PIC16C55X(A)
2.3
Quick-Turnaround-Production (QTP)
Devices
2.0
PIC16C55X(A) DEVICE
VARIETIES
A variety of frequency ranges and packaging options are
available. Depending on application and production
requirements the proper device option can be selected
using the information in the PIC16C55X(A) Product
Identification System section at the end of this data
sheet. When placing orders, please use this page of the
data sheet to specify the correct part number.
Microchip offers a QTP Programming Service for
factory production orders. This service is made
available for users who choose not to program a
medium to high quantity of units and whose code pat-
terns have stabilized. The devices are identical to the
OTP devices but with all EPROM locations and config-
uration options already programmed by the factory.
Certain code and prototype verification procedures
apply before production shipments are available.
Please contact your Microchip Technology sales office
for more details.
2.1
UV Erasable Devices
The UV erasable version, offered in CERDIP package
is optimal for prototype development and pilot
programs. This version can be erased and
reprogrammed to any of the oscillator modes.
2.4
Serialized
Quick-Turnaround-Production
(SQTPSM) Devices
Microchip's
PICSTART
and
PROMATE
programmers both support programming of the
PIC16C55X(A).
Microchip offers a unique programming service where
a few user-defined locations in each device are
programmed with different serial numbers. The serial
numbers may be random, pseudo-random or
sequential.
2.2
One-Time-Programmable (OTP)
Devices
The availability of OTP devices is especially useful for
customers who need the flexibility for frequent code
updates and small volume applications. In addition to
the program memory, the configuration bits must also
be programmed.
Serial programming allows each device to have a
unique number which can serve as an entry-code,
password or ID number.
1997 Microchip Technology Inc.
Preliminary
DS40143B-page 7
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