PIC16C62A-10I/SO - 8-Bit OTP MCU, 3.5KB, 10MHz | Microchip
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A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory, and peripherals; an 8-bit MCU executes arithmetic on 8-bit data words and is typically chosen for cost-sensitive embedded control rather than compute-intensive tasks. The PIC16C62A belongs to the Microchip PIC16C family of mid-range microcontrollers, which occupies the broader hierarchy: 8-bit microcontroller -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The '16C' prefix indicates One-Time-Programmable (OTP) EPROM program memory, an older technology that contrasts with modern flash-based PIC16F parts.
Key features include a fully static design that allows the clock to be stopped, low-power consumption of 15 uA typical at 5 V / 4 MHz and 1 uA typical at 3 V / 32 kHz, and 35 single-word instructions to learn. The RISC Harvard architecture provides deterministic instruction timing, and integrated peripherals typically include timers, a watchdog timer, and a synchronous/asynchronous serial port (SSP) suitable for SPI and I2C master/slave operation.
Typical applications include appliance control, automotive body electronics (non-safety), industrial sensor interfaces, and legacy embedded products where the OTP-only program memory is acceptable for production volumes. The 22 I/O pins and external oscillator interface allow flexible integration with buttons, LEDs, relays, and serial peripherals.
When designing with this part, note that OTP memory requires a windowed package for development or the parallel slave programming mode for production programming, and that Microchip recommends migrating to flash-based PIC16F equivalents for new designs. Per Microchip, PIC16C62A is Not Recommended for new designs (NRND), making modern replacements the better long-term choice.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na PIC16C62A-10I/SO — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok PIC16C62A-10I/SO (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Operating Temperature Range, Program Memory Size, Program Memory Type, Mounting Type, Maximum Clock Frequency.
PIC16C62A-10I/SP
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| Core | PIC16 / 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory Size | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) OTP EPROM |
| RAM Size | 128 x 8 bytes |
| EEPROM Size | None (OTP only) |
| Maksimum na Taktiko ng Oras | 10 MHz |
| Operating Speed | 5 MHz instruction rate (10 MIPS at 10 MHz) |
| Number of I/O Pins | 22 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.5 V to 6.0 V (typical up to 6.0 V) |
| Oscillator Type | External |
| Hanay ng Temperature na Operasyon | -40C to +85C (Industrial, 'I' grade) |
| Packhaging / Kaso | 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50 mm width) |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
| Program Memory Type | OTP (One-Time-Programmable) EPROM |
| Instruction Set | 35 single-word instructions |
| Supply Current (typ.) | 15 uA at 5 V / 4 MHz; 1 uA at 3 V / 32 kHz |
| Architecture | Harvard, fully static |
| Level ng MSL | 1 (unlimited floor life at <30C / 85% RH) |
Pin Configuration ng PIC16C62A-10I/SO
| Pin 1 | RA2 — PORTA I/O bit 2 (analog/digital) |
| Pin 2 | RA3 — PORTA I/O bit 3 (analog/digital) |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — PORTA I/O bit 4 (analog/T0CKI) |
| Pin 4 | RA5 — PORTA I/O bit 5 (analog/SS) |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt |
| Pin 7 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 8 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 9 | RB3 — PORTB bit 3 |
| Pin 10 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 11 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 12 | RB6 — PORTB bit 6 |
| Pin 13 | RB7 — PORTB bit 7 |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Ground reference (PIC16C6X 28-pin dual-VSS) |
| Pin 15 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| Pin 16 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock in |
| Pin 17 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0 |
| Pin 18 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1 |
| Pin 19 | RC2 — PORTC bit 2 |
| Pin 20 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3 |
| Pin 21 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 |
| Pin 22 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 |
| Pin 23 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6 |
| Pin 24 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7 |
| Pin 25 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 26 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 27 | RA0 — PORTA bit 0 (analog/digital) |
| Pin 28 | RA1 — PORTA bit 1 (analog/digital) |
| Pin 29 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear (reset) / programming voltage |
Tipikal na mga Gamit
PIC16C62A-10I/SO ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Appliance Control (Washing Machines, Microwaves), Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety), Industrial Sensor Interface Modules, Legacy Embedded Products and Replacements, Hobbyist and Educational Projects, Simple Serial-Communications Bridges.
Appliance Control (Washing Machines, Microwaves)
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO fits appliance control boards where its 22 I/O pins can directly drive LEDs, keypads, relays, and seven-segment displays without external glue logic. The 3.5 KB OTP program memory holds appliance state-machine firmware such as wash cycles, door-lock interlocks, and timer sequences, while the 10 MHz clock provides the deterministic timing needed for sensor sampling at 100 Hz or faster. Industrial -40C to +85C operation covers kitchen and laundry environments, and the 15 uA typical active current keeps wall-power energy consumption manageable. For high-volume appliance lines, the OTP memory is actually an advantage because it eliminates the field-reprogramming risk of flash parts.
Inirekomenda
Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO is suitable for non-safety automotive body modules such as interior lighting controllers, mirror-adjust drivers, and accessory multiplexers where its 22 I/O pins handle switch inputs, MOSFET gate drives, and LIN or UART communication to a central BCM. The 6.0 V maximum supply rating tolerates typical 12 V vehicle rails after a 5 V regulator, and the industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade covers most cabin environments. Note that the part lacks AEC-Q100 qualification, so it should not be used in safety-critical ECUs - reserve it for body accessories where a non-automotive-grade MCU is acceptable per OEM policy.
Inirekomenda
Industrial Sensor Interface Modules
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO serves as the brain of industrial sensor-interface boards that read 4-20 mA loops, thermistors, or digital switches and report data over RS-232 or RS-485. Its 10 MIPS performance supports 100 Hz ADC-equivalent polling rates via comparator or external ADC interfacing, while the 22 I/O pins accommodate multiple sensor inputs and an RS-485 transceiver handshake. The Harvard architecture and deterministic instruction timing make the part well-suited for time-multiplexed sensor sampling in factory-automation modules. Use the extended-temp PIC16C62A-04E/SO variant when the module mounts near motors or heaters exceeding 85C ambient.
Inirekomenda
Legacy Embedded Products and Replacements
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO is most commonly used today as a form-fit-function replacement for original PIC16C62A sockets in legacy products that are still in field service - industrial controllers, scientific instruments, and medical-device subassemblies manufactured in the late 1990s and 2000s. The OTP EPROM ensures the firmware is immutable (a regulatory plus for medical and aerospace legacy systems), and the SOIC wide-body package matches the original PCB footprint. For end-of-life management, plan a flash-based migration before remaining factory stock is exhausted; the NRND lifecycle status means Microchip will eventually discontinue the part.
Inirekomenda
Hobbyist and Educational Projects
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO and its through-hole PIC16C62A-10I/SP sibling are popular in university embedded-systems courses and hobbyist projects because the PIC16 instruction set is small (35 instructions) and well-documented in Microchip application notes. Students program the device using MPLAB with a PICSTART Plus or MPLAB PM3 programmer, learning RISC fundamentals, timer configuration, and interrupt-driven design at a comfortable pace. The 22 I/O pins are enough to drive 7-segment displays, character LCDs, keypads, and a UART link to a PC terminal. Note that OTP requires a windowed device or emulator for development, so most learners start with PIC16F parts and use the PIC16C62A only when cost is the primary driver.
Inirekomenda
Simple Serial-Communications Bridges
The PIC16C62A-10I/SO implements low-cost protocol-conversion bridges - UART-to-SPI, UART-to-parallel, or SPI-to-keypad scan - using its built-in USART and Synchronous Serial Port (SSP). With 10 MIPS, the core handles 115200 baud UART cleanly while servicing periodic SSP transfers, and 22 I/O pins give plenty of headroom for flow-control handshake signals. Industrial temp operation suits factory-floor installation, and the SOIC package is friendly to reflow assembly for OEM bridge modules. The PIC16C62A-10I/SO is well-matched to small-volume bridge products where dedicated protocol-converter ICs would be uneconomical.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for PIC16C62A-10I/SO — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
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| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | PIC16C62A-10I/SP | PIC16C62A-04I/SO | PIC16C62A-04E/SS | PIC16C62A-04E/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-SOIC (7.50 mm) | 28-SPDIP - same die, different package | 28-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same | 28-SSOP - same die, different package | 28-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same |
| Max Clock Frequency | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Extended -40C to +125C |
| Program Memory | 3.5 KB OTP EPROM | 3.5 KB OTP EPROM | 3.5 KB OTP EPROM | 3.5 KB OTP EPROM | 3.5 KB OTP EPROM |
| RAM | 128 bytes | 128 bytes | 128 bytes | 128 bytes | 128 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND (Not Recommended for new designs) | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 6.0 V | 2.5 V to 6.0 V | 2.5 V to 6.0 V | 2.5 V to 6.0 V | 2.5 V to 6.0 V |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Highest clock frequency in the PIC16C62A family (kumpara saPIC16C62A-04I/SO)
- Wide-body SOIC for robust SMT assembly (kumpara saPIC16C62A-04E/SS)
- Industrial temperature grade is sufficient for most applications (kumpara saPIC16C62A-04E/SO)
- OTP memory provides firmware immutability (kumpara saFlash-based PIC16F88-I/SO)
Talaan ng Disenyo
OTP EPROM program memory is one-time programmable in the production part - design mistakes in firmware cannot be patched in the field. For prototype development, use a windowed PIC16C62A-10I/JW or emulator, or migrate to PIC16F88-I/SO which is flash-based and pin-compatible. The MCLR/VPP pin on the SOIC package is pin 1 in the standard pinout, not pin 28 - verify against the datasheet diagram before laying out a PCB.
Estimated: At 5 V VDD and 4 MHz oscillator, the PIC16C62A draws 15 uA typical per the datasheet; this rises with clock frequency and peripheral activity. Add bulk decoupling (10 uF electrolytic + 0.1 uF ceramic) at the VDD pin and place a 0.1 uF ceramic as close to the device as possible to suppress switching noise on the supply rail during I/O transitions. For battery-powered designs, run the oscillator at 32 kHz to drop current to 1 uA typical.
Place the 28-SOIC wide-body (7.50 mm) footprint with a 1.27 mm pin pitch. Ensure the SOIC land pattern accounts for thermal relief on the ground pad area (there is no exposed pad on this package - all thermal paths are through the lead frame). Keep the OSC1/OSC2 traces short and surround them with a ground guard ring to minimize EMI coupling into adjacent analog signals. MCLR should have a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for proper reset behavior.
The PIC16C62A's PORTB pins feature internal weak pull-ups that can be individually enabled via the OPTION register - use them for switch inputs to reduce external component count. PORTB pins are also interrupt-on-change capable, providing a hardware wake-up mechanism from sleep. For RC-port UART/SPI signals, add 100 ohm series resistors near the MCU to dampen reflections when driving cables or long PCB traces to peripheral ICs.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS and lead-free status of the -10I/SO suffix not stated explicitly in the verified data; the part is OTP EPROM technology from the late 1990s/early 2000s, when non-RoHS variants were common. PIC16C62A is not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial temp grade only, no automotive qualification). Compliance values set to unknown per Data Authenticity Rule 9 - do not assume without verified datasheet evidence.