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PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X→PIC16F62X Migration
DEVICE MIGRATIONS
This document is intended to describe the functional differences and the electrical specification differences that are
present when migrating from one device to the next.

Note: This device has been designed to perform to the parameters of its data sheet. It has been tested to an elec-
trical specification designed to determine its conformance with these parameters. Due to process differ-
ences in the manufacture of this device, this device may have different performance characteristics than its
earlier version. These differences may cause this device to perform differently in your application than the
earlier version of this device.
Table 1 shows the considerations that must be taken into account when migrating from the PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X
to the PIC16F62X.

TABLE 1: PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X → PIC16F62X MIGRATION DIFFERENCES

Functional Differences

No. Difference H/W S/W Prog.

1 RC mode is now ER mode   —

2 EEPROM is not I2C™ —  —

TABLE 2: PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X → PIC16F62X NEW FEATURES

No. Feature
1 Program memory is FLASH
2 Internal 4 MHz and 37 kHz RC
3 Hardware USART
4 16-bit Timer1
5 8-bit auto reload Timer2
6 Capture, Compare, PWM Module
7 Internal MCLR

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DEVICE MIGRATIONS New I/O Pins
The PIC16F627 and PIC16F628 are the latest addi- The addition of the INTRC modes frees up two more
tions to the PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X family of 18-pin pins. OSC1 and OSC2 can be configured as RA6 and
parts with comparators. These new parts greatly RA7 for general purpose I/O. Additionally, RA6 can be
increase the available features with the addition of used to bring the INTRC clock external. Consult the
many new peripherals. Some of these changes may PIC16F62X Data Sheet (DS40300) for details.
affect older designs looking to use the new parts. The
changes are grouped into two categories: those that Process Differences
affect hardware and those that affect software. In most
Because the PIC16F62X family is made on a FLASH
cases, an older design will have little or no problems
process, there will be subtle behavior differences
migrating to these new FLASH parts.
between the PIC16F62X and the PIC16C62X parts.
The most visible difference will be in power consump-
HARDWARE CHANGES tion. Before starting on a design migration, check the
data sheets and verify that the power consumption of
FLASH Memory the new parts is appropriate for your application.
This change will not affect many applications, but it
does provide some simple opportunities for improve- ICSPTM Programming
ments. With very little effort, a design can be made in- The PIC16F62X family includes provisions for ICSP.
circuit reprogrammable. The ICSP algorithms are very similar to the algorithms
in the PIC16C62X/PIC16CE62X devices. The primary
RC MODE IS NOW ER MODE
difference is the ability to program the EEPROM and to
The biggest difference between the PIC16C62X/ erase the memory. This eliminates the requirement of
PIC16CE62X and the PIC16F62X would be the special code to initialize the EEPROM memory at run
removal of the RC Oscillator mode. This has been time. It also allows test code to be programmed and
changed to an External Resistor (ER) mode. In most then replaced with product code, due to the rewriteable
cases, a design can switch from RC to ER, simply by nature of the FLASH memory. The PIC16F62X also
removing the capacitor and changing the value of the includes a Low Voltage Programming mode (LVP) that
resistor to provide the same clock speed. In cases allows the device to be programmed from a 5V power
where 37 kHz or 4 MHz is desired or acceptable, the supply. Using LVP places restrictions on pin RB4. Con-
external RC can be eliminated entirely and the internal sult the data sheet for details.
RC modes can be used.
SOFTWARE CHANGES
INTRC IS A NEW MODE
EEPROM is No Longer Accessed
This part has two internal RC Oscillator modes. The
first mode, enabled by a CONFIG bit, is the 4 MHz With I2CTM
mode (INTRC). The second is a 37 kHz mode that is The PIC16CE62X family provides a valuable EEPROM
software selectable when the part is in ER or INTRC. resource that is important for many applications. This
This allows designs to switch between a High Speed, EEPROM was implemented by placing a second DIE
High Power mode and a Low Speed, Low Power mode, alongside the PICmicro® DIE. The communications
as desired. The 37 kHz oscillator is not available when were handled with firmware that provided I2C commu-
the configuration register is set for HS, XT or LP nications.
modes.
The FLASH process used in the PIC16F62X family
Internal MCLR allows the EEPROM cells to be integrated on the same
DIE as the PICmicro DIE. This integration includes cir-
The MCLR pin can now be disabled. This removes the cuitry to perform the EEPROM read and write cycles.
possibility of externally resetting the CPU, but it can Consult the data sheets for the new routines for
provide an additional I/O pin. If you do not use the pin, accessing the EEPROM.
it is still recommended that you tie the pin high or low
with a resistor. When MCLR is disabled, RA5 becomes
available as a Schmitt trigger input.

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NEW FEATURES
The PIC16F62X has new hardware features that some
applications may be able to move from software.
These features include:
1. Hardware USART.
2. 16-bit Timer 1 with LP oscillator driver.
3. 8-bit auto-reload Timer 2.
4. Capture, Compare PWM (CCP) module.
5. 10-bit PWM output.
6. Internal RC oscillator at 4 MHz and 37 kHz.

CONCLUSION
The PIC16F62X family is a valuable addition to the
18-pin comparator family of parts. With the addition of
a UART, new timers, CCP, PWM and internal RC, a
wider range of applications becomes possible. With
only minimal hardware/software changes, many exist-
ing PIC16C62X designs can be migrated to take
advantage of FLASH memory and a newer process.

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NOTES:

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Note the following details of the code protection feature on PICmicro® MCUs.

• The PICmicro family meets the specifications contained in the Microchip Data Sheet.
• Microchip believes that its family of PICmicro microcontrollers is one of the most secure products of its kind on the market today,
when used in the intended manner and under normal conditions.
• There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our knowl-
edge, require using the PICmicro microcontroller in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in the data sheet.
The person doing so may be engaged in theft of intellectual property.
• Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.
• Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not
mean that we are guaranteeing the product as “unbreakable”.
• Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of
our product.
If you have any further questions about this matter, please contact the local sales office nearest to you.

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ensure that your application meets with your specifications. KEELOQ, microID, MPLAB, PIC, PICmicro, PICMASTER,
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In-Circuit Serial Programming, ICSP, ICEPIC, microPort,
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