PIC12F508-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC12F508-E/SN is an 8-bit PIC12 microcontroller running at up to 4 MHz with integrated ADC and boundary scan in a compact 8-pin SOIC lead-free package. It offers low-cost embedded control with 6 GPIO pins and simple peripherals for small automation tasks. Available from Microchip distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC12F508-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.6600(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit PIC12 CPU core running at up to 4 MHz enabling low-power embedded control and simple signal processing in 8-pin SOIC-8 form factor
- Integrated ADC for direct analog sensor input sampling without requiring external analog-to-digital converter components
- Boundary scan (JTAG) support facilitating in-circuit testing and board-level fault detection in production environments
- Lead-free (RoHS-compliant) 3.90 mm SOIC-8 package suitable for hand soldering, reflow assembly, and cost-sensitive high-volume production
Applications
The PIC12F508-E/SN is used in simple appliance controllers, LED lighting timers, relay switch circuits, and cost-sensitive consumer product automation where an 8-bit MCU at 4 MHz with 6 I/O pins is sufficient. Its integrated ADC enables direct analog sensor monitoring in thermostats, battery level detectors, and simple alarm systems. The 8-pin SOIC package minimizes PCB area and BOM cost in high-volume low-complexity embedded designs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | YES |
| CPU Family | PIC12 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 4MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 6 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | NO |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.23 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 25 |
| ROM (words) | 768 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | AEC-Q100; TS 16949 |
| Speed | 4MHz |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| ## PIC12F508-E/SN Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC12F508-E/SN:
suggested
suggested
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC12 CPU, 4MHz, CMOS, PDSO8
Frequently Asked Questions
What maximum clock speed does PIC12F508-E/SN support and how does that affect interrupt response time?
The PIC12F508-E/SN operates at up to 4 MHz, executing instructions at 1 MIPS (1 instruction per µs). At 4 MHz, interrupt latency is approximately 3 to 4 instruction cycles (3 to 4 µs), which is sufficient for controlling LEDs, relay switching, and simple sensor polling loops in low-cost consumer and industrial applications.
How many GPIO pins are available on PIC12F508-E/SN, and can they be configured as analog inputs?
The PIC12F508-E/SN provides 6 GPIO pins on the 8-pin SOIC-8 package, with some pins configurable as analog inputs via the integrated ADC module. This allows direct voltage measurement from resistive sensors, NTC thermistors, or potentiometers without external analog-to-digital converters, keeping the BOM to 1 IC for simple sensing tasks.
When is PIC12F508-E/SN a cost-effective alternative to PIC16 controllers in small automation designs?
The PIC12F508-E/SN is cost-effective for applications needing 4 MHz processing, 6 I/O pins, and simple analog input—such as LED dimmer controls, appliance timers, and battery level monitors—where a PIC16 controller's additional peripherals (UART, 8+ I/O, higher flash) go unused. Choosing PIC12F508-E/SN in an 8-pin SOIC versus a PIC16 in a 14-pin or 20-pin package reduces PCB area by over 40%.
Does PIC12F508-E/SN support boundary scan testing, and how does that benefit production quality control?
Yes. The PIC12F508-E/SN supports boundary scan (JTAG), allowing automated test equipment to verify PCB interconnects, solder joint continuity, and I/O connectivity across the 8 pins without physical probing of individual pads. This reduces end-of-line test fixture cost and shortens test cycle time in volume production of consumer electronics with 4 MHz embedded controllers.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
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