PIC16C72A-04/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
PIC16C72A-04/SO is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller with 4 MHz max clock, integrated 10-bit ADC, and 28-pin SOIC package for embedded control applications. Available from stock with competitive pricing and worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Datasheet
- PIC16C72A-04/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.1400(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 RISC core operating at up to 4 MHz, delivering 1 MIPS throughput for cost-sensitive embedded control tasks
- Integrated 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels for direct analog sensor measurement without external converter ICs
- 28-pin SOIC package enabling easy PCB assembly, manual rework, and compatibility with standard dual-in-line through-hole adapters
Applications
The PIC16C72A-04/SO is suited for low-speed embedded control applications such as appliance controllers, simple motor drives, and sensor data loggers where a 4 MHz 8-bit MCU with onboard ADC meets all requirements at minimal cost. Its SOIC-28 package is straightforward to solder and rework in low-volume prototyping environments, making it popular for legacy system maintenance. The device also serves as a replacement or upgrade path in existing PIC16 designs where the 4 MHz clock and ADC peripherals are already accommodated in firmware.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 5Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1990-01-01 |
| 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-G28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 22 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 14 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP28,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 128 |
| ROM (words) | 2048 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 4MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16C72A-04/SO:
Frequently Asked Questions
What ADC resolution and maximum clock speed does PIC16C72A-04/SO offer for sensor measurement applications?
PIC16C72A-04/SO integrates a 10-bit ADC and operates at up to 4 MHz, providing 1024 discrete voltage levels for analog input measurement. At a 4 MHz clock with a typical Fosc/8 ADC conversion clock, each conversion takes approximately 16 µs, which is fast enough for most slowly varying temperature and pressure sensors found in industrial and consumer control applications.
How does the SOIC-28 package of PIC16C72A-04/SO affect PCB design versus a DIP-28 package?
The SOIC-28 package has a 1.27 mm pin pitch and a body width of 7.5 mm, which is roughly 40% narrower in board area than a through-hole DIP-28 at 2.54 mm pitch. This smaller footprint allows denser PCB layouts for surface-mount production lines, while remaining compatible with SOIC-to-DIP adapters for breadboard prototyping when a through-hole form factor is needed.
Is PIC16C72A-04/SO one-time-programmable or can it be reprogrammed in the field?
PIC16C72A-04/SO uses OTP (one-time-programmable) EPROM program memory, meaning the firmware is written once at programming time and cannot be erased or updated in the field. For designs requiring firmware updates, the pin-compatible PIC16F72 with Flash memory is the recommended replacement, offering the same 28-pin SOIC footprint and 4 MHz operation but with full in-circuit serial programming support.
Over what supply voltage and temperature range does PIC16C72A-04/SO operate reliably?
PIC16C72A-04/SO operates from 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply voltage and is rated for the commercial temperature range of 0 °C to +70 °C in its standard variant. For industrial applications requiring -40 °C to +85 °C operation, the extended-temperature PIC16C72A-I/SO variant should be selected instead, both devices sharing the same SOIC-28 footprint and pin assignments.
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