PIC16F1517T-I/MV - 8-bit 20MHz MCU, 14KB Flash, 40-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1517T-I/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 | $1.55 | $1,550.00 |
PIC16F1517T-I/MV Overview
What is a PIC16 microcontroller? The PIC16F1 family sits within Microchip's 8-bit PIC microcontroller portfolio, targeted at cost-sensitive embedded control applications. PIC16F1 parts use a modified Harvard RISC architecture with 14-bit wide instructions, executing most instructions in one instruction cycle (200 ns at 20 MHz). Within the PIC hierarchy, PIC16 sits above baseline PIC10/12 and below enhanced PIC18/dsPIC33 devices, offering a balance of simplicity, low power, and peripheral integration for general-purpose embedded designs.
Key features include 14 KB (8K x 14) of self-programmable flash, 512 bytes of SRAM, an integrated 10-bit ADC with up to 28 channels (device-dependent), two capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules, and the Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting both SPI and I2C. An EUSART module supports RS-232, RS-485 and LIN protocols. The nanoWatt XLP technology delivers typical sleep currents below 50 nA, enabling years of battery life on coin-cell or energy-harvested supplies. The 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm package provides a compact PCB footprint while exposing the full peripheral set.
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV uses a CMOS flash process with on-chip debugging support via Microchip's MPLAB ICD and Snap tools. The integrated voltage regulator supports 1.8 V to 5.5 V single-supply operation, eliminating the need for external level shifters in mixed-voltage systems. Brown-out Reset (BOR), Power-on Reset (POR), and Watchdog Timer (WDT) with its own on-chip low-power oscillator are included for safety-critical applications. Internal oscillator blocks can be tuned to provide system clocks without external crystals, reducing BOM cost.
Typical applications include low-power IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered consumer devices, home automation controllers, industrial sensor interfaces, LED lighting drivers, and small appliances. Designers choose this MCU when the application needs more peripherals and memory than the PIC16F150x series, but does not require the USB or CAN peripherals of the PIC16F145x family. The 14 KB flash comfortably accommodates state-machine plus protocol-stack code.
When designing with the PIC16F1517T-I/MV, ensure the MV package land pattern matches the 40-UQFN (5x5 mm) recommended footprint. Decouple VDD with at least 100 nF plus 10 uF bulk capacitors placed close to the pins. Use Microchip's Code Configurator (MCC) or MPLAB X IDE for rapid peripheral initialization. For long battery life, leverage the XLP sleep modes with RTCC and interrupt-on-change wake-up.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet, enabling side-by-side comparison with other PIC16F1 family members in the same 40-UQFN footprint.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1517T-I/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16F1517T-I/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Package, Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, Timers.
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PIC16F1517T-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 enhanced mid-range (RISC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 512 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 200 ns at 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, multiple channels |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Communication Peripherals | 1x MSSP (SPI / I2C), 1x EUSART |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 40-pin UQFN (MV), 5x5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1517T-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — Port A bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — Port A bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / analog |
| Pin 11 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / analog |
| Pin 12 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / analog |
| Pin 13 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / analog |
| Pin 14 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 15 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 16 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 / ICSCLK |
| Pin 17 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 / ICSDAT |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 21 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 22 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 23 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 / SCL |
| Pin 24 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 / SDA |
| Pin 25 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 26 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 / TX |
| Pin 27 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 / RX |
| Pin 28 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 / MCLR |
| Pin 29 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 30 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 31 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 32 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 33 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 34 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 35 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 36 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 37 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 38 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 39 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 40 | EP — Exposed thermal pad (connect to VSS) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1517T-I/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Home Appliance Control Board, LED Lighting Driver Controller, Industrial Sensor Interface, Consumer Remote Control and HID, Small Appliance Timer and Motor Control.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes by combining 14 KB flash for protocol stacks with nanoWatt XLP sleep currents below 50 nA. Its 1.8-5.5 V supply range lets a single CR2032 or 2xAA battery power the entire board, while the 10-bit ADC samples temperature, humidity, or analog sensors without an external front-end. The MSSP (SPI/I2C) and EUSART enable sub-GHz radio modules or BLE pass-through, and the 20 MHz core handles AES-like crypto helpers in firmware. Compared to PIC16F150x parts with less flash, the 14 KB accommodates BLE beacon formatting plus sensor-fusion code without external memory.
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Home Appliance Control Board
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV is well-suited for home appliance controllers such as washing machines, microwave ovens, and HVAC zone controllers because of its 14 KB flash for state machines and user-interface code, plus two CCP modules for motor PWM or triac phase-angle control. The 10-bit ADC reads NTC temperature sensors, water-level probes, and current shunts. EUSART supports the increasingly common appliance-bus interfaces, while the 40-UQFN footprint fits behind display panels. NanoWatt XLP sleep mode drops standby power below 1 uA for appliances meeting ENERGY STAR idle budgets, and BOR/POR/WDT give the watchdog safety class A appliances require.
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LED Lighting Driver Controller
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV drives LED fixtures by using its two CCP modules to generate complementary PWM channels for warm-white and cool-white mixing or RGB dimming at 4 kHz+ to avoid visible flicker. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors and potentiometers for smooth dimming curves, while the MSSP talks to I2C LED driver ICs or SPI LED matrix expanders. The 14 KB flash stores fixture-specific gamma tables and DMX-512 or DALI-lite protocol handling for professional lighting. Compared to simpler PIC16F1503 parts, the 1517 has enough flash for tunable-white fixtures and the 40-UQFN package keeps the BOM tiny for bulb retrofits.
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Industrial Sensor Interface
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV serves industrial sensor interfaces such as 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters and isolated analog front-ends thanks to its 10-bit ADC and 1.8-5.5 V supply that aligns with loop-current-derived rails. The EUSART drives RS-485 half-duplex with on-chip hardware addressing, while the 14 KB flash fits Modbus RTU frame handling. Industrial temperature grade (-40 C to +85 C) lets it deploy in cabinet interiors, and BOR/POR handle brown-out conditions on factory bus drops. The 40-UQFN footprint leaves room for isolation barriers on the PCB.
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Consumer Remote Control and HID
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV is a fit for consumer remote controls and human-interface devices because its nanoWatt XLP core sips power from coin cells for years while supporting touch-button wake on interrupt-on-change. The MSSP SPI/I2C drives RGB status LEDs or audio codecs, while the 10-bit ADC reads battery voltage for fuel-gauging. The 14 KB flash stores IR protocol tables (NEC, RC5, SIRC) plus BLE pairing state, and the 40-UQFN footprint lets the PCB hide behind the silicone keypad. Compared to PIC16F145x with USB, the 1517 trades USB for lower cost and longer battery life in non-USB remotes.
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Small Appliance Timer and Motor Control
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV drives small appliances such as coffee makers, fans, and bread machines by combining two CCP modules for brushed DC motor PWM with the 10-bit ADC reading thermistor inputs and water-level probes. The 14 KB flash stores recipe profiles, ramp/soak thermal curves, and user preference menus on small LCDs. EUSART interfaces to Wi-Fi/BLE modules for app control, and nanoWatt XLP keeps standby current below ENERGY STAR limits. The 40-UQFN (5x5 mm) footprint drops onto compact appliance PCBs without sacrificing peripheral count, and industrial -40 to +85 C temperature grade survives kitchen environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1517T-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1517-I/MV | PIC16F1516T-I/MV | PIC16LF1517T-I/MV | PIC16F1518T-I/MV | PIC16F1519T-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm - same | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm - same | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm - same | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm - same | 40-UQFN (MV) 5x5 mm - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 8 KB (-43%) | 14 KB | 28 KB (+100%) | 28 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 1024 bytes (+100%) | 1024 bytes (+100%) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| 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 3.6 V (LF variant) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| CCP Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP |
| 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 |
Key Differentiators
- Higher ADC channel count than PIC16F1516 (vs PIC16F1516T-I/MV)
- Same footprint as PIC16F1518/1519 with less flash (vs PIC16F1518T-I/MV)
- nanoWatt XLP sleep below 50 nA (vs PIC16F1517T-I/MV vs PIC16F1503-I/ST)
- Industrial -40 to +85 C temperature range (vs PIC16F1517T-I/MV vs commercial-grade PIC10F200)
Design Notes
Decouple the PIC16F1517T-I/MV with at least 100 nF ceramic plus 10 uF bulk capacitors placed within 5 mm of VDD/VSS pins (pin 18 and pin 9/19). For low-noise analog performance, add a ferrite bead between digital and analog VDD rails if the design splits the supply. The exposed thermal pad (pin 40 EP) MUST be soldered to the VSS plane on the PCB for mechanical and thermal integrity, even though the device is not power-critical.
The PIC16F1517T-I/MV is a low-power CMOS device and does not require a heatsink in typical embedded applications. Estimated: at 20 MHz active current around 2 mA and 3.3 V supply, dissipation is ~6.6 mW - well within the 40-UQFN package's thermal limits. The exposed thermal pad (EP) should still be soldered to a copper pour for best EMI and thermal performance per Microchip application note AN2516.
Use Microchip's recommended 40-UQFN (MV) land pattern with NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) pads for best assembly yield. Keep analog traces (ADC inputs) short and away from switching nodes like PWM outputs on RC1/RC2 to minimize coupling. For the ICSP programming/debug pins RB6/RB7 (pins 16/17), route them with a 4.7 kohm pull-up on MCLR (RE3, pin 28) and avoid long parallel runs with high-current traces. Per Microchip ICD layout guidance, keep the ICSP connector within 50 mm of the chip for reliable debug.
Do not apply voltage to any pin before VDD ramps up - the PIC16F1517T-I/MV is NOT 5V tolerant on digital I/O when VDD < 2V, so power sequencing matters in mixed-voltage designs. The LF variant (PIC16LF1517T-I/MV) is limited to 1.8-3.6 V only - do not substitute it into 5 V systems. When migrating from PIC16F877A or similar legacy parts, note that the 40-UQFN has no parallel port - use SPI/I2C expanders for legacy 8-bit bus peripherals.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is an industrial-grade MCU; for automotive applications use AEC-Q100-qualified PIC16F1 variants explicitly labeled with -Q1 suffix. The MV package is lead-free and halogen-free.
