PIC16LF1946-E/MR
PIC16LF1946-E/MR - 14KB Flash LCD MCU, 32MHz, QFN-64 | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LF1946-E/MR is a 64-pin, 8-bit Flash-based CMOS microcontroller with an integrated LCD driver and nanoWatt XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology, housed in a 9x9 mm QFN-64-EP (HVQCCN) package. It operates from a 1.8V to 3.6V supply, delivers 32 MHz maximum CPU performance through a high-performance RISC architecture, and integrates 14 KB of Flash program memory, 512 bytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM. The part supports industrial-grade -40C to +125C operation (E temperature grade) and includes an on-chip LCD driver capable of driving up to 192 segments.
What is a PIC microcontroller? A PIC microcontroller (Programmable Intelligent Computer) is a family of 8/16/32-bit RISC-based microcontrollers from Microchip Technology used in embedded systems. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC16LF1946 belongs to: microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> PIC16 family -> PIC16F/LF194x sub-family with LCD driver and XLP low-power peripherals. PIC MCUs are widely deployed in industrial control, consumer appliances, automotive body electronics, and battery-powered IoT edge nodes because they combine deterministic RISC execution, low sleep current, and rich on-chip peripherals (ADC, PWM, I2C, SPI, USART, LCD driver).
Key features of the PIC16LF1946 include nanoWatt XLP sleep currents in the nanoampere range, multiple low-power operating modes (Sleep, Idle, Doze, alternate clock sources), an integrated segmented LCD driver with charge pump, multiple 10-bit ADC modules, two PWM peripherals, two comparators, and a 32 kHz internal oscillator for low-power timekeeping. The 64-pin QFN-EP package exposes a large thermal pad for heat dissipation and supports a wide peripheral pinout including 36+ I/O lines for application flexibility.
Architecturally, the PIC16LF1946 uses a Harvard RISC core with single-cycle instruction execution at the system clock, a 14-bit instruction word, and 8-bit data path. The integrated LCD driver is one of its defining features, supporting static, 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 bias multiplexed displays with up to 192 segments, eliminating the need for an external LCD controller. The EEPROM emulation in Flash and configurable oscillator options (HFINTOSC, LFINTOSC, external crystal) provide flexibility for energy-constrained designs.
Typical applications include battery-powered thermostats, programmable timers, smart sensors with LCD readouts, portable medical devices with segment LCDs, white goods / home appliance user interfaces, instrument cluster displays, metering equipment, and any cost-sensitive embedded product requiring a graphical segment LCD without an external controller.
Design consideration: When migrating from a larger PIC16 with external LCD driver to the PIC16LF1946, validate that your segment count, bias, and charge-pump voltage requirements fall within the on-chip LCD driver's maximum specifications; the QFN-64-EP package requires PCB thermal pad soldering per IPC-7093 for reliable thermal performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing from LCSC, DigiKey, Mouser, and Octopart, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16LF194x family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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