PIC12LC508A-04/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
PIC12LC508A-04/SN is a low-cost 8-bit Microchip PIC12 microcontroller with 0.75 KB OTP program memory, 25 bytes RAM, 6 I/O pins, and 4 MHz maximum clock in an 8-pin SOIC package for simple embedded control tasks.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Datasheet
- PIC12LC508A-04/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.2600(MOQ 100)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit PIC12 architecture clocked up to 4 MHz for straightforward control logic
- 0.75 KB OTP program memory suitable for fixed factory-programmed firmware
- 25 bytes on-chip RAM providing working registers for small state machines
- 6 general-purpose I/O pins available on an ultra-compact 8-pin SOIC footprint
- Low-cost single-supply operation from 2 V to 5.5 V for diverse embedded uses
- SOIC-8 package with 1.27 mm pitch for standard PCB assembly and rework
Applications
The PIC12LC508A-04/SN is ideal for simple, cost-driven embedded tasks such as push-button debouncing, LED sequence control, small appliance power management, and basic state machine logic where only a handful of I/O lines are needed. Its 8-pin SOIC package and minimal external component requirements make it a popular choice for space-constrained consumer products like remote controls, door locks, and low-cost sensor indicators. OTP program memory suits high-volume production runs where fixed firmware is programmed once during manufacturing and the device is never field-updated.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1996-05-10 |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Has ADC | NO |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC12 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 4MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of I/O Lines | 6 |
| Number of Timers | 2 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 12 |
| 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) | 512 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM |
| Speed | 4MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.8mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.15 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC12LC508A-04/SN:
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, OTPROM, PIC12 CPU, 4MHz, CMOS, PDSO8
Frequently Asked Questions
How much program memory and RAM does the PIC12LC508A-04/SN provide, and what firmware complexity does that support?
The PIC12LC508A-04/SN includes 0.75 KB of OTP program memory and 25 bytes of on-chip RAM; this is sufficient for simple state machines, LED sequencers, button debounce routines, and basic I/O control logic, but not for complex protocols or large lookup tables that require more than a few hundred instructions.
What is the maximum clock frequency of the PIC12LC508A-04/SN, and does it suit real-time control at 4 MHz?
The PIC12LC508A-04/SN operates up to 4 MHz clock frequency, delivering approximately 1 million instructions per second on the PIC12 single-cycle core, which is adequate for low-speed sensor polling, simple PWM generation, and serial bit-banging at baud rates up to a few kilobits per second.
Does the PIC12LC508A-04/SN include an ADC for reading analog sensors?
No, the PIC12LC508A-04/SN does not include an on-chip ADC; all 6 I/O pins operate as digital only, so analog sensor readings require an external ADC or a resistor-capacitor charge-time measurement technique implemented in firmware within the 4 MHz clock constraint.
Is OTP program memory in the PIC12LC508A-04/SN suitable for production programming, and can it be reprogrammed in the field?
The PIC12LC508A-04/SN uses one-time programmable (OTP) memory, meaning firmware is written once during device programming and cannot be erased or updated afterward; this makes it cost-effective for high-volume production runs with locked firmware but unsuitable for products requiring field firmware updates, where a Flash-based variant like PIC12F508 should be chosen instead.
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