PIC16LC73BT-04I/SS
PIC16LC73BT-04I/SS - 8-Bit PIC MCU, 7KB OTP, 4MHz, 28-SSOP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC73BT-04I/SS is an 8-bit PIC mid-range microcontroller built on a CMOS, fully-static architecture, featuring 7KB of one-time-programmable (OTP) program memory organized as 4K x 14 words, 192 bytes of RAM, and an integrated 4 MHz oscillator core. The part is housed in a 28-pin Shrink Small-Outline Package (28-SSOP) suitable for surface mounting, and operates across a supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V with an industrial temperature grade of -40 °C to +85 °C, as documented on the Microchip product page.
Background Knowledge: A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and peripheral interfaces such as timers, capture/compare/PWM blocks, ADC converters, and serial ports. The PIC16CXX mid-range core used by the PIC16LC73BT belongs to the broader taxonomy of 8-bit microcontrollers -> microcontrollers -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors. Microcontrollers are the heart of embedded systems, replacing discrete logic by executing firmware that controls sensor reading, actuator driving, communication, and human-machine interfaces.
Key features include 22 digital I/O lines, a hardware USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C) peripheral, three timers (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2), a 5-channel 8-bit ADC, dual analog comparators, and an internal watchdog timer. The 04 MHz clock speed suffix designates the maximum oscillator frequency, while the LC prefix indicates the low-voltage/low-power core variant suitable for 3.3 V and 5 V rails. The /SS suffix denotes the 28-SSOP package.
Technical depth: The PIC16LC73BT uses a Harvard architecture with a separate 14-bit program word and 8-bit data path, an 8-level deep hardware stack, and 35 single-cycle instructions. The CMOS process delivers low quiescent current suitable for battery-backed applications, while the OTP program memory allows rapid prototyping without mask charges. The LC core variant draws less than 2 mA at 5 V / 4 MHz typical and supports operation down to 2.5 V, allowing portable or 3.3 V-only designs.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, consumer appliance control boards, sensor signal conditioning front-ends, low-cost user-interface panels, and battery-powered data loggers. The PIC16LC73BT was also extended into higher-volume products such as the PIC16F73A flash-based migration path, but the OTP/B variant remains attractive for cost-sensitive production runs.
Design consideration: OTP parts cannot be reprogrammed in-circuit, so firmware must be fully validated before programming. For field-upgradable firmware, select the PIC16F73A/SS flash variant instead; both share the same 28-SSOP pinout and pin-to-pin compatible.
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