PIC16C64A-20I/PQ
PIC16C64A-20I/PQ - 8-bit MCU 3.5KB EPROM 33 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C64A-20I/PQ is an 8-bit CMOS EPROM-based microcontroller in the PIC16C6X family, delivering 3.5KB of one-time-programmable program memory, 128 bytes of RAM, and 33 digital I/O pins. Housed in a 44-pin MQFP (PQ) surface-mount package, it operates from a 2.5V to 6.0V supply and runs up to 20 MHz, with a 200 ns instruction cycle and 35 single-word RISC instructions. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) is indicated by the I suffix, while 20 denotes the 20 MHz maximum clock.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU core, program memory, RAM, and peripherals such as timers, communication ports, and I/O. The PIC16C6X family is built on Microchip's enhanced Harvard RISC architecture, which separates program and data buses for higher throughput than traditional von Neumann designs. In the broader taxonomy: PIC16C6X -> PIC16 family -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. EPROM-based OTP parts like the PIC16C64A are suited for low-to-medium volume production where firmware is finalized and in-system flash updates are not required.
Key differentiating features of the PIC16C64A-20I/PQ include three hardware timers (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2), a synchronous serial port (SSP) supporting SPI and I2C, a USART for asynchronous serial communication, an 8-bit parallel slave port, and a 5-channel 8-bit ADC. Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module supports pulse-width modulation and signal measurement. The 33 I/O pins are 5V-tolerant within the supply range, and a programmable brown-out reset (BOR) and watchdog timer (WDT) improve robustness in industrial environments.
Architecturally, the PIC16C64A-20I/PQ uses a 14-bit instruction word and an 8-bit data path, with a two-stage pipeline and 35 single-word instructions, only one of which (program branch) takes two cycles. The fully static design allows the clock to be stopped without losing state, enabling sleep currents of a few microamps for battery-friendly operation. The MQFP-44 (PQ) package provides 33 I/O plus supply, ground, MCLR, oscillator, and reference pins, surefire drop-in for designs already using PIC16C64A on 44-pin MQFP footprints.
Typical applications include industrial control front-ends, sensor signal conditioning with ADC, motor control via CCP/PWM, embedded serial-connected peripherals, and legacy factory automation controllers. Because the part is windowless and EPROM-based, it is most appropriate for products shipping into stable, long-life programs rather than iterative development. A newer revision (PIC16C65B) is recommended for new designs per Microchip's own product page, but the PIC16C64A-20I/PQ remains in active use for maintenance, repair, and legacy board replacements.
When designing with this part, place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor close to VDD, route MCLR through a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD, and select a crystal or resonator that meets the 20 MHz limit. Watch the EPROM/OTP limitation carefully: code must be fully validated before programming, since UV-erase windowing is not present on the PQ package. Cross-check the 33 I/O allocation against any 5V analog input requirements, since the ADC reference and digital thresholds share pin pairs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the PIC16C6X family, lifecycle guidance, and practical design notes not collected in any single manufacturer datasheet - aimed at engineers who need to qualify, source, or substitute the PIC16C64A-20I/PQ in existing or near-clone designs.
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