PIC16C62BT-20E/SS

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC16C62BT-20E/SS is an 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC16(L)C6x family, manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features a PIC16 core with 3.5 kB of EPROM program memory and 128 bytes of data RAM. The device operates at a maximum clock frequency of 20 MHz and provides 28 I/O pins within an SSOP-28 package. It supports I2C, SPI, and SSP interfaces. The supply voltage range is 4 V to 5.5 V, and it functions within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Utilizes a high-performance RISC architecture with a Harvard structure for efficient instruction execution.
• Includes multiple internal and external interrupt sources for responsive system control.
• Features an eight-level deep hardware stack to manage complex subroutine calls.

Microcontrollers Applications

• Battery charger controllers
• Threshold detection circuits
• White home appliance controllers

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' indicates the extended temperature range variant (-40°C to +85°C) as defined in the official datasheet. Confirm the package type matches the required SSOP-28 footprint. Check current availability status as older PIC16C variants may be subject to lifecycle changes or obsolescence notices from the manufacturer.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when an EPROM-based 8-bit MCU is required for cost-sensitive applications needing moderate code capacity. Ensure the design accommodates the UV-erasable memory requirement if field reprogramming is necessary. Compare against Flash-based alternatives like the PIC16F series if non-volatile reprogrammability without UV exposure is preferred.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This part belongs to the PIC16C62X series, which are low-cost, full-static 8-bit microcontrollers based on ROM/EPROM technology. The series is designed for embedded control applications requiring a balance of performance and pin count, utilizing the standard PIC16 instruction set for ease of development.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

PIC16C62BT-20I/SS (Industrial temperature grade). PIC16C622T-20E/SO (Pin-compatible SOIC package variant).