PIC16C58B/JW
PIC16C58B/JW - 8-Bit 20MHz UV EPROM MCU 18-CERDIP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C58B/JW is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC16C5X family, delivering 20MHz operation with 3KB (2K x 12) of one-time-programmable / UV-erasable EPROM program memory, packaged in an 18-pin CERDIP windowed package for in-circuit reprogramming and development. It is built on a fully static CMOS process, providing 12 I/O lines, 73 bytes of RAM, and a 33-instruction RISC instruction set where every instruction executes in a single cycle (200ns at 20MHz).
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, working RAM, and peripheral I/O into one IC. The PIC16C5X family occupies the entry-level tier of 8-bit microcontrollers, optimized for cost-sensitive, deterministic control tasks where simple I/O handling, low power, and small code footprints are paramount. These MCUs sit in the broader hierarchy of embedded computing as: microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> RISC MCU -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The JW windowed CERDIP package distinguishes this part from the OT (one-time-programmable) CERDIP version by allowing UV erasure for repeated firmware development cycles.
Key features include 8-bit data width, 20MHz maximum clock, 12 bidirectional digital I/O pins, a 2K x 12 program word organization, 8-bit timer/counter with 8-bit prescaler, watchdog timer with on-chip RC oscillator, power-on reset, and a 2.5V to 6.0V operating voltage range. The instruction set provides 33 single-word, single-cycle instructions, all executed in 200ns at 20MHz, simplifying code generation and timing analysis. Power-saving SLEEP mode reduces quiescent current to below 1 microampere for battery-friendly applications.
Architecturally, the PIC16C5X uses a Harvard-style RISC core with a 12-bit program word and a separate 8-bit data path. The fully static CMOS design eliminates minimum clock rate restrictions, allowing the part to be clock-stepped for low-power or synchronous debugging. Code protection is supported via fuse bits, and the JW windowed package enables direct UV erasure of the EPROM, making this variant the preferred choice for engineering development, prototyping, and low-volume production where firmware iterations are expected.
Typical applications include appliance controllers, HVAC damper and fan control, security keypads, sensor signal conditioning front-ends, automotive body-electronics nodes, battery chargers, simple remote-control transmitters, and educational microcontroller trainers. The PIC16C5X instruction set and pinout also make this part a drop-in-compatible base for legacy designs that began development in the early 1990s. When designing, reserve the 18-pin CERDIP window for a UV eraser lid if firmware changes are expected, and budget for a 73-byte RAM ceiling, which is sufficient for small state machines but constrains stack depth and buffer-heavy code.
For a JW windowed part, plan a UV erasure station with a 12,000 uW-sec/cm² rated lamp and a 20-30 minute exposure time. A ceramic window sticker or opaque label must cover the window after programming to prevent data corruption from ambient light. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in compatible PIC16C5X alternatives, and design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.
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