PIC16F1513-E/SS - 8-Bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1513-E/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.48 | $2.48 |
| 10 | $2.23 | $22.30 |
| 100 | $1.95 | $195.00 |
| 500 | $1.72 | $860.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.55 | $1,550.00 |
PIC16F1513-E/SS Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a small computer-on-a-chip that combines a CPU, program memory (Flash), data memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals (ADC, timers, communication interfaces) on a single silicon die. PIC16F MCUs sit within Microchip's broader taxonomy of 8-bit microcontrollers, which in turn fall under the wider class of microcontrollers and embedded processors in the semiconductor family. They are commonly used as low-cost, deterministic, easy-to-program control cores for embedded systems where 32-bit performance is unnecessary.
Key differentiating features include a 20 MHz CPU clock (200 ns instruction cycle), 7KB Flash program memory, 256B RAM, a 10-bit ADC with up to 17 channels, and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology that delivers sub-microamp sleep currents suitable for battery-powered products. Integrated debug support removes the need for an external debug header, allowing direct in-circuit debugging via PICkit 3 or MPLAB ICD 3 programmers.
The PIC16F1513-E/SS uses a RISC-based PIC architecture with a Harvard bus, providing deterministic interrupt latency and predictable execution timing. The 20 MHz oscillator with 4x PLL option yields up to 5 MIPS throughput, while peripherals include enhanced PWM, multiple timers, USART, and I2C/SPI master/slave interfaces. Internal voltage regulation supports operation across a 2.5V/3.3V/5V range from a single supply rail.
Typical applications include consumer appliance control, low-power sensor nodes, battery chargers, LED lighting controllers, and small industrial monitoring subsystems. The integrated ADC and PWM make it well suited for closed-loop feedback applications such as temperature regulation, motor speed control, and analog signal conditioning.
A key design consideration is selecting the right oscillator configuration and decoupling scheme: place a 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor close to VDD, choose between internal HF or external crystal oscillator based on timing accuracy requirements, and ensure unused I/O pins are configured as outputs low to minimize sleep current.
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| Core Architecture | PIC16 enhanced mid-range (8-bit RISC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 256 bytes |
| CPU Speed | 20 MHz (200 ns instruction cycle) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C (E = extended) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (0.209", 5.30 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Technology Family | PIC® XLP™ 16F |
| Peripherals | PWM, Timers, USART, I2C/SPI, 10-bit ADC |
| Debug Support | Integrated (no debug header required) |
| Oscillator | Internal + external crystal support |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC16F1513-E/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR/RE3 — Master Clear (reset) input / digital input only |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — I/O / AN0 / CVD |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — I/O / AN1 / CVD |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — I/O / AN2 / DACREF |
| Pin 5 | RA3 — I/O / AN3 / Vref+ |
| Pin 6 | RA4 — I/O / AN4 / T0CKI |
| Pin 7 | RA5 — I/O / AN5 / SS |
| Pin 8 | RE0 — I/O / AN6 |
| Pin 9 | RE1 — I/O / AN7 |
| Pin 10 | RE2 — I/O / AN8 |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 13 | RA7 — I/O / OSC1 |
| Pin 14 | RA6 — I/O / OSC2 / CLKR |
| Pin 15 | RC0 — I/O / AN12 |
| Pin 16 | RC1 — I/O / AN13 |
| Pin 17 | RC2 — I/O / AN14 |
| Pin 18 | RC3 — I/O / AN15 / SCL |
| Pin 19 | RD0 — I/O |
| Pin 20 | RD1 — I/O |
| Pin 21 | RD2 — I/O |
| Pin 22 | RD3 — I/O |
| Pin 23 | RC4 — I/O / SDA / SDI |
| Pin 24 | RC5 — I/O / SDO |
| Pin 25 | RC6 — I/O / TX/CK |
| Pin 26 | RC7 — I/O / RX/DT |
| Pin 27 | RD4 — I/O |
| Pin 28 | RD5 — I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1513-E/SS is suitable for 7 applications: Low-Power Sensor Node, Consumer Appliance Control, LED Lighting Controller, Industrial Monitoring Subsystem, Battery Charger Controller, Small Motor Speed Controller, HVAC Thermostat Control.
Low-Power Sensor Node
The PIC16F1513-E/SS is well suited for battery-powered sensor nodes where XLP eXtreme Low Power technology delivers sub-microamp sleep currents, extending battery life to multi-year levels. The 7KB Flash accommodates sensor fusion firmware, the 10-bit ADC with 17 channels handles multiple analog sensors (temperature, light, voltage), and the wide 2.5V-5.5V supply range supports operation from 2xAA, coin cell, or Li-ion sources. Placed as the central MCU on the sensor board with a 32 kHz low-power oscillator and a wake-on-interrupt routine, it consumes only a few microamps average while still performing periodic measurements. Engineers benefit from integrated debug support for in-circuit tuning of duty cycles without external headers.
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Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16F1513-E/SS fits appliance control boards (coffee makers, washing machines, microwave ovens) where its 20 MHz CPU provides responsive user-interface handling and the enhanced PWM peripherals drive motor, valve, or heater loads. The 7KB Flash supports graphical user-interface libraries and safety-state machines, while 256B RAM is sufficient for short protocol stacks. The -40°C to +125°C extended temperature rating accommodates under-hood or near-heater placement. Compared to ARM Cortex-M0 alternatives, the PIC16F1513's deterministic interrupt latency simplifies safety-critical timing on appliance platforms.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F1513-E/SS serves as the controller in dimmable LED drivers and architectural lighting fixtures, where the enhanced PWM peripherals (multiple channels, programmable dead-band) generate precise color-mixing waveforms for RGBW luminaires. The 10-bit ADC monitors the LED string current via a sense resistor, enabling closed-loop brightness regulation, while the wide operating voltage (2.5V-5.5V) accepts typical 3.3V or 5V driver rails. With 7KB Flash, the MCU stores DMX-512 or DALI protocol stacks and dimming curves. Integrated debug support reduces time-to-market for lighting OEMs iterating on firmware across product families.
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Industrial Monitoring Subsystem
The PIC16F1513-E/SS integrates cleanly into industrial panel meters, RTU modules, and sensor aggregation nodes where its RS-232/RS-485-capable USART interfaces with field devices and the 10-bit ADC digitizes 4-20 mA loop inputs. The -40°C to +125°C extended range tolerates cabinet environments near motors or heaters, and the 28-SSOP package supports compact DIN-rail form factors. With 7KB Flash, the MCU accommodates Modbus RTU slave firmware plus calibration tables, while the wide 2.5V-5.5V supply operates directly from 5V regulated rails in PLC backplanes. Integrated debug streamlines field firmware updates.
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Battery Charger Controller
The PIC16F1513-E/SS acts as the supervisory MCU in single- and multi-cell lithium-ion or NiMH chargers where its 10-bit ADC measures battery voltage and charge current with high resolution while enhanced PWMs drive the switching FETs. The 7KB Flash stores cell chemistry profiles, charge state machines (CC/CV/float), and safety timers, while 256B RAM supports real-time coulomb counting. XLP low-power sleep modes minimize quiescent draw when the charger is idle. Compared to dedicated charger ASICs, the PIC16F1513 offers firmware-defined flexibility to support multiple battery chemistries on the same hardware platform.
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Small Motor Speed Controller
The PIC16F1513-E/SS drives small BLDC or brushed DC motors in fans, pumps, and small appliances, leveraging its enhanced PWM with complementary outputs and programmable dead-time to safely switch half-bridge driver stages. The 10-bit ADC samples back-EMF or current feedback for closed-loop speed regulation, while the 20 MHz CPU runs PID control loops at kHz rates. The wide 2.5V-5.5V supply accepts 3.3V or 5V driver rails, and the -40°C to +125°C rating supports under-hood placement. 7KB Flash accommodates sensorless control algorithms and diagnostic routines for predictive maintenance.
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HVAC Thermostat Control
The PIC16F1513-E/SS is ideal for residential and light-commercial thermostat controllers, where its 10-bit ADC reads thermistor or RTD temperature sensors and its enhanced PWMs drive triac-fired HVAC loads (fans, compressors, valves). The 7KB Flash supports scheduling algorithms, PID loops, and graphical UI state machines, while the wide operating temperature range tolerates wall-mounted environments near heating elements. XLP low-power modes minimize standby consumption for battery-backed thermostats, and the integrated ADC with 17 channels accommodates multi-zone temperature monitoring. Integrated debug shortens firmware iteration cycles during product development.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1513-E/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1513-I/SS | PIC16F1512-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30 mm) | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | PIC16 8-bit RISC | PIC16 8-bit RISC | PIC16 8-bit RISC |
| CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Flash | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 4 KB (2K x 14) |
| RAM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 ch | 10-bit, up to 17 ch | 10-bit (lower ch count) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V - 5.5 V | 2.5 V - 5.5 V | 2.5 V - 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C (E) | -40°C to +85°C (I) | -40°C to +85°C (I) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature range for harsh environments (vs PIC16F1513-I/SS)
- Larger Flash memory for code headroom (vs PIC16F1512-I/SS)
- Integrated debug support without external header (vs PIC16F1455-I/SS)
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin (pin 11) with a short ground return to the VSS pin (pin 12). For applications with high switching noise on the supply rail, add a bulk capacitor (1-10 µF) at the board entry point. Estimated: a 0.1 µF X7R 0402 capacitor typically provides adequate high-frequency decoupling for a 20 MHz PIC16 MCU under typical load currents below 50 mA.
The PIC16F1513-E/SS in 28-SSOP package has a thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 100°C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board. At maximum operating temperature of +125°C with a 20 MHz CPU running full peripheral loads, the MCU draws under 10 mA, yielding self-heating below 1°C. For high-temperature environments, ensure the ambient plus self-heating stays under the +125°C extended grade limit.
Route the MCLR pin (pin 1) with a 10 kΩ pull-up resistor to VDD and place a 100 nF capacitor to ground for reset signal integrity. Keep the MCLR trace short and away from high-frequency switching nodes. For oscillator stability, place the crystal or resonator within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins (RA7/RA6) and surround the oscillator traces with a grounded guard ring to reduce EMI susceptibility.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating; configure them as outputs driving low to minimize sleep current leakage. Verify that the configuration bits (fuses) are correctly set for the chosen oscillator mode and that the WDT is intentionally enabled or disabled per design requirements. The PIC16F1513's 10-bit ADC requires adequate acquisition time (TACQ); failing to wait the proper number of ADC clock cycles after channel switching leads to inaccurate readings.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per distributor product pages (DigiKey, Mouser). Microchip parts are lead-free by default. AEC-Q100 qualification is not explicitly stated in the provided data; for automotive projects requiring AEC-Q100, consult Microchip's automotive-grade product catalog.
