PIC16C55 (3)

PIC16C55 is available from Microchip Technology Technology at Xecor. Designed for low-power and cost-effective embedded applications, the PIC16C55 offers key features such as a program memory size of 0.75 KB, 24 bytes of RAM, and operation voltages ranging from 2.5V to 6.3V. Available in a 28-pin package, it is ideal for simple control systems, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Whether used in home appliances, sensor interfaces, or basic microcontroller tasks, this series ensures reliability and efficiency for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Microchip Technology Technology. Please view our extensive selection of the PIC16C55 series below.

Part Number Description Package Inventory Add To Bom
PIC16C55A-04/P Microchip PIC16C55A-04/P 28-DIP 5,190
PIC16C55-XT/P PIC16C55-XT/P: 8-bit PIC RISC 768B EPROM 3.3V/5V PDIP-28 8,905
PIC16C55-RC/P OTPROM PIC16 CPU, 40MHz PDIP-28 6,158

Key Featrues

Low Operation Voltage Range (2.5V to 6.3V): This microchip supports a wide range of operation voltages, making it versatile for various low-power applications, such as battery-operated devices, while ensuring reliable performance across different voltage levels.
Compact Program Memory Size (0.75 KB): With a small program memory size, this microchip is ideal for simple, lightweight applications where minimal code execution is required, optimizing cost and space in resource-constrained designs.
Minimal RAM (24 bytes): The limited RAM capacity makes this microchip suitable for basic tasks and applications with low computational demands, ensuring efficient use of resources in straightforward, low-complexity projects.
Single 8-bit Timer: The inclusion of one 8-bit timer provides basic timing functionality, enabling simple time-based operations or delays in applications like basic control systems or event scheduling.
No Integrated ADC or Comparators: The absence of an ADC and comparators makes this microchip best suited for applications that do not require analog signal processing or voltage comparison, focusing instead on digital-only use cases.

Applications

Low-Power Sensor Interface: The microchip is ideal for interfacing with low-power sensors in battery-operated devices. With its low operation voltage (2.5V to 6.3V) and minimal RAM (24 bytes), it can efficiently manage data from sensors like temperature or humidity sensors in portable or IoT devices, ensuring energy-efficient operation.
Simple Control Systems: The microchip is well-suited for basic control systems in small-scale applications, such as home automation or simple robotics. Its 1 x 8-bit timer and limited I/O capabilities make it a cost-effective solution for controlling actuators, LEDs, or small motors in environments where advanced features are not required.
Standalone Data Logger: Despite its limited memory (0.75 KB program memory and no EEPROM), the microchip can be used in standalone data logging applications for short-term data collection. It can interface with basic sensors to record environmental parameters like light intensity or simple analog signals, storing data temporarily before transmission or processing.
Basic Signal Conditioning: The microchip can be employed in simple signal conditioning tasks for low-complexity systems. Its 20mA source and 25mA sink per I/O make it suitable for conditioning signals from basic sensors, such as light-dependent resistors (LDRs) or potentiometers, in applications like dimmer controls or basic feedback systems.

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