PIC16CR76-I/ML - 8-Bit 14KB ROM MCU 28-QFN | Microchip
Référence : PIC16CR76-I/ML ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.42 | $6,42 |
| 10 | $5.78 | $57,80 |
| 100 | $5.21 | $521,00 |
| 500 | $4.69 | $2 345,00 |
| 1 000 | $4.18 | $4 180,00 |
PIC16CR76-I/ML Présentation
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory, RAM, peripherals and I/O on one die. The PIC16CR76-I/ML specifically uses Microchip's RISC-based PIC16C7X architecture, where an external resonator or internal oscillator clocks a 14-bit instruction word core. The 'CR' suffix designates ROM program memory (factory-masked), as opposed to 'F' (Flash) or 'C' (EPROM) variants in the same pinout. 8-bit MCUs sit at the base of the embedded hierarchy: 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC.
Key features of the PIC16CR76-I/ML include five 8-bit I/O ports, a 10-bit multi-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter, two Capture/Compare/PWM modules, a synchronous/asynchronous USART port (SCI), and a master Synchronous Serial Port (SSP) supporting SPI and I2C. The device supports up to 20 MHz clock operation, providing 5 MIPS of throughput, and operates from 2.5V to 5.5V. Power management is handled by dual on-chip oscillator modes and a watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator.
The PIC16CR76-I/ML uses Harvard architecture with separated program and data buses, which allows instruction fetch and data access to occur in the same instruction cycle - a hallmark of the PIC16 mid-range family. Built-in in-circuit debugging (ICD) capability via two I/O pins and a hardware breakpoint simplify firmware development. The 28-QFN package provides compact surface-mount integration and exposes a thermal pad for improved heat dissipation in industrial environments.
Typical applications include motor control (small DC and stepper drivers), industrial automation sensor interfaces, automotive body electronics, appliance control boards, security and alarm panels, and consumer remote controls. The masked-ROM version is chosen when production volume justifies a one-time factory mask charge to minimize per-unit cost compared with Flash PIC16F76 equivalents.
Design considerations: ensure the 28-QFN ground pad is soldered to a sufficiently large copper pour for thermal relief; use decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic plus 10 uF bulk) within 5 mm of VDD/AVDD pins; and choose mask-ROM parts only when firmware is fully stable, since masked parts cannot be reprogrammed in the field. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-compatible alternatives, and design notes that go beyond the datasheet itself.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in PIC16F76 Flash equivalents, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, helping procurement and firmware teams evaluate the PIC16CR76-I/ML in context.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PIC16CR76-I/ML — 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 PIC16CR76-I/ML (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Serial Interfaces, Core Architecture, ADC, Timers.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
PIC16F76-I/ML
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$1.95 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC16C76-20I/ML
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PIC16F876A-I/ML
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$5.4 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC16F886-I/ML
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$2.18 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC16C76T-04I/SO
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$4.45 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC16C77-10I/P
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$6.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC16CR76-I/ML Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Architecture | PIC16C7X 8-bit RISC (14-bit instruction word) |
| Program Memory | 14 KB ROM (masked, factory-programmed) |
| RAM | 368 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes (internal emulation via flash program memory reads) |
| Operating Frequency | DC to 20 MHz |
| Instruction Throughput | 5 MIPS @ 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 22 (bidirectional, 5 ports) |
| Timers | 3 (Timer0 8-bit, Timer1 16-bit, Timer2 8-bit with PWM) |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | 2 CCP modules |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter | 10-bit, 8 channels |
| Serial Interfaces | AUSART (SCI), SSP (SPI / I2C) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Boîtier | 28-pin QFN (HVQCCN, 6x6 mm, ML suffix) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Niveau MSL | MSL3 (JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes, with dedicated on-chip RC oscillator |
Configuration des broches de PIC16CR76-I/ML
| Broche 1 | MCLR/VPP — Master Clear (reset) input / programming voltage |
| Broche 2 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / Analog input channel 0 |
| Broche 3 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / Analog input channel 1 |
| Broche 4 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / Analog input channel 2 |
| Broche 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Port A bit 3 / Analog input channel 3 / ADC VREF+ |
| Broche 6 | RA4/T0CKI — Port A bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Broche 7 | RA5/AN4/SS — Port A bit 5 / Analog input channel 4 / SPI slave select |
| Broche 8 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator crystal input / external clock input |
| Broche 9 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator crystal output / clock output (FOSC/4) |
| Broche 10 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Port C bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input |
| Broche 11 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Port C bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2 output |
| Broche 12 | RC2/CCP1 — Port C bit 2 / CCP1 PWM output |
| Broche 13 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Port C bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Broche 14 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Port C bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Broche 15 | RC5/SDO — Port C bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Broche 16 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / AUSART transmit / clock |
| Broche 17 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / AUSART receive / data |
| Broche 18 | RD0/PSP0 — Port D bit 0 / Parallel Slave Port bit 0 |
| Broche 19 | RD1/PSP1 — Port D bit 1 / Parallel Slave Port bit 1 |
| Broche 20 | RD2/PSP2 — Port D bit 2 / Parallel Slave Port bit 2 |
| Broche 21 | RD3/PSP3 — Port D bit 3 / Parallel Slave Port bit 3 |
| Broche 22 | RD4/PSP4 — Port D bit 4 / Parallel Slave Port bit 4 |
| Broche 23 | RD5/PSP5 — Port D bit 5 / Parallel Slave Port bit 5 |
| Broche 24 | RD6/PSP6 — Port D bit 6 / Parallel Slave Port bit 6 |
| Broche 25 | RD7/PSP7 — Port D bit 7 / Parallel Slave Port bit 7 |
| Broche 26 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 27 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5V to 5.5V) |
| Broche 28 | RB0/INT — Port B bit 0 / external interrupt input |
Applications typiques
PIC16CR76-I/ML convient pour 7 applications: Small Motor Control (DC, Stepper, Brushless), Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Appliance Control Boards, Security and Alarm Panel Controllers, Automotive Body Electronics, Consumer Remote Controls and IR Transceivers, HVAC Damper and Valve Actuators.
Small Motor Control (DC, Stepper, Brushless)
The PIC16CR76-I/ML is well suited for small brushed DC and unipolar stepper motor control where cost per axis matters. Its two CCP modules provide hardware PWM generation for H-bridge gate drive signals, while the 10-bit ADC samples back-EMF and current-sense shunt voltages for closed-loop torque regulation. At 5 MIPS the core can execute a Trapezoidal BLDC commutation algorithm in real time at 24 kHz switching frequency without offloading to external logic.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
Industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters, RTD conditioning modules, and bridge pressure sensors benefit from the PIC16CR76-I/ML's 10-bit 8-channel ADC, low 2.5V minimum VDD, and industrial -40C to +85C operating range. The on-chip AUSART drives isolated RS-485 transceivers for factory-floor communication, while the SSP block supports SPI/I2C connections to digital sensor front-ends. The ROM-only design protects IP once firmware is stable across long production runs.
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Appliance Control Boards
White-goods control boards for washing machines, dishwashers, microwave ovens, and HVAC damper actuators use the PIC16CR76-I/ML for cost-optimized, ROM-firmware designs. The 28-QFN footprint allows compact PCB integration, while 22 I/O pins drive keypads, triac interfaces, seven-segment displays, and AC-zero-cross detectors. The 10-bit ADC reads thermistor or NTC sensors for closed-loop temperature control in ovens and refrigerators.
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Security and Alarm Panel Controllers
PIR motion detectors, door/window contact panels, and keypad alarm controllers use the PIC16CR76-I/ML for low-power always-on operation and the integrated AUSART for central-station dial-up reporting. The 10-bit ADC monitors backup battery voltage and PIR analog output, while the SSP drives I2C EEPROM for event-log storage. The masked-ROM configuration prevents firmware reverse engineering in security-sensitive deployments.
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Automotive Body Electronics
Body-control modules for lighting, seat-position memory, mirror adjust, and HVAC blend-door actuation historically used PIC16CR76-I/ML thanks to its industrial temperature range and robust QFN packaging. The two CCP channels drive LED PWM dimming and small DC motor H-bridges, while the AUSART interfaces to LIN or K-Line transceivers. Note: For under-hood or AEC-Q100 mandated positions, the automotive-qualified PIC16F76T-I/ML must be substituted.
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Consumer Remote Controls and IR Transceivers
Low-cost universal remote controls and IR/RF transceiver hubs use the PIC16CR76-I/ML because the masked ROM provides low per-unit cost at high production volumes. The AUSART drives 38 kHz IR LED modulation, while the CCP modules generate carrier waveforms for sub-GHz RF links like 315/433 MHz OOK transmitters. The wide 2.5V-5.5V supply range supports 2xAA battery direct connection with no LDO required.
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HVAC Damper and Valve Actuators
Building-automation damper actuators and zone-valve controllers integrate the PIC16CR76-I/ML to drive small brushless or stepper motors via the CCP modules while monitoring position feedback through the 10-bit ADC. The SSP port interfaces to BACnet or Modbus transceiver chips for building-network integration, and the wide industrial temperature range supports rooftop and basement installations.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour PIC16CR76-I/ML — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PIC16F76-I/ML | PIC16C76-20I/ML | PIC16F876A-I/ML | PIC16F886-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-pin QFN (ML) | 28-pin QFN (ML) - same | 28-pin QFN (ML) - same | 28-pin QFN (ML) - same | 28-pin QFN (ML) - same |
| Program Memory | 14 KB ROM | 14 KB Flash | 14 KB EPROM | 14 KB Flash | 14 KB Flash |
| RAM | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes |
| Max Clock Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| ADC | 10-bit, 8-channel | 10-bit, 8-channel | 10-bit, 8-channel | 10-bit, 8-channel | 10-bit, 11-channel (enhanced) |
| CCP Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 (enhanced) | 2 (enhanced, ECCP) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.0V to 5.5V | 2.0V to 5.5V |
| Program Memory Type | Masked ROM | Flash (reprogrammable) | EPROM (UV-erasable) | Flash (reprogrammable) | Flash (reprogrammable) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | Active | NRND / EOL | Active | Active |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Cost-optimized masked ROM for very high-volume production (vs PIC16F76-I/ML)
- Identical peripheral set and pinout to active PIC16F76-I/ML (vs PIC16F76-I/ML)
- True drop-in upgrade path to Flash without layout changes (vs PIC16F876A-I/ML)
- Field-programmable alternative still in 28-QFN footprint (vs PIC16F886-I/ML)
- Trade-off: NRND lifecycle limits long-term supply (vs PIC16F76-I/ML)
Notes de conception
The 28-pin QFN (ML) package on PIC16CR76-I/ML exposes a center thermal pad that should be soldered to a continuous PCB ground copper pour of at least 25 mm x 25 mm for proper heat spreading. Estimated: at 20 MHz clock and full peripheral activity, internal dissipation stays below 100 mW (well within 28-QFN rating), but industrial temperature designs in sealed enclosures still benefit from stitching vias under the thermal pad to inner-layer ground planes. Do not route signal traces under the thermal pad - it must be a continuous copper island per IPC-7351.
Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin and a single 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the package. For the AVDD/AVSS analog supply pins (if used separately), add a ferrite bead between VDD and AVDD and decouple AVDD with a 100 nF ceramic. The MCLR pull-up resistor (typically 10 kOhm) and any in-circuit debugger (ICD) isolation resistors must be placed to avoid coupling noise into the reset line.
Critical: PIC16CR76-I/ML uses masked ROM - firmware cannot be changed after wafer fabrication. Always qualify firmware on a PIC16F76-I/ML or PIC16C76 EPROM equivalent before committing to a ROM mask order. Configuration bits (fuses) including oscillator selection, watchdog enable, brown-out voltage and code protection are also mask-programmed. Order a small engineering lot of F76 first, then submit the verified hex file plus configuration-bit map to Microchip for masking. Common mistake: leaving the LVP (low-voltage programming) bit enabled when not using ICD2/ICD3, which can cause unintentional reset during noise events on RB3/PGM.
Keep the OSC1/OSC2 crystal traces short (under 5 mm each) and symmetric. Add a guard ground ring around the crystal and ground the metal can. For high-speed 20 MHz crystals, place load capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) as close as possible to OSC1 and OSC2. Avoid running digital switching signals (PWM, CCP outputs) parallel to the crystal traces to prevent jitter. The AUSART TX/RX traces should be routed away from PWM outputs to minimize cross-coupling into serial data.
The 10-bit ADC on PIC16CR76-I/ML requires careful analog signal routing to achieve full-resolution accuracy. Use a separate analog ground (AGND) tied to VSS at a single point near the package, route analog signals away from digital switching traces, and add an RC low-pass filter (typically 1 kOhm + 100 nF) on analog inputs to limit source impedance below 10 kOhm as required by the ADC acquisition spec. The ADC reference voltage (VREF+/VREF-) should be bypassed with 100 nF and 10 uF capacitors when used in external-reference mode.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product environmental compliance page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive designs use PIC16F76T-I/ML (automotive grade) instead. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip ML-package datasheet.
