Part Data Review and Validation

Completed the PT2272M4 review and added the best available Princeton datasheet URL: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/737/PT2272-2489449.pdf.
The symbol pin numbers/names match the datasheet, and the DIP-18 footprint matches the PT2272-M4 DIP package option. Main issues flagged: package property is incorrectly set to TO, pin descriptions are missing, and pin electrical types are all unspecified; details are in the project document pt2272m4-part-review.
Fix the package property, pin descriptions, and electrical pin types from the datasheet.
I’ll update the part/package metadata and annotate each terminal with datasheet-based pin descriptions and electrical pin types, then re-read the schematic to verify.
Updated and verified the PT2272M4 part metadata: Package or Case Code is now 18-DIP.
All 18 pins now have datasheet-based Pin Description values and valid electrical Pin Type settings: A0–A7/DIN = Input, D0–D3/VT = Output, OSC1/OSC2 = Passive, VSS = Ground, VCC = Power In. No open items remain.
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D0
Pin Number
13
OSC2
Pin Number
15
A3
Pin Number
4
VSS
Pin Number
9
A1
Pin Number
2
A7
Pin Number
8
VCC
Pin Number
18
D3
Pin Number
10
D1
Pin Number
12
DIN
Pin Number
14
A0
Pin Number
1
VT
Pin Number
17
A2
Pin Number
3
A6
Pin Number
7
A5
Pin Number
6
D2
Pin Number
11
OSC1
Pin Number
16
A4
Pin Number
5

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PT2272M4 Part Review
Reviewed metadata
  • Project/part: PT2272M4
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PT2272M4
  • Manufacturer Name: Princeton Technology Corp
  • Designator Prefix: IC
  • Existing Package or Case Code: TO
  • Pads / terminals: 18
  • Datasheet URL before review: not set
  • Datasheet URL added: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/737/PT2272-2489449.pdf
  • Footprint asset: DIP794W56P254L2286H533Q18N.kicad_mod
Princeton’s current public site did not expose a live standalone PT2272 datasheet PDF in search results. The selected URL is a Mouser-hosted copy of the Princeton Technology Corp PT2272 datasheet and is the best available official-source datasheet copy found.
Datasheet key specs
Source: Princeton Technology Corp PT2272 Remote Control Decoder datasheet, v3.4, revised August 1999.
  • Function: remote control decoder paired with PT2262 encoder.
  • Technology: CMOS.
  • Addressing: up to 12 tri-state address pins.
  • Address combinations: 531,441 possible code combinations.
  • Data outputs: PT2272-M4 provides 4 data bits.
  • Output type: M = momentary.
  • Operating voltage: VCC = 4 V to 15 V.
  • Oscillator: single-resistor oscillator using OSC1/OSC2.
  • Packages listed for PT2272-M4: 18-pin DIP, with -S18 suffix for 18-pin SO.
  • Applications listed: car security, garage door controller, remote control fan, home automation/security, remote toys, industrial remote control.
Datasheet pinout cross-check

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PinDatasheet nameSymbol terminal presentResult
1A0A0Match
2A1A1Match
3A2A2Match
4A3A3Match
5A4A4Match
6A5A5Match
7A6A6Match
8A7A7Match
9VSSVSSMatch
10D3D3Match
11D2D2Match
12D1D1Match
13D0D0Match
14DINDINMatch
15OSC2OSC2Match
16OSC1OSC1Match
17VTVTMatch
18VCCVCCMatch
Footprint cross-check
  • Datasheet package for PT2272-M4: 18-pin DIP; -S18 indicates 18-pin SO option.
  • Project footprint asset: DIP794W56P254L2286H533Q18N.kicad_mod.
  • Interpretation: DIP, 7.94 mm body/row span, 2.54 mm pitch, 22.86 mm body length, 18 pins.
  • Result: footprint is consistent with the 18-pin DIP package option for PT2272-M4.
Mismatches / issues flagged
  1. Package property mismatch: project property Package or Case Code is set to TO, but the datasheet lists PT2272-M4 as an 18-pin DIP or 18-pin SO (-S18). The assigned footprint is DIP, so the package property should be corrected to DIP-18 / PDIP-18 rather than TO.
  2. Pin descriptions missing: all 18 terminals have only Pin Type: Unspecified; no Pin Description values are populated. The pin numbers and names match the datasheet, but descriptions should be added for clarity.
  3. Electrical pin types are unspecified: VCC/VSS should be power pins, D0-D3 and VT outputs, DIN input, A0-A7 tri-state address inputs, OSC1/OSC2 oscillator pins.
  4. Datasheet URL storage note: the URL was added as Datasheet URL at project level, but the platform reported it as a non-standard project property name. The URL is present, but if this part publication has a canonical part-level datasheet field, it should ideally be migrated there.

Table


Pin(s)Recommended description/type
A0-A7Tri-state address input pins; must match PT2262 encoder address state
VSSGround / negative supply
D0-D3Momentary data output pins for PT2272-M4
DINEncoded serial data input from RF/IR receiver front end
OSC1, OSC2External oscillator resistor pins
VTValid transmission output
VCCPositive supply input, 4 V to 15 V operating range
  • Reviewed metadata

  • Datasheet key specs

  • Datasheet pinout cross-check

  • Footprint cross-check

  • Mismatches / issues flagged

  • Recommended pin descriptions

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PT2272-M4 is a CMOS remote control decoder IC designed to work with the PT2262 encoder for wireless RF and infrared remote control applications. It decodes incoming encoded signals and provides four momentary data outputs, making it ideal for remote switching, security systems, garage door openers, home automation, and industrial control systems. The "M4" variant features 4 momentary output channels, where outputs remain active only while the corresponding transmitter button is pressed.
Key Features CMOS technology for low power consumption 4 momentary data output channels (M4 version) Up to 12 tri-state address pins for secure coding Supports up to 531,441 unique address combinations High noise immunity for reliable operation Wide operating voltage range: 4V to 15V Single-resistor oscillator design Compatible with PT2262 encoder IC Available in DIP and SOP package options Suitable for RF and infrared remote control systems Applications Wireless remote controls Garage door openers Car security systems Home automation equipment Remote-controlled fans and appliances Industrial wireless control systems Remote-controlled toys

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PT2272M4

Princeton Technology Corp

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18-DIP

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