PIC16C712-04/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The PIC16C712-04/SO is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller running up to 4 MHz with integrated ADC, housed in an 18-pin SOIC package for simple embedded control tasks. It provides a cost-effective solution for low-speed sensing, switching, and control applications in consumer and industrial equipment.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 18
- Lifecycle
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Datasheet
- PIC16C712-04/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.1500(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC16C712-04/SO?
- 8-bit PIC16 CPU core clocked up to 4 MHz
- Integrated multi-channel ADC for analog sensing
- 18-pin SOIC package for easy PCB integration
- Low-cost OTP Flash architecture for high-volume production
- Wide operating voltage range for flexible power supply designs
- RISC instruction set for efficient 8-bit control tasks
What is PIC16C712-04/SO used for?
The PIC16C712-04/SO is suited for simple appliance controls, sensor interfaces, and low-speed switching applications in consumer electronics and white goods where a cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller is sufficient. Its built-in ADC enables direct connection to resistive or voltage-output sensors without external analog signal-conditioning chips. The 18-pin SOIC package is widely supported by low-cost PCB processes, making it attractive for high-volume, price-sensitive embedded designs.
What are the specifications of PIC16C712-04/SO?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-18 |
| Factory Lead Time | 12Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1999-04-05 |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 4MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G18 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 13 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 14 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP18,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 128 |
| ROM (words) | 1024 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 4MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 2.5mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4V |
| 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 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC16C712-04/SO datasheet?
PIC16C712-04/SO Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC16C712-04/SO?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum CPU clock speed of the PIC16C712-04/SO, and how does it affect real-time performance?
The PIC16C712-04/SO operates at a maximum of 4 MHz, executing one RISC instruction per clock cycle for most instructions, yielding up to 1 MIPS throughput. This speed is adequate for simple control loops, button debouncing, and low-speed serial communication in appliance and sensor applications where sub-millisecond response times are not critical.
Does the PIC16C712-04/SO include built-in analog-to-digital conversion, and how many channels are available?
The PIC16C712-04/SO integrates a multi-channel ADC, enabling direct analog measurement of sensors such as thermistors, potentiometers, and light-dependent resistors without external ADC chips. This reduces BOM cost and board complexity in applications like temperature controllers and motor speed regulators that sample multiple analog inputs on a single 8-bit MCU.
How does the PIC16C712-04/SO compare to newer PIC16F variants for cost-sensitive production runs?
The PIC16C712-04/SO uses a one-time-programmable OTP architecture, which lowers per-unit silicon cost in very high-volume production where code changes are not required after manufacturing. Newer PIC16F Flash-based parts offer re-programmability and more peripherals, but for locked designs with a fixed 4 MHz, 8-bit workload and tight cost targets, the OTP PIC16C712-04/SO can remain competitive when sourced in volume.
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