PIC16F506-I/SL Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC16F506-I/SL is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller with 1.5 kB Flash, integrated ADC, up to 20 MHz operation, and wide 2 V to 5.5 V supply range in a 14-pin SOIC package. Designed for cost-sensitive low-power control in consumer and industrial embedded applications. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F506-I/SL Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.5918(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC16F506-I/SL?
- 8-bit PIC16 core at up to 20 MHz with 1.5 kB Flash and integrated ADC in a 14-pin SOIC enabling analog sensing and digital control in one low-cost package
- Wide 2 V to 5.5 V supply range operating down to 2 V at 4 MHz, supporting direct battery operation from a single-cell alkaline or two-cell NiMH pack
- RoHS-compliant 14-pin SOIC package with 2-week factory lead time making it readily available for rapid production ramp in high-volume cost-sensitive designs
What is PIC16F506-I/SL used for?
The PIC16F506-I/SL targets low-cost consumer and industrial embedded applications such as battery-operated remote controls, small appliance timing controllers, and simple sensor-to-actuator interface modules where a compact 14-pin SOIC footprint and wide supply range are advantages. Its integrated ADC allows direct connection to resistive or ratiometric sensors without an external analog-to-digital converter, reducing BOM complexity in temperature or light-sensing products. Operation down to 2 V at 4 MHz makes it particularly attractive for single-cell or dual-cell battery applications where supply voltage sags as the battery discharges.
What are the specifications of PIC16F506-I/SL?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 2Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | ALSO OPERATES AT MINIMUM 2V AT 4MHZ |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20MHz |
| DAC Channels | YES |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 12 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | NO |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 67 |
| ROM (words) | 1536 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| ## PIC16F506-I/SL Alternates Showing results | Image |
| 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 PIC16F506-I/SL datasheet?
PIC16F506-I/SL Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC16F506-I/SL?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F506-I/SL:
Microchip Technology Inc 14 Pin, 1.5 KB Std Flash, 67 RAM, 12 I/O, Pb Free
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14 PIN BASELINE PIC W/1024 WORDS OF PROGRAM MEMORY & 72 BYTES OF SRAM
14 PIN, 1.5KB FLASH PROGRAM, 64B FLASH DATA, 8MHZ INT OSC., 8B ADC, 2X COMPARATO
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDSO18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum Flash program memory capacity of the PIC16F506-I/SL, and how does it constrain firmware size?
The PIC16F506-I/SL provides 1.5 kB (768 words of 12-bit PIC instructions) of on-chip Flash program memory. This comfortably fits simple control loops, timer-based sequencers, and interrupt-driven ADC sampling routines but restricts complex algorithms or large lookup tables; for firmware requiring more than 1 kB of code, designers should consider upgrading to the PIC16F684 or PIC16F690 with 4 kB Flash.
How low a supply voltage can the PIC16F506-I/SL tolerate, and what clock speed is available at that voltage?
The PIC16F506-I/SL operates down to a supply voltage of 2 V while clocking at up to 4 MHz, enabling direct operation from a single 1.5 V AA alkaline battery pair or a partially discharged lithium cell. At the full 5 V supply, the clock frequency extends to 20 MHz, allowing the firmware to trade speed for energy savings by reducing the clock when battery voltage drops.
Does the PIC16F506-I/SL include an on-chip ADC, and how many input channels does it offer?
Yes, the PIC16F506-I/SL integrates an ADC peripheral with multiple analog input channels accessible from the 14-pin SOIC GPIO pins. This allows direct connection of resistive or ratiometric sensors such as thermistors, potentiometers, and light-dependent resistors, eliminating the need for a discrete ADC IC and reducing BOM cost and board area in battery-powered sensing applications.
When should a designer pick the PIC16F506-I/SL over the older PIC12F508 for a new low-cost design?
The PIC16F506-I/SL offers 1.5 kB Flash versus 512 words on the PIC12F508, plus an integrated ADC that the PIC12F508 lacks, giving more program space and analog measurement capability in the same low-cost family. Choose the PIC16F506-I/SL when the design requires analog input sensing or when 512 words is insufficient for the application firmware, while the PIC12F508 remains adequate for the simplest 8-pin GPIO-only state-machine designs.
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