PIC16C74BT-04I/L
PIC16C74BT-04I/L - 8-bit OTP MCU, 4MHz, 7KB, 33 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip PIC16C74BT-04I/L is an 8-bit PIC16CXX mid-range microcontroller built on a RISC architecture, offering 4MHz core clock speed, 7KB (4K x 14) of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory, 192 bytes of RAM, and 33 general-purpose digital I/O pins, housed in a 44-pin PLCC (J-lead, 16.59x16.59 mm) industrial-temperature package.
A PIC microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data RAM, and peripherals into one IC. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC16C74B belongs to the PIC16C family, which sits under the mid-range PIC MCU category, which itself is a subset of 8-bit microcontrollers, which falls under the broader class of embedded controllers and, ultimately, semiconductors. Mid-range PIC MCUs use a 14-bit instruction word and a Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, which is why this part's program memory is specified as 4K x 14 rather than 4K x 8.
Key features of the PIC16C74BT-04I/L include a 20MHz maximum oscillator input, on-chip peripherals such as a multi-channel 8-bit ADC, two 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer, a synchronous serial port (SSP) configurable for SPI or I2C, a USART for asynchronous serial communication, a parallel slave port, and a watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator. The CPU executes 35 instructions, all single-cycle except for program branches, which take two cycles. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and 4.0V to 5.5V supply range make it suitable for factory-floor and process-control designs.
This device is part of Microchip's PIC16C7X family (PIC16C73B/74B/76/77), all sharing the same peripheral set and pinout family but differing in memory size and package options. The 'B' suffix denotes the enhanced/revision B silicon with improved ADC and peripheral performance compared to the original PIC16C74/A. The 'T' in the MPN indicates tape-and-reel packaging, '-04' specifies the 4MHz speed grade, 'I' is the industrial temperature range, and '/L' denotes the 44-pin PLCC lead finish.
Typical applications include industrial control systems, sensor signal conditioning with on-chip ADC, motor control, instrumentation with serial communication links, and embedded control where simple RISC firmware with predictable timing is preferred over more complex 32-bit cores. The wide operating voltage (4.0V-5.5V) and industrial temperature rating allow deployment in factory automation and outdoor equipment.
When designing with this device, note that OTP memory cannot be electrically erased - code is committed permanently after programming. Use a windowed CERDIP variant (PIC16C74B-04/JW or PIC16C74B-04/PJW) for development and code revision cycles, then transition to the OTP PLCC for production. Total I/O count (33) excludes pins used for the external crystal/oscillator and the analog Vref input; verify your specific pinout against the datasheet diagram before laying out the PCB.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that go beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone provides, with all specs cross-referenced against the Microchip PIC16C7X datasheet and current distributor inventory.
견적 요청
문의하기