PIC16C63AT-04E/SS
PIC16C63AT-04E/SS - 8-bit 4MHz PIC MCU 7KB OTP 28-SSOP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16C63AT-04E/SS is a member of the PIC16CXX mid-range 8-bit microcontroller family, featuring 7KB (4K x 14) of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory, 192 bytes of RAM, and 22 programmable digital I/O pins, packaged in a 28-pin Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP). The device is specified for an extended operating temperature range and operates from a 4V to 5.5V supply, with a 4MHz maximum clock rate at this speed grade. It belongs to the PIC16C63A/65B/73B/74B sub-family, sharing peripheral and pinout compatibility across the group.
A mid-range 8-bit PIC microcontroller is a fully-static CMOS processor built around a Harvard architecture that separates program and data memory paths. The PIC16CXX family executes most instructions in a single cycle (four oscillator periods), with only program branches taking two cycles, and offers approximately 35 single-word instructions to learn. These MCUs integrate Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset, a Watchdog Timer, PWM peripherals, and serial communication controllers, forming a complete embedded control subsystem on a single die.
Key specifications include: 8-bit PIC core architecture, 7KB OTP program memory organized as 4K x 14 words, 192 x 8 bytes of RAM, 22 digital I/O pins, and three serial communication peripherals (I2C, SPI, and UART/USART). The Brown-out Detect block protects against unexpected code execution when VDD droops below the safe threshold, while the integrated PWM module simplifies motor, lighting, or analog control tasks. The 28-SSOP package offers a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained PCB layouts.
Architecturally, the device uses Microchip's classic mid-range CPU core with a 14-bit instruction word and 8-bit data path. The OTP program memory is programmed once and cannot be electrically erased, which makes this part most suitable for high-volume production runs where firmware is finalized and cost-per-unit dominates over in-field reprogrammability. Compared to flash-based PIC16F equivalents, OTP devices typically offer lower unit cost but lack field-update capability.
Typical applications include industrial control modules, white-goods and appliance motor control, HVAC fan and damper drivers, simple sensor interfacing nodes, automotive body electronics sub-modules, and legacy embedded systems that require continued OTP-based production. The combination of UART, SPI, and I2C allows connection to sensors, displays, and other MCUs in mixed-protocol networks. Designers commonly pair this part with external EEPROM for parameter storage, RS-232/RS-485 transceivers, and low-side MOSFET drivers.
When designing with this device, confirm that OTP programming flow is acceptable for your product lifecycle. Plan production programming with a Microchip-supported device programmer, allow sufficient margin for the extended temperature grade in worst-case thermal environments, and verify that the SSOP land pattern matches your PCB footprint. Consider PIC16F-series flash alternatives if in-field firmware updates are required.
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