PIC16LC554T-04E/SS
PIC16LC554T-04E/SS - 8-Bit 4MHz OTP MCU, 20-SSOP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC554T-04E/SS is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC16C5X family, featuring 4 MHz maximum clock speed, 896 bytes of OTP program memory (512 x 14 words), and 80 bytes of data RAM, housed in a 20-pin SSOP package with tape-and-reel packaging. It operates from a supply voltage range of 3.0 V to 6.25 V (3.3 V/5 V typical) and exposes 12 to 13 I/O pins for general-purpose digital interfacing. The 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel delivery, the '-04' designates the 4 MHz speed grade, and the 'E' suffix indicates an enhanced or specific revision silicon step.
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (ROM/RAM), and peripherals on one die. The PIC16C5X family uses Microchip's original 12-bit instruction word RISC architecture, designed for low-cost, deterministic embedded control. Within the broader taxonomy, an 8-bit MCU belongs to the microcontroller family, itself a subcategory of microprocessors and semiconductors. Compared with 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs, 8-bit parts trade raw computational throughput for simplicity, predictable interrupt latency, and very low cost-per-pin, making them ideal for high-volume appliance, industrial, and automotive sub-system designs.
Key features of the PIC16LC554 include 4 MHz operation, 896 bytes (512 x 14) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, 80 bytes of RAM, 13 I/O pins, and the special-function peripherals characteristic of the PIC16C5X family: Power-on Reset (POR), Power-up Timer (PWRT), Oscillator Start-up Timer (OST), and a Watchdog Timer (WDT). The architecture uses a 12-bit instruction word with single-cycle execution on most instructions except branches, providing deterministic timing for control loops.
The device is fabricated on a CMOS process optimized for low power dissipation and wide supply tolerance. Its RISC core executes 33 single-word instructions and supports 8-bit data paths with a hardware accumulator and a multi-source interrupt structure. Program memory is OTP, meaning each device is programmed once at production time and cannot be field-updated; designers use windowed or UV-erasable CERDIP samples for prototype development.
Typical applications include white-goods and appliance control, automotive body electronics, sensor signal conditioning, low-end user-interface panels, battery chargers, and simple closed-loop motor or valve controllers. The 20-SSOP footprint and 13 I/O make it well suited to compact through-hole-replacement designs migrating from older 16C54/16C55 generations.
Designers should note that OTP program memory cannot be reprogrammed in-circuit; for prototyping, use the JW (windowed CERDIP) variant. The 4 MHz clock ceiling limits instruction throughput to approximately 1 MIPS, so reserve this MCU for control tasks rather than DSP or high-bandwidth communication. Ensure the chosen oscillator mode (RC, XT, LP, HS) matches the resonator and load capacitance specified in the datasheet electrical characteristics table.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16C5X family, application-specific recommendations, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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