PIC16C56A-04E/SS
PIC16C56A-04E/SS - 1KB OTP 8-bit MCU, 4MHz, SSOP-20 | Microchip
The Microchip PIC16C56A-04E/SS is a 1.5KB (1K x 12) one-time-programmable (OTP) 8-bit RISC microcontroller in the PIC16C5X family, housed in a 20-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline) package rated for the -40C to +125C extended automotive temperature grade. It runs at up to 4MHz clock speed from a 3V to 5.5V supply, delivers 12 I/O lines, and integrates a Power-On Reset (POR), Watchdog Timer (WDT), and a programmable timer/counter on-chip.
An OTP EPROM-based microcontroller is a one-time-programmable 8-bit MCU whose program memory is implemented in EPROM cells; once blown, the code cannot be electrically erased, which is why OTP parts are designed for low-to-medium volume production where mask-ROM NRE costs are not justified. Within the broader silicon taxonomy, OTP MCUs sit under the family of EPROM/ROM-based microcontrollers, which themselves fall under 8-bit microcontrollers, then microcontrollers (MCU), and finally the integrated circuits (IC) category. The PIC16C5X family is Microchip's baseline low-cost, high-performance RISC architecture family, delivering 33 single-word, single-cycle instructions (branches take two cycles) and 2:1 code compression versus other 8-bit MCUs in its class.
The 04 speed grade denotes a 4MHz oscillator maximum, and the E suffix designates the extended -40C to +125C operating temperature range suitable for industrial and automotive under-hood applications. The SS package indicates a 20-pin Shrink Small Outline (SSOP, 0.209 inch / 5.30mm body width) gull-wing surface-mount outline. With twelve I/O lines and the low pin count, this device targets cost-sensitive embedded control such as appliance controllers, sensor interfaces, LED drivers, and automotive body controllers where extended-temperature reliability is required.
Architecturally, the PIC16C56A uses a Harvard-style separated program/data bus with a 12-bit program word and an 8-bit data path. The OTP memory of 1024 12-bit words gives roughly 1.5KB of code space, and the integrated peripherals - POR, WDT, and one 8-bit timer - are sufficient for simple state-machine and timing control loops. Because the part is OTP rather than Flash, it cannot be reprogrammed in-circuit; production programming requires a device programmer such as the MPLAB PM3 universal device programmer.
Typical applications include automotive body and chassis sub-assemblies (such as mirror controllers, seat switches, and simple sensor conditioning nodes), industrial appliance control (washing-machine sub-controllers, HVAC damper drivers), and cost-sensitive consumer electronics (remote controls, LED signage controllers, and small toys). The wide 3V to 5.5V range also allows direct operation from a regulated 5V rail or two alkaline cells.
When designing with this part, remember that OTP is one-time programmable - firmware bugs cannot be fixed after programming without re-rolling a new silicon lot, so pre-production verification on the pin-compatible PIC16F56 Flash version is recommended. Decoupling must include a 100nF ceramic capacitor between VDD and VSS placed within 5mm of the package, and unused I/O pins should be configured as outputs to minimize current consumption.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet - giving engineers a faster, side-by-side comparison for the PIC16C56A-04E/SS and its closest SSOP-20 substitutes in the PIC16C5X family and competitor portfolios.
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