PIC16C56A-20/PAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About PIC16C56A-20/P
PIC16C56A-20/P is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Microchip. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | PIC16C56A-20/PSource | PIC16C54A-20/P | PIC16C58B-20/P | PIC16C54C-20/P | PIC16C54B-20/P | PIC16C54C-20I/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip | Microchip |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $1.7100 | $3.8500 | $2.1000 | $1.8700 | — | $1.8700 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | NOT RECOMMENDED | ACTIVE | NOT RECOMMENDED | ACTIVE | OBSOLETE | NOT RECOMMENDED |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-18 | PDIP-18 | PDIP-18 | PDIP-18 | — | PDIP-18 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | — | 6 Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1990-01-01 | 1990-01-01 | 1990-01-01 | 1990-01-01 | — | 1990-01-01 |
| YTEOL | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Has ADC | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Bit Size | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 | PIC16 | PIC16 | PIC16 | PIC | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT | FIXED POINT | FIXED POINT | FIXED POINT | — | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO | NO | NO | NO | — | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T18 | R-PDIP-T18 | R-PDIP-T18 | R-PDIP-T18 | R-PDIP-T18 | R-PDIP-T18 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e3 | e3 | e0 | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES | YES | YES | YES | — | YES |
| Number of I/O Lines | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Number of Timers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| PWM Channels | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP18,.3 | DIP18,.3 | DIP18,.3 | DIP18,.3 | DIP18,.3 | DIP18,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | — | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 25 | 25 | 73 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| RAM (words) | 25 | 25 | 73 | 25 | — | 25 |
| ROM (words) | 1024 | 512 | 2048 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM | OTPROM | OTPROM | OTPROM | OTPROM | OTPROM |
| Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 16 mA | 16 mA | 16 mA | 2.4 mA | 16 mA | 16 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 4.5 V | 5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | TIN LEAD | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 | 40 | — | 40 | — | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to PIC16C56A-20/P?
Known equivalents for PIC16C56A-20/P include PIC16C54A-20/P, PIC16C58B-20/P, PIC16C54C-20/P. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of PIC16C56A-20/P?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify PIC16C56A-20/P alternatives?
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