PIC16F1513T-I/SS - 8-bit XLP MCU 7KB Flash 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1513T-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 10 | $1.49 | $14.90 |
| 100 | $1.31 | $131.00 |
| 500 | $1.18 | $590.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.05 | $1,050.00 |
PIC16F1513T-I/SS Overview
A PIC microcontroller is a compact, self-contained computer-on-a-chip built around a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) Harvard architecture. It integrates a CPU core, non-volatile Flash program memory, volatile SRAM, on-chip peripherals (ADC, timers, PWM, communications), and digital I/O pins into a single IC. The PIC16F1513 sits in the mid-range PIC16F1xxx family, positioned above the PIC16F1503/1507/1508/1509 entry-level XLP parts and below the PIC16F171x/176x higher-pin-count variants. Its 28-pin SSOP footprint makes it popular in space-constrained designs that need more I/O than an 8-bit PIC in 14- or 20-pin packages can offer.
Key features include a 20 MHz internal oscillator (with 31 kHz LFINTOSC option for low-power modes), 18 ADC channels with 10-bit resolution, Enhanced Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (EUSART), Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I²C, multiple 16-bit timers (TMR1 with gate control, TMR3), 10-bit PWM with up to 4 outputs, and an enhanced Power-On Reset / Brown-Out Reset (POR/BOR). The XLP technology delivers typical sleep currents below 100 nA with Real-Time Clock active, extending battery life in wireless sensor and metering applications.
The architecture uses a 14-bit instruction word and a 14-bit program memory bus, allowing single-word instructions to execute in one instruction cycle (4 clock periods). On-chip in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and in-circuit debugging (ICD) are supported via standard Microchip development tools (MPLAB X IDE, PICkit™ 5, MPLAB Snap), making the device accessible to engineers across hobby, education, and production settings.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered wireless transmitters, home automation controllers, LED lighting drivers, low-end consumer appliances, motor control signal conditioning, industrial sensor interfaces, and remote control receivers. The combination of low-power sleep modes, generous ADC channel count, and standard serial peripherals suits multi-channel analog monitoring where wall power is unavailable.
When designing with the PIC16F1513T-I/SS, plan for decoupling on VDD/VCORE with 100 nF and 10 µF bulk capacitors placed within a few millimetres of the pins. Choose low-power ICSP pin assignments carefully if your PCB exposes the ICSP header - both ICSPCLK and ICSPDAT pins are shared with general-purpose I/O, so adding a low-value series resistor (typically 100 Ω to 470 Ω) can isolate debug circuits from production noise. Operating voltage range spans 1.8 V to 5.5 V.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Microchip same-family alternatives, and practical low-power design notes not collected in any single manufacturer document.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1513T-I/SS — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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PIC16F1513T-I/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Device Family | PIC16F1xxx (Mid-Range Core, 14-bit instruction) |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC, Harvard |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| SRAM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels (per family datasheet) |
| Timers | TMR0 (8-bit), TMR1/TMR3 (16-bit with gate), TMR2/TMR4/TMR6 (8-bit) |
| PWM Outputs | 10-bit PWM, up to 4 channels (CCP/ECCP) |
| Communication | EUSART (LIN-capable), MSSP (SPI / I²C) |
| I/O Pins | 27 (28-pin SSOP) |
| Low-Power Feature | XLP nanoWatt technology (sleep current < 100 nA typical) |
| Internal Oscillator | 16 MHz HFINTOSC, 31 kHz LFINTOSC, PLL optional |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial, "I") |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming/Debug | ICSP + ICD via MPLAB X IDE / PICkit / MPLAB Snap |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1513T-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / Analog input 3 / ADC positive reference |
| Pin 2 | RA2/AN2 — Digital I/O / Analog input 2 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1/ICSPCLK — Digital I/O / Analog input 1 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 4 | RA0/AN0/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / Analog input 0 / ICSP data |
| Pin 5 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Digital I/O / Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 6 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Digital I/O / Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN — Digital I/O / Analog input 4 / SPI slave select / High/Low-Voltage detect input |
| Pin 10 | RA4/AN3/T0CKI — Digital I/O / Analog input 3 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 11 | RC0/SOSCO — Digital I/O / Secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 12 | RC1/SOSCI — Digital I/O / Secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 13 | RC2/AN6 — Digital I/O / Analog input 6 |
| Pin 14 | RC3/AN7 — Digital I/O / Analog input 7 |
| Pin 15 | RC4/AN8 — Digital I/O / Analog input 8 |
| Pin 16 | RC5/AN9 — Digital I/O / Analog input 9 |
| Pin 17 | RC6/AN8/SS — Digital I/O / Analog input 8 / SPI slave select (alt) |
| Pin 18 | RC7/AN9/SDO — Digital I/O / Analog input 9 / SPI data out |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 21 | RB0/AN10/INT — Digital I/O / Analog input 10 / External interrupt |
| Pin 22 | RB1/AN11 — Digital I/O / Analog input 11 |
| Pin 23 | RB2/AN12 — Digital I/O / Analog input 12 |
| Pin 24 | RB3/AN13 — Digital I/O / Analog input 13 |
| Pin 25 | RB4/AN14 — Digital I/O / Analog input 14 |
| Pin 26 | RB5/AN15 — Digital I/O / Analog input 15 |
| Pin 27 | RB6/ICSPCLK — Digital I/O / ICSP clock (alternate) |
| Pin 28 | RB7/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / ICSP data (alternate) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1513T-I/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Home Automation Lighting Controller, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Low-End Consumer Appliance Control, Remote Control RF Receiver, Educational Microcontroller Platform.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F1513T-I/SS suits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because of its XLP nanoWatt architecture and 17 ADC channels. Sleep currents typically below 100 nA allow multi-year operation from a single CR2032 coin cell when the firmware spends most of its time in sleep with periodic wake-ups. The 7 KB Flash fits lightweight LoRaWAN or BLE beacon firmware, while the EUSART and MSSP peripherals drive any external radio module without external glue logic. The 10-bit ADC samples thermistor, photocell, or soil-moisture sensors directly, eliminating dedicated analog ICs.
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Home Automation Lighting Controller
The PIC16F1513T-I/SS drives multi-channel LED or smart-bulb lighting controllers by combining its 10-bit PWM with up to 4 channels, plus EUSART and MSSP for DMX, I²C, or wireless dimmer interfaces. Its 7 KB Flash supports PWM dimming curves, color-temperature mixing, and simple OTA bootloaders. The 27 I/O pins are sufficient for keypad input, status LEDs, and zero-cross triac drivers. Operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V lets the same MCU run on battery backup or rectified mains-derived rails.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F1513T-I/SS acts as a 17-channel analog front end in industrial sensor conditioning modules, where its 10-bit ADC digitizes 4-20 mA loop, 0-10 V, or thermocouple signals with adequate resolution for monitoring not control. The PIC RISC core runs simple linearization, threshold alarming, and Modbus RTU framing over EUSART, all within 7 KB Flash. The industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature grade and 1.8 V to 5.5 V operation let it sit inside harsh-enclosure sensor hubs without extra regulation.
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Low-End Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16F1513T-I/SS handles main control tasks in rice cookers, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and other low-end consumer appliances. Its 27 I/O pins drive 7-segment or basic LCD displays, accept keypad matrices, and switch triac or MOSFET outputs via PWM. The 20 MHz core and 7 KB Flash fit state-machine firmware plus simple look-up tables for cooking profiles or fan curves. XLP low-power modes keep standby consumption below regulatory limits.
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Remote Control RF Receiver
The PIC16F1513T-I/SS decodes OOK/FSK remote-control packets in low-power wireless receivers by combining its EUSART for synchronous demodulation, TMR1/TMR3 for carrier timing, and XLP sleep modes between packets. The 7 KB Flash supports rolling-code security algorithms and multiple protocol templates. PICkit-style ICSP on RA0/RA1 enables rapid factory calibration and ID assignment. Operating at 1.8 V to 5.5 V suits coin-cell-powered key fobs and line-powered receivers alike.
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Educational Microcontroller Platform
Universities and training labs adopt the PIC16F1513T-I/SS as an introductory platform because it pairs the classic PIC16 architecture with enough Flash (7 KB) and ADC channels (17) for meaningful lab projects without the cost of higher-pin-count devices. ICSP and ICD via RA0/RA1 work with the low-cost PICkit 5 or MPLAB Snap debugger. The 28-SSOP package is breadboard-friendly with SSOP-to-DIP adapters, and the XLP nanoWatt features provide hands-on lessons in low-power firmware design.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1513T-I/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1513-I/SS | PIC16F1509T-I/SS | PIC16F1459-I/SS | PIC16F1713-I/SS | PIC16F1769-I/SS | PIC16F1527-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 7 KB | 5 KB | 14 KB | 16 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB |
| SRAM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 8 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1.5 KB |
| Max CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 48 MHz (USB PLL) | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz |
| ADC Channels | 17 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Special Features | XLP, 10-bit ADC, EUSART, MSSP | XLP, 10-bit ADC, EUSART, MSSP | XLP, 10-bit ADC, EUSART, MSSP | XLP, USB Full-Speed, MSSP, EUSART | XLP, 10-bit ADC, 5-bit DAC, op-amp, angular timer | XLP, 10-bit ADC, 10-bit DAC, op-amp | XLP, 10-bit ADC, MSSP, EUSART, 2x CCP |
| Unit Price (1 pc) | $1.62 | $1.55 (Tube) | $1.45 | $1.85 | $2.10 | $2.05 | $2.35 |
Key Differentiators
- 17 ADC channels with XLP nanoWatt sleep on 28-SSOP (vs PIC16F1509T-I/SS)
- Same XLP architecture at lower cost vs 14 KB Flash parts (vs PIC16F1459-I/SS)
- Right-sized memory avoids overpaying for 16 KB Flash (vs PIC16F1713-I/SS)
- Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature grade standard (vs PIC16F1503-I/ST (TSSOP package))
Design Notes
Estimated: at 20 MHz active and 3.3 V VDD, the PIC16F1513T-I/SS typically draws around 2 mA active current. In Sleep with Watchdog disabled, this drops to under 100 nA, per the XLP datasheet. Always place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pins 7 and 20) and a bulk 10 µF on the supply rail. For battery-powered designs, configure the LFINTOSC to 31 kHz before entering Sleep and use Timer1 with external 32.768 kHz crystal for RTC operation.
Route the ICSP lines (RA0/ICSPDAT and RA1/ICSPCLK) directly to a 2x3 or 1x6 programming header with no series resistors in normal production. For in-circuit debugging in noisy environments, add 100 Ω to 470 Ω series resistors on these lines, and ensure no high-current traces run parallel to ICSP for more than 25 mm to avoid coupling. Keep the SSOP-28 thermal pad on the package connected to VSS or left floating - the SSOP-28 has no exposed thermal pad unlike QFN variants.
Do not leave the MCLR pin floating - tie it to VDD through a 10 kΩ pull-up for normal operation, or to a debugger reset line during development. The PIC16F1513T-I/SS does not have internal MCLR pull-up on all revisions; check the CONFIG register settings in your code. Also avoid using RA0/RA1 as analog inputs and ICSP simultaneously - configure the APFCON register so the ICSP function does not interfere with sensor sampling.
When using the ADC at 10-bit resolution, add a 10 nF bypass capacitor at the VREF+ pin (RA3) if a separate voltage reference is used. Source impedance above 10 kΩ on ADC inputs causes acquisition-time errors and reduces effective resolution. For multi-channel scanning above 50 ksps, switch to the internal 2.048 V or 4.096 V FVR reference to minimize reference drift across the operating temperature range.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product environmental compliance page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this part is not qualified to automotive grade. For automotive designs, use the PIC16F1513-E/SS extended-temperature variant or PIC16F1713T-I/SS.
