PIC16LC65A-04/PQ
PIC16LC65A-04/PQ - 4MHz 8-Bit OTP MCU 7KB | Microchip PQFP-44
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC65A-04/PQ is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC® 16C family, built on CMOS technology, featuring 7KB (4K x 14) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, 192 bytes of RAM, and 33 digital I/O lines. Housed in a 44-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP/MQFP) surface-mount package, this part operates at a maximum clock speed of 4 MHz from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply and is intended for embedded control in industrial and commercial designs.
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, RAM, program memory, and peripherals on one die. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16LC65A sits in the 8-bit MCU category, beneath general-purpose microcontrollers and semiconductor ICs. The 'LC' suffix denotes Microchip's low-voltage CMOS process, allowing operation down to 3.0V for battery-friendly applications, while the 'A' revision is an enhanced silicon revision of the original PIC16C65 core. The /PQ suffix uniquely identifies the 44-pin PQFP package variant for surface-mount assembly.
Key specifications include 35 single-word instructions (all single-cycle except two-cycle branches), a 14-bit instruction set, 8-channel 8-bit analog-to-digital conversion, USART, SSP, and capture/compare/PWM peripherals. The device integrates a watchdog timer with on-chip RC oscillator, power-on reset, power-saving sleep mode, and an operating speed up to DC-4 MHz at 5V. The PIC16LC65A-04/PQ provides enhanced features including code protection, brown-out detection, and in-circuit serial programming.
Architecturally, the PIC16LC65A-04/PQ uses a Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, allowing instruction fetch and operand access in a single cycle. Its CMOS implementation gives low power consumption, with typical standby currents under 1 µA in sleep mode. The 4 MHz oscillator speed (the '04' suffix indicates 4 MHz timing) makes the part suitable for control loops, simple user interfaces, and serial-protocol bridging where higher MIPS are unnecessary.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, HVAC control boards, security alarm panels, automotive body electronics (non-safety), remote sensor nodes, and consumer appliances. Its 33 I/O lines comfortably drive LED matrices, keypads, LCDs, and relay banks. The PIC16LC65A-04/PQ also serves as a serial-protocol converter between RS-232, I²C, and SPI peripherals in mixed-system designs.
When designing with this part, account for OTP memory constraints: code must be perfect before commit because OTP cannot be erased. For prototyping, consider the windowed ceramic DIP variant (PIC16LC65A-04/JW) for UV-erase development. Use the ICD (In-Circuit Debugger) header for real-time emulation prior to committing OTP bits.
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