Product Overview
The PIC12C509-04I is a classic 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology’s PIC12 family, offering a cost-effective solution for simple embedded control in an 8-pin package. Featuring 1024 words of one-time programmable (OTP) memory, 41 bytes of RAM, a built-in 4 MHz oscillator option, and 6 general-purpose I/O pins, this device provides ample resources for basic control tasks, state machines, and glue logic replacement. The 04I variant operates at 4 MHz with an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for a wide range of consumer, industrial, and automotive applications requiring reliable, low-cost embedded control.
Key Specifications
| Core Architecture | PIC RISC (8-bit, baseline) |
| Program Memory | 1024 words (OTP – One Time Programmable) |
| RAM (Data Memory) | 41 bytes |
| EEPROM | None |
| Oscillator Options | RC, LP, XT, HS, EC |
| Max Frequency | 4 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5V to 5.5V |
| GPIO Pins | 6 bidirectional I/O |
| Timer | TMR0: 8-bit with prescaler |
| Wake-up from Sleep | Pin change, timer overflow |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Package Type | PDIP-8 / SOIC-8 (04I) |
Features
- 1024 words OTP program memory
- 41 bytes general-purpose RAM
- 6 I/O pins with high current sink/source capability
- 8-bit Timer0 with 8-bit prescaler
Applications
- Simple industrial control
- Consumer product controllers
- LED display drivers
- Keypad scanners
- Power supply supervisors
- Automotive accessory controls