PIC16F1517-E/MV - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 20MHz, QFN-40 | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1517-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.42 | $2.42 |
| 10 | $2.18 | $21.80 |
| 100 | $1.94 | $194.00 |
| 500 | $1.72 | $860.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.51 | $1,510.00 |
PIC16F1517-E/MV Overview
An 8-bit PIC microcontroller is a RISC-based CMOS device that executes a compact, fixed instruction set from on-chip Flash memory, with peripherals (timers, ADC, communication modules) addressed through a memory-mapped register file. PIC MCUs sit in the broader taxonomy of embedded microcontrollers -> microcontrollers -> microprocessors -> semiconductors, and the PIC16F family represents Microchip's enhanced mid-range architecture featuring 49 instructions, 16-level hardware stack, deterministic interrupt handling, and the CIP (Core Independent Peripherals) approach that offloads tasks from the CPU.
Key features include 36 general-purpose digital I/O pins rated to 25 mA source/sink, a 28-channel 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference, two 8-bit timers, a 16-bit timer, two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules, an enhanced USART with auto-baud detection, an MI2C and an SPI peripheral, plus brown-out reset, power-on reset, and a watchdog timer. The 10-bit ADC, PWM modules, and high-drive I/O enable direct sensor interfacing and LED or motor control without external driver ICs. The internal 16 MHz oscillator eliminates external crystal cost for non-USB applications.
Typical applications include industrial sensor nodes, low-cost consumer appliances, LED lighting controllers, battery-powered IoT edge nodes, automotive body and accessory modules (LIN slave nodes), and general-purpose embedded control boards where deterministic 8-bit performance, nanoWatt XLP sleep currents, and easy in-circuit reprogrammability are required. Pair the PIC16F1517-E/MV with Microchip's MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compiler, and PICkit programmer for rapid prototyping.
When designing, allocate the exposed thermal pad to a continuous ground copper pour for best electrical and thermal performance, and observe the 5.5 V absolute maximum on VDD. The 'E' temperature suffix denotes the -40 °C to +125 °C extended industrial grade, while 'I' parts cover the standard -40 °C to +85 °C industrial range. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package-compatible alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1517-E/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16F1517-E/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash), I/O Pins.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1517-E/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC |
| Instruction Set Size | 49 instructions |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes |
| Data Flash (High-Endurance) | 128 bytes lower program memory (100,000 W/E cycles) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 200 ns |
| Internal Oscillator | 16 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C (extended industrial, 'E' suffix) |
| I/O Pins | 36 |
| I/O Source/Sink Current | 25 mA per pin |
| ADC | 10-bit, 28 channels, with internal voltage reference |
| Timers | Two 8-bit (TMR0/TMR2) and one 16-bit (TMR1) |
| CCP Modules | 2 (Capture / Compare / PWM) |
| Communication Peripherals | MI2C, SPI, Enhanced USART with auto-baud |
| Package | 40-pin UQFN (MV suffix), 4 x 4 mm, exposed pad |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP |
| Safety Peripherals | Brown-Out Reset, Power-On Reset, Watchdog Timer |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Microchip product family page) |
PIC16F1517-E/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/C1IN+/C2IN+/ICSPCLK — GPIO RA0 / ADC ch0 / comparator input / ICD clock |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1/C1IN-/C2IN-/ICSPDAT — GPIO RA1 / ADC ch1 / comparator input / ICD data |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2/C1OUT — GPIO RA2 / ADC ch2 / comparator 1 output |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/C1IN+ — GPIO RA3 / ADC ch3 / positive voltage reference |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4/C2OUT — GPIO RA4 / ADC ch4 / comparator 2 output (open-drain) |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5/VCAP — GPIO RA5 / ADC ch5 / voltage regulator capacitor |
| Pin 7 | RA6/AN6 — GPIO RA6 / ADC ch6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7/AN7 — GPIO RA7 / ADC ch7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN12/CCP2 — GPIO RB0 / ADC ch12 / CCP2 PWM |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN10/C1INC — GPIO RB1 / ADC ch10 / comparator input |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN8 — GPIO RB2 / ADC ch8 |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN9/MCLR — GPIO RB3 / ADC ch9 / Master Clear (reset) |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN11 — GPIO RB4 / ADC ch11 |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — GPIO RB5 |
| Pin 17 | RB6/ICSPCLK — GPIO RB6 / ICD clock (alternate) |
| Pin 18 | RB7/ICSPDAT — GPIO RB7 / ICD data (alternate) |
| Pin 19 | RC0 — GPIO RC0 |
| Pin 20 | RC1 — GPIO RC1 |
| Pin 21 | RC2 — GPIO RC2 |
| Pin 22 | RC3/SCL/SCK — GPIO RC3 / I2C clock / SPI clock |
| Pin 23 | RC4/SDA/SDI — GPIO RC4 / I2C data / SPI data in |
| Pin 24 | RC5/SDO — GPIO RC5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 25 | RC6/TX/CK — GPIO RC6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 26 | RC7/RX/DT — GPIO RC7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 27 | RE3 — GPIO RE3 (input only on this device) |
| Pin 28 | RD0 — GPIO RD0 |
| Pin 29 | RD1 — GPIO RD1 |
| Pin 30 | RD2 — GPIO RD2 |
| Pin 31 | RD3 — GPIO RD3 |
| Pin 32 | RD4 — GPIO RD4 |
| Pin 33 | RD5/CCP1 — GPIO RD5 / CCP1 PWM |
| Pin 34 | RD6 — GPIO RD6 |
| Pin 35 | RD7 — GPIO RD7 |
| Pin 36 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 37 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 38 | VREF-/AN13 — ADC negative reference / ADC ch13 |
| Pin 39 | VREF+/AN14 — ADC positive reference / ADC ch14 |
| Pin 40 | EP — Exposed thermal pad - connect to ground pour |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1517-E/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Interface Module, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node, LED Lighting Controller, Automotive LIN Slave Node, Consumer Appliance Control Board, Hobby and Education Microcontroller Board.
Industrial Sensor Interface Module
The PIC16F1517-E/MV suits industrial sensor interface modules where deterministic 8-bit performance, wide supply tolerance, and a high-resolution ADC are required. Its 28-channel 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference handles multiple analog sensors (temperature, pressure, strain gauges) without an external MUX or reference IC, while 36 digital I/O drive status LEDs, relay coils, and digital inputs. Operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V tolerates 24 V industrial rails stepped down via a wide-Vin DC-DC plus LDO. The 20 MHz core runs control loops above 1 kHz. Extended industrial -40 °C to +125 °C operation handles unheated enclosures.
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Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node
The PIC16F1517-E/MV fits coin-cell or 2x AA battery-powered IoT edge nodes because nanoWatt XLP technology delivers sleep currents below 1 µA with full RAM retention and fast wake-up. The internal 16 MHz oscillator removes the external crystal bill-of-materials for non-timing-critical applications, while MI2C/SPI connect directly to environmental sensors. The 14 KB Flash holds a small RTOS, a wireless protocol stack (e.g., LoRaWAN or BLE controller command set), and over-the-air update bootloaders. The E temperature grade supports outdoor enclosures from -40 °C to +125 °C.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F1517-E/MV drives multi-channel LED lighting controllers thanks to its two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules and additional PWM via the CCP/16-bit timer combination. High-current 25 mA source/sink I/O directly drive small indicator LED strings, while PWM outputs gate external MOSFETs for high-brightness strips. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors for closed-loop dimming, and the MI2C peripheral controls LED driver ICs such as the TLC59401. nanoWatt XLP modes let the controller enter Sleep between brightness updates for very low standby power.
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Automotive LIN Slave Node
The PIC16F1517-E/MV works as a body-electronics LIN slave node for window switches, mirror controllers, seat controllers, and accessory modules. The enhanced USART with auto-baud detection handles LIN 1.x/2.x framing without an external transceiver IC pair (use an external LIN transceiver such as MCP2003B). 36 I/O handle switch matrix scanning and H-bridge direction logic, while the 10-bit ADC reads position feedback from potentiometers. Although the -E grade is not AEC-Q100 qualified, it operates from -40 °C to +125 °C for non-safety automotive applications.
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Consumer Appliance Control Board
The PIC16F1517-E/MV is well-matched to consumer appliance control boards (small kitchen appliances, air purifiers, washing-machine sub-modules) where cost, code size, and EMI tolerance matter. The 14 KB Flash comfortably fits state-machine control logic plus a small UI handler for buttons and 7-segment / character LCDs. Enhanced USART and MI2C talk to motor-control companion ICs or BLE modules. The wide 1.8-5.5 V supply range lets the same PCB work from 3.3 V or 5 V rails, simplifying variant SKUs. The 40-pin UQFN footprint keeps board area below 25 mm x 25 mm.
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Hobby and Education Microcontroller Board
The PIC16F1517-E/MV is widely used in university curricula and hobbyist microcontroller boards because of Microchip's free MPLAB X IDE, free XC8 compiler, and low-cost PICkit programmer ecosystem. The 20 MHz enhanced mid-range core teaches assembly and embedded C with predictable interrupt latency and 49-instruction RISC simplicity. 36 I/O allow breadboard-friendly breakout boards, while MI2C/SPI/UART cover the standard peripheral teaching set (EEPROM, sensors, character LCDs). The exposed-pad UQFN package teaches students modern SMT reflow and thermal-pad soldering practices.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1517-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1518-E/MV | PIC16F1516-E/MV | PIC16F1519-E/MV | PIC16F1517-I/MV | PIC16F1517T-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 40-pin UQFN (MV) | 40-pin UQFN (MV) - same | 40-pin UQFN (MV) - same | 40-pin UQFN (MV) - same | 40-pin UQFN (MV) - same | 40-pin UQFN (MV) - same |
| Flash Program Memory | 14 KB | 28 KB | 8 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB |
| SRAM | 512 bytes | 1024 bytes | 512 bytes | 1024 bytes | 512 bytes | 512 bytes |
| Maximum Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 36 | 36 | 36 | 44 | 36 | 36 |
| ADC | 10-bit, 28 channels | 10-bit, 28 channels | 10-bit, 24 channels | 10-bit, 28 channels | 10-bit, 28 channels | 10-bit, 28 channels |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C (E) | -40 °C to +125 °C (E) | -40 °C to +125 °C (E) | -40 °C to +125 °C (E) | -40 °C to +85 °C (I) | -40 °C to +85 °C (I) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 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 | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
Key Differentiators
- Highest pin count within the family for richer peripheral access (vs PIC16F1513-I/SS)
- Larger Flash headroom without moving package (vs PIC16F1516-E/MV)
- Extended industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs PIC16F1517-I/MV)
- 28-channel ADC versus 24-channel lower-density siblings (vs PIC16F1516-E/MV)
Design Notes
Solder the UQFN exposed thermal pad (pin 40) to a continuous ground copper pour on the top layer, with at least eight thermal vias to the inner/ground planes. Without this pad soldered, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance rises sharply and the part derates below 25 mA per I/O at +125 °C. Keep digital switching traces away from the analog AVSS/AVDD/VREF traces on the same layer, and place a 0.1 µF ceramic bypass as close as possible to the VDD pin.
Estimated: at VDD = 5.5 V, 20 MHz clock, ADC and EUSART active, the PIC16F1517-E/MV typical IDD is below 5 mA. The brown-out reset (BOR) default level is 2.85 V; set the BOR via configuration bits to the lowest acceptable voltage for your application to maximize usable supply range down to 1.8 V. Place a 10 µF bulk + 0.1 µF decoupling pair within 5 mm of VDD; AVdd and VCAP each need their own 0.1 µF cap if the internal voltage regulator is enabled.
The MCLR pin (RB3 on the MV package) is configured as a digital input on this device but is also the in-circuit serial programming entry. Always include the MCLR pull-up (typically 10 kΩ) on a reset-capable design, even if your firmware disables MCLR - this keeps ICSP functional for field updates. Avoid using RA0/RA1/RA3 as analog inputs with low source impedance without enabling the internal RC mode of those pins, otherwise ADC accuracy degrades by 1-2 LSB.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip PIC16F151x family page. 'E' temperature grade is industrial extended, not automotive AEC-Q100 qualified. For AEC-Q100 automotive-grade replacements use PIC16F1517T-E/MVVAO or PIC16F1917x family.
