PIC16F870-E/SS - 8-Bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 20MHz | Microchip
Teilenummer: PIC16F870-E/SS ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.2 | $4,20 |
| 10 | $3.78 | $37,80 |
| 100 | $3.36 | $336,00 |
| 500 | $2.95 | $1.475,00 |
| 1.000 | $2.65 | $2.650,00 |
PIC16F870-E/SS Übersicht
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a small programmable processor that integrates a CPU, memory, and peripherals onto a single silicon die; PIC microcontrollers use a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture with only 35 single-word instructions, making them well-suited for embedded control tasks across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. The PIC16F870 series sits in Microchip's mid-range MCU family, hierarchically placed as 8-bit PIC -> mid-range PIC16 -> PIC16F87x family -> peripheral-rich general-purpose MCU -> semiconductor IC.
Key features include 22 digital I/O pins, 5 channels of 10-bit Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC), two additional timers beyond Timer0, a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, a Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module, and an In-Circuit Debugger (ICD) interface. Self-programming capability allows in-field firmware updates, and the FLASH program memory supports endurance of 100K erase/write cycles per the manufacturer datasheet. The 'E' suffix designates the Extended industrial temperature grade (-40C to +125C), and the '/SS' suffix indicates the 28-pin SSOP surface-mount package.
The device uses Harvard bus architecture with separate program and data buses, plus a 14-bit instruction word that allows most instructions to execute in a single 200 ns cycle, providing predictable deterministic timing for control loops. With 5 ADC channels and PWM, the PIC16F870 can perform closed-loop motor control, sensor reading, and analog signal conditioning from a single chip.
Typical applications include industrial sensor interfaces, automotive body and chassis subsystems, appliance control boards, and low-power data-acquisition nodes. The combination of on-chip EEPROM, USART, and PWM makes it a strong fit for digital thermostat, fan controller, and small-scale motor drive designs.
When designing with the PIC16F870-E/SS, note that the 28-pin SSOP package has the same footprint as the PIC16F871-I/SS and PIC16F872-I/SS family, allowing source-code compatibility (with memory-size caveats) and PCB reuse. Designers migrating to larger code or peripheral sets should consider the PIC16F873 or PIC16F876 family.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible Microchip PIC alternatives, and practical design notes not found on standard manufacturer product listings.
Drop-in-Alternativen für PIC16F870-E/SS – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit PIC16F870-E/SS (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in ADC, Package, Program Memory (Flash), Timers, Data EEPROM.
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PIC16F870-I/SS
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$2.47 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16F873-E/SS
✅ Drop-In📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)
PIC16F872-I/SS
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PIC16F876A-I/SS
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$3.46 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC16F870-E/SS Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core Architecture | PIC16 (8-bit RISC, Harvard) |
| Instruction Set Width | 14-bit |
| Number of Instructions | 35 single-word instructions |
| Instruction Execution Time | 200 ns at 20 MHz |
| Maximale Taktfrequenz | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) |
| Data RAM | 128 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 64 bytes |
| Digital I/O Pins | 22 |
| ADC | 5 channels, 10-bit |
| Timers | 3 (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2) |
| CCP Modules | 1 (Capture/Compare/PWM) |
| Serial Interface | 1x USART |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40C to +125C (Extended grade) |
| Gehäuse | 28-pin SSOP |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| Programming/Debug | ICD (In-Circuit Debugger) |
| Self-Programming | Yes |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
PIC16F870-E/SS Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / Analog channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / Analog channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / Analog channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3 / Analog channel 3 / ADC reference positive |
| Pin 5 | RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5 / Analog channel 4 / SSP slave select |
| Pin 7 | OSC1/CLKIN — Crystal/clock input |
| Pin 8 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Crystal/clock output |
| Pin 9 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0 / Timer1 output / Timer1 clock |
| Pin 10 | RC1/T1OSI — PORTC bit 1 / Timer1 input |
| Pin 11 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1 PWM/Capture/Compare |
| Pin 12 | RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3 / SSP clock (SPI I2C) |
| Pin 13 | RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4 / SSP data in / I2C data |
| Pin 14 | RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5 / SSP data out |
| Pin 15 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / USART TX / clock |
| Pin 16 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / USART RX / data |
| Pin 17 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt |
| Pin 18 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 19 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 20 | RB3/PGM — PORTB bit 3 / low-voltage programming |
| Pin 21 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 22 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 23 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock (programming/debug) |
| Pin 24 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data (programming/debug) |
| Pin 25 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0-5.5V) |
| Pin 27 | MCLR/VPP/THV — Master clear / programming voltage / device reset |
| Pin 28 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typische Anwendungen
PIC16F870-E/SS ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial Sensor Interface, Automotive Body and HVAC Subsystems, Appliance Control Boards, Battery-Operated Data Acquisition Node, Digital Thermostat / Temperature Controller, Small DC Motor and Fan Speed Control.
Industrial Sensor Interface
The PIC16F870-E/SS reads multiple analog sensors and serial data from industrial control cabinets. Its 5-channel 10-bit ADC samples thermocouple amplification stages (0-5V) every 200 ns instruction cycle, and the USART drives RS-485 links to PLC inputs; only 2V to 5.5V VDD tolerates 24V-conditioned industrial rails. With 22 digital I/O it can also drive indicator LEDs and front-panel keypads from the same chip.
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Automotive Body and HVAC Subsystems
The PIC16F870-E/SS Extended temperature grade (-40C to +125C) suits under-dash HVAC blend-door actuators, interior lighting, and seat-heater controls. The 22 I/O drive MOSFET half-bridges for fan speed and damper position, while the 10-bit ADC reads NTC thermistor + potentiometer feedback for closed-loop climate control; hardware CCP produces a 10-bit PWM for FET drivers without CPU load.
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Appliance Control Boards
Washers, dryers, and microwave ovens use the PIC16F870-E/SS as the main user-interface controller, reading front-panel buttons via the ADC, driving 7-segment LED multiplexed displays through the digital I/O, and producing piezo-buzzer tones with the PWM module. EEPROM stores user preferences and fault-history bytes; 128 byte RAM holds the running state machine. The 20 MHz CPU handles brushed DC motor on/off + tachometer decoding.
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Battery-Operated Data Acquisition Node
In remote or wireless sensor nodes, the PIC16F870-E/SS serves as a low-power ADC aggregator that wakes on interrupt, samples 4-5 analog channels (e.g., soil moisture or battery voltage), computes the average, and transmits via the USART to an attached radio module. The CMOS 35-instruction core with low-power sleep modes (down to 1uA typical) lets a coin-cell last years; the 22 I/O can drive an SPI-attached LoRa modem directly.
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Digital Thermostat / Temperature Controller
The PIC16F870-E/SS firmware reads one NTC thermistor with the 10-bit ADC, applies lookup-table linearization in RAM (128B is ample), compares against the setpoint stored in the 64B EEPROM, and toggles a relay via a CCP-PWM-driven SSR control line. The 5 ADC channels can monitor indoor, outdoor, setpoint, humidity sensor, and supply voltages. Five timers deliver debouncing for keypad inputs and the 1Hz UI tick.
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Small DC Motor and Fan Speed Control
The PIC16F870-E/SS generates a 10-bit PWM via its CCP module to drive a low-side N-MOSFET on a brushed DC fan or small DC motor, using hardware PWM rather than software bit-banging to leave the CPU free for Tach-input capture via Timer1. The same 10-bit ADC reads back-emf or shunt current for closed-loop RPM regulation; this combination provides full I/O for HVAC-type variable-speed drives without needing an external PWM generator.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für PIC16F870-E/SS – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PIC16F870-I/SS | PIC16F873-E/SS | PIC16F872-I/SS | PIC16F876A-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP - same | 28-pin SSOP - same | 28-pin SSOP - same | 28-pin SSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) | 3.5 KB | 7 KB | 2 KB | 14 KB |
| Data RAM | 128 bytes | 128 bytes | 192 bytes | 128 bytes | 368 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 64 bytes | 64 bytes | 128 bytes | 64 bytes | 256 bytes |
| ADC Channels | 5 channels, 10-bit | 5 channels, 10-bit | 5 channels, 10-bit | 5 channels, 10-bit | 5 channels, 10-bit |
| CCP/PWM Modules | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Extended industrial temperature -40C to +125C in the same 28-pin SSOP (vs. PIC16F870-I/SS)
- Pin-compatible software upgrade from 3.5KB to 7KB Flash (vs. PIC16F873-E/SS)
- On-chip EEPROM for persistent state without external I2C EEPROM (vs. PIC16F872-I/SS)
Designhinweise
The PIC16F870-E/SS operates over VDD = 2.0 V to 5.5 V with brown-out and power-on reset built in. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the supply rail. For stable ADC readings, add a 100 nF + 10 uF pair on AVCC/VREF+ if your firmware uses AVCC as the ADC reference. Low-power sleep with watchdog enabled draws roughly 1 uA typical, allowing years of operation on a 3 V lithium backup cell.
Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane beneath the SSOP footprint to keep the 20 MHz core from injecting switching noise into nearby analog traces. Route the OSC1/OSC2 crystal traces within 5 mm of the package with symmetric ground-side shielding - trace length mismatch degrades oscillation margin and may cause unlock at temperature extremes. The ICSP lines (RB6/PGC, RB7/PGD) should both have 4.7k pull-downs to avoid false programming events in noisy environments.
Never reuse firmware without verifying the configuration bits: the watchdog timer, low-voltage programming (LVP), and code-protect bits must be set explicitly per application. If LVP is left enabled by mistake, the MCLR pin becomes RB4/PGM and a logic low at reset will enter programming mode, causing field firmware-lockouts. Flash row-write endurance is rated at 100K cycles; for high-write EEPROM use, average writes in software to honor the 1M-cycle/byte EEPROM endurance - a common bug is to write state every loop instead of only on change.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page datasheet 30569b. The 'E' suffix denotes Extended temperature grade; it is not equivalent to AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, which is a separate certification not stated on the PIC16F870 datasheet family.
