Microchip PIC16C56XT EPROM/ROM-Based 8-Bit CMOS Microcontroller

Manufactured by Microchip - SOIC18 SMD Package

The PIC16C5X from Microchip Technology is a family of low-cost, high performance, 8-bit, fully static, EPROM/ROM-based CMOS microcontrollers. It employs a RISC architecture with only 33 single word/single cycle instructions. All instructions are single cycle (200 ns) except for program branches which take two cycles. The PIC16C5X delivers performance an order of magnitude higher than its competitors in the same price category. The 12-bit wide instructions are highly symmetrical resulting in 2:1 code compression over other 8-bit microcontrollers in its class. The easy to use and easy to remember instruction set reduces development time significantly.

Only 33 single word instructions to learn
All instructions are single cycle (200 ns) except for program branches which are two-cycle
Operating speed: DC - 20 MHz clock input / DC - 200 ns instruction cycle

• 8-bit real time clock/counter (TMR0) with 8-bit programmable prescaler
• Power-on Reset (POR)
• Device Reset Timer (DRT)
• Watchdog Timer (WDT) with its own on-chip RC oscillator for reliable operation
• Programmable Code Protection
• Power saving SLEEP mode
• Selectable oscillator options:  - XT: Standard crystal/resonator

Low-power, high-speed CMOS EPROM/ROM technology
Fully static design
Wide-operating voltage and temperature range:
 - EPROM Commercial/Industrial 2.0V to 6.25V
 - ROM Commercial/Industrial 2.0V to 6.25V
 - EPROM Extended 2.5V to 6.0V
 - ROM Extended 2.5V to 6.0V
Low-power consumption
 - < 2 mA typical @ 5V, 4 MHz
 - 15 μA typical @ 3V, 32 kHz