PIC16C72-04E/SS
PIC16C72-04E/SS - 8-bit MCU 3.5KB EPROM 22 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C72-04E/SS is a low-cost, high-performance, CMOS, fully-static, 8-bit microcontroller in the PIC16CXX mid-range family, packaged in a 28-lead SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package) form factor. It integrates a 3.5KB EPROM program memory, 128 bytes of data RAM, 22 digital I/O pins, and a multi-channel 8-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, all on a single die. The part runs at a maximum clock frequency of 4 MHz (the "-04" speed grade suffix), operates from 2.5 V to 5.5 V, and supports industrial temperature ranges (the "E" suffix denotes -40C to +125C).
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, program memory, working RAM, and peripheral interfaces. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16C72 belongs to the 8-bit microcontroller category, then to the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) microcontrollers family, then to the mid-range PIC16Cxx series, and finally to power management and embedded control semiconductors. Microcontrollers are the workhorses of embedded electronics, providing deterministic real-time response at low cost and low power.
Key differentiating features of the PIC16C72-04E/SS include its OTP (One-Time Programmable) EPROM program memory, which allows rapid prototyping and small-to-medium production runs; an integrated 8-bit A/D converter with multiple input channels that eliminates the need for an external ADC IC; an asynchronous serial port (USART/SCI) for communication with PCs, sensors, or other MCUs; and a 22 I/O count with programmable weak pull-ups that reduce BOM cost by eliminating external resistors.
Architecturally, the PIC16C72 uses a Harvard RISC core with a 14-bit instruction word, allowing most instructions to execute in a single cycle. The CMOS process technology yields very low power consumption, making the device suitable for battery-powered or energy-harvesting applications. The integrated peripherals (A/D, USART, timers, capture/compare/PWM) eliminate the need for many external components.
Typical applications include industrial control and sensor interfacing, automotive body electronics, appliance control, low-cost data acquisition, embedded instrumentation, and consumer electronics. The wide operating voltage (2.5 V to 5.5 V) and broad temperature range (-40C to +125C) make it well-suited for harsh-environment and battery-powered systems.
A key design consideration is the EPROM-based program memory: once programmed, the PIC16C72 cannot be electrically erased, so it is best used for production units rather than iterative development. For development cycles, designers should consider the flash-based PIC16F72 (same pinout, same peripherals, in-circuit reprogrammable) as a directly compatible alternative.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers select, source, and design with the PIC16C72-04E/SS more efficiently.
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