PIC16C72A-20/SP Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC16C72A-20/SP is an 8-bit PIC16 OTP microcontroller with integrated 5-channel 8-bit ADC running up to 20MHz, housed in a 28-pin skinny DIP package. It provides 2KB of OTP program memory and 128 bytes of RAM with UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16C72A-20/SP Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $3.7350(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 PIC16C72A-20/SP?
- 5-channel 8-bit ADC integrated on-chip allows direct analog sensor interfacing without external A/D converter ICs
- 20 MHz maximum clock frequency on PIC16 RISC core delivers up to 5 MIPS processing throughput for real-time control
- 28-pin skinny DIP-28 (0.300 inch) through-hole package enables prototype-friendly breadboard assembly and legacy board replacement
What is PIC16C72A-20/SP used for?
The PIC16C72A-20/SP suits legacy embedded control systems, industrial process controllers, and analog signal-conditioning applications that require a compact 8-bit MCU with integrated ADC. Its 20MHz clock and 5-channel ADC make it appropriate for temperature monitoring, motor speed feedback, and sensor-to-display bridges in cost-sensitive designs. The 0.300-inch DIP-28 format is compatible with existing through-hole PCB footprints for field replacement and repair.
What are the specifications of PIC16C72A-20/SP?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SPDIP-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1990-01-01 |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T28 |
| 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 | DIP28,.6 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 128 |
| ROM (words) | 2048 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 20mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.15 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC16C72A-20/SP datasheet?
PIC16C72A-20/SP Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC16C72A-20/SP?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16C72A-20/SP:
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, OTPROM, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDIP28
Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog input channels does PIC16C72A-20/SP provide, and what is their resolution?
PIC16C72A-20/SP integrates a 5-channel, 8-bit successive-approximation ADC. Each channel can resolve input voltages from VSS to VDD (2.0V to 5.5V) into 256 discrete steps, giving a voltage resolution of approximately 19.5mV per LSB at 5V. This is sufficient for temperature sensors, potentiometers, and light-intensity measurements in 8-bit embedded control designs.
What program memory type does PIC16C72A-20/SP use, and how does that affect production programming in high-volume manufacturing?
PIC16C72A-20/SP uses OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory with 2KB capacity. OTP devices must be programmed before assembly since the code cannot be erased or updated in the field. For high-volume production runs this reduces per-unit cost compared to Flash variants, but requires pre-programming in batches using a gang programmer set to the 20 MHz configuration fuses and a 5V VDD programming supply.
Is PIC16C72A-20/SP still in production, and what modern Microchip device offers a pin-compatible upgrade path?
PIC16C72A-20/SP was introduced in 1990 and has a low YTEOL (years-to-end-of-life) rating, indicating limited production life remaining. A compatible Flash-based upgrade is the PIC16F72 in the same 28-pin DIP footprint, which adds 4KB of re-programmable Flash, 128 bytes of EEPROM, and retains the 5-channel 8-bit ADC and 20 MHz maximum clock, simplifying PCB-level migration.
For a 5V industrial sensor board using PIC16C72A-20/SP at 20 MHz, what are the key power consumption characteristics?
At 5V and 20 MHz, PIC16C72A-20/SP draws approximately 5–8mA in active operation. In Sleep mode with the watchdog timer active, current drops to under 50µA at 5V, making it suitable for power-cycled industrial sensors that wake periodically to sample the 5-channel ADC and transmit via the on-chip UART at up to 625 kbaud.
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