Microchip PIC16C73A-04/SP 8-bit CMOS MCU, NDIP-28

The Microchip PIC16C73A-04/SP is a powerful yet easy-to-program 8-bit CMOS microcontroller from the PIC16 family. Featuring a high-performance RISC architecture with 200 nanosecond instruction execution and just 35 single-word instructions, this device simplifies embedded development while delivering robust performance for a wide range of applications.

With 7KB of addressable program memory and 192 bytes of data memory, the PIC16C73A-04/SP offers ample storage for firmware and data. The 22 general-purpose I/O pins provide flexible connectivity to sensors, actuators and displays. For analogue applications, the integrated 5-channel 8-bit analogue-to-digital converter enables precise signal acquisition. Integrated peripherals include two 8-bit timers, one 16-bit timer, and two Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules for motor control and waveform generation.

Designed for reliability, the device includes a power-on reset (POR), power-up timer (PWRT), oscillator start-up timer (OST), brown-out reset (BOR) and a watchdog timer (WDT). The programmable code-protection and power-saving SLEEP mode are ideal for power-sensitive and secure applications.

The microcontroller operates at a maximum frequency of 4MHz and supports a wide supply voltage range from 2.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable for a wide variety of analogue and digital projects. The 28-pin NDIP package is breadboard-friendly and ideal for through-hole PCB designs.

The PIC16C73A-04/SP is a dependable choice for industrial control, automotive systems, consumer electronics, motor control, lighting, medical devices and security systems. With Microchip's renowned quality and long-term availability, this MCU is an excellent foundation for your embedded designs.