PIC17C44-16/L Microchip Integrated Circuit (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) In Stock
Microchip PIC17C44-16/L is a legacy high-performance 8-bit OTP microcontroller running at 16 MHz with a 16-bit address bus, 33 I/O pins, and up to 8 KB OTP program memory in a 44-pin PLCC package. It features a hardware multiplier and expanded instruction set for demanding real-time control tasks. Available in stock worldwide with competitive pricing and fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
- Pin Count
- 44
- Lifecycle
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Datasheet
- PIC17C44-16/L Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $11.6700(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 PIC17C44-16/L?
- 16 MHz clock with hardware multiplier for fast 8×8-bit multiply in a single instruction cycle, enabling real-time DSP-style control
- 16-bit program address bus supporting up to 8 KB OTP program memory with 58-instruction enhanced architecture
- 44-pin PLCC package providing 33 I/O lines, three timer modules, and capture/compare/PWM for complex multi-peripheral control tasks
What is PIC17C44-16/L used for?
The PIC17C44-16/L targets legacy industrial motor controllers, programmable logic replacements, and embedded real-time control systems requiring fast computation at 16 MHz. Its hardware multiplier and extended instruction set are well matched to control algorithms such as PID loops and lookup-table interpolation that exceed the performance of standard PIC16 devices. Maintenance and repair of existing PIC17C-based equipment, as well as cost-sensitive high-volume industrial products already qualified on this device, represent its primary procurement use case.
What are the specifications of PIC17C44-16/L?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PLCC-44 |
| Date Of Intro | 1992-10-01 |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Has ADC | NO |
| Address Bus Width | 16 |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC17 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 16MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| External Data Bus Width | 16 |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-J44 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 2 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 33 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 6 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 16 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LDCC44,.7SQ |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 454 |
| ROM (words) | 8192 |
| ROM Programmability | OTPROM |
| Speed | 16MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 24mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | J BEND |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC17C44-16/L datasheet?
PIC17C44-16/L Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC17C44-16/L?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What clock speed and hardware multiply capability does the PIC17C44-16/L offer compared to standard PIC16 devices?
The PIC17C44-16/L runs at 16 MHz, executing most instructions in 4 clock cycles for 4 MIPS throughput, and includes a hardware 8×8-bit multiplier that completes a multiply in a single instruction cycle. Standard PIC16 devices lack a hardware multiplier, requiring software multiply routines that consume 10–20 instruction cycles, so the PIC17C44-16/L is significantly faster for math-intensive control loops.
How much program memory does the PIC17C44-16/L contain, and what does OTP mean for production use?
The PIC17C44-16/L contains 8 KB of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory addressed via a 16-bit bus. OTP means the device is programmed once at manufacturing and cannot be erased or re-programmed, so it is cost-effective for high-volume production runs where firmware is fully validated before programming but unsuitable for field-updateable designs.
What I/O count and package does the PIC17C44-16/L provide for a complex control board?
The device provides 33 I/O pins in a 44-pin PLCC package, along with three timer/counter modules, two capture/compare units, and one PWM channel. The PLCC-44 footprint requires a socket or surface-mount pad area of approximately 17.8 mm × 17.8 mm, which is larger than modern LQFP alternatives but suitable for through-hole socket mounting on legacy or serviceable hardware.
What is the operating supply voltage range for the PIC17C44-16/L at full 16 MHz speed?
The PIC17C44-16/L operates from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply rail and requires 5 V to run reliably at the full 16 MHz clock frequency. This makes it compatible with 5 V industrial logic systems but not directly usable in 3.3 V designs without a voltage regulator, distinguishing it from modern low-voltage PIC devices that run from 1.8 V to 5.5 V.
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