The PIC12C508A-04/P is a low-cost 8-bit OTP microcontroller designed for low-power, simple embedded control applications. This compact solution from Microchip Technology delivers efficient performance in an 8-pin PDIP package.

• 8-bit RISC CPU with PIC12 Baseline Core
• 4 MHz maximum clock speed with internal precision 4 MHz RC oscillator
• 768 bytes OTP program memory (1K *14 bits)
• 25 bytes RAM with 2-level stack
• Only 33 single-word instructions for easy programming

• Operating voltage: 2.5V - 5.5V (3V-5.5V for -04/P variant)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Low-power sleep mode: ~100 nA sleep current
• Active current: ~2 mA

• 6 I/O pins with 25 mA source/sink current capability
• Integrated 8-bit Timer0 and Watchdog Timer (WDT)
• Power-on Reset (POR) and In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP)
• 4 selectable oscillator modes: Internal RC, external RC, crystal, or resonator

• Consumer Electronics: Home appliance controllers, toy controllers, remote controls, LED light drivers
• Industrial Automation: Sensor interfaces, motor speed regulators, relay drivers, process monitors
• Automotive Systems: Interior light control, fan control, door accessory controls
• Smart Home & IoT: Low-power sensor nodes, battery-powered devices, basic switch controllers
• Medical Devices: Portable health monitors, simple diagnostic tools

• Compact & Cost-Effective: 8-pin PDIP package with minimal external components
• High Reliability: OTP memory with built-in WDT/POR for system robustness
• Low Power Consumption: Ideal for battery-operated devices
• Fast Execution: 1 µs instruction execution time
• Easy Programming: Simple instruction set and ICSP capability