PIC17C44T-16I/PT
PIC17C44T-16I/PT - 16MHz 8-Bit OTP MCU, 44-TQFP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC17C44T-16I/PT is a high-performance 8-bit CMOS EPROM/ROM-based PIC microcontroller from the PIC17C family, operating at 16 MHz with 16 KB (8K x 16) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory and 454 bytes of RAM, housed in a 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) industrial-temperature grade package. The "T" suffix in the part number indicates tape-and-reel packaging, and the "I" suffix indicates the industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C. It integrates 33 digital I/O lines, a 16-bit timer/counter, 8-bit PWM, hardware USART, POR (Power-On Reset) and a Watchdog Timer (WDT).
What is a PIC17C microcontroller? The PIC17C is Microchip's high-end 8-bit PIC architecture, one tier above the PIC16C family, designed for applications that demand more code space, more peripherals and higher throughput than mid-range PIC devices can offer while preserving the classic 5V CMOS simplicity. The architecture executes one instruction per cycle and targets 8.25 MIPS (121 ns instruction cycle) at 33 MHz maximum clock. Within Microchip's taxonomy, PIC17C sits between PIC16C (mid-range 8-bit) and PIC18F (enhanced 8-bit with self-programming Flash). It is supplied by the legacy "Mature Product" portfolio and has been superseded for new designs by the Flash-based PIC18F442, but remains widely available in distribution channels for industrial maintenance and legacy equipment.
Key features include 16 KB OTP program memory (one-time programmable - once written, the code is permanent and cannot be erased), 454 bytes of general-purpose SRAM, 33 I/O pins spread across multiple ports, a hardware USART for asynchronous/synchronous serial communication, an 8-bit PWM channel with programmable period and duty cycle, a 16-bit timer/counter, dual clock sources with selectable oscillator modes (RC, XT, HS, LP), a Watchdog Timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation, Power-On Reset and Brown-Out Reset, and a wide 4.5V-5.5V supply range. The TQFP-44 industrial temperature grade suits harsh factory-floor and outdoor embedded deployments.
From an architectural standpoint, the PIC17C44 uses a 16-bit instruction word (vs. 14-bit in PIC16C) which yields 8K x 16 instructions of code space and supports immediate data up to 16 bits, indirect addressing with FSR registers, and a hardware multiply assist path. The OTP memory is single-write per bit cell, providing ROM-like permanence with prototype-grade programming flexibility. The 33 I/O pins are distributed as PORTA (8 bits), PORTB (8 bits), PORTC (8 bits) and PORTD upper bits, supporting TTL/CMOS levels at 5V with source/sink capability of 20 mA per pin.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, motor control boards (the 8-bit PWM and 16-bit timer support closed-loop DC and stepper drives), HVAC thermostat and sensor interfaces, automotive aftermarket modules, point-of-sale terminals, legacy embedded data-acquisition front-ends, and intelligent sensor hubs. The wide 5V supply tolerance and industrial temperature rating make the PIC17C44 a practical choice for retrofitting older 5V-only industrial boards.
When designing with this device, mind the OTP program-memory constraint: code cannot be erased or rewritten, so OTP parts are typically used for production builds after code is frozen on a prototype Flash equivalent. Designers should prototype on the PIC17C44 JW (windowed EPROM) variant and validate firmware thoroughly before committing to OTP production. Verify supply voltage stays inside the 4.5V-5.5V window, keep Vpp decoupling within 1 cm of the IC, and observe the 20 mA per-pin I/O limit when driving relays or LEDs directly.
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