PIC16C76-20I/SO - 8-bit 20MHz 14KB OTP MCU | Microchip | SOIC-28
N.º de pieza: PIC16C76-20I/SO ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.95 | $8,95 |
| 10 | $8.06 | $80,60 |
| 100 | $7.16 | $716,00 |
| 500 | $6.43 | $3.215,00 |
| 1.000 | $5.74 | $5.740,00 |
PIC16C76-20I/SO Descripción general
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and integrated peripherals such as timers, ADCs, and communication interfaces. The PIC16C76 sits within the broader hierarchy: microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> mid-range PIC16 family -> PIC16C7X sub-family. Unlike flash-based MCUs, OTP memory is programmed once via a device programmer and cannot be erased, which makes OTP parts economical for mature production runs where firmware is stable.
Key features include 35 single-word instructions, single-cycle execution except for program branches, a wide 2.5 V to 6.0 V operating voltage range, 25 mA source/sink per I/O, and very low standby current consumption (15 µA typical at 5 V/4 MHz, and 1 µA typical at 3 V/32 kHz). These characteristics suit battery-aware industrial and embedded designs.
Architecturally, the PIC16C76 uses a 14-bit instruction word with an 8-bit data path, a hardware multiplier is not present, and the Harvard bus keeps program and data memories separate for deterministic single-cycle instruction fetch. The integrated ADC samples at approximately 8-bit accuracy through a multiplexer shared with digital I/O.
Typical applications include industrial control nodes, sensor signal conditioning with on-chip ADC, motor drive PWM peripherals, and serial communication gateways. The combination of OTP memory and 20 MHz throughput also makes this part common in appliance controls, instrumentation, and aftermarket automotive modules operating in the industrial temperature window.
When designing with the PIC16C76-20I/SO, ensure that MCLR, OSC1, and OSC2 are configured according to the chosen oscillator mode and that the ADC reference voltage is well decoupled. Because the part is OTP, any firmware revision requires a new silicon, so production coding must be fully validated before programming.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found on the manufacturer product page alone.
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Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con PIC16C76-20I/SO (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, Timers, Serial Interfaces, Core Architecture, Program Memory Size.
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PIC16F76-I/SO
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$2.1 / unidad
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$6.42 / unidad
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$4.35 / unidad
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$5.3 / unidad
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PIC16C73A-20I/SO
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$9.3 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →PIC16C76-20I/SO Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC |
| Program Memory | 14 KB OTP (8K x 14) |
| RAM | 368 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not present (OTP part) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Instruction Word | 14-bit, 35 instructions, single-cycle |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 6.0 V |
| I/O Pins | 22 |
| ADC | 5 channels x 8-bit |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit |
| CCP Modules | 2 (Capture / Compare / PWM) |
| Serial Interfaces | SSP (SPI / I2C), USART |
| I/O Source/Sink | 25 mA / 25 mA per pin |
| Standby Current | 15 uA typical at 5 V, 4 MHz; 1 uA typical at 3 V, 32 kHz |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +85C (Industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Encapsulado | 28-pin SOIC (SO), 7.50 mm body width |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
Configuración de pines de PIC16C76-20I/SO
| Pin 1 | MCLR/VPP — Master Clear (Reset) input or programming voltage |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / Analog input channel 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / Analog input channel 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / Analog input channel 2 |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF — Port A bit 3 / Analog input channel 3 / ADC voltage reference |
| Pin 6 | RA4/T0CKI — Port A bit 4 / Timer 0 clock input |
| Pin 7 | RA5/AN4/SS — Port A bit 5 / Analog input channel 4 / SPI Slave Select |
| Pin 8 | RE0/RD/AN5 — Port E bit 0 / Parallel slave port read / Analog input channel 5 |
| Pin 9 | RE1/WR/AN6 — Port E bit 1 / Parallel slave port write / Analog input channel 6 |
| Pin 10 | RE2/CS/AN7 — Port E bit 2 / Parallel slave port chip select / Analog input channel 7 |
| Pin 11 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 12 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 13 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Port C bit 0 / Timer 1 oscillator output / Timer 1 clock input |
| Pin 14 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Port C bit 1 / Timer 1 oscillator input / CCP2 input/output |
| Pin 15 | RC2/CCP1 — Port C bit 2 / CCP1 input/output |
| Pin 16 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Port C bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 17 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Port C bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 18 | RC5/SDO — Port C bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 19 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 20 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 21 | GND/VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 22 | VDD — Positive power supply (2.5 V to 6.0 V) |
| Pin 23 | RB0/INT — Port B bit 0 / External interrupt input |
| Pin 24 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 25 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 26 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 27 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 28 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
Aplicaciones típicas
PIC16C76-20I/SO es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Sensor Monitoring, HVAC Appliance Control, Serial Communication Gateway, Motor Control and PWM Drive, Battery-Powered Remote Sensor, Automotive Aftermarket Modules.
Industrial Sensor Monitoring
The PIC16C76-20I/SO's 5-channel 8-bit ADC and industrial -40C to +85C temperature range make it well-suited to multi-sensor monitoring nodes on factory floors. Each ADC channel can sample a 0-5 V transducer signal with 8-bit resolution (approximately 19.5 mV per LSB at 5 V VREF), while the 368-byte RAM buffer supports moving-average filtering before UART uplink. The 20 MHz CPU executes the ADC ISR plus averaging in well under 1 ms, leaving bandwidth for SPI communication to a wireless module or local display. The wide 2.5 V to 6.0 V supply range accepts unregulated 5 V industrial rails directly, eliminating the need for an additional LDO. Engineers typically pair this MCU with external 4-20 mA current-loop drivers or thermocouple amplifiers for legacy sensor replacement.
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HVAC Appliance Control
White-goods and HVAC controllers favor the PIC16C76-20I/SO for its 25 mA per-pin source/sink drive, dual CCP/PWM modules, and 22 I/O sufficient to drive relays, triacs, and seven-segment displays without external buffers. PWM outputs at 20 MHz CPU can generate 10-bit resolution control signals for variable-speed fan motors or proportional valves, while the USART supports Modbus RTU communication to building-management systems. The industrial temperature window handles attic and boiler-room environments. OTP memory locks the firmware against tampering or accidental field corruption. The 28-pin SOIC package offers a compact footprint for control boards where PCB area is constrained by mechanical packaging.
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Serial Communication Gateway
With both a USART and an SSP (SPI or I2C) on-chip, the PIC16C76-20I/SO bridges legacy RS-232/RS-485 equipment to SPI sensors or I2C peripherals in protocol-converter designs. The USART supports hardware baud rates up to several hundred kbps with auto-address detection for RS-485 multi-drop networks, while the SSP can simultaneously interface an EEPROM, RTC, or sensor front-end. 368 bytes of RAM are sufficient for small protocol translation buffers. The 20 MHz clock keeps latency low enough for real-time Modbus or DMX512 forwarding. The 2.5 V to 6.0 V supply range allows direct connection to 3.3 V or 5 V bus rails with no level translation needed for the MCU core.
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Motor Control and PWM Drive
Two independent Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules on the PIC16C76-20I/SO can generate complementary PWM signals for brushed DC, stepper, or single-phase BLDC motor control at switching frequencies up to approximately 20 kHz with 10-bit duty resolution. The 22 I/O include enough pins for direction control, brake input, current-sense comparator input, and fault interrupts. At 20 MHz the MCU can sample current feedback and update PWM duty in a single 200 ns instruction cycle, achieving sub-microsecond loop times for high-dynamic-response drives. OTP memory secures the proprietary motor-control algorithms from extraction. Industrial temperature grade suits under-hood or cabinet-mounted motor drives.
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Battery-Powered Remote Sensor
The PIC16C76-20I/SO's low standby current of 1 uA typical at 3 V/32 kHz makes it attractive for battery-powered remote sensor nodes that wake periodically, take an ADC reading, transmit via the USART or SSP, and return to sleep. Operating from a 3 V coin cell or two AA batteries, the wide 2.5 V to 6.0 V supply window accommodates battery droop over discharge life. The 14 KB OTP holds the full application code for sensor calibration, sleep scheduling, and a small protocol stack. The industrial temperature range allows outdoor or attic deployment. Engineers use the Watchdog Timer and ultra-low-power SLEEP mode to extend battery life to multi-year durations in metering applications.
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Automotive Aftermarket Modules
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC16C76-20I/SO with its industrial -40C to +85C range is widely deployed in aftermarket automotive accessories: alarm systems, remote-start modules, gauge drivers, and CAN-bus-to-analog gateways. The 5-channel ADC reads sensor inputs (temperature, fuel level, voltage), while the USART interfaces to OBD-II diagnostic tools at 9600 to 57600 baud. Two PWM channels drive indicator LEDs or small solenoids. The 28-SOIC package fits inside sealed plastic enclosures common to under-dash modules. OTP memory secures the proprietary protocol stacks and prevents unauthorized firmware cloning. Designers should add external transient protection (TVS diodes) for 12 V load-dump immunity.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | PIC16F76-I/SO | PIC16C76-20/SO | PIC16C76-20E/SO | PIC16C76-10I/SO | PIC16C73B-20I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-pin SOIC | 28-pin SOIC (same) | 28-pin SOIC (same) | 28-pin SOIC (same) | 28-pin SOIC (same) | 28-pin SOIC (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory | 14 KB OTP | 14 KB Flash | 14 KB OTP | 14 KB OTP | 14 KB OTP | 4 KB OTP |
| Memory Type | OTP EPROM | Flash (re-programmable) | OTP EPROM | OTP EPROM | OTP EPROM | OTP EPROM |
| Max Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 10 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RAM | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 192 bytes |
| ADC | 5 ch x 8-bit | 5 ch x 8-bit | 5 ch x 8-bit | 5 ch x 8-bit | 5 ch x 8-bit | 5 ch x 8-bit |
| I/O Pins | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Diferenciadores clave
- Flash upgrade path with identical pinout (frente a PIC16F76-I/SO)
- Extended temperature range option (frente a PIC16C76-20/SO)
- Highest memory density in PIC16C7X family (frente a PIC16C73B-20I/SO)
Notas de diseño
Estimated: at VDD = 5 V and 20 MHz clock, the PIC16C76-20I/SO draws approximately 10-15 mA active and 1-15 uA in SLEEP mode (datasheet figure: 15 uA typical at 5 V/4 MHz, 1 uA at 3 V/32 kHz). For battery-powered designs, switch to the 32 kHz LP oscillator before SLEEP and gate peripheral power with a load-switch FET. Add a 100 nF decoupling cap within 5 mm of VDD and a 10 uF bulk cap on the supply rail. Brown-out detection should be enabled in the configuration word to prevent code corruption during supply droop.
Because the PIC16C76-20I/SO is an OTP part, firmware bugs discovered after programming cannot be corrected - the silicon must be discarded. Mitigate this by programming pre-production units with windowed EPROM versions (PIC16C76-20/JW) during development, then switching to OTP SOIC for volume production. Also ensure MCLR is pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor and that the ICSP programming clock (PGC) and data (PGD) lines have no series resistance above 470 ohm, or programming will fail intermittently.
Route the crystal or resonator traces (OSC1/OSC2) on the top layer with a ground guard ring and keep them under 10 mm. Place the crystal within 5 mm of the MCU. For ADC accuracy, dedicate a separate analog ground island tied to the MCU GND pin at a single point; route ADC analog inputs away from PWM and switching traces. The 28-pin SOIC has adequate thermal performance at industrial temperatures, but for continuous high-current GPIO drive (25 mA per pin, 8 pins simultaneously = 200 mA), consider copper-pour cooling on the package lands.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS and REACH compliance status not explicitly stated in the verified web data for this specific MPN - confirmed [DATA_NEEDED] in specs. PIC16C76-20I/SO is industrial-temp but NOT AEC-Q100 qualified; not recommended for safety-critical automotive designs. For automotive applications use AEC-Q100 qualified equivalents or external qualification testing.
