Synchronized Pinout (Symbol / 2D / 3D) (18/18)
Touch or hover any pin to highlight concurrently across Symbol, Footprint and 3D| Pin | Symbol | Type | Function (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RA2 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA2 (General) |
| 2 | RA3 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA3 (General) |
| 3 | T0CKI | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin T0CKI (General) |
| 4 | #MCLR/VPP | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin #MCLR/VPP (General) |
| 5 | VSS | GND | Ground Reference Pin (VSS) |
| 6 | RB0 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB0 (General) |
| 7 | RB1 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB1 (General) |
| 8 | RB2 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB2 (General) |
| 9 | RB3 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB3 (General) |
| 10 | RB4 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB4 (General) |
| 11 | RB5 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB5 (General) |
| 12 | RB6 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB6 (General) |
| 13 | RB7 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB7 (General) |
| 14 | VDD | Power | Power Supply Input (VDD — 2.0V to 6.25V) |
| 15 | OSC2/CLKOUT | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin OSC2/CLKOUT (RTC/CLK) |
| 16 | OSC1/CLKIN | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin OSC1/CLKIN (RTC/CLK) |
| 17 | RA0 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA0 (General) |
| 18 | RA1 | I/O | Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA1 (General) |
Extracted Drawings Gallery (6 Standard Drawings + 10 Extracted Figures)
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Summary of electrical parameters, mechanical dimensions, voltage range and peripheral interfaces from Datasheet (EN)5-Point Standards Verification
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Summary of electrical parameters, mechanical dimensions, voltage range and peripheral interfaces from DatasheetFamily Variants & Same Datasheet Chips — PIC16C56A / PIC16C56AT (2)
PIC16C56A / PIC16C56AT (SSOP-20-5.2mm)
Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (PDIP-18)
Extracted from Datasheet & IPC-7351B NormalizedRecommended Companion BOM & Drop-In Equivalents
Passive external components per reference schematic and 1:1 pin-compatible alternatives| Designator / Replacement MPN | Value / Package | Function & PCB Layout Rule |
|---|---|---|
| N/A BOM | Per application circuit PDIP-18 | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — PIC16C56A-04/P (PDIP-18)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of PIC16C56A-04/P (PDIP-18)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the PIC16C56A-04/P is housed in a PDIP-18 package with 18 pins and a 2.54 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 2.0V to 6.25V. Key pins include: 1 (RA2: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA2 (General)), 2 (RA3: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RA3 (General)), 3 (T0CKI: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin T0CKI (General)), 4 (#MCLR/VPP: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin #MCLR/VPP (General)), 5 (VSS: Ground Reference Pin (VSS)), 6 (RB0: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RB0 (General)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for PIC16C56A-04/P?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), PIC16C56A-04/P (PDIP-18) has a nominal body envelope of 6.35 × 22.32 mm, pitch e = 2.54 mm, and 18 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for PIC16C56A-04/P?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for PIC16C56A-04/P (MICROCHIP, PDIP-18) directly on this page, including KiCad 8 Footprints (.kicad_mod), Schematic Symbols (.kicad_sym), Autodesk Fusion 360 / Eagle (.lbr), and 3D STEP AP214 / WebGL GLB models.
Static Reference Appendix: Pinout Table (18 pins) & PIC16C56A / PIC16C56AT Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RA2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RA2 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RA2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | RA3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RA3 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RA3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | T0CKI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal T0CKI (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: T0CKI. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | #MCLR/VPP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal #MCLR/VPP (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: #MCLR/VPP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | VSS | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 6 | RB0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB0 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | RB1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB1 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 8 | RB2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB2 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 9 | RB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB3 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 10 | RB4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB4 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB4. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 11 | RB5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB5 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB5. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | RB6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB6 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB6. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | RB7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RB7 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RB7. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 2.0V to 6.25V domain (Max rating: 6.25V). |
| 15 | OSC2/CLKOUT | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OSC2/CLKOUT (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OSC2/CLKOUT. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 16 | OSC1/CLKIN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OSC1/CLKIN (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OSC1/CLKIN. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 17 | RA0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RA0 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RA0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 18 | RA1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RA1 (I/O, 2.0V to 6.25V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RA1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |










