PIC16C65B-20/L Microchip Integrated Circuit (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) In Stock

The PIC16C65B-20/L is an 8-bit PIC16 family microcontroller from Microchip operating up to 20 MHz in a 44-pin PLCC package. It features a Harvard architecture CPU without an on-chip ADC, suited for digital I/O-intensive embedded control applications. Suitable for legacy industrial control panels, home automation replacement boards, and retro-compatible embedded system upgrades.

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PIC16C65B-20/LPlastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Pin Count
44
Lifecycle
NOT RECOMMENDED
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $5.1523(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
?°C to 70.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 8-bit PIC16 CPU core up to 20 MHz clock frequency
  • 44-pin PLCC package with socket-friendly design
  • Harvard architecture for separate instruction and data buses
  • No on-chip ADC — dedicated digital I/O microcontroller
  • RoHS-compliant lead-free construction
  • Mature PIC16 family with extensive toolchain support

Applications

The PIC16C65B-20/L serves embedded digital control applications where an 8-bit Harvard-architecture microcontroller at 20 MHz clock speed is required without the overhead of on-chip ADC circuitry. Its 44-pin PLCC package is socket-mountable, making it easy to replace in field-serviced industrial control panels and legacy equipment. The part is well supported by Microchip's MPLAB toolchain, enabling straightforward firmware development and maintenance for long-lifecycle industrial designs.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodePLCC-44
Factory Lead Time7Weeks
Date Of Intro1990-01-01
YTEOL3
Has ADCNO
Bit Size8
Boundary ScanNO
CPU FamilyPIC16
Clock Frequency-Max20MHz
DAC ChannelsNO
DMA ChannelsNO
FormatFIXED POINT
Integrated CacheNO
JESD-30 CodeS-PQCC-J44
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of External Interrupts1
Number of I/O Lines33
Number of Serial I/Os1
Number of Timers7
On Chip Data RAM Width8
On Chip Program ROM Width14
PWM ChannelsYES
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeLDCC44,.7SQ
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleCHIP CARRIER
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
RAM (bytes)192
ROM (words)4096
ROM ProgrammabilityOTPROM
Screening LevelTS 16949
Speed20MHz
Supply Voltage-Max5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min4V
Supply Voltage-Nom5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIAL
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormJ BEND
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionQUAD
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeMICROCONTROLLER, RISC
PackagePlastic Leaded Chip Carrier

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.31.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

PIC16C65B-20/L Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16C65B-20/L:

PIC16C65A-20/LMicrochip Technology Inc

RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, EPROM, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQCC44

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PIC16C65B-20I/LMicrochip Technology Inc

RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, OTPROM, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQCC44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum clock frequency of the PIC16C65B-20/L, and what throughput does this provide for an 8-bit control loop?

The PIC16C65B-20/L operates at a maximum clock frequency of 20 MHz, and since PIC16 architecture executes most instructions in 4 clock cycles, this yields an effective instruction rate of 5 MIPS. A simple digital control loop with 20 instructions executes in approximately 4 µs, which is fast enough for relay logic, keypad scanning, and display multiplexing in industrial control panels.

Since the PIC16C65B-20/L has no on-chip ADC, how should designers handle analog sensor inputs in a new design?

Because the PIC16C65B-20/L lacks an internal ADC, designers needing analog-to-digital conversion should add an external SPI or I2C ADC such as the MCP3208 (8-channel, 12-bit) to the design, communicating with the PIC via its serial port at up to 1 MHz. Alternatively, migrating to the PIC16F series, which includes on-chip 10-bit ADC channels, eliminates the external ADC and reduces BOM cost for new designs.

For legacy board repair, what advantage does the PIC16C65B-20/L's 44-pin PLCC package offer over a QFP alternative?

The 44-pin PLCC package of the PIC16C65B-20/L is socket-mountable using standard PLCC-44 ZIF sockets, allowing the microcontroller to be inserted and removed without soldering, which is invaluable for in-field firmware updates and replacement during maintenance of 1990s-era industrial equipment. A 44-pin QFP part, by contrast, requires rework station desoldering, typically taking 15 to 30 minutes per replacement versus under 1 minute for a socketed PLCC swap.

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