PIC16C56AT-04/SS
PIC16C56AT-04/SS - 8-Bit 4MHz OTP MCU, 1.5KB | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C56AT-04/SS is an 8-bit EPROM/ROM-based CMOS microcontroller from the PIC16C5X family, operating at up to 4MHz with 1.5KB (1K x 12) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, packaged in a 20-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package). The 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging, '/SS' indicates the SSOP-20 footprint, and the '-04' speed grade specifies the 4MHz maximum clock frequency. The device targets cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded applications where deterministic RISC execution and minimal external component count are critical.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data RAM, and programmable I/O peripherals. 8-bit MCUs such as the PIC16C5X occupy the low-cost, low-power segment of the embedded market, making them well-suited for appliance control, sensor signal conditioning, and standalone industrial timers where 16- or 32-bit processing is unnecessary. The PIC family uses a Harvard RISC architecture with 12-bit-wide instructions and only 33 single-word instructions, achieving 2:1 code compression over competing 8-bit architectures.
Key features of the PIC16C56AT-04/SS include 25 bytes of RAM, 12 digital I/O pins, an internal oscillator option, a Watchdog Timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator, and power-saving SLEEP mode. The device operates from 3.0V to 5.5V across the commercial 0C to +70C temperature range, drawing only a few mA active and microamp-level current in SLEEP. The fully static CMOS design allows the clock to be stopped without losing register contents, simplifying low‑power sequencing.
The PIC16C5X architecture is a classic RISC implementation with a two-stage pipeline, allowing most instructions to execute in a single 250ns instruction cycle at 4MHz. The 12-bit instruction word keeps program memory density high, and the 8-bit-wide data path is sufficient for byte-oriented control loops. Peripherals are limited intentionally to keep die size and cost low: timer/counter, GPIO, and reset logic are the primary on-chip resources. OTP program memory allows the customer to write the device once at production time, ideal for mature, fixed-function products.
Typical applications for the PIC16C56AT-04/SS include simple motor and solenoid drivers, low-end consumer appliance control (coffee makers, handhelds, toys), LED sequencing modules, automotive interior accessories, and small sensor-interface boards. The 12 I/O pins are adequate for keypad scanning, relay driving, and UART-style bit-banged communication. Because OTP is one-time programmable, this part is best suited for high-volume production where firmware is finalized before mask programming.
When designing with this device, plan for an in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) header even on production boards so OTP can be written after PCB assembly. Decouple VDD with a 100nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5mm of the pin, and provide a clean MCLR reset path with the recommended 10k pull-up. If in-application reprogrammability is required, consider a flash-based PIC16F5X equivalent.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the PIC16C5X family, and practical design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.
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