PIC16C558-20/P
PIC16C558-20/P - 8-Bit 20MHz OTP MCU 3.5KB | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C558-20/P is an EPROM/ROM-based 8-bit CMOS microcontroller from the PIC16C5x family, operating at up to 20MHz with 200ns instruction execution, integrating 3.5KB (2K x 14) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, 128 bytes of RAM, and 13 general-purpose I/O pins in an 18-pin PDIP through-hole package. As a member of Microchip's foundational mid-range PIC architecture, it executes 35 single-word instructions and features a two-level hardware stack, direct/indirect/relative addressing modes, an 8-bit Timer0, a watchdog timer, and seven or eight special function hardware registers. The 12-bit wide instruction word paired with an 8-bit data path delivers deterministic RISC performance suited to cost-sensitive embedded control.
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory, data RAM, I/O peripherals, and timers on one die. Within the IC taxonomy, an 8-bit MCU sits under: microcontroller -> microprocessor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The PIC16C5x family specifically targets simple control loops, sensor interfaces, and human-machine-input (HMI) tasks where 8-bit performance, low pin count, and OTP/EPROM-based code storage are sufficient. OTP memory allows the device to be programmed once during manufacturing or development, making the PIC16C558 ideal for low- to mid-volume production runs that do not require the field-reprogrammability of Flash-based PIC16F parts.
Key features include a 20MHz maximum oscillator frequency, an operating voltage range of 2.5V to 6.0V (commercial), low-power CMOS design, an 8-bit real-time clock/counter (TMR0), power-on reset, watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation, and a programmable code-protection mechanism. The 18-pin PDIP package provides easy through-hole prototyping on breadboards and standard 0.1-inch-pitch perfboards, while the wide 2.5-6.0V supply range supports both 3.3V and 5V system rails. Compared with the PIC16C554, the PIC16C558 doubles the RAM to 128 bytes while retaining the same 13 I/O and core 8-bit architecture.
Typical applications include consumer appliance control, automotive body electronics (non-safety), industrial sensor interfaces, LED display drivers, IR remote control transmitters, low-end motor control, battery chargers, and simple HMI panels. Its 35-instruction RISC core enables rapid development in assembly or C, and the watchdog timer makes it well suited to unattended remote nodes that must recover from firmware or environmental faults. Engineers choose the PIC16C558 when they need a proven, mature 8-bit core with OTP memory in a hobbyist-friendly DIP footprint.
When designing with this device, note that OTP memory cannot be erased, so firmware must be fully debugged on a Flash equivalent (such as the PIC16F558) before committing to a PIC16C558 production build. Always allocate a watchdog timer timeout appropriate to the main loop period, and place a 0.1uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin. The 18-pin PDIP is being phased out for many new designs in favor of smaller SOIC and SSOP footprints, so consider long-term availability and the availability of Flash siblings (PIC16F558) for ongoing development.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Microchip replacements, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. Engineers evaluating the PIC16C558-20/P for new designs or sustaining legacy systems will find verified parametric data, cross-reference alternatives, and PCB layout guidance tailored to OTP-based PIC16C5x designs.
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