Microchip PIC® 16F series PIC16F506-I/P, 8-bit MCU, 20MHz, 1.5KB (1K x 12) FLASH, 67 x 8 RAM, 14-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm), 11 I/O, 4x8b ADC, -40°C to 85°C, 2V to 5.5V supply.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | PIC® 16F |
| Mounting | Through Hole |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 2V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°C(TA) |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Package | Tube |
| RAM size | 67 x 8 |
| Core size | 8-Bit |
| Peripherals | POR, WDT |
| Number of i (O) | 11 |
| Core processor | PIC |
| Case | 14-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm) |
| Data converters | A/D 4x8b |
| Program memory size | 1.5KB (1K x 12) |
The Microchip PIC16F506-I/P is an 8-bit PIC core MCU in a through-hole 14-pin PDIP package, targeting simple control and monitoring tasks where small code footprint and wide supply tolerance matter.
The 14-pin DIP package is breadboard-friendly and can be hand-soldered or socketed, which simplifies prototyping and field servicing.
It remains a valid choice for new BOM lines that need a low-pin-count 8-bit MCU with basic analog conversion.
Within the same PIC 8-bit family, the PIC16LF1559-I/SS offers a surface-mount SSOP package, 32 MHz speed, more I/O (17), and a 10-bit ADC, but requires a 1.8 V supply and is not pin-compatible due to different package and pin count.