PIC17C762-33I/PT - 8-bit OTP MCU, 33MHz, 16KB EPROM | Microchip
MPN: PIC17C762-33I/PT ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $7.93 | $7.93 |
| 10 | $7.2 | $72.00 |
| 100 | $6.1 | $610.00 |
| 500 | $5.4 | $2,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.85 | $4,850.00 |
PIC17C762-33I/PT Overview
What is a PIC17C-series microcontroller? The PIC17C family is Microchip's original high-end 8-bit MCU line, built around a 16-bit instruction word and 8-bit data bus. It sits in the hierarchy: microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor IC. The 'C' suffix denotes EPROM (one-time-programmable) program memory, which was later superseded by Flash-based PIC18F equivalents. PIC17C parts include a hardware multiply engine, multi-source interrupt controller, and 10-bit ADC peripherals, positioning them between classic PIC16 mid-range MCUs and the later 16-bit PIC24/dsPIC families.
Key features of the PIC17C762-33I/PT include 50 digital I/O pins arranged across multiple ports, a 10-bit successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter with multiple input channels, two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules, a USART port, an SSP (Synchronous Serial Port), and a watchdog timer. The supply voltage range is 4.5 V to 5.5 V, and the operating temperature range is -40 C to +85 C (industrial grade, indicated by the 'I' suffix).
The architecture combines a single-cycle hardware multiplier, an eight-level hardware stack, and a 16-level deep software stack, enabling efficient C compiler code generation. The PIC17C762 supports both external and internal program memory modes, with the OTP array providing one-time field programmability for production code. The device also integrates a power-on reset, brown-out reset, and low-voltage detection circuit.
Typical applications for the PIC17C762-33I/PT include industrial process control, motor control (BLDC and stepper), instrumentation front-ends requiring 10-bit ADC, HVAC controls, and embedded control boards where OTP-based program memory provides cost advantages over Flash parts. The wide digital I/O count (50 pins) supports keypad scanning, LCD driving, and parallel bus peripherals.
When designing with the PIC17C762, note that OTP memory cannot be reprogrammed - production programming must be done at the final stage, and any code bug requires a new device. Engineers should also verify the 33 MHz clock input stability, as the 121 ns instruction cycle is the critical timing parameter.
This page synthesizes Microchip PIC17C762 datasheet parameters, cross-reference alternatives, industrial-grade operating constraints, and practical OTP-programming design notes - information not consolidated on the manufacturer product page alone.
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View Datasheet →PIC17C762-33I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit (Harvard, 16-bit instruction word) |
| Program Memory Type | OTP EPROM |
| Program Memory Size | 16 KB |
| RAM Size | 678 bytes |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 33 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 121 ns (single-cycle for most instructions) |
| Throughput | 8.25 MIPS |
| Instruction Set Size | 58 single-word instructions |
| Data Bus Width | 8-bit (16-bit instruction word) |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 50 (digital) |
| ADC | 10-bit successive approximation |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (Gull Wing) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Hardware Multiplier | Yes (single-cycle 8x8) |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| USART | Yes (1) |
| SSP / I2C / SPI | Yes (Synchronous Serial Port) |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes |
| Brown-out Reset | Yes |
| Power-on Reset | Yes |
PIC17C762-33I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, active low |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input 2 |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Port A bit 3 / analog input 3 / VREF+ |
| Pin 6 | RA4/AN4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input 4 |
| Pin 7 | RA5/AN5 — Port A bit 5 / analog input 5 |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 9 | OSC1 — Crystal/clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2 — Crystal/clock output |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | RC2/CCP1 — Port C bit 2 / CCP1 output |
| Pin 14 | RC3/CCP2 — Port C bit 3 / CCP2 output |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / USART TX |
| Pin 18 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / USART RX |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 21 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 22 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 24 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 25 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 27 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 28 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 29 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 30 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 31 | RB0/INT — Port B bit 0 / external interrupt |
| Pin 32 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 33 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 34 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 35 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 36 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 37 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 38 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 39 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 40 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 41 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 42 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 43 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 44 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 45 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 46 | RE5 — Port E bit 5 |
| Pin 47 | RE6 — Port E bit 6 |
| Pin 48 | RE7 — Port E bit 7 |
| Pin 49 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 51 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 52 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 53 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 54 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 55 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 56 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 57 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 58 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 59 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 60 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 61 | RG0 — Port G bit 0 |
| Pin 62 | RG1 — Port G bit 1 |
| Pin 63 | RG2 — Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 64 | RG3 — Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 65 | RG4 — Port G bit 4 |
| Pin 66 | RG5 — Port G bit 5 |
| Pin 67 | RG6 — Port G bit 6 |
| Pin 68 | RG7 — Port G bit 7 |
| Pin 69 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 70 | VDD — Positive supply 5V |
| Pin 71 | RH0 — Port H bit 0 |
| Pin 72 | RH1 — Port H bit 1 |
| Pin 73 | RH2 — Port H bit 2 |
| Pin 74 | RH3 — Port H bit 3 |
| Pin 75 | RH4 — Port H bit 4 |
| Pin 76 | RH5 — Port H bit 5 |
| Pin 77 | RH6 — Port H bit 6 |
| Pin 78 | RH7 — Port H bit 7 |
| Pin 79 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 80 | AVDD — Analog positive supply 5V |
Typical Applications
PIC17C762-33I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Process Control, BLDC and Stepper Motor Control, Instrumentation Front-End with 10-bit ADC, HVAC Control Systems, Embedded Keypad and LCD Control Boards, Legacy Parallel-Bus Peripheral Controllers.
Industrial Process Control
The PIC17C762-33I/PT fits industrial process control boards because its 50 digital I/O pins drive multiple relay banks, solenoid valves, and indicator LEDs without external glue logic. The 10-bit ADC acquires 4-20 mA loop signals through sense resistors, and the 8.25 MIPS throughput handles PID loops at sub-millisecond sample intervals. The industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature range supports factory floor enclosures without thermal derating, while the 4.5-5.5 V supply matches 5 V regulated rails common in PLC backplanes. PIC18F8520 recommended for new designs.
Recommended
BLDC and Stepper Motor Control
The PIC17C762-33I/PT drives BLDC and stepper motors through its two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules generating complementary PWM signals to half-bridge gate drivers. The 121 ns instruction cycle enables 30 kHz PWM frequencies with sub-microsecond duty-cycle resolution, sufficient for sinusoidal commutation at moderate RPMs. The 33 MHz clock and 8.25 MIPS throughput accommodate trapezoidal and pseudo-sinusoidal commutation algorithms with onboard back-EMF sensing. The 50 I/O pins handle Hall sensors, encoders, and fault inputs.
Recommended
Instrumentation Front-End with 10-bit ADC
The PIC17C762-33I/PT is well-matched for instrumentation front-ends where a 10-bit ADC acquires analog signals from sensors (temperature, pressure, strain gauge bridges). The 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels provides adequate resolution for displaying measurements on LCDs or transmitting over USART/SSP. The 678-byte RAM supports moving-average filters and lookup-table linearization. The 80-pin TQFP package enables compact board layouts with easy probing. Engineering note: calibration constants must be stored in the OTP EPROM and are not field-updatable.
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HVAC Control Systems
The PIC17C762-33I/PT controls HVAC equipment including furnace blowers, AC compressors, and damper actuators using its multi-channel 10-bit ADC for temperature/humidity sensors and its CCP PWM modules for variable-speed fan drives. The 50 I/O pins support multiple thermostat zones, communication displays, and safety interlocks. The industrial temperature range tolerates equipment-room environments, and the 5 V supply matches standard HVAC control transformer outputs. OTP memory locks production firmware against unauthorized modification.
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Embedded Keypad and LCD Control Boards
The PIC17C762-33I/PT directly drives 4x4 or 5x5 keypads using its 50 I/O pins plus alphanumeric or graphical LCDs through parallel or serial interfaces via the SSP module. The 678-byte RAM holds UI buffers and menu state, while 16 KB OTP stores character maps and menu logic. The 33 MHz clock ensures snappy UI response (<10 ms button-to-display latency). Industrial temperature rating supports kiosk and human-machine interface (HMI) panels in outdoor enclosures.
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Legacy Parallel-Bus Peripheral Controllers
The PIC17C762-33I/PT is well suited to legacy systems that interface parallel-bus peripherals such as external SRAM, EEPROM, FIFOs, or character LCD controllers through its 50 I/O pins (organized as Ports A-H). The 8.25 MIPS throughput executes memory-mapped bus protocols in software without DMA, and the 5 V supply matches TTL-compatible peripheral logic. The 16 KB OTP stores bus arbitration and timing routines that can be locked at production time. Use cases include data-logging front-ends, GPIB-to-UART bridges, and ISA-style peripheral emulation.
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Engineering reference data for PIC17C762-33I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC17C756A-33I/PT | PIC17C756AT-33I/L | PIC17C762-16I/PT | PIC17C752-33/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | PLCC-84 - different lead form | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Program Memory | 16 KB OTP | 32 KB OTP | 32 KB OTP | 16 KB OTP | 16 KB OTP |
| Maximum Clock | 33 MHz | 33 MHz | 33 MHz | 16 MHz | 33 MHz |
| RAM Size | 678 bytes | 902 bytes | 902 bytes | 678 bytes | 454 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 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 +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| ADC | 10-bit | 10-bit (enhanced) | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
Key Differentiators
- Doubled OTP program memory (vs PIC17C756A-33I/PT)
- Industrial temperature grade with 33 MHz speed (vs PIC17C762-16I/PT)
- 678-byte RAM for richer buffering (vs PIC17C752-33/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC17C762-33I/PT uses OTP EPROM memory that can be programmed only ONCE. Any firmware bug discovered after programming requires physical replacement of the device. Engineers must thoroughly validate code on Flash-based equivalents (e.g., PIC18F8520 development boards) before committing to OTP programming. Production programming must use a gang programmer with UV-erase of any unused parts if a reset is needed (not possible after OTP programming).
The PIC17C762-33I/PT requires stable 5 V supply in the range 4.5 V to 5.5 V. Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to each VDD pin (pins 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) and a single 10 uF tantalum bulk capacitor near the package. The AVdd/AVss pins (79, 80) should have separate analog filtering if the 10-bit ADC is used - add a ferrite bead and 10 uF + 0.1 uF on AVdd to reject digital switching noise from the core supply.
Estimated: at maximum 33 MHz clock with all 50 I/O pins driving 20 mA each (worst case), the PIC17C762-33I/PT dissipates approximately 0.6 W. With the 80-pin TQFP thermal resistance of approximately 50 C/W (estimated, no exposed pad), the junction temperature rise above ambient is approximately 30 C. Industrial-grade parts rated to +85 C ambient remain within the +125 C junction limit. A small copper pour under the package improves thermal performance.
Route the 33 MHz OSC1/OSC2 traces as short as possible (under 10 mm) and guard them with a ground pour on both sides. The MCLR pin (pin 1) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 0.1 uF capacitor to ground for noise immunity - do NOT leave MCLR floating or connected directly to VDD without the capacitor, as transient spikes can cause unintended resets in industrial environments.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade MCU; AEC-Q100 is reserved for automotive-qualified parts. PIC17C762 family is obsolete; new automotive designs should use PIC18F or dsPIC33 families with AEC-Q100 qualification.