PIC16LF1566-E/SP
PIC16LF1566-E/SP - 8-bit MCU 14KB Flash 28-SPDIP | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LF1566-E/SP is an 8-bit PIC microcontroller featuring 14KB Flash program memory, 1KB RAM, and two on-chip 10-bit ADCs, housed in a 28-pin SPDIP (Skinny Plastic DIP) through-hole package. Operating from a 1.8V to 3.6V supply with an LF (low-power, F = wide-voltage) process variant and a 32MHz internal oscillator, the PIC16LF1566 is purpose-built for mTouch capacitive-touch sensing applications and general-purpose embedded designs. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the device integrates hardware Capacitive Voltage Divider (CVD) modules that automate touch-signal acquisition, delivering up to 23 analog input channels and a combined ADC sampling rate of approximately 600k samples per second.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals (ADC, timers, communication blocks), and I/O onto one die. The PIC16F family uses a RISC-style Harvard architecture with a small, deterministic instruction set optimized for embedded code density and predictable interrupt response. The PIC16LF1566 belongs to the enhanced mid-range PIC16F1xxx lineage, which adds linear data memory, hardware CVD for capacitive touch, and nanoWatt XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology for battery-friendly operation. As an LF variant, the operating voltage is restricted to 1.8V-3.6V rather than the 2.0V-5.5V of the standard F part. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC MCUs sit under Microcontrollers, then Integrated Circuits, then Semiconductors.
Key features of the PIC16LF1566-E/SP include 14KB (8K x 14 words) Flash program memory, 1KB RAM, 256 bytes EEPROM, an 8-bit CPU core, 32MHz maximum CPU clock, dual 10-bit ADCs with hardware CVD support for up to 23 analog channels, an Enhanced Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (EUSART), MSSP (I2C/SPI), and nanoWatt XLP sleep currents typically below 1 µA. Two 10-bit ADC peripherals share an analog multiplexer that can scan 23 channels with automated hardware capacitance-to-digital conversion, eliminating firmware loops for touch scanning and freeing the CPU for higher-level processing.
Typical applications for the PIC16LF1566-E/SP include mTouch capacitive touch buttons, sliders, and proximity sensors for white goods, consumer appliances, automotive interior controls, and industrial HMI panels. The 28-SPDIP package is preferred for hand-soldered prototypes, educational kits, and through-hole hobbyist designs because of its standard 0.1-inch row spacing. The wide 1.8V-3.6V range also makes the part suitable for 2x AA / single-cell Li-ion battery-powered products.
When designing with this device, ensure the supply voltage stays within the 1.8V-3.6V LF window and budget for the 32MHz internal oscillator accuracy (~±1% typical). Place a 100nF decoupling capacitor close to VDD, and reserve an unused I/O pin tied to GND as a guard for sensitive analog channels when using CVD. The pinout diagram package_svg_key for this part is dip-28, matching the 28-SPDIP mechanical outline.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing as of 2026-09-23, drop-in and same-family alternatives, and application guidance not duplicated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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