PIC17LC762-08I/L - 8-bit PIC17 RISC MCU 16KB EPROM 84-PLCC | Microchip
MPN: PIC17LC762-08I/L ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10.13 | $10.13 |
| 10 | $9.12 | $91.20 |
| 100 | $8.1 | $810.00 |
| 500 | $7.25 | $3,625.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.5 | $6,500.00 |
PIC17LC762-08I/L Overview
Background: an 8-bit microcontroller is a self-contained compute engine integrating a CPU, non-volatile program memory (here EPROM/OTP), volatile data RAM, and a mix of timers, communication peripherals, and analog/digital I/O on a single die. PIC17C/LC devices sit at the high end of Microchip's classic 8-bit portfolio, sharing heritage with the PIC16 family but adding a 16-bit-wide instruction word, 16-level hardware stack, and a more capable interrupt controller. They are the predecessors to the modern PIC18 and dsPIC families and remain in long-life industrial designs.
Key features of the PIC17LC762-08I/L include: 33 MHz maximum clock input supporting 121 ns single-cycle execution, two-cycle branches and table reads/writes, integrated 10-bit A/D converter (8/12-channel mux versions exist), USART, SSP/SPI/I2C, capture/compare/PWM modules, watchdog timer, brown-out reset, and programmable code protection. The 'LC' suffix indicates the low-voltage (2.5 V-5.5 V) variant, while the 'I' suffix denotes the industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature grade.
Architecturally, the PIC17 core uses a Harvard memory layout with separate program and data buses, which is why one-cycle throughput is achievable while the program memory bus fetches the next instruction. The 8 x 8 hardware multiplier executes in a single cycle, dramatically accelerating DSP-style inner loops common in motor control and signal conditioning. EPROM windowed parts allow code iteration without package changes during development.
Typical applications: industrial motor control (BLDC, stepper drives), HVAC actuator controllers, automotive body electronics (pre-CAN body modules), instrumentation front-ends using the 10-bit ADC, and legacy factory automation where established PIC17 firmware bases must be maintained. Its 84-pin PLCC package also suits logic-replacement designs needing many parallel I/O.
A key design trade-off: the PIC17 family has long lead times today and the 'C' (EPROM) technology is mostly NRND, so engineers selecting this part should validate lifecycle status with Microchip and consider migrating to PIC18F or dsPIC33 drop-in alternatives, several of which appear in the alternatives section.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible alternatives from Microchip's PIC17/PIC18/dsPIC families, and practical design notes not combined in any single manufacturer document.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC17LC762-08I/L — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC17LC762-08I/L Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | PIC17C/LC (high-performance 8-bit CMOS EPROM) |
| Architecture | RISC, Harvard (separate program/data buses) |
| Program Memory Type | EPROM (One-Time-Programmable, OTP) |
| Program Memory Size | 16 KB (8K x 16 instruction words) |
| Data RAM | 678 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not present on PIC17 EPROM family |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 33 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 121 ns (single cycle, except branches and table reads/writes = 2 cycles) |
| Instruction Set Size | 58 instructions, all single-word |
| Hardware Multiplier | 8 x 8 single-cycle |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC low-voltage variant) |
| I/O Pins | 66 digital I/O |
| A/D Converter | 10-bit, successive approximation |
| A/D Channels | 12 (multiplexed) |
| Communication Peripherals | USART, SSP (SPI / I2C) |
| Timers | Multiple 8/16-bit timer/counter modules |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | Yes |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes, with on-chip dedicated oscillator |
| Brown-Out Reset | Yes |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Package Type | 84-Pin PLCC (J-Lead, QCCJ) |
| Package Dimensions | 29.31 mm x 29.31 mm (PLCC-84) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
PIC17LC762-08I/L Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / analog channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / analog channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / analog channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3 — PORTA bit 3 / analog channel 3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / analog channel 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5 — PORTA bit 5 / analog channel 5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6/AN6 — PORTA bit 6 / analog channel 6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7/AN7 — PORTA bit 7 / analog channel 7 |
| Pin 9 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 11 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock-out |
| Pin 12 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt |
| Pin 13 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 14 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 15 | RB3 — PORTB bit 3 |
| Pin 16 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 17 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 18 | RB6 — PORTB bit 6 |
| Pin 19 | RB7 — PORTB bit 7 |
| Pin 20 | Vdd — Positive supply (3.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 21 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0 |
| Pin 22 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | RC2 — PORTC bit 2 |
| Pin 24 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3 |
| Pin 25 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 |
| Pin 27 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6 |
| Pin 28 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7 |
| Pin 29 | RD0 — PORTD bit 0 |
| Pin 30 | RD1 — PORTD bit 1 |
| Pin 31 | RD2 — PORTD bit 2 |
| Pin 32 | RD3 — PORTD bit 3 |
| Pin 33 | RD4 — PORTD bit 4 |
| Pin 34 | RD5 — PORTD bit 5 |
| Pin 35 | RD6 — PORTD bit 6 |
| Pin 36 | RD7 — PORTD bit 7 |
| Pin 37 | RE0/AN8 — PORTE bit 0 / analog channel 8 |
| Pin 38 | RE1/AN9 — PORTE bit 1 / analog channel 9 |
| Pin 39 | RE2/AN10 — PORTE bit 2 / analog channel 10 |
| Pin 40 | RE3/AN11 — PORTE bit 3 / analog channel 11 |
| Pin 41 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 42 | RF0 — PORTF bit 0 |
| Pin 43 | RF1 — PORTF bit 1 |
| Pin 44 | RF2 — PORTF bit 2 |
| Pin 45 | RF3 — PORTF bit 3 |
| Pin 46 | RF4 — PORTF bit 4 |
| Pin 47 | RF5 — PORTF bit 5 |
| Pin 48 | RF6/CCP1 — PORTF bit 6 / CCP1 output |
| Pin 49 | RF7/CCP2 — PORTF bit 7 / CCP2 output |
| Pin 50 | Vdd — Positive supply (3.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 51 | RG0 — PORTG bit 0 |
| Pin 52 | RG1 — PORTG bit 1 |
| Pin 53 | RG2 — PORTG bit 2 |
| Pin 54 | RG3 — PORTG bit 3 |
| Pin 55 | RG4 — PORTG bit 4 |
| Pin 56 | RG5 — PORTG bit 5 |
| Pin 57 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 58 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 59 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 60 | Vdd — Positive supply (3.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 61 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 62 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 63 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 64 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 65 | RH0 — PORTH bit 0 |
| Pin 66 | RH1 — PORTH bit 1 |
| Pin 67 | RH2 — PORTH bit 2 |
| Pin 68 | RH3 — PORTH bit 3 |
| Pin 69 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 70 | RI0 — PORTI bit 0 |
| Pin 71 | RI1 — PORTI bit 1 |
| Pin 72 | RI2 — PORTI bit 2 |
| Pin 73 | RI3 — PORTI bit 3 |
| Pin 74 | RI4 — PORTI bit 4 |
| Pin 75 | RI5 — PORTI bit 5 |
| Pin 76 | RI6 — PORTI bit 6 |
| Pin 77 | RI7 — PORTI bit 7 |
| Pin 78 | RJ0 — PORTJ bit 0 |
| Pin 79 | RJ1 — PORTJ bit 1 |
| Pin 80 | RJ2 — PORTJ bit 2 |
| Pin 81 | RJ3 — PORTJ bit 3 |
| Pin 82 | RJ4 — PORTJ bit 4 |
| Pin 83 | RJ5 — PORTJ bit 5 |
| Pin 84 | MCLR/Vpp — Master clear reset / programming voltage |
Typical Applications
PIC17LC762-08I/L is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial BLDC Motor Control, HVAC Actuator Controllers, Automotive Body Electronics, Process Instrumentation Front-End, Legacy Factory Automation Controllers, Multiplexed Display and Keypad Interface.
Industrial BLDC Motor Control
The PIC17LC762-08I/L is well suited to industrial BLDC and stepper motor control because its 33 MHz / 121 ns instruction cycle, 8 x 8 hardware multiplier, and on-chip 10-bit ADC enable deterministic commutation loops with sub-microsecond response. The PWM and capture/compare modules synthesize the switching waveforms directly, while 66 I/O let the same device drive gate drivers, read Hall sensors, and handle encoder feedback. In typical 24 V / 5 A BLDC drives the LC low-voltage variant (3.0-5.5 V) simplifies logic rail selection. Its trade-off is EPROM-only programming, so production firmware iteration requires windowed or OTP parts.
Recommended
HVAC Actuator Controllers
In HVAC damper and valve actuators the PIC17LC762-08I/L controls 4-20 mA loops, triac-fired heater stages, and sensorless position feedback via its 10-bit 12-channel ADC and 66 digital I/O. Its -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature grade handles rooftop and plant-floor environments, and the brown-out reset prevents code corruption during brown-outs. The 678 bytes RAM is enough for a PID loop with adaptive gain while leaving headroom for keypad or networked control; for large protocol stacks the PIC17LC756A-08I/L with 902 RAM is a natural upgrade.
Recommended
Automotive Body Electronics
Pre-CAN body modules - window lifters, seat controllers, mirror adjusters - historically used PIC17-class 8-bit MCUs because their 66 I/O, hardware multiplier, and deterministic interrupt latency matched the timing budgets of relay-driven loads. The PIC17LC762-08I/L is qualified to -40 C to +85 C industrial grade; for full AEC-Q100 automotive qualification a PIC18F or dsPIC33 should be selected instead. Its 10-bit ADC reads multiplexed switch and rheostat inputs, and the CCP modules drive MOSFET loads directly.
Recommended
Process Instrumentation Front-End
The 10-bit 12-channel ADC of the PIC17LC762-08I/L lets engineers build instrumentation front-ends for strain-gauge bridges, thermocouple cold-junction compensation, and 4-20 mA loop readback. The 8 x 8 hardware multiplier accelerates linearization math (e.g., Steinhart-Hart for NTC thermistors), and USART links to a host display or PLC. Watchdog and brown-out reset keep the instrument latched in a defined state during supply glitches. For higher resolution, an external 16-bit ADC like the MCP3421 pairs well with this PIC17.
Recommended
Legacy Factory Automation Controllers
Many installed factory lines still run decades-old PLC and cell-controller firmware on PIC17 EPROM parts; the PIC17LC762-08I/L is a direct replacement that lets field engineers swap failed units without revalidating code. Its 84-PLCC through-hole-friendly form factor suits legacy backplanes, and -40/+85 C industrial temp handles unconditioned cabinets. Because PIC17 is NRND, factories should keep PIC17 stock on hand plus a plan to migrate to PIC18F on the next planned maintenance window.
Recommended
Multiplexed Display and Keypad Interface
The 66 I/O lines of the PIC17LC762-08I/L can drive a 16 x 8 multiplexed matrix keypad together with a 4-digit 7-segment display without external decoder ICs, keeping BOM small in appliance-style user interfaces. The on-chip USART links to an upstream controller, and the SSP peripheral can run an SPI LCD. CCP modules generate beeper tones for key-click feedback. Low-power modes help battery-backed appliance controls meet standby energy budgets.
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Engineering reference data for PIC17LC762-08I/L — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC17LC756A-08I/L | PIC17LC752T-08I/L | PIC17LC762-08/PT | PIC17LC756AT-08I/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 84-PLCC | 84-PLCC - same | 84-PLCC - same | 84-PLCC - same | 84-PLCC - same |
| Program Memory | 16 KB EPROM | 32 KB EPROM (+100%) | 16 KB EPROM (identical) | 16 KB EPROM (identical) | 32 KB EPROM (+100%) |
| Data RAM | 678 bytes | 902 bytes (+33%) | 678 bytes (identical) | 678 bytes (identical) | 902 bytes (+33%) |
| I/O Pins | 66 | 66 (identical) | 50 (-24%) | 66 (identical) | 66 (identical) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V (LC) |
| Max Clock Speed | 33 MHz (121 ns) | 33 MHz (121 ns) | 33 MHz (121 ns) | 33 MHz (121 ns) | 33 MHz (121 ns) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +70 C (Commercial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
Key Differentiators
- Low-voltage LC variant for 3.3 V battery and 5 V universal rails (vs PIC17C762 (standard 5 V))
- Doubled code space with same package and pinout (vs PIC17LC752T-08I/L)
- Industrial -40/+85C temperature grade (vs PIC17C762 (commercial))
Design Notes
Estimated: at full 33 MHz operation with 66 I/O toggling, Vdd = 5.0 V, the PIC17LC762-08I/L draws approximately 30-50 mA typical from the LC supply range. Place a 10 uF bulk tantalum + 0.1 uF ceramic bypass close to each Vdd/Vss pin pair (5 Vdd pins on PLCC-84). Decoupling every Vdd reduces ground bounce and avoids ADC reference noise; without it, the 10-bit ADC at heavy switching loads can show 2-3 LSB of digital-induced noise that defeats precision sensor reads.
In the 84-PLCC package (RthJA ~ 35 C/W typical per JEDEC EIA/JESD51), the PIC17LC762-08I/L can dissipate up to 1.4 W at industrial temperature. In sealed enclosures use the heat to a chassis ground plane or small clip-on heatsink; this is rarely the limit in motor-control designs where output drive happens off-chip. Validate thermal margin with the manufacturer-supplied thermal model in Microchip's PIC17 thermal datasheet family.
The 84-PLCC has J-leads on all four sides at 1.27 mm pitch, so PCB pad design must follow IPC-7351 PLCC-84 footprint guidelines. Use annealed copper pads to avoid cracked solder joints during thermal cycling; conformal coating is recommended for harsh industrial environments. Keep high-current traces away from the analog supply pin and dedicate ground returns for inductive loads to avoid ADC corruption.
PIC17 EPROM is one-time-programmable: there is no field re-programmability and any write error bricks the part. Place windowed PIC17JW versions on prototypes only and use ceramic-windowed packages to allow UV erasure; switch to PIC17LC762-08 (windowless) for production. Mixing 5 V PIC17C and 3.3 V PIC17LC is not pin-compatible - verify the LC suffix on every order to avoid undervoltage damage.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications, use dsPIC33EV series AEC-Q100 parts. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in provided data.
