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PIC12F508-I/P

MCHPPIC12F508-I/P

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 1 KB 25 RAM 6 I/O Ind Temp PDIP8
4,594 in stock
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Overview

The PIC12F508-I/P is a cost-effective, 8-bit microcontroller based on the Baseline PIC architecture, featuring 1 KB of Flash memory and 25 bytes of RAM in a convenient 8-pin PDIP package. It is designed for simple, space-constrained applications that require basic logic control with minimal external components.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is its simplicity and low cost, providing 6 I/O pins in an easy-to-solder through-hole package. It features an internal 4 MHz oscillator, which eliminates the need for an external crystal and reduces the overall Bill of Materials.

Applications

Simple Timing Circuits
Replacing discrete 555 timers with programmable precision for delay and pulse generation.
Safety Interlocks
Implementing basic logic and state monitoring for power tools or appliance door latches.
LED Drivers
Managing simple flash patterns or status indicators in consumer electronics.
Signal Inversion/Logic Glue
Consolidating multiple discrete logic gates into a single 8-pin IC to save PCB space.

Getting Started

Development requires the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and a compatible programmer such as the MPLAB PICkit 4 or Snap. Since this is a Baseline device, engineers should use the XC8 compiler and refer to the device's 12-bit wide instruction set documentation for assembly or C optimization.

Part of PIC Microcontrollers family » PIC12F

PIC12F Family

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

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC12F508-I/P (this part) — — — — — — 4,594
PIC12F1572T-I/SN 3.5K 256 x 8 6 SOIC-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 30,137
PIC12F675-I/SN 1.75K 64 x 8 5 SOIC-8 20M A/D 4x10b 20,218
PIC12F1571T-I/SN 1.75K 128 x 8 6 SOIC-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 64,626
PIC12F1572-I/P 3.5K 256 x 8 6 DIP-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 4,388
PIC12F508-I/SN 768B (512 x 12) 25 x 8 5 SOIC-8 4M — 10,449
PIC12F629-I/P 1.75K 64 x 8 5 DIP-8 20M — 35,779
PIC12F683-I/SN 3.5K 128 x 8 5 SOIC-8 20M A/D 4x10b 5,432
PIC12F629-I/SN 1.75K 64 x 8 5 SOIC-8 20M — 3,799
PIC12F675T-I/SN 1.75K 64 x 8 5 SOIC-8 20M A/D 4x10b 11,928
PIC12F615-I/SN 1.75K 64 x 8 5 SOIC-8 20M A/D 4x10b 12,737
PIC12F675-I/P 1.75K 64 x 8 5 DIP-8 20M A/D 4x10b 3,055
PIC12F1571-I/SN 1.75K 128 x 8 6 SOIC-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 4,652
PIC12F1840-I/SN 7KB 256 x 8 5 SOIC-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 3,985
PIC12F683-I/P 3.5K 128 x 8 5 DIP-8 20M A/D 4x10b 4,864
PIC12F1572-I/SN 3.5K 256 x 8 6 SOIC-8 32M A/D 4x10b; D/A 1x5b 1,787
Also available as: PIC12F1571-I/P, PIC12F1572-I/MS, PIC12F1822-I/P, PIC12F1840-I/P

Also Consider

ATtiny13A-PU MCHPMicrochip Technology - Offers a similar 8-pin PDIP footprint but with more advanced peripherals like a 10-bit ADC and PWM support.
PIC12F675-I/P MCHPMicrochip Technology - A direct upgrade within the PIC family that adds a 10-bit ADC and EEPROM while maintaining the 8-pin layout.
PIC10F200T-I/OT MCHPMicrochip Technology - A smaller 6-pin SOT-23 alternative for even more space-constrained designs that require fewer I/O pins.

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