PIC16F1507-E/SS - 8-bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 20MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1507-E/SS β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.32 | $1.32 |
| 10 | $1.18 | $11.80 |
| 100 | $1.05 | $105.00 |
| 500 | $0.92 | $460.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.81 | $810.00 |
PIC16F1507-E/SS Overview
An 8-bit PIC microcontroller is a RISC-based, Harvard-architecture CMOS device that integrates CPU, non-volatile program memory (Flash), data RAM, peripherals (ADC, timers, communication), and I/O on a single die. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16F1507 sits in the mid-range PIC16 family, itself a sub-class of Microchip's 8-bit MCU portfolio, which itself belongs to the broader category of microcontrollers (MCU) and ultimately embedded system-on-chip (SoC) semiconductors. Compared with 32-bit ARM Cortex-M MCUs, 8-bit PICs trade raw compute and address space for deterministic interrupt latency, simpler toolchains, and very low cost per unit, making them dominant in cost-sensitive, latency-critical, or peripheral-light designs.
Key differentiating features include an integrated temperature indicator, low-power brown-out reset (LPBOR), programmable brown-out reset (BOR), In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP), and an internal voltage reference for the ADC. The PIC16F1507 also supports In-Circuit Debug via MPLAB ICD 3 and PICkit 3, requiring the optional AC244051/AC244052 external debug header. Compared with older baseline PIC10/12 parts, the 16F1507 adds enhanced mid-range instruction set, peripheral pin select (PPS), and a more capable 10-bit ADC.
Typical applications include low-power consumer appliances, LED lighting controllers, sensor conditioning front-ends, battery chargers, and simple state machines. The 18 I/O count and 12-channel 10-bit ADC make it particularly suitable for multi-signal sensing front-ends such as thermostats, small motor control, or human-interface nodes where 32-bit performance is unnecessary. The wide 2.3-5.5V operating range also supports direct 5V industrial sensor bridges without level translation.
When designing with this device, ensure the selected SSOP-20 land pattern matches the -E (extended) temperature grade of -40C to +125C and plan for ICD header connection if in-circuit debug is required. The PIC16F1507-E/SS is in active production per Microchip's product page and is supported by the MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler ecosystem.
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PIC16F1507-E/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit Flash Microcontroller (MCU) |
| Architecture | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range (Harvard, RISC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 128 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz (200 ns instruction cycle) |
| Operating Voltage Range (PIC16F1507) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 18 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 12 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit (TMR0/TMR2), 1 x 16-bit (TMR1) |
| Watchdog Timer | Enhanced WDT |
| I/O Source/Sink Current | 25 mA |
| Brown-Out Reset | LPBOR + Programmable BOR |
| Programming/Debug | ICSP, ICD via PICkit 3 / MPLAB ICD 3 (header AC244051/AC244052) |
| Special Features | Integrated Temperature Indicator, Internal Voltage Reference, Self-Programmable Flash |
| Package | 20-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body width) |
| Operating Temperature (E suffix) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1507-E/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 2 | RA4 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 3 | RA3 β Bidirectional I/O / MCLR (input only) |
| Pin 4 | RA2 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 5 | RA1 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 6 | RA0 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 7 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | RC5 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 9 | RC4 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 10 | RC3 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 11 | RC2 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 12 | RC1 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 13 | RC0 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 14 | VSS β Ground reference (secondary) |
| Pin 15 | VDD β Positive supply (2.3V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 16 | RA7 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 17 | RA6 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 18 | RC7 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 19 | RC6 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 20 | VDD β Positive supply (2.3V to 5.5V, secondary) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1507-E/SS is suitable for 7 applications: Multi-Sensor IoT Edge Node, LED Lighting Controller, Small Appliance Control Board, Battery Charger Front-End, Automotive Auxiliary Body Controller, HMI Keypad + Display Controller, Sensor Signal Conditioning Front-End.
Multi-Sensor IoT Edge Node
The PIC16F1507-E/SS's 12-channel 10-bit ADC and 18 I/O pins make it a strong fit for low-power multi-sensor edge nodes. With 3.5 KB Flash the MCU can run a small RTOS loop or cooperative scheduler for temperature, humidity, and motion sensor fusion. The 2.3-5.5V operating range supports direct 5V sensor bridges without level translation, and the integrated temperature indicator adds an on-die thermal channel at zero BOM cost.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F1507-E/SS provides 25 mA source/sink I/O drive, suitable for direct low-current LED strings or for driving MOSFET gates in higher-power lighting designs. With two 8-bit timers and one 16-bit timer it can generate PWM dimming curves with 16-bit resolution while servicing the ADC for ambient-light feedback. The 20 MHz CPU runs C-based lighting algorithms with comfortable headroom, and the small SSOP-20 footprint fits into tight bulb-form-factor PCBs.
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Small Appliance Control Board
Consumer appliances such as coffee makers, blenders, and air purifiers use the PIC16F1507-E/SS as a low-cost main controller. Its 18 I/O drive relays, triac optos, and key-scan matrices, while the 10-bit ADC reads NTC temperature sensors and potentiometer set-points. The enhanced WDT and BOR features provide the safety margin needed for unattended mains-connected appliances. Industrial-grade temperature tolerance allows operation in kitchen environments.
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Battery Charger Front-End
Li-ion and NiMH charger front-ends use the PIC16F1507-E/SS to read battery voltage and current via the 10-bit ADC and modulate a charging MOSFET via PWM. The 20 MHz CPU easily handles CC/CV algorithm loops at millisecond cadence, and the integrated temperature indicator can flag unsafe battery packs. With 128 B RAM the state machine stays simple, fitting standard C code well below the 3.5 KB Flash limit.
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Automotive Auxiliary Body Controller
Under-the-hood and body-comfort modules benefit from the PIC16F1507-E/SS's -40C to +125C extended temperature range and robust PIC16 architecture. It can drive small loads (mirror adjust, interior lighting, seat sensor) via 25 mA I/O and read switches via the 10-bit ADC. Note that for safety-critical modules a true AEC-Q100-qualified part is required; the -E/SS grade is suitable for non-safety body controllers where cost is the primary driver.
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HMI Keypad + Display Controller
Hobbyist and entry-level industrial HMIs use the PIC16F1507-E/SS to scan 4x4 key matrices, drive small character LCDs or 7-segment LED displays, and read rotary encoders. With 18 I/O the part handles up to 16 keys plus 8 display lines without external logic. The 20 MHz CPU comfortably refreshes multiplexed LED displays at >100 Hz, eliminating visible flicker, and the SSOP-20 footprint is small enough for hand-held enclosures.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning Front-End
Industrial sensor-conditioning boards use the PIC16F1507-E/SS to read bridge sensors (load cell, pressure, strain gauge) via the 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference, then linearize and transmit via UART. The internal 1.024V reference enables ratiometric measurements, while the enhanced WDT detects firmware hangs in unattended installations. The wide 2.3-5.5V supply supports 3.3V and 5V transducer interfaces on the same PCB.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1507-I/SS | PIC16F1507-E/SO | PIC16F1503-E/SS | PIC16F1507-E/GZ | PIC16F1455-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | SSOP-20 | SSOP-20 | SOIC-20 | SSOP-20 | UQFN-20 | SSOP-20 |
| Flash Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB |
| RAM | 128 B | 128 B | 128 B | 128 B | 128 B | 1024 B |
| Max CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 48 MHz |
| ADC | 10-bit, 12 ch | 10-bit, 12 ch | 10-bit, 12 ch | 10-bit, 8 ch | 10-bit, 12 ch | 10-bit, 9 ch |
| USB | No | No | No | No | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3V - 5.5V | 2.3V - 5.5V | 2.3V - 5.5V | 2.3V - 5.5V | 2.3V - 5.5V | 2.3V - 5.5V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade in SSOP-20 (vs PIC16F1507-I/SS)
- 12-channel 10-bit ADC with integrated temperature indicator (vs PIC16F1503-E/SS)
- Lower cost than USB-enabled siblings (vs PIC16F1455-I/SS)
- 20 MHz CPU with 200 ns instruction cycle (vs PIC16F1507-E/GZ (UQFN-20))
Design Notes
Decouple VDD with a 100 nF X7R ceramic placed within 5 mm of pin 15 and a bulk 1-10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the supply rail. Pin 20 is a redundant VDD connection tied internally to pin 15 on most PIC16F1507 packages; both should be bypassed for low-noise analog performance. Place a 10 kohm pull-up on MCLR (pin 3) to prevent unintended resets during brown-out events.
Keep analog inputs (RA0-RA5) physically separated from digital switching traces on the PCB to minimize ADC crosstalk. Use a ground plane under the SSOP-20 footprint with a single-point connection to digital ground near the MCU. For designs using the AC244051 debug header, route the ICSPDAT/ICSPCLK pair to a 6-pin header with 0.1 inch pitch, kept short to avoid EMI pickup during debug sessions.
Do not assume the SSOP-20 package exposes dedicated debug pins - the PIC16F1507-E/SS requires the AC244051 or AC244052 external debug header to interface with PICkit 3 or MPLAB ICD 3. Forgetting this header on prototype boards forces rework to add debug access. Also note that the 'E' temperature suffix (-40C to +125C) and 'I' suffix (-40C to +85C) differ in price and qualification; never substitute one for the other in products whose worst-case ambient exceeds 85C without re-qualifying the design.
When using the ADC with the internal voltage reference, allow at least 10 us acquisition time (TACQ) before initiating conversion. Switching ADC channels back-to-back without adequate TACQ causes channel-to-channel crosstalk of up to 2 LSB. For precision measurements, average 16 or more samples in software to reduce noise to < 1 LSB RMS at 10-bit resolution. Use the integrated temperature indicator for cold-junction compensation only after calibrating against an external reference at two known temperatures.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a commercial/industrial part, not automotive-grade; for AEC-Q100 needs consult PIC16F1507 automotive variants if available.
