PIC16LC774/P
PIC16LC774/P - 8-Bit MCU, 7KB OTP, 20MHz, 40-DIP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC774/P is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller with 7KB OTP program memory (4K x 14), 256 bytes of RAM, and 33 digital I/O pins, housed in a 40-pin PDIP (0.600", 15.24mm) through-hole package. It operates from a 5V supply at up to 20 MHz, targeting commercial 0C to +70C environments and is engineered as a low-power member of the PIC16C-series family.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU core, program memory (ROM/Flash/OTP), working memory (RAM), and I/O peripherals. The PIC16LC774 belongs to the PIC16 family of 8-bit Harvard-architecture MCUs from Microchip, a category characterized by RISC instruction sets, OTP or Flash program memory, and integrated peripherals such as timers, ADC, and USART. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16LC774 sits under 8-bit microcontroller -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC. Designers choose PIC16 devices for deterministic interrupt latency, mature toolchains (MPLAB X, XC8), and pin-compatibility across family members, simplifying board reuse when migrating between code-density or peripheral options.
Key features of the PIC16LC774/P include 7KB OTP program memory with 4K x 14 organization, 256 bytes of data RAM, 33 I/O pins, and a maximum clock frequency of 20 MHz at 5V. The part is rated for the commercial 0C to +70C temperature range and is supplied in a 40-pin PDIP through-hole package (suffix /P). It integrates a RISC core, multiple timers, an analog comparator, and serial peripherals typical of the PIC16 mid-range family, allowing it to drive a wide variety of control loops without external logic.
The architecture is based on the Microchip PIC16C-series mid-range core, an enhanced Harvard design with separate program and data buses. OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory enables low-cost prototyping and small-to-medium production runs where in-field firmware updates are not required. Compared with Flash-based siblings, OTP variants offer tighter security against bit-stream extraction but cannot be re-programmed, so designers should plan for programming at the board-level or via a device programmer before final assembly.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, white-goods appliances, hobby and educational development kits, embedded instrumentation, and legacy system retrofits where 8-bit deterministic behavior and through-hole assembly are preferred. The 33 I/O count is sufficient to drive keypad scans, multiplexed displays, and small sensor arrays.
Designers should verify that the OTP programming step is incorporated into the production flow, since OTP parts cannot be field-updated. For new designs where firmware iteration is anticipated, consider the Flash-based PIC16F-series siblings as drop-in migration options. Decoupling VDD/VSS with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the package pins, and adding a bulk 10 uF electrolytic on the supply rail, is recommended for reliable brown-out behavior.
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