PIC16F15213T-I/MF - 8-bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15213T-I/MF β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 10 | $0.85 | $8.50 |
| 100 | $0.74 | $74.00 |
| 500 | $0.66 | $330.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.58 | $580.00 |
PIC16F15213T-I/MF Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a type of embedded processor that fetches and executes instructions on an 8-bit data bus, balancing low cost and low power consumption with sufficient computational capability for control-oriented tasks. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, an 8-bit MCU sits below 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers but above discrete logic ICs, serving as the simplest programmable building block for sensor interfacing, motor drive sequencing, and user I/O handling. The PIC16F152xx family is Microchip's enhanced mid-range core family positioned for price-sensitive applications where a Cortex-M0 or MSP430 may be over-specified.
Key features of the PIC16F15213T-I/MF include 256 bytes of SRAM, hardware Low-Power Sleep modes (XLP), 2 PWM channels, 2 CCP modules, an EUSART module, and PPS routing that allows digital peripheral pins to be remapped to multiple I/O pins. The wide 1.8V to 5.5V operating voltage range supports both single-cell battery-powered designs and 5V industrial systems, while the integrated 10-bit ADC delivers up to 9 analog input channels for sensor acquisition.
Architecturally, the PIC16F15213T-I/MF employs an enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC core with a single-cycle instruction execution at 32 MHz, yielding up to 8 MIPS of throughput. The CIP (Core Independent Peripheral) blocks allow timers, PWM, and communication to operate without CPU intervention, freeing the core for application logic. The 8-pin DFN package exposes six general-purpose I/O pins after power and ground allocation.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered remote controls, LED lighting controllers, low-end BLDC fan drivers, and simple appliance user-interface boards. The PIC16F15213T-I/MF is also commonly used as a companion controller for housekeeping and housekeeping monitoring in larger systems.
When designing with this device, choose decoupling capacitors as close to the VDD pin as possible (typically 100 nF) and consider using the PPS feature to route peripherals onto convenient pins. For new designs, the 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) footprint is small but requires careful PCB layout to ensure reliable soldering and adequate thermal dissipation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, enabling engineers to evaluate the PIC16F15213T-I/MF for cost-sensitive embedded designs.
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View Datasheet βPIC16F15213T-I/MF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 9 input channels |
| PWM Channels | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 (Capture/Compare/PWM) |
| Timers | Multiple 8/16-bit timers |
| Communication | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Low-Power Mode | eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes (WDT) |
| Package | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| Functional Safety | FuSa family MCU |
PIC16F15213T-I/MF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5/CLKIN β GPIO/External clock input (PPS) |
| Pin 2 | RA4/AN3 β GPIO/Analog input 3 |
| Pin 3 | RA3/MCLR β GPIO/Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 4 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 5 | VDD β Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | RA2/AN2 β GPIO/Analog input 2 |
| Pin 7 | RA1/ICSPCLK β GPIO/Programming clock (PPS) |
| Pin 8 | RA0/ICSPDAT β GPIO/Programming data (PPS) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15213T-I/MF is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, LED Lighting Controller, Appliance User Interface Board, Remote Control / IR Transmitter, Low-End BLDC Fan Driver, Housekeeping Companion MCU.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes due to its eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep mode consuming nanoamp-level currents and its 10-bit ADC that reads analog sensors without external components. The 32 MHz core provides ample processing to handle periodic sensor reads, threshold checks, and data buffering before returning to Sleep. Placed on a coin-cell powered PCB, the device wakes on timer interrupt, samples one ADC channel, makes a decision, transmits via EUSART/SPI, and returns to Sleep, achieving multi-year battery life with the 3.5 KB Flash accommodating state-machine firmware.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF is well suited for low-end LED lighting controllers where its 2 PWM channels and 2 CCP modules generate brightness control signals for one or two LED strings. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors or potentiometer dimmers to provide analog dimming input, while the 32 MHz core ensures flicker-free PWM at frequencies above 100 Hz. Placed between the AC-DC converter and LED string driver, the MCU implements dimming curves, fade transitions, and thermal foldback using NTC thermistor input on a second ADC channel.
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Appliance User Interface Board
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF fits appliance user-interface boards as a housekeeping controller that scans keypads, drives 7-segment or LED indicators, and communicates with the main appliance MCU via EUSART or I2C. The Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature routes UART and I2C pins onto convenient GPIO pins, simplifying PCB layout. Placed near the front panel, the device operates from 3.3 V or 5 V rails depending on display type, and the wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V range allows it to be powered directly from the appliance's standby rail.
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Remote Control / IR Transmitter
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF suits handheld remote controls and IR transmitter applications because its XLP Sleep mode extends battery life, the 3.5 KB Flash accommodates button mapping and protocol encoding, and the PWM/CCP peripherals generate precise 38 kHz IR carrier waveforms. The 8-pin DFN package fits inside slim remote housings. Placed alongside tactile switches and an IR LED, the MCU wakes on button interrupt, encodes the command, drives the IR LED via PWM, and returns to Sleep.
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Low-End BLDC Fan Driver
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF is appropriate for low-end BLDC fan motor controllers that require a small MCU to generate 6-step commutation timing while reading back-EMF or Hall sensor inputs. The 32 MHz core and 10-bit ADC provide sufficient resolution for back-EMF zero-crossing detection, and the 2 PWM channels generate complementary gate-drive signals for the half-bridge driver. Placed between the Hall sensors and the gate driver IC, the MCU implements start-up sequences, RPM control, and stall detection.
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Housekeeping Companion MCU
The PIC16F15213T-I/MF serves as a housekeeping companion MCU in larger embedded systems where the main processor handles high-throughput tasks and the PIC16F15213 manages low-speed peripherals: power button input, watchdog timer, LED status indicators, and supervisory reset generation. The wide operating voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) lets it ride on standby rails, and the 3.5 KB Flash accommodates simple supervisory firmware. Placed near the power input, it independently monitors supply rails and asserts reset to the main MCU during fault conditions.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15213-I/MF | PIC16F15213-E/MF | PIC16F15214-I/MF | PIC16F15213T-I/SN | PIC16F15213-I/SN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin SOIC (3.9 mm) - different footprint, same electrical pinout | 8-pin SOIC (3.9 mm) - different footprint, same electrical pinout |
| Flash Program Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 7 KB (+100%) | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB |
| SRAM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 512 bytes (+100%) | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating 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 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (+40C wider) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 9 channels | 10-bit, up to 9 channels | 10-bit, up to 9 channels | 10-bit, up to 9 channels | 10-bit, up to 9 channels | 10-bit, up to 9 channels |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | $0.92 | ~$0.92 | ~$1.05 | ~$1.05 | ~$0.92 | ~$0.92 |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature rating with tape-and-reel packaging (vs PIC16F15213-I/MF)
- Extended temperature range option available in same package (vs PIC16F15213-E/MF)
- Double memory option in same package for firmware growth headroom (vs PIC16F15214-I/MF)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close to the VDD pin (pin 5) as possible, within 2 mm trace length. According to the Microchip PIC16F152xx family datasheet, the device has high-speed ADC and PWM peripherals that inject switching noise into the supply rail. Add a bulk 1 uF to 10 uF capacitor near the VDD pin for sustained transient loads during ADC conversions, and ensure the VSS pin (pin 4) connects to a low-impedance ground pour to avoid ground bounce during GPIO switching.
The 8-pin DFN package (3 mm x 3 mm) requires careful PCB layout because it has an exposed pad (EP) on the underside that must be soldered to a thermal land for mechanical reliability. According to IPC-7351 guidelines for DFN packages, the EP land should be at least 50% of the package body area with multiple thermal vias to the inner ground plane. Missing the EP connection causes the part to fail thermal stress testing and reduces solder joint reliability under mechanical shock.
Avoid using the PIC16F15213T-I/MF in designs that need more than 6 GPIO pins, because only 6 I/O are exposed on the 8-pin package after VDD/VSS allocation. Also, do not omit the MCLR pull-up resistor on pin 3 unless using the internal MCLR disabled configuration via CONFIG register - an external 10 kohm pull-up is the safest default. Finally, when migrating from older PIC12F or PIC16F1xxx parts, verify that the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) mapping in firmware matches the PIC16F152xx register definitions rather than the older PIC16F88x-style fixed-pin mapping.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; lead-free reflow compatible (MSL1); not AEC-Q100 qualified - not recommended for automotive safety-critical use.
