PIC16LC57CT-04/SS
PIC16LC57CT-04/SS - 8-Bit 4MHz OTP MCU 3KB | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC57CT-04/SS is an 8-bit, fully-static, EPROM/ROM-based CMOS microcontroller from the PIC16C5X family, delivering 4 MHz CPU clock speed with 3 KB (2K x 12) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory in a 28-pin SSOP surface-mount package. It features 20 digital I/O lines, Power-On Reset (POR), Watchdog Timer (WDT), and a 5 V operating supply, providing a baseline cost-optimized RISC controller for low-to-mid complexity embedded applications.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, working RAM, and peripheral I/O onto one silicon die, allowing it to read sensors, drive outputs, and execute user firmware without external logic. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16C5X family sits in the 8-bit RISC MCU segment, alongside other legacy PIC microcontrollers that prioritized deterministic instruction execution and code density (12-bit wide instructions yield roughly 2:1 code compression over 8-bit-wide instruction MCUs of the same era). The 'LC' prefix indicates the low-power CMOS process variant designed for battery-aware designs, and the 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging.
Key features of the PIC16LC57CT-04/SS include 4 MHz maximum operating frequency (the '04' speed grade), 3 KB OTP program memory organized as 2K x 12, a Harvard RISC architecture with only 33 single-word/ single-cycle instructions, 20 general-purpose digital I/O pins multiplexed with peripheral functions, an internal Power-On Reset, a Watchdog Timer for runaway code recovery, and a commercial temperature grade. The OTP memory allows one-time field programming using standard EPROM programmers, which is useful for low-volume production or design validation before ROM mask versions are ordered.
Architecturally, the PIC16C5X uses a 12-bit instruction word with a two-stage pipeline, where every instruction (except branches) executes in one oscillator cycle, giving 4 MIPS at 4 MHz clock. The 8-bit ALU operates on a 7-level hardware stack for subroutine nesting, and 25 special-function registers control I/O and peripheral configuration. Compared with 8051-class MCUs of the same era, the PIC16C5X delivers significantly higher code density and a much smaller die footprint, but lacks on-chip Flash and modern peripherals such as UART, ADC, or PWM hardware.
Typical applications for this device include legacy industrial control logic, appliance controllers, sensor signal conditioning front-ends, simple state machines, and educational or hobby projects where a 4 MHz 8-bit controller is sufficient. It is also used as a cost-down mask-ROM alternate to higher-end PIC microcontrollers in volume production.
When designing with the PIC16LC57CT-04/SS, note that OTP memory cannot be re-programmed in-circuit; develop code on a windowed (UV-erasable) or flash-based PIC variant and validate firmware completely before ordering OTP parts. The device is now considered legacy; verify long-term availability before committing to new designs.
This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, parametric data, same-brand drop-in alternatives within the PIC16C5X family, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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