PIC16LC73A-04I/SO
PIC16LC73A-04I/SO - 8-Bit 4MHz MCU, 7KB OTP, 28-SOIC | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC73A-04I/SO is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC16C family, featuring 4 MHz CPU clock, 7 KB (4K x 14) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, 192 bytes of RAM, and 22 digital I/O pins, all integrated in a 28-pin SOIC (SO) wide-body package. The 'LC' prefix denotes the low-power CMOS process, supporting both 3.3 V and 5 V operation across a -40C to +85C industrial temperature range. The '-04' speed suffix specifies 4 MHz maximum oscillator frequency, and the 'I' suffix indicates the industrial temperature grade.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data RAM, and peripheral interfaces such as timers, communication ports, and analog-to-digital converters. Within the broader embedded semiconductor taxonomy, MCUs sit under microcontrollers -> 8-bit microcontrollers -> PIC microcontrollers -> mid-range PIC16 family. The PIC16LC73A specifically belongs to the PIC16C7X sub-family, which added integrated A/D converters to the PIC16CXX mid-range architecture and is widely used in mixed-signal embedded designs.
Key features include Harvard-architecture RISC CPU with 35 single-cycle instructions, 8-level hardware stack, 4 MHz internal clock with 1 s instruction cycle, integrated 8-bit A/D converter (5 channels, 8 channels depending on variant), two 8-bit timers and one 16-bit timer, USART with 9-bit address detection, capture/compare/PWM module, and synchronous serial port (SSP) supporting SPI and I2C. The wide 2.5 V to 5.5 V operating range allows battery-powered and 5 V regulated designs to share the same firmware, while the CMOS process keeps quiescent current low for sleep-mode applications.
Architecturally, the PIC16LC73A uses a 14-bit instruction word with separate program and data buses, enabling most instructions to execute in a single oscillator cycle. The 22 I/O pins are arranged across ports A, B, and C, with individual pin direction control via TRIS registers. On-chip peripherals include a five-channel 8-bit A/D converter with 25 s conversion time, making the part suitable for sensor signal acquisition and process control where modest precision is sufficient.
Typical applications include industrial control and sensor interface boards, automotive body electronics (non-safety), HVAC thermostat controllers, appliance front-panel controllers, low-cost motor control drivers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supervisory logic, and battery chargers. The combination of integrated A/D, USART, and PWM makes the PIC16LC73A especially attractive in designs that previously required a discrete MCU plus an external A/D converter.
When designing with this device, pay attention to the OTP program memory: code cannot be erased or rewritten, so OTP is suitable only for production-volume parts where in-circuit reprogramming is not needed. For prototyping or field-upgradeable firmware, consider the flash-based PIC16F73 in the same 28-SOIC footprint as a drop-in alternative with the same peripheral map. Always include the recommended decoupling capacitors (100 nF + 10 uF) close to VDD/VSS and follow Microchip's oscillator layout guidelines to avoid noise on the OSC1/OSC2 pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives sourced from Microchip's own cross-reference database, and practical design notes not found in the standalone datasheet, giving engineers a single reference for sourcing, replacement selection, and PCB integration decisions.
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