PIC16C621AT-20E/SO
PIC16C621AT-20E/SO - 8-Bit 20MHz OTP MCU, 1.75KB, 13 I/O | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C621AT-20E/SO is a member of the PIC16C62x family of 8-bit CMOS microcontrollers based on the enhanced Mid-Range RISC architecture, offering 20 MHz operation, 1.75 KB (1K x 14) of One-Time-Programmable (OTP) program memory, and 96 bytes of RAM in an 18-pin SOIC package. The 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging, '20' indicates 20 MHz maximum clock, 'E' designates the Extended industrial temperature range (-40C to +125C), and 'SO' specifies the 18-lead Small Outline IC package.
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory, RAM, and peripherals onto one silicon die, forming the lowest tier of the embedded processor taxonomy: 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The PIC16C62x series specifically targets cost-sensitive applications that need precise timing, low power, and a small footprint, while offering analog comparators and capture/compare/PWM peripherals typically absent from simpler 8-bit parts.
Key features include 35 single-word instructions with 200 ns instruction cycle at 20 MHz, 14-bit wide instructions for compact code, two analog comparators with programmable on-chip voltage reference, one 8-bit timer/counter (TMR0) with an 8-bit prescaler, one 16-bit timer/counter (TMR1), a Watchdog Timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation, and thirteen digital I/O pins with high-current sink/source capability. The CMOS OTP process delivers low power consumption typical of PIC mid-range parts.
Architecturally, the PIC16C621A uses a Harvard-style memory map with separate program and data buses, an 8-level deep hardware stack, and direct/indirect addressing modes. The Enhanced Mid-Range core introduces interrupt handling improvements and additional peripheral control registers compared to the original PIC16C5x baseline, while preserving instruction-set compatibility for migration of legacy code bases.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics and sensor interfaces, white goods and appliance controls, industrial sensors and simple closed-loop regulators, low-end security panels, battery chargers, and consumer remote controls. The PIC16C621A is widely used in designs originally prototyped on the PIC16C621, where the 'A' silicon revision and OTP program memory offered a balance of cost, code security, and field upgradability.
When designing with this part, observe the Extended temperature range rating of -40C to +125C for automotive under-hood or industrial environments, and ensure the supply voltage stays within the 3.0 V to 5.5 V range. OTP memory cannot be re-programmed, so plan code development on a windowed or flash equivalent (e.g., PIC16F62x) before committing to the OTP device for production.
This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives from the Site MPN catalog, and practical engineering guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers evaluate the PIC16C621AT-20E/SO against its 16C62x siblings and modern flash-based replacements.
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