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PIC10F206

MCHPPIC10F206

Microchip Technology
Another PIC10 variant offering similar small-package MCU options for very low-complexity designs.
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Overview

The PIC10F206 is an ultra-compact 8-bit microcontroller designed for cost-sensitive, low-complexity applications requiring minimal space. Operating at 4MHz with an internal oscillator, it provides 768B of program memory and 24 bytes of RAM in a small SOT-23-6 or DFN package.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is its tiny form factor combined with a 25mA drive capability on I/O pins, allowing it to control loads directly without external transistors. It features a very low sleep current of approximately 0.35uA and an integrated comparator, making it highly efficient for basic threshold monitoring in battery-operated designs.

Applications

Simple Glue Logic Replacement
Replacing multiple discrete logic gates or timing circuits to reduce PCB footprint and bill of materials.
Power Sequence Controllers
Managing the power-up and power-down timing of larger system components using the internal comparator and timers.
User Interface Buttons
Handling simple tactile switch debouncing and wake-up from sleep on pin change for battery-powered devices.
LED Status Indicators
Providing simple blinking patterns or status indications using high current sink/source capabilities for direct LED drive.

Key Specifications

Speed 4MHz
RAM Size 24 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
Peripherals POR, WDT
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 3
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case SOT-23-6
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 768B (512 x 12)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package SOT-23-6
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development requires the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and a compatible programmer such as the PICkit 4 or MPLAB Snap via the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) interface. Engineers typically use the XC8 C compiler or assembly to optimize the limited 768B memory space.

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PIC10F Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC10F206 (this part) 768B (512 x 12) 24 x 8 3 6-23 4M — 27,902
PIC10F200T-I/OT 384B (256 x 12) 16 x 8 3 6-23 4M — 42,407
PIC10F222T-I/OT 768B (512 x 12) 23 x 8 4 6-23 8M A/D 2x8b 107,668
PIC10F202T-I/OT 768B (512 x 12) 24 x 8 3 6-23 4M — 21,399
PIC10F322T-I/OT 896B (512 x 14) 64 x 8 3 6-23 16M A/D 3x8b 11,729
PIC10F204T-I/OT 384B (256 x 12) 16 x 8 3 6-23 4M — 5,805
PIC10F320T-I/OT 448B (256 x 14) 64 x 8 3 6-23 16M A/D 3x8b 6,046
PIC10F200-I/P 384B (256 x 12) 16 x 8 3 DIP-8 4M — 2,934
PIC10F322-I/P 896B (512 x 14) 64 x 8 3 DIP-8 16M A/D 3x8b 932
Also available as: PIC10F202-I/SN, PIC10F204-I/SN

Also Consider

ATtiny10 MCHPMicrochip Technology - Offers a similar SOT-23-6 package with a slightly faster clock speed and a more modern AVR instruction set.
PIC12F675 MCHPMicrochip Technology - Provides additional I/O pins and a 10-bit ADC for designs requiring more analog capability.