 33 single-word instruction set and 12-bit-wide orthogonal instructions deliver 2:1 code compression over competing 8-bit MCUs in the same price class.
Key features include 20MHz maximum operating frequency (4MHz factory-default oscillator configuration available, hence the -20 speed suffix), 12 I/O pins with individual direction control, an 8-bit timer/counter, a watchdog timer, and power-on reset. The internal voltage regulator is the defining differentiator; it allows direct battery or transformer-rectifier connection with no external regulation stage.
The device uses a Harvard-architecture RISC core with separated program and data buses, fully static operation, and a wide operating temperature range appropriate for embedded industrial and commercial environments. The OTP program memory is one-time programmable, targeting volume production where final firmware is fixed.
Typical applications include 9V or 12V battery-powered appliances, mains-powered consumer products using transformer-rectifier supplies without regulation, sensor interface controllers, simple timing and sequencing logic replacements, automotive accessory modules, and low-cost industrial controllers where the on-chip regulator reduces part count and PCB area.
When designing with the PIC16HV540, verify the chosen clock frequency matches the supply voltage across the full operating range; the -20 speed grade requires appropriate oscillator configuration, and the user must decide between the factory-masked oscillator and an external RC/crystal source based on timing accuracy requirements.
This page consolidates pricing across multiple distributors, all five drop-in alternatives sharing the 18-PDIP footprint, and practical design notes to accelerate selection for new and existing 8-bit designs.
Drop-in-Alternativen für PIC16HV540-20/P – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit PIC16HV540-20/P (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Program Memory Size, Program Memory Type, Core Architecture, Operating Temperature.
Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:
PIC16HV540-20I/P
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$1.41 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16HV540-04/P
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$2.62 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16HV540-04I/P
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$1.85 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16HV540/JW
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft✓ Auf Lager
$6.9 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16C54-20/P
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Spezifikationen ungeprüft📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)
PIC16HV540-20/P Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Series | PIC 16C |
| Core | 8-bit RISC Harvard architecture |
| Core Size | 8-bit |
| Maximale Taktfrequenz | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 768 B (512 x 12) OTP |
| RAM Size | 25 B |
| Number of I/O Pins | 12 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.5 V to 15 V |
| On-Chip Regulator | Internal 3V/5V shunt regulator |
| Instruction Set | 33 single-word instructions, 12-bit wide |
| Data Converters | None |
| Gehäuse | 18-PDIP (DIP-18, 0.300 inch, plastic) |
| Montageart | Through-hole |
| Betriebstemperatur | Commercial grade |
PIC16HV540-20/P Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — Port A bit 0, digital I/O |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — Port A bit 1, digital I/O |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Port A bit 2, digital I/O |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Port A bit 3, digital I/O |
| Pin 5 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 6 | OSC1 — Oscillator input / external clock in |
| Pin 7 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RB0 — Port B bit 0, digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | RB1 — Port B bit 1, digital I/O |
| Pin 11 | RB2 — Port B bit 2, digital I/O |
| Pin 12 | RB3 — Port B bit 3, digital I/O |
| Pin 13 | RB4 — Port B bit 4, digital I/O |
| Pin 14 | RB5 — Port B bit 5, digital I/O |
| Pin 15 | RB6 — Port B bit 6, digital I/O |
| Pin 16 | RB7 — Port B bit 7, digital I/O |
| Pin 17 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.5V to 15V via on-chip regulator) |
| Pin 18 | VREG — Voltage regulator shunt pin (3V/5V regulated output) |
Typische Anwendungen
PIC16HV540-20/P ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: 9V/12V Battery-Powered Appliances, Automotive Accessory Modules, Unregulated Mains Appliances, Sensor Interface & Conditioning, Sequence & Timing Logic Replacement, Low-Cost Industrial Controller Nodes.
9V/12V Battery-Powered Appliances
The PIC16HV540-20/P's defining feature - the on-chip 3V/5V shunt regulator accepting 3.5V to 15V - makes it an ideal fit for direct-connect battery products such as portable test instruments, smoke detectors, remote controls, and consumer handheld tools. Per the Microchip datasheet (40197b), the device is purpose-built for 9V battery or unregulated 6V/9V/12V mains-adapter inputs, removing the external 7805 regulator that competitors demand. The 33-instruction, 12-bit-wide RISC core delivers compact code for timing and sequencing duties, while the 12 programmable I/O pins handle multiplexed keypad scanning, LED drive, and sensor conditioning. Designers save BOM cost, PCB area, and design complexity by integrating the regulator inside the MCU; the trade-off is the OTP program memory cannot be reprogrammed, so firmware must be finalized before production programming.
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Automotive Accessory Modules
Automotive accessories that tap into 12V battery power without dedicated regulation - interior lighting controllers, seat-position memorizers, aftermarket gauge clusters, and alarm systems - benefit from the PIC16HV540-20/P's built-in shunt regulator. The wide 3.5V to 15V input rides through cranking transients and load-dump surges typical of automotive electrical environments, while the -20 speed grade supports 20MHz timing for PWM-driven lamp dimming and stepper motor sequencing. With 12 I/O pins, designers can implement keypad input, LED bar-graph output, and CAN-bridge bit-banged interfaces without external glue logic. Note that E-grade variants (e.g. PIC16HV540-20I/P) are recommended for automotive-grade temperature ranges.
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Unregulated Mains Appliances
The PIC16HV540-20/P is engineered for direct connection to unregulated 6V, 9V, or 12V mains transformer-rectifier supplies without the intermediate LDO or linear regulator stage. Typical end products include wall-switch timers, automatic night-light controls, irrigation valve controllers, and simple HVAC zone actuators. The internal shunt regulator maintains a stable 3V/5V rail to the core across line variations from 85VAC to 240VAC rectified-input swings. Combined with the 25-byte RAM and 768-byte OTP, the device handles time-of-day scheduling, debounced switch scanning, and triac-fire pulse generation in compact, low-cost designs. Per Microchip documentation, no external regulator IC is needed in many applications, simplifying compliance and reducing the BOM.
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Sensor Interface & Conditioning
Industrial and consumer sensor modules that need a microcontroller between an analog transducer and a digital bus often leverage the PIC16HV540-20/P for its wide voltage input and 12 user-programmable I/O. The device can pulse a thermistor or photocell, digitize via on-chip comparator or external ADC, format data, and bit-bang a UART or proprietary RF link - all from a 12V supply. The 33-instruction RISC core delivers predictable timing for sigma-delta style bit-banging, while 20MHz throughput is more than enough for 1-10Hz sensor polling workloads. Integrated regulators inside the MCU simplify the analog supply filtering design compared to systems that bolt on a switching regulator generating switching noise near sensitive analog front ends.
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Sequence & Timing Logic Replacement
The PIC16HV540-20/P excels as a software replacement for legacy CMOS/TTL 4000-series and 74LS timing and sequencing logic. State-machine tasks such as vending-machine dispense sequences, washing-machine controller logic, and door-control interlocks convert cleanly to PIC16C5X assembly or C code running on the RISC core. The benefit over discrete logic is reduced PCB area, easier last-minute logic changes (finalized in OTP at production time), and built-in watchdog and reset supervision. On-chip timing sources, counters, and interrupts eliminate external 555 timers and monostables in many designs.
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Low-Cost Industrial Controller Nodes
Distributed low-cost industrial nodes - sensor multiplexers, valve actuators, and small PLC distributed-I/O sleds - frequently adopt the PIC16HV540-20/P for its ability to be powered directly from the 24V industrial bus through a simple resistor-Zener pre-regulator feeding the on-chip shunt. Combined with the 20MHz clock and 12 I/O, the MCU can implement protocol converters (e.g., UART-to-parallel for legacy displays) or Modbus RTU slaves in tight cost budgets. Industrial-temperature-grade -20I/P variants are recommended for harsh environments per Microchip temperature-grade definitions.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für PIC16HV540-20/P – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PIC16HV540-20I/P | PIC16HV540-04/P | PIC16HV540-04I/P | PIC16HV540/JW | PIC16C54-20/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 18-PDIP | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | 18-CDIP windowed - same pinout | 18-PDIP - same |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 768 B OTP | 768 B OTP | 768 B OTP | 768 B OTP | 768 B EPROM (windowed) | 384 B OTP |
| RAM Size | 25 B | 25 B | 25 B | 25 B | 25 B | 25 B |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.5 V to 15 V (on-chip regulator) | 3.5 V to 15 V | 3.5 V to 15 V | 3.5 V to 15 V | 3.5 V to 15 V | 2.5 V to 6.0 V (no on-chip regulator) |
| On-Chip Voltage Regulator | Yes (3V/5V shunt) | Yes (3V/5V shunt) | Yes (3V/5V shunt) | Yes (3V/5V shunt) | Yes (3V/5V shunt) | No - external regulator required |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Commercial | Industrial | Commercial (windowed for debug) | Commercial |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Integrated on-chip 3V/5V shunt voltage regulator (vs. PIC16C54-20/P)
- 768-byte OTP program memory vs PIC16C54's 384 bytes (vs. PIC16C54-20/P)
- 20MHz maximum clock for time-critical sequencing (vs. PIC16HV540-04/P)
Designhinweise
The PIC16HV540-20/P integrates a 3V/5V shunt regulator on the VREG pin. Per Microchip datasheet 40197b, the device is designed for direct operation from 9V or 12V batteries, or unregulated 6V/9V/12V mains adapters, but the supply pin still requires a current-limiting resistor sized for the worst-case load plus internal regulator bias current. Calculate the resistor value as (VIN_MAX - VREG) / I_LOAD_MAX, ensuring the regulator does not exceed its internal dissipation limit. Typical designs place a 470 ohm to 1 kohm resistor in series between the raw supply and the VDD pin.
OTP (One-Time-Programmable) program memory cannot be erased after programming. Therefore, the firmware must be fully validated on a PIC16HV540/JW windowed ceramic package or a software simulator before committing the production order. Attempting to re-program a -20/P OTP device will not work; this is a hardware limitation, not a programmer fault. Use the JW variant for engineering prototypes and verification.
Although the PIC16HV540-20/P's internal regulator provides a stable 3V/5V core rail, the GPIO pins still drive directly off the chip's VDD domain. Place a 0.1uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD (pin 17) and GND (pin 8) leads to suppress switching noise from driving external loads through the I/O pins. For designs driving relays or solenoids, add a flyback diode across the inductive load and a bulk electrolytic capacitor on the raw supply input.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS and REACH compliance status not explicitly present in the verified web data for PIC16HV540-20/P; marked 'unknown' rather than guessed. Lead-free termination expected for plastic PDIP; AEC-Q100 not applicable as PIC16HV540 is not marketed as automotive-grade (industrial -I suffix parts available). All verified PIC variants listed by Microchip as RoHS-compliant in product page visit 2026-09-22 but no official certificate URL was captured in the verified web data.
