PIC10F206-I/MC - 8-Bit 4MHz 768B Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC10F206-I/MC ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 10 | $0.69 | $6.90 |
| 100 | $0.62 | $62.00 |
| 500 | $0.55 | $275.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.49 | $490.00 |
| 3,000 | $0.42 | $1,260.00 |
PIC10F206-I/MC Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and configurable I/O peripherals. The PIC10F206 belongs to the 8-bit microcontrollers category, the lowest tier of the embedded computing hierarchy (8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC). Within Microchip's portfolio it sits inside the PIC10F2xx sub-family, the smallest-footprint Flash PIC family, optimized for pin- and area-constrained designs that previously required discrete logic or ASICs.
Key features include three general-purpose I/O pins, a precision 4 MHz internal oscillator (no external crystal required), in-circuit serial programming (ICSP), an 8-bit timer/counter (TMR0) with programmable prescaler, a watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator, and an integrated comparator module. The device operates over the industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C and accepts supply voltages from 2.0 V to 5.5 V, allowing direct connection to 2xAA batteries, 3.3 V or 5 V rails. Its 8-pin DFN package (2 mm x 3 mm) makes it one of the smallest general-purpose microcontrollers available, replacing dozens of discrete logic gates while adding programmability.
The architecture uses a RISC-style Harvard design with a 12-bit wide instruction word, achieving roughly 2:1 code compression over typical 8-bit CISC cores in the same class. All instructions execute in a single instruction cycle (1 microsecond at 4 MHz) except program branches, which take two cycles. The Flash memory supports 10,000 erase/write cycles minimum and the device retains code for over 40 years, supporting field-upgradeable firmware via ICSP.
Typical applications include battery-powered consumer accessories, LED color controllers, electronic toys, fan/lighting PWM control, simple sensor signal conditioning, and replacement of discrete logic in space-constrained products. The wide operating voltage and low cost make it a common choice in disposable IoT tags and high-volume consumer electronics.
Designers should note that the device has only 6 usable pins (GP0-GP2 plus GP3/MCLR/VPP and VDD/VSS), so applications must be tightly resource-budgeted. Program memory must fit in 512 12-bit words, and the stack is only two levels deep, restricting interrupt nesting and subroutine depth. For designs needing more I/O, more memory, or peripheral sets such as ADC or PWM, step up to PIC12F or PIC16F families.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC10F206-I/MC — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC10F206-I/MC (same form factor and footprint) — differing in I/O Pins, Package, Timers, Watchdog Timer, Core Architecture.
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View Datasheet →PIC10F206-I/MC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Program Memory | 768 B (512 x 12) Flash |
| RAM | 24 B (24 x 8) |
| Instruction Set | 33 single-word instructions |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 4 MHz (1 MIPS) |
| I/O Pins | 3 (GP0-GP2) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Oscillator | Internal 4 MHz |
| Timers | 1 x 8-bit (TMR0 with prescaler) |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes, with dedicated RC oscillator |
| Peripherals | Comparator, ICSP |
| Package | 8-VFDFN Exposed Pad (MC), 2x3 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes / Compliant |
PIC10F206-I/MC Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 2 | GP0 — General-purpose I/O / ICSPDAT / comparator input |
| Pin 3 | GP1 — General-purpose I/O / ICSPCLK / comparator input |
| Pin 4 | GP2 — General-purpose I/O / T0CKI / comparator output |
| Pin 5 | GP3/MCLR/VPP — General-purpose input only / Master Clear reset / programming voltage |
| Pin 6 | NC — Not connected (no internal bond) |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | NC — Not connected (no internal bond) |
| Pin EP | Exposed Pad (VSS) — Thermal/ground pad - must be soldered to PCB ground |
Typical Applications
PIC10F206-I/MC is suitable for 6 applications: LED Color and Brightness Controller, Battery-Powered Consumer Toy Electronics, Replacement of Discrete Logic ICs, Sensor Threshold Detector / Comparator Output, Small Fan or Motor PWM Speed Controller, Wearable and Disposable IoT Tag.
LED Color and Brightness Controller
The PIC10F206-I/MC drives RGB or single-channel LED strips with software PWM from its 3 GPIO pins, switching at 4 MHz to generate up to ~244 Hz PWM with 8-bit resolution (256 steps) per channel when one LED per pin is used. Its 2.0-5.5 V supply matches single-cell Li-ion or USB-powered LED assemblies, and the internal oscillator eliminates external RC timing components. With 768 B Flash, the PIC10F206 holds full dimming curves, color-temperature presets, and simple animation state machines. Use pins GP0/GP1/GP2 as PWM outputs to MOSFETs or constant-current drivers; this 8-DFN footprint fits inside LED bulb bases, downlight modules, and USB accent lighting.
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Battery-Powered Consumer Toy Electronics
The PIC10F206-I/MC is widely deployed in low-cost electronic toys, sound-effect modules, and battery-powered novelties where BOM cost under $0.50 matters more than peripheral count. Its 8-pin DFN package fits inside 2xAAA battery compartments, and the 2.0 V minimum VDD lets toys run down to the end of alkaline discharge curves. The 768 B Flash typically holds 50-100 simple instructions for motion loops, blinking sequences, and single-button interactivity; 24 B RAM is enough for short state machines. Watchdog timer with dedicated RC keeps toys alive in noisy motor environments, and the comparator on GP0/GP1 enables touch or capacitive sense without extra ICs.
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Replacement of Discrete Logic ICs
When a circuit currently uses two or three 74xx logic gates or a handful of 555 timers, the PIC10F206-I/MC often replaces the whole sub-system at lower cost, smaller area, and with field-upgradeable behavior. The 8-pin DFN is roughly 6 mm² versus 30 mm² for two SOIC-8 gates, and the part cost is comparable. Three GPIO pins plus the comparator inputs deliver enough I/O to wire-AND, debounce switches, sequence relays, or pulse-stretch signals - all defined in firmware rather than hard-wired. The 4 MHz MIPS performance executes deterministic state machines in microseconds, replacing both timing capacitor AND logic gate networks in motor-control sub-blocks.
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Sensor Threshold Detector / Comparator Output
The PIC10F206-I/MC integrates an analog comparator that can be routed to any of GP0-GP2, enabling standalone threshold detectors for thermistor / photocell / voltage-monitor applications. Two pins drive the comparator inputs and the third drives the output, so the PIC replaces an op-amp + reference + glue logic. The internal 4 MHz oscillator keeps response time under 1 microsecond for fast alarm circuits. With 768 B Flash, calibration coefficients and hysteresis logic fit easily; 24 B RAM suffices for averaging filters. Use the PIC10F206 in window comparators for battery over-discharge protection, light-level dusk sensors, and water-level probes.
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Small Fan or Motor PWM Speed Controller
The PIC10F206-I/MC drives a small 5 V brushless or brushed fan with software PWM on one GPIO, using a second GPIO to read a tachometer or thermistor for closed-loop control. The 4 MHz core runs a 1 kHz control loop with margin to spare, and the 8-bit timer TMR0 with prescaler gives flexible PWM frequency selection. Industrial-grade -40 C to +85 C operation supports under-hood automotive fans and appliance ventilation. Replace legacy NE555 + op-amp + thermistor analog controllers with one PIC10F206 plus a single FET - total BOM shrinks by 50% and firmware can ship in calibrated profiles.
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Wearable and Disposable IoT Tag
The PIC10F206-I/MC fits on a 5 mm x 6 mm PCB inside disposable NFC/RFID-style tags or wearable patches where cost and area dominate design decisions. Running from a coin-cell at 2.0-3.3 V, the part draws only a few hundred microamps active and can sleep under 1 microamp with the watchdog disabled, enabling multi-month battery life. 768 B Flash stores tag IDs, simple sensor readings, and one-time programmable patterns; 24 B RAM is enough for rolling counters and event flags. For products that need a unique serial number burned in at production, ICSP allows batch programming of 33-instruction look-up tables without external memory.
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Engineering reference data for PIC10F206-I/MC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC10F204-I/MC | PIC10F200-I/MC | PIC10F206-E/MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 8-VFDFN Exposed Pad (MC) 2x3 mm | 8-VFDFN Exposed Pad (MC) 2x3 mm - same | 8-VFDFN Exposed Pad (MC) 2x3 mm - same | 8-VFDFN Exposed Pad (MC) 2x3 mm - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 768 B (512 x 12) | 256 B (256 x 12) | 256 B (256 x 12) | 768 B (512 x 12) |
| RAM | 24 B | 16 B | 16 B | 24 B |
| Max CPU Frequency | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) |
| I/O Pins | 3 (GP0-GP2) + GP3/MCLR | 3 (GP0-GP2) + GP3/MCLR | 3 (GP0-GP2) + GP3/MCLR | 3 (GP0-GP2) + GP3/MCLR |
| Internal Oscillator | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz |
| Typical Unit Price (1 pc, as of 2026-09-14) | USD 0.75 | USD ~0.55 | USD ~0.50 | USD ~0.90 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash/RAM density in the PIC10F2xx 8-VFDFN family (vs PIC10F204-I/MC)
- Industrial temperature grade with same die (vs PIC10F206-E/MC)
- Smallest standard Flash-based 8-bit MCU footprint (vs PIC10F200-I/P (8-PDIP))
Design Notes
The PIC10F206-I/MC's 8-VFDFN exposed pad MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane. The EP is electrically bonded to VSS internally and serves as the primary thermal path; failing to solder it raises junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) above 200 C/W and risks intermittent reset behaviour under load. Place at least four thermal vias in the EP land pattern (0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch) connecting to an inner ground plane to dissipate the few-hundred-milliwatt active dissipation.
Do not assume all 8 package pins are usable. Pins 6 and 8 are not internally bonded (no-connect per the Microchip PIC10F200/202/204/206 datasheet 40001239F). Pin 4 is GP3/MCLR/VPP - it is INPUT-only, cannot drive outputs, and is used for programming voltage. Application code must respect that GP3 is read-only and cannot be used as a digital output. Also note the 2-level hardware stack, which limits interrupt nesting and recursive subroutine depth to two calls.
For battery-powered designs, leverage the PIC10F206's SLEEP instruction plus watchdog-disable mode to drop quiescent current below 1 microamp. Wake sources include watchdog timeout, GP2 external interrupt, and GP0/GP1 change-on-interrupt. The internal 4 MHz oscillator typically draws ~250 microamp active; combined with software loops of ~10 microsecond duration and 100 ms sleep windows, average current can be kept under 5 microamp on 2xAA cells, supporting multi-year battery life in sensor tags.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product environmental compliance information; lead-free matte-tin plating; not AEC-Q100 qualified (use PIC16F or PIC18F for automotive).
