PIC16C65BT-04I/L
PIC16C65BT-04I/L - 8-Bit 4MHz PIC MCU 7KB OTP 44-PLCC | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C65BT-04I/L is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC16CXX mid-range family, offering 7KB of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory organized as 4K x 14 words and 192 bytes of RAM, operating at up to 4MHz in a 44-pin PLCC (J-lead) package. The device features 33 digital I/O lines, an external oscillator interface, and is rated for the industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C). The 'B' suffix denotes revision B silicon, the 'T' suffix indicates Tape and Reel packaging, '04' specifies the 4MHz maximum clock frequency, 'I' marks the industrial temperature grade, and 'L' identifies the 44-PLCC package.
A PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) microcontroller is a compact, self-contained computer-on-a-chip integrating a CPU core, program memory, RAM, and peripherals on a single silicon die. The PIC16CXX family employs a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture with 35 single-cycle instructions, providing predictable deterministic execution timing ideal for real-time embedded control. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC16C65B belongs to the mid-range PIC family (14-bit instruction word), sitting between base-line (12-bit) and enhanced mid-range/16-bit families, and is part of the Microchip 8-bit MCU portfolio used in industrial, consumer, and automotive embedded systems.
Key features of the PIC16C65BT-04I/L include 7KB (4K x 14) OTP program memory, 192 bytes of data RAM, 33 I/O pins, a 4MHz maximum operating frequency with a 1us instruction cycle, and integrated peripherals such as a USART, SPI/I2C, capture/compare/PWM modules, and an 8-bit ADC. Industrial temperature grade operation (-40C to +85C) and the robust PLCC-44 package make it suitable for harsh environment deployment.
The architecture uses a Harvard-style memory organization with separate program and data buses, enabling simultaneous instruction fetch and data access. The CMOS, fully-static design ensures low power consumption and operation across a wide voltage range (typically 2.5V to 6.0V). The OTP program memory is programmed once and cannot be erased, making this part cost-optimized for high-volume production runs where firmware is finalized.
Typical applications include industrial control systems, motor control, automotive body electronics, HVAC controllers, instrumentation, and consumer appliance control. The wide peripheral set (USART, SPI, I2C) and 33 I/O lines support both standalone embedded designs and master/slave networked architectures.
Designers should plan code to fit within 4K instruction words (7KB) and leverage the integrated peripherals to minimize external component count. For prototyping or firmware revision cycles, consider the flash-based PIC16F877A equivalent; for production runs where code is finalized, the OTP PIC16C65BT-04I/L offers cost advantages.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16CXX family, and practical design notes not consolidated on the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers and procurement teams evaluate supply chain risk and second-source options.
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