PIC17C43-25/L - 8KB OTP 8-bit MCU 25MHz 44-PLCC | Microchip
Référence : PIC17C43-25/L ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.5 | $13,50 |
| 10 | $12.2 | $122,00 |
| 100 | $10.85 | $1 085,00 |
| 500 | $9.6 | $4 800,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.75 | $8 750,00 |
PIC17C43-25/L Présentation
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (program + RAM), and programmable I/O peripherals on one die. The PIC17C family sits above PIC16C and below PIC18 in Microchip's 8-bit hierarchy, offering extended instruction set support and upward compatibility with PIC16C5X, PIC12CXXX, and PIC16CXX devices. The PIC17C43 specifically adds hardware multiply, additional banking, and a wider 16-bit instruction word to accelerate math-intensive control loops. In the broader taxonomy: microcontroller → 8-bit MCU → CMOS RISC microcontroller → embedded controller → semiconductor.
Key features include a 16-bit instruction word with only 58 single-word instructions, a 25 MHz internal clock yielding 121 ns minimum instruction cycle, hardware multiply, two 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer/counter, a USART, PWM module, watchdog timer with on-chip RC oscillator, and Power-On Reset (POR). The OTP program memory supports prototyping and low-to-medium volume production, while the wide operating voltage range of 4.5 V to 6 V covers standard 5 V logic rails.
Architecturally, the PIC17C43 uses a Harvard RISC core with separated program and data buses, enabling simultaneous instruction fetch and operand access. The 25 MHz / 25MIPS figure corresponds to the -25 speed grade; a -33 variant runs the same die at 33 MHz. CMOS EPROM cells provide non-volatile code storage but require UV erasure, making the part best suited to one-time-programmed production units rather than firmware-update applications.
Typical applications include industrial motor control, smart sensors, HVAC controllers, automotive body electronics (non-safety), and embedded control where deterministic 8-bit performance is sufficient. The PIC17C43 is recommended for designs migrating from PIC16C5X/PIC16CXX that need more code space and arithmetic throughput. Microchip recommends the PIC18F4220 as a newer Flash-based replacement for new designs.
When designing with PIC17C43-25/L, ensure the 5 V supply is well-regulated and bypassed with 0.1 µF + 10 µF capacitors near the VDD pins. The /L PLCC package requires a socket or proper reflow profile; because the OTP die cannot be reprogrammed, prototype code on a JW (windowed) ceramic part before committing to plastic PLCC production units.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives in the 44-PLCC footprint, and practical OTP-vs-Flash migration notes not collected in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PIC17C43-25/L — 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 PIC17C43-25/L (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Maximum Clock Frequency, Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, Program Memory Type.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
PIC17C43-33/L
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$8.95 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC17C43-16/L
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$5.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC17C43-25E/L
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$9.78 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC17C43-33I/L
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$7.1 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PIC17C44-25/L
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PIC17C43-25/L Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit RISC (Harvard) |
| Instruction Set | 58 single-word instructions, 16-bit word |
| Program Memory | 8 KB OTP EPROM (4K × 16) |
| RAM | 454 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not present (code-EPROM device) |
| Fréquence d'horloge maximale | 25 MHz |
| MIPS Performance | 8.25 MIPS (121 ns instruction cycle) |
| I/O Pins | 33 |
| Largeur du bus de données | 16-bit instruction / 8-bit data |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.5 V to 6 V (5 V nominal) |
| Timers | 2 × 8-bit + 1 × 16-bit timer/counter |
| Communication | USART (asynchronous/synchronous) |
| PWM Channels | Yes (PWM module) |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes, with dedicated on-chip RC oscillator |
| Power-On Reset | Yes (POR) |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0°C to +70°C (commercial) |
| Boîtier | 44-pin PLCC (16.59 × 16.59 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Type de mémoire | OTP (One-Time Programmable) EPROM |
Configuration des broches de PIC17C43-25/L
| Broche 1 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / Analog input 0 |
| Broche 2 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / Analog input 1 |
| Broche 3 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / Analog input 2 |
| Broche 4 | RA3/AN3 — Port A bit 3 / Analog input 3 |
| Broche 5 | RA4/AN4 — Port A bit 4 / Analog input 4 |
| Broche 6 | RA5/AN5 — Port A bit 5 / Analog input 5 |
| Broche 7 | RA6/AN6 — Port A bit 6 / Analog input 6 |
| Broche 8 | RA7/AN7 — Port A bit 7 / Analog input 7 |
| Broche 9 | RB0/INT — Port B bit 0 / External interrupt |
| Broche 10 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 |
| Broche 11 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Broche 12 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Broche 13 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Broche 14 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Broche 15 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 |
| Broche 16 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 |
| Broche 17 | VSS — Ground |
| Broche 18 | VDD — Positive supply (5 V) |
| Broche 19 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Broche 20 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 |
| Broche 21 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 |
| Broche 22 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 |
| Broche 23 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 |
| Broche 24 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Broche 25 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 |
| Broche 26 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 |
| Broche 27 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Broche 28 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Broche 29 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Broche 30 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Broche 31 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Broche 32 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Broche 33 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Broche 34 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Broche 35 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Broche 36 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Broche 37 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Broche 38 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock |
| Broche 39 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output |
| Broche 40 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input |
| Broche 41 | VSS — Ground |
| Broche 42 | VDD — Positive supply (5 V) |
| Broche 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Applications typiques
PIC17C43-25/L convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Smart HVAC Controllers, Automotive Body Electronics, Embedded Sensor Hubs, Legacy Test and Measurement Fixtures, Point-of-Sale Terminal Peripherals.
Industrial Motor Control
The PIC17C43-25/L's 8.25 MIPS throughput and hardware multiply make it well suited to closed-loop DC and stepper motor control. The dedicated PWM module generates switching waveforms for H-bridge drivers, while the 16-bit timer/counter captures quadrature encoder feedback for position servo loops. The 33 I/O pins drive multiple enable, direction, and brake signals without external logic.
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Smart HVAC Controllers
HVAC control boards need deterministic 8-bit processing for thermostat loops, damper actuators, and sensor multiplexing. PIC17C43-25/L's 454-byte RAM handles small control tables and the USART talks to remote thermostats or BACnet modules. The 4.5-6 V supply aligns with legacy 5 V analog front-ends, and the industrial-temperature E grade variant (PIC17C43-25E/L) tolerates basement and rooftop enclosures.
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Automotive Body Electronics
Pre-CAN body controllers, mirror adjusters, seat controllers, and lighting modules historically used PIC17C43-25/L for non-safety functions. Its 5 V supply, 33 I/O pins, PWM module, and USART cover seat-motor drivers and lighting dimming tasks. For new designs, Microchip recommends migrating to PIC18F4220, but PIC17C43-25/L remains in service fleets for legacy vehicle maintenance.
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Embedded Sensor Hubs
Sensor aggregation boards in industrial cabinets use PIC17C43-25/L to poll multiple analog/digital sensors, run linearization math, and forward data over USART to a host controller. The 8 KB OTP holds calibration tables and modest control code; the 16-bit instruction word accelerates fixed-point math for thermocouple linearization. The Harvard RISC architecture delivers deterministic 121 ns instruction timing for tight polling loops.
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Legacy Test and Measurement Fixtures
ATE fixtures and bench testers in service for 15-20 years often contain PIC17C43-25/L for fixture control, multiplexed measurement switching, and handshake logic. The OTP memory locks calibrated test sequences, while the 25 MHz MIPS rate sustains real-time measurement multiplexing. Replacement boards must be pin-compatible 44-PLCC, making PIC17C43-33/L and PIC17C43-16/L the recommended drop-in choices.
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Point-of-Sale Terminal Peripherals
Older POS peripherals (Pole displays, cash-drawer controllers, magnetic-stripe readers) used PIC17C43-25/L for I/O expansion and serial protocol bridging. The USART talks RS-232/RS-485 to terminals, while the 33 I/O pins drive keypads, LEDs, and printer interfaces. The 5 V-only supply simplifies integration with legacy POS backplanes.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour PIC17C43-25/L — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PIC17C43-33/L | PIC17C43-16/L | PIC17C43-25E/L | PIC17C43-33I/L | PIC17C44-25/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-PLCC (16.59 × 16.59 mm) | 44-PLCC - same | 44-PLCC - same | 44-PLCC - same | 44-PLCC - same | 44-PLCC - same |
| Maximum Clock | 25 MHz | 33 MHz | 16 MHz | 25 MHz | 33 MHz | 25 MHz |
| Program Memory | 8 KB OTP | 8 KB OTP | 8 KB OTP | 8 KB OTP | 8 KB OTP | 16 KB OTP |
| RAM | 454 bytes | 454 bytes | 454 bytes | 454 bytes | 454 bytes | 454 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 6 V | 4.5 V to 6 V | 4.5 V to 6 V | 4.5 V to 6 V | 4.5 V to 6 V | 4.5 V to 6 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C | 0°C to +70°C | 0°C to +70°C | -40°C to +85°C (extended) | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) | 0°C to +70°C |
Principaux différenciateurs
- 33 MHz speed upgrade on identical 44-PLCC footprint (vs PIC17C43-33/L)
- Extended temperature grade option in same package (vs PIC17C43-25E/L)
- Doubled program memory on identical footprint (vs PIC17C44-25/L)
Notes de conception
Decouple each VDD/VDD pair with a 0.1 µF ceramic + 10 µF electrolytic placed within 5 mm of the pins. The PIC17C43-25/L draws roughly 30 mA active at 25 MHz from a 5 V rail, with peaks up to 50 mA during EPROM programming. Add a ferrite bead on the supply trace if the design shares the rail with inductive loads (relays, motors). Hold MCLR high via a 10 kΩ pull-up to VDD with a 100 nF cap to ground for clean reset.
The OTP EPROM cannot be erased - any code error in production units means scrapped parts. Prototype on a PIC17C43/JW (windowed ceramic) variant to allow UV erasure, then commit OTP parts only after final firmware is locked. Watchdog timer uses a dedicated on-chip RC oscillator (not the system clock), so it keeps running even if the main oscillator stalls - enable it for any unattended deployment.
The 44-pin PLCC socket should be a low-profile machined-pin type (e.g. 3M Textool or equivalent) for reliable field replacement. Keep analog signals (AN0-AN7) on Port A routed away from PWM/Port C switching traces to avoid coupling. Use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground plane if the design combines analog sampling and PWM switching; on 2-layer boards, route analog inputs and digital I/O on opposite sides of the board.
Informations de conformité
PIC17C43-25/L was released before mandatory RoHS/REACH lead-free conversion; RoHS and lead-free status not confirmed in the verified web data. Marked as obsolete by Microchip with PIC18F4220 recommended as the Flash-based successor.
