PIC16C74A-04I/PT - 8-bit MCU, 7KB OTP, 4MHz, 44-TQFP | Microchip
N.º da peça: PIC16C74A-04I/PT ⚠ Última compra| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.95 | $8,95 |
| 10 | $8.05 | $80,50 |
| 100 | $7.15 | $715,00 |
| 500 | $6.45 | $3.225,00 |
| 1.000 | $5.85 | $5.850,00 |
PIC16C74A-04I/PT Visão geral
Background knowledge: an 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, volatile data RAM, and peripheral interfaces on one silicon die. Within the MCU hierarchy, the PIC16C74A belongs to the PIC16 mid-range family (PIC10/12/16/18 families walk up to 8-bit MCUs; PIC24/dsPIC to 16-bit; PIC32 to 32-bit). OTP program memory means the device can be programmed once and is intended for low-to-mid volume production where flash reprogrammability is not required; flash-based PIC16F equivalents offer the same peripherals with in-circuit reprogrammability.
Key features of the PIC16C74A include 7KB OTP program memory, 192 x 8 RAM, a 14-bit instruction word, 33 I/O pins shared with peripheral functions, and an integrated 8-bit A/D converter. The 4 MHz oscillator speed yields a 250 ns instruction cycle, sufficient for control loops and human-interface response times. The architecture is Harvard (separate program/data buses), and the RISC core executes 35 single-cycle instructions.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, sensor signal conditioning, motor control, embedded data acquisition, and consumer appliance control. The integrated A/D converter removes the need for an external ADC in many systems, reducing both BOM cost and PCB area.
When designing with the PIC16C74A, note that the OTP memory requires a programmer that supports the PIC16C7X family (e.g., PICSTART Plus, MPLAB PM3, or compatible third-party tools). The newer flash-based PIC16F74 is a recommended migration path; both share the same 44-pin TQFP pinout. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para PIC16C74A-04I/PT — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com PIC16C74A-04I/PT (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Timers, Core Architecture, Serial Interfaces, Program Memory Size.
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PIC16F74-I/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$5.55 / unidade
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✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$6.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC16C74A-20I/PT
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PIC16C77-04I/PT
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PIC16C76-04I/PT
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PIC16C74A-04I/PT Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core Architecture | PIC16 (8-bit RISC, Harvard) |
| Program Memory Size | 7 KB (4K x 14) OTP |
| RAM Size | 192 x 8 bytes |
| Frequência máxima de clock | 4 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 250 ns (4 MHz / 4) |
| Tensão de alimentação de operação | 5 V nominal |
| Number of I/O Pins | 33 |
| A/D Converter | 8-bit, integrated (per datasheet 30390e) |
| Encapsulamento | 44-pin TQFP (PT) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +85C (industrial, "I" grade) |
| Peripherals | USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), CCP, Timers, ADC |
| Instruction Set | 35 single-cycle instructions (14-bit word) |
| Program Memory Type | OTP (One-Time-Programmable) |
Configuração de pinos do PIC16C74A-04I/PT
| Pino 1 | RC5/SDO — Digital I/O / SPI data out (MSSP) |
| Pino 2 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Digital I/O / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pino 3 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Digital I/O / SPI/I2C clock |
| Pino 4 | RC2/CCP1 — Digital I/O / Capture-Compare-PWM 1 |
| Pino 5 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator in / CCP2 |
| Pino 6 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator out / ext clock in |
| Pino 7 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock |
| Pino 8 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| Pino 9 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset / programming voltage |
| Pino 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 11 | VDD — Positive supply (5 V) |
| Pino 12 | RA0/AN0 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 0 |
| Pino 13 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 1 |
| Pino 14 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — Digital I/O / analog input 2 / ADC VREF- |
| Pino 15 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / analog input 3 / ADC VREF+ |
| Pino 16 | RA4/T0CKI — Digital I/O / Timer0 clock input |
| Pino 17 | RA5/AN4/SS — Digital I/O / analog input 4 / SPI slave select |
| Pino 18 | RB0/INT — Digital I/O / external interrupt |
| Pino 19 | RB1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 20 | RB2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 21 | RB3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 22 | RB4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 23 | RB5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 24 | RB6/PGC — Digital I/O / ICSP clock |
| Pino 25 | RB7/PGD — Digital I/O / ICSP data |
| Pino 26 | RC6/TX/CK — Digital I/O / USART TX / clock |
| Pino 27 | RC7/RX/DT — Digital I/O / USART RX / data |
| Pino 28 | RC4 — (see pin 2) Digital I/O |
| Pino 29 | RD0 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 30 | RD1 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 31 | RD2 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 32 | RD3 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 33 | RD4 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 34 | RD5 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 35 | RD6 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 36 | RD7 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 37 | RE0/RD/AN5 — Digital I/O / PSP read / analog input 5 |
| Pino 38 | RE1/WR/AN6 — Digital I/O / PSP write / analog input 6 |
| Pino 39 | RE2/CS/AN7 — Digital I/O / PSP chip select / analog input 7 |
| Pino 40 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 41 | VDD — Positive supply (5 V) |
| Pino 42 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pino 44 | RC5 — (see pin 1) Digital I/O |
Aplicações típicas
PIC16C74A-04I/PT é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control Panels, Sensor Signal Conditioning, Small Motor Control (DC, Stepper), Embedded Data Acquisition Systems, Consumer Appliance Control, Automotive Body Electronics (Legacy).
Industrial Control Panels
The PIC16C74A-04I/PT suits industrial control panels because its 7KB OTP program memory holds substantial user-interface logic while 33 I/O pins directly drive relays, keypads, and 7-segment displays. The integrated 8-bit A/D converter reads panel-mount sensors (potentiometers, temperature transducers) without external ADC hardware, reducing BOM cost. The 4 MHz clock provides adequate responsiveness for human-interface timing and debounce routines, while the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range supports factory-floor environments. The 44-pin TQFP gives a compact footprint for high-density panel PCBs where a 40-pin PDIP would be too large.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16C74A-04I/PT is well-suited to sensor signal conditioning modules where its integrated 8-bit A/D converter samples analog inputs from thermistors, photocells, and bridge sensors at up to the device's ADC conversion rate. The USART and MSSP (SPI/I2C) peripherals stream conditioned data to a host controller or sensor bus. At 4 MHz the MCU executes a 250 ns instruction cycle, sufficient for digital filtering (moving average, simple IIR) before transmission. The 192-byte RAM accommodates small data buffers for sample averaging, and the OTP program memory protects calibration coefficients from accidental erasure in deployed field units.
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Small Motor Control (DC, Stepper)
For low-power DC and unipolar stepper motor control, the PIC16C74A-04I/PT provides dedicated CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules that generate PWM drive signals without CPU overhead. The 33 I/O lines accommodate H-bridge direction/enable signals, limit-switch inputs, and tachometer feedback. Industrial temperature grade and 5 V operation simplify integration with standard opto-isolated gate drivers. A 4 MHz clock yields a PWM resolution suitable for 8-bit duty control of brushed motors. The integrated 8-bit ADC reads back shunt current or back-EMF for closed-loop control, while the OTP memory ensures firmware is locked against field tampering.
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Embedded Data Acquisition Systems
The PIC16C74A-04I/PT integrates the A/D converter, RAM, and USART peripherals required for compact embedded data loggers measuring slowly-changing analog signals. The 192-byte RAM supports circular sample buffers, and the USART streams data to a host PC or radio module. The PIC16C7X family instruction set includes hardware multiply and bit-manipulation that simplify sensor linearization. Industrial temperature grade enables outdoor or factory deployments, while OTP memory prevents accidental firmware corruption. The 44-pin TQFP footprint supports high-density PCB layouts where multiple analog channels are routed to the MCU.
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Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16C74A-04I/PT fits consumer appliance controllers (coffee machines, washing-machine sub-modules, microwave displays) where cost dominates over reprogrammability. The 7KB OTP stores the appliance state machine, the 8-bit ADC reads water level / temperature sensors, and the 33 I/O pins drive triac-controlled AC loads via optocouplers. The 44-pin TQFP package delivers a compact footprint for the appliance main PCB. OTP memory protects manufacturers from unauthorized firmware copies in cost-sensitive consumer volumes. The PIC16C7X core is mature and supported by Microchip's long-term product programs.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Legacy)
While newer automotive designs use PIC18 or dsPIC parts, the PIC16C74A-04I/PT remains in service for legacy automotive body-electronics modules (window controllers, mirror adjusters, accessory drivers). The 44-pin TQFP package survives under-hood vibration when properly soldered, and the -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade covers most passenger-compartment deployments. The integrated A/D converter reads position-feedback pots, and the PWM modules drive small DC motors. For new automotive designs AEC-Q100-qualified PIC16F or PIC18 parts are mandatory; the PIC16C74A-04I/PT is a maintenance-only part in this domain.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para PIC16C74A-04I/PT — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | PIC16F74-I/PT | PIC16C74B-04I/PT | PIC16C74A-20I/PT | PIC16C77-04I/PT | PIC16C76-04I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-TQFP (PT) | 44-TQFP (PT) | 44-TQFP (PT) | 44-TQFP (PT) | 44-TQFP (PT) | 44-TQFP (PT) |
| Program Memory | 7 KB OTP | 7 KB Flash | 7 KB OTP | 7 KB OTP | 8 KB OTP | 14 KB OTP |
| Max Clock Frequency | 4 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz (4 MHz @ -04 speed grade) | 20 MHz | 20 MHz (4 MHz @ -04 speed grade) | 20 MHz (4 MHz @ -04 speed grade) |
| RAM | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 22 |
| A/D Converter | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit |
| Memory Type | OTP (one-time-programmable) | Flash (reprogrammable) | OTP | OTP | OTP | OTP |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-Time-Buy | Active | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy |
Principais diferenciais
- Officially recommended migration path with same footprint (vs PIC16F74-I/PT)
- Faster speed grade variant available in same package (vs PIC16C74A-20I/PT)
- Larger-memory PIC16C77 family member for code growth (vs PIC16C77-04I/PT)
Notas de projeto
Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic + 10 uF bulk) within 5 mm of the VDD pins (11 and 41) and connect VSS pins (10 and 40) directly to a ground plane. The 44-TQFP has split power pins (two VDD and two VSS) - both must be bypassed even if the device draws relatively low current. Use short, wide traces for analog reference inputs (RA2/VREF-, RA3/VREF+) and keep them away from the oscillator traces (OSC1, OSC2) to minimize coupled noise into the 8-bit ADC.
Do not confuse the 44-TQFP (PT) package with the 40-PDIP (P) package - they share the same silicon but the pinouts differ in pin count. The /PT has 4 additional pins for extra I/O on port D/E and split power pins; substituting a /P for /PT or vice versa will short power pins. Also note that the 'I' industrial temperature suffix differs from the 'E' extended range - verify the temperature range against your operating environment before ordering. OTP memory cannot be erased, so always verify firmware with a flash-equivalent (PIC16F74) before committing to OTP programming.
The PIC16C74A-04I/PT operates from a single 5 V supply with a typical supply current of less than 2 mA at 4 MHz in active mode. For battery-backed designs, the device supports a low-power SLEEP mode that reduces current to microampere levels with the watchdog timer disabled. Add a 10 kohm pull-up on MCLR to prevent unintended resets, and ensure the in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) pins RB6/PGC and RB7/PGD are accessible on the PCB if field updates are anticipated (note: OTP memory still requires a programming adapter, not field-updateable).
Informações de conformidade
RoHS, REACH, lead-free and halogen-free status not stated in the verified web data; consult Microchip product page or manufacturer datasheet for confirmation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this part is targeted at industrial and consumer applications, not automotive. Conflict-minerals compliance statement is published by Microchip Technology for their product families.