PIC16F15214-E/SN - 7KB Flash 8-bit MCU 32MHz 8-SOIC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15214-E/SN ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
| 10 | $0.85 | $8.50 |
| 100 | $0.72 | $72.00 |
| 500 | $0.61 | $305.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.54 | $540.00 |
| 3,000 | $0.48 | $1,440.00 |
PIC16F15214-E/SN Overview
What is a PIC16 microcontroller? The PIC16 family is Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit microcontroller architecture, sitting between the baseline PIC10/PIC12 and the high-performance PIC18/PIC24 families in Microchip's product hierarchy. PIC16 microcontrollers are widely used for cost-sensitive sensor, real-time control, and low-power embedded applications where the simplicity of an 8-bit core, mature toolchain, and low unit cost outweigh the throughput of a 32-bit MCU. The PIC16F15214 specifically belongs to the 'F1x5xxx' enhanced mid-range lineup optimized for ultra-low power (XLP) operation.
Key features include eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep mode with nanoWatt technology, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible I/O mapping, a Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) and Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) for functional safety, and 49 instructions with a 16-level hardware stack. The part carries the 'Functional Safety (FuSa)' designation and is supported by MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compilers, and the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) for rapid firmware development.
Technically, the device operates from 1.8V to 5.5V across the -40C to +125C industrial temperature range, with brown-out reset (BOR), power-on reset (POR), and on-chip voltage reference. The PIC16F15214 supports in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) via two pins, enabling field updates and factory provisioning. Peripherals are mapped via PPS to maximize pin reuse across the limited 8-pin package.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-power battery-powered remote controls, appliance control boards, LED lighting controllers, simple motor-driver interfaces, and compact industrial sensor nodes. The 8-SOIC footprint is ideal for hand-soldered prototypes and space-constrained consumer products. The Functional Safety variant is suitable for IEC 61508 SIL-1 capable systems when paired with documented firmware techniques.
When designing with this part, allocate the two PPS-capable I/O pins carefully because PPS allows remapping most digital peripherals to nearly any I/O, which is essential on an 8-pin package. Always place a 100nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of VDD, and use the internal 32 MHz HFINTOSC unless timing precision demands an external crystal.
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Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15214-E/SN — 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 PIC16F15214-E/SN (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Operating Temperature, Core Architecture, Functional Safety.
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PIC16F15213-E/SN
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PIC16F15213T-I/MF
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PIC16F15214-E/SN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 16-level hardware stack |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| SRAM | 512 bytes |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, multiple channels |
| PWM Channels | 2 (10-bit) |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Communication Peripherals | EUSART (UART), MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Timers | Hardware Limit Timer (HLT), Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, CWG, NCO, PPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (industrial) |
| Package | 8-pin SOIC (SN) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Functional Safety | FuSa capable (IEC 61508 SIL-1 with documented firmware) |
| Programming | ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming), 2-wire |
PIC16F15214-E/SN Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Positive power supply (1.8V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 2 | RA5 — I/O pin with PPS remapping; ICSPCLK |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — I/O pin with PPS remapping; ICSPDAT |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — I/O pin with PPS remapping (input-only on some variants) |
| Pin 5 | RA2 — I/O pin with PPS remapping |
| Pin 6 | RA1 — I/O pin with PPS remapping; analog input |
| Pin 7 | RA0 — I/O pin with PPS remapping; analog input |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15214-E/SN is suitable for 6 applications: IoT Sensor Node, Battery-Powered Remote Control, LED Lighting Controller, Appliance Control Board, Compact Industrial Sensor Module, Automotive Body Controller (via -VAO variant).
IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15214-E/SN fits IoT sensor node applications because its XLP Sleep mode draws sub-uA current while a 10-bit ADC and EUSART enable periodic sensor reads and uplink. With 7 KB Flash it accommodates state-machine firmware plus a small command set, and PPS lets EUSART, ADC, and I2C share the limited 8-pin I/O. Place the part between a 3.3V coin cell and a low-power radio module (e.g. RN2483); duty-cycle the wake-up every few seconds using HLT for sub-1 mA average consumption, an order of magnitude lower than continuous-run PIC18 alternatives.
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Battery-Powered Remote Control
The PIC16F15214-E/SN is well-suited for handheld remote controls where 32 MHz CPU enables responsive button scanning while XLP Sleep extends coin-cell life. The CWG peripheral generates IR carrier waveforms without CPU intervention, freeing the core for protocol encoding. Drive the IR LED via a simple transistor from a PWM output mapped via PPS; with battery voltage of 2.0-3.3 V from CR2032 the part runs reliably, and eXtreme Low-Power Sleep mode keeps quiescent current in the nanoampere range during standby.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F15214-E/SN drives small LED lighting controllers thanks to its 2 PWM channels and CWG for high-resolution dimming. With 32 MHz CPU and 10-bit PWM at 32 kHz carrier, smooth dimming curves are achievable without flicker. PPS remaps PWM outputs to any I/O pin, simplifying PCB routing in space-constrained bulb designs. Combined with NCO for color-mixing algorithms and ADC for ambient-light feedback, this part replaces more expensive PIC18 parts in single-channel dimmer designs.
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Appliance Control Board
The PIC16F15214-E/SN suits small appliance control boards such as coffee makers, blenders, and fans where reliability and cost dominate. Industrial -40C to +125C temperature grade handles the warm environment near motors, while the WWDT catches firmware lockups in unattended appliances. EUSART enables connectivity to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi daughter module for smart-appliance variants, and CLC implements safety interlocks in hardware independent of firmware. The 8-SOIC package hand-solders easily for prototyping and small-batch production.
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Compact Industrial Sensor Module
The PIC16F15214-E/SN integrates into compact industrial sensor modules like flow meters or proximity switches where 4-20 mA loop interfaces are common. The 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference reads sensor signals directly, while CWG produces the excitation waveform for ratiometric sensors. Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation supports IEC 61508 SIL-1 capable designs when firmware techniques documented in the datasheet are followed. Use PPS to remap MSSP I2C to communicate with a temperature-compensation IC, all within the 8-pin footprint.
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Automotive Body Controller (via -VAO variant)
The PIC16F15214-E/SNVAO -VAO variant is AEC-Q100 qualified and suitable for non-safety automotive body controllers such as interior lighting, seat-position memory, or accessory timers. The -E temperature range (-40C to +125C) handles under-dash environments, and CLC implements seat-belt reminder logic independent of firmware faults. Pin-compatible with the standard PIC16F15214-E/SN, the -VAO suffix drops into the same PCB footprint, allowing one board design to serve consumer and automotive SKUs. The 7 KB Flash fits LIN-stack body-control firmware comfortably.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15214-E/SN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15213-E/SN | PIC16F15224-E/SN | PIC16F15213T-I/MF | PIC16F1503-E/ST | PIC16F15214-E/SNVAO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-SOIC (SN) | 8-SOIC (SN) - same | 8-SOIC (SN) - same | 8-DFN (MF) - smaller | 8-TSSOP (ST) - smaller | 8-SOIC (SN) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 7 KB |
| SRAM | 512 B | 256 B | 1024 B | 256 B | 256 B | 512 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 2.3V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Automotive Qualified | No (industrial grade) | No | No | No | No | Yes (AEC-Q100) |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1000) | $0.54 | $0.45 | $0.78 | $0.48 | $0.65 | $0.85 |
Key Differentiators
- Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation (vs PIC16F1503-E/ST)
- Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, CWG, NCO) plus PPS (vs PIC16F1503-E/ST)
- Larger 7KB Flash for richer firmware (vs PIC16F15213-E/SN)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of the VDD pin (pin 1) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the ICSP header. The 8-SOIC package has only 6 I/O pins available, so use a 2-layer board with a solid ground pour on the bottom layer to provide thermal dissipation and low-impedance return paths. Route ICSP signals (RA4/RA5) away from switching nodes to prevent programming glitches.
Configure the PIC16F15214 for XLP Sleep mode using the nanoWatt technology features. Estimated: with all peripherals off and the device in Sleep mode at 3.3V VDD, quiescent current is typically below 1 uA per the Microchip PIC16F152xx family datasheet. Use the HLT (Hardware Limit Timer) to wake the part periodically; this combination achieves sub-1 mA average current for duty-cycled sensor applications.
PPS allows nearly any digital peripheral to be mapped to most I/O pins. Allocate PPS mappings early in the firmware design phase because remapping after PCB fabrication requires software-only changes. Reserve RA0/RA1 for ADC inputs (where available) and dedicate other pins to digital functions. The MSSP (SPI/I2C) and EUSART can be PPS-routed to any I/O, simplifying layout for I2C sensors on constrained 8-pin designs.
Do not exceed 5.5V on VDD or apply voltage to any pin before VDD ramps up - the PIC16F15214 lacks 5V-tolerant I/O and will latch up. Always configure BOR (brown-out reset) and POR (power-on reset) through configuration words to ensure clean startup from slowly-rising supplies. The ICSP pins (RA4/RA5) must be free of loading above 10 kOhm during programming to avoid programming errors.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +125C). For AEC-Q100 automotive, choose the PIC16F15214-E/SNVAO suffix variant instead. FuSa capable for IEC 61508 SIL-1 with documented firmware techniques per the PIC16F152xx family datasheet.
