PIC16C56T-10I/SS - 8-Bit 10MHz OTP MCU 1.5KB | Microchip
Référence : PIC16C56T-10I/SS ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.95 | $2,95 |
| 10 | $2.66 | $26,60 |
| 100 | $2.36 | $236,00 |
| 500 | $2.12 | $1 060,00 |
| 1 000 | $1.89 | $1 890,00 |
PIC16C56T-10I/SS Présentation
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable digital logic device that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and peripheral I/O onto a single silicon die. The PIC16C5X family uses a Harvard architecture with a 12-bit-wide instruction word, delivering 2:1 code compression versus competing 8-bit MCUs in its price class. The PIC16C56 specifically is the lowest-cost member of the family, omitting the on-chip EEPROM data memory and peripheral count of higher-end siblings, making it suited to cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded control applications.
Key features include 12 I/O lines capable of sourcing/sinking up to 25mA per pin for direct LED or transistor drive, an 8-bit timer/counter with a programmable prescaler, a watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator for maximum reliability, and a power-saving SLEEP mode. The fully static CMOS design allows clock frequencies from DC to 10MHz, enabling the MCU to idle at zero current consumption. Operating voltage is 3.0V to 5.5V (5V typical), and the architecture uses a two-stage pipeline that nearly all instructions execute in a single 200ns instruction cycle at 10MHz.
Typical applications include consumer appliance control, low-end remote-control transmitters, automotive body electronics (non-safety), LED lighting controllers, sensor signal conditioning, and battery-powered devices. The 12-bit instruction width and RISC instruction set simplify assembler programming for tight code-footprint designs.
When designing with this device, ensure the OTP memory is programmed only once - code bugs cannot be field-updated. Use the PICSTART or MPLAB ICD tools for development. Add a 100nF decoupling capacitor between VDD and VSS within 5mm of the pins, and reserve the MCLR pin for an external reset circuit unless internal WDT reset is acceptable.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PIC16C56T-10I/SS — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec PIC16C56T-10I/SS (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Program Memory Type, Operating Temperature, Package, I/O Pins, Core Architecture.
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PIC16C56T-10I/SS Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit RISC (Harvard) |
| Program Memory Type | OTP (One-Time Programmable) EPROM |
| Program Memory Size | 1.5 KB (1K x 12) |
| RAM | 25 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not present |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 200 ns (at 10 MHz) |
| Instruction Width | 12 bits |
| I/O Pins | 12 |
| I/O Sink/Source Current | 25 mA per pin |
| Timers | 1 x 8-bit (with programmable prescaler) |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes (with dedicated on-chip RC oscillator) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (5 V typical) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Boîtier | 20-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body width) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
Configuration des broches de PIC16C56T-10I/SS
| Broche 1 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 2 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 3 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 4 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 5 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 6 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 7 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 8 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 9 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 10 | RC5/MCLR — Port C bit 5 / Master Clear (external reset) |
| Broche 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 12 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock in |
| Broche 13 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| Broche 14 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 15 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 16 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 17 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 18 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 19 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 (digital I/O) |
| Broche 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
Applications typiques
PIC16C56T-10I/SS convient pour 6 applications: Consumer Appliance Control, Remote Control Transmitter, LED Lighting Controller, Sensor Signal Conditioning, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety), Battery-Powered Devices.
Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16C56T-10I/SS fits low-end consumer appliance controllers (toaster ovens, coffee makers, basic washing machine timers) because its 1.5 KB OTP program memory is sufficient for fixed-sequence state machines, 12 GPIO pins drive relays and LED indicators directly, and the 10 MHz CPU executes 5 MIPS enabling responsive button-debounce and timing logic. The 25 mA per-pin sink capability eliminates driver transistors for indicator LEDs, BOM cost optimization.
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Remote Control Transmitter
Battery-powered RF/IR remote controls benefit from the PIC16C56T-10I/SS ultra-low SLEEP current and 10 MHz throughput. The 12 GPIO pins handle keypad scanning (4x4 matrix needs 8 lines) and PWM-style modulation output for IR LEDs or RF transmitters. OTP memory locks firmware to prevent cloning, and the 200 ns instruction cycle allows precise timing of carrier bursts at 38 kHz without requiring dedicated hardware.
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LED Lighting Controller
Addressable LED strip controllers, decorative lighting sequencers, and RGB color-mixing fixtures leverage the PIC16C56T-10I/SS 25 mA GPIO sink current and 10 MHz CPU. Software PWM at 10 MHz achieves 8-bit dimming resolution at refresh rates above 100 Hz with no flicker. The 12 GPIO pins control three LED channels plus a serial interface, while the OTP program memory locks the color sequence to prevent field tampering.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning
Low-speed analog sensor conditioning boards use the PIC16C56T-10I/SS for thermistor/NTC temperature logging, simple threshold alarms, and 1-Wire or I2C-style bit-banging to upstream MCUs. The 10 MHz CPU executes sigma-delta or dual-slope ADC algorithms in software, and 12 GPIO pins handle keypad/display interfaces. The OTP memory locks the calibration coefficients to prevent field calibration drift.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
The PIC16C56T-10I/SS industrial -40C to +85C temperature range suits non-safety automotive body modules such as window switches, mirror adjusters, and lighting controllers. Its 25 mA GPIO drives relays directly, and the watchdog timer detects firmware runaway. For AEC-Q100 qualified applications, the PIC16C56T-10E/SS extended-temp variant is the correct alternative, not the industrial 'I' grade.
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Battery-Powered Devices
Battery-operated devices (e.g., electronic door locks, simple toys, low-end metering) leverage the PIC16C56T-10I/SS fully static CMOS design and sub-microamp SLEEP current. The PIC16C5X supports clock frequencies down to DC, allowing the MCU to wake on an external interrupt, run the timing sequence, and return to sleep without an external RTC. OTP locks firmware to lock out field reprogramming - an anti-tamper feature for metering.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour PIC16C56T-10I/SS — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PIC16C56T-10/SS | PIC16C56-10I/SS | PIC16C56T-10E/SS | PIC16C56AT-20I/SS | PIC16F57-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 20-SSOP (5.30 mm) | 20-SSOP (same) | 20-SSOP (same) | 20-SSOP (same) | 20-SSOP (same) | 20-SSOP (same) |
| Program Memory | 1.5 KB OTP | 1.5 KB OTP | 1.5 KB OTP | 1.5 KB OTP | 1.5 KB OTP | 3 KB Flash (reprogrammable) |
| RAM | 25 bytes | 25 bytes | 25 bytes | 25 bytes | 25 bytes | 72 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 20 MHz | 10 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (extended) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Memory Reprogrammability | No (OTP) | No (OTP) | No (OTP) | No (OTP) | No (OTP) | Yes (Flash) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Industrial -40C to +85C operating temperature range (vs PIC16C56T-10/SS (commercial 0-70C variant))
- Tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume assembly (vs PIC16C56-10I/SS (tube packaging))
- Drop-in compatibility with Flash-based PIC16F57-I/SS (vs Obsolete OTP PIC16C56 vs active PIC16F57)
Notes de conception
Decouple VDD (pin 20) and VSS (pin 11) with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pins. The PIC16C5X core draws brief current spikes on each instruction cycle; without local decoupling, these spikes couple into the supply rail and may cause brownouts or erratic behavior. For battery applications, add a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the IC to handle oscillator startup transients.
OTP memory can be programmed exactly once - there is no way to clear or re-program it. A bug in the firmware that is locked into OTP results in a non-functional product that cannot be recovered. Always qualify firmware on a PIC16F-series or windowed UV-erasable PIC16C-series equivalent first (e.g., PIC16F84 or PIC16C56JW), then port the validated firmware to the OTP PIC16C56 for production.
Keep the MCLR pin (pin 10) trace short, and add a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD plus a 100 nF capacitor to VSS for a slow-rise external reset circuit. The on-chip watchdog timer with its own RC oscillator will reset the MCU if firmware crashes, but a properly debounced external reset is required for power-on brown-out conditions. Place the crystal or resonator within 5 mm of OSC1/OSC2 (pins 12-13).
Estimated: at 10 MHz oscillator with a 20 pF load crystal, trace capacitance between OSC1/OSC2 and the crystal should be kept below 5 pF for reliable startup. If using an external clock source on OSC1, leave OSC2 floating - do not load it with anything but the standard test-circuit capacitance. The PIC16C5X is sensitive to long oscillator traces that pick up EMI in industrial environments.
Informations de conformité
The 'T' suffix denotes Tape-and-Reel packaging, not lead-free status. PIC16C5X family parts were originally launched in the 1990s, before RoHS was mandatory - exact RoHS/lead-free status must be confirmed with the specific distributor lot. The 'E' suffix variant (PIC16C56T-10E/SS) is also not AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100, migrate to a different family such as PIC16F876A or dsPIC33.