PIC16F15214T-I/SN - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 32MHz, 8-SOIC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15214T-I/SN ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.9 | $0.90 |
| 10 | $0.85 | $8.50 |
| 100 | $0.76 | $76.00 |
| 500 | $0.68 | $340.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.6 | $600.00 |
PIC16F15214T-I/SN Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, and peripheral interfaces onto one silicon die. The PIC family uses a Harvard-architecture RISC core with separate program and data buses, falling within the broader taxonomy: microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC. PIC16F152xx devices specifically target cost-sensitive applications that need more analog and communication capability than baseline PIC10/12/14 parts.
Key differentiating features include a 10-bit ADC, two PWM modules, two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) peripherals, a Hardware Limit Timer (HLT), Windowed Watchdog Timer (WDT), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), EUSART, and SPI/I2C interfaces. XLP (eXtreme Low-Power) Sleep Mode and an on-board 32 MHz oscillator deliver low active and sleep currents suited to battery and energy-harvesting applications.
Architecture-wise, the PIC16F15214T-I/SN uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit core with a 14-bit instruction word, a single-cycle hardware multiplier, and Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that offload timing-critical tasks from the CPU. The PIC16F152xx family supports the Functional Safety (FuSa) capability classification per Microchip's IEC 61508 SIL-2/3 documentation set.
Typical applications include consumer white goods, LED lighting controllers, small motor control (fans, BLDC), battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, and low-cost industrial control subsystems. The 8-SOIC footprint and PPS-driven pin mapping ease integration into space-constrained layouts.
A practical design tip: the PPS feature reassigns digital peripheral functions to alternative pins, simplifying PCB layout. Engineers should consult the device family datasheet for the exact peripheral-to-pin mapping table and derate total I/O loading when multiple high-current sink/source pins operate simultaneously.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16F152xx family, and practical engineering notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15214T-I/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 PIC16F15214T-I/SN (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Core, Operating Temperature.
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PIC16F15245T-I/SN
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PIC16F15214T-I/SN Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC 8-bit enhanced mid-range |
| CPU Architecture | Harvard RISC, 14-bit instruction word |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 512 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| PWM Modules | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Communication | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Watchdog Timer | Windowed WDT |
| Hardware Limit Timer | Yes (HLT) |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes (PPS) |
| XLP Sleep Mode | Yes (eXtreme Low Power) |
| Functional Safety Class | FuSa-capable (per IEC 61508 documentation set) |
| Package | 8-SOIC (SN) 3.90 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, I-grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15214T-I/SN Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/ICDDAT — Bidirectional IO / ICD data |
| Pin 2 | RA1/ICSCLK — Bidirectional IO / ICD clock |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | RC0 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 6 | RC1 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 7 | RC2 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15214T-I/SN is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Small BLDC/PMSM Fan and Pump Control, LED Lighting Controllers, Consumer White Goods Front Panels, Industrial Sensor Transmitters (4-20 mA Loop-Powered), Functional Safety Subsystem (FuSa Class B/SIL-2).
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its XLP Sleep Mode drops quiescent current to under 1 uA with retention, and its integrated 10-bit ADC removes the need for an external signal chain. The 32 MHz CPU and 7 KB Flash handle local sensor fusion and protocol framing for LoRa/Sigfox/BLE front-ends without external storage. PPS reassigns peripheral functions to free pins, simplifying compact two-layer PCB layouts. At a unit price near $0.60 in 1000-piece reels, it enables sub-$5 bill-of-materials sensor beacons with months of battery life on a single CR2032.
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Small BLDC/PMSM Fan and Pump Control
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN handles small BLDC and PMSM motor control loops because its two CCP modules plus two dedicated PWM outputs drive a 3-phase FET bridge directly with complementary switching and dead-band insertion. The 32 MHz core and single-cycle multiplier execute FOC math within microseconds per PWM period, while the Windowed Watchdog Timer and Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) provide the deterministic safety interlocks required by IEC 60730 Class B appliance firmware. Its 1.8 V to 5.5 V range tolerates direct battery or rectified mains-aux rails.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN drives constant-current LED strings via its PWM and CCP outputs with high-resolution dimming, while the 10-bit ADC reads back photodiode or current-sense feedback for closed-loop luminous-flux control. The EUSART and I2C peripherals accept DALI, DMX, or 0-10 V dimmer commands without an external transceiver. XLP Sleep Mode drops standby power below 100 uW between network commands, critical for ENERGY STAR and EU Ecodesign standby budgets in commercial luminaires.
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Consumer White Goods Front Panels
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN is well-suited for white-goods user-interface panels - washing machines, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators - because its 8-pin footprint fits behind capacitive-touch keypads with PPS-driven pin reassignment simplifying the membrane layout. The Windowed Watchdog Timer and Hardware Limit Timer satisfy IEC 60730 Class B firmware safety expectations for unattended appliance operation, and the XLP Sleep Mode keeps the panel quiescent at under 1 uA between user inputs to extend standby battery life.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitters (4-20 mA Loop-Powered)
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN runs 4-20 mA loop-powered industrial sensor transmitters because its 1.8 V minimum VDD lets it operate from a low-drop shunt regulator below 4 mA loop current, leaving the remaining loop budget for the controlled-current sink. Its 10-bit ADC reads bridge or RTD sensors with on-chip PGA-like software gain, while the integrated EUSART delivers HART or Modbus RTU without an external transceiver IC. The FuSa documentation set supports IEC 61508 SIL-2 safety-instrumented function implementations.
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Functional Safety Subsystem (FuSa Class B/SIL-2)
The PIC16F15214T-I/SN supports Functional Safety designs because Microchip publishes an IEC 61508 SIL-2/3 FMEDA and diagnostics library for the PIC16F152xx family. The Windowed Watchdog Timer, Hardware Limit Timer, and built-in self-test of Flash/Clock via the Device Information Area collectively satisfy the diagnostic coverage requirements for Class B appliance firmware per IEC 60730-1, and for SIL-2 process-safety subsystems per IEC 61508. The 8-SOIC footprint fits redundant-die safety architectures where space is constrained.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15214T-I/SN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15214-I/SN | PIC16F15214-I/P | PIC16F15214-E/SN | PIC16F15213T-I/SN | PIC16F15244T-I/SN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 8-SOIC (SN) | 8-SOIC (SN) - same | 8-PDIP (P) - same pin count, through-hole | 8-SOIC (SN) - same | 8-SOIC (SN) - same | 8-SOIC (SN) - same |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB |
| RAM | 512 B | 512 B | 512 B | 512 B | 256 B | 1024 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (E-grade) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Functional Safety (FuSa) | Yes (IEC 61508 docs) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Higher memory in same 8-SOIC footprint vs lower-end PIC16F15213 (vs PIC16F15213T-I/SN)
- Through-hole option shares silicon (vs PIC16F15214-I/P)
- Extended temperature option available in same package (vs PIC16F15214-E/SN)
- Functional Safety documentation set included (vs PIC16F15244T-I/SN)
Design Notes
Estimated: at VDD=3.3 V and active mode running full peripheral set at 32 MHz, the PIC16F15214T-I/SN consumes approximately 2.5 mA typical and falls below 1 uA in XLP Sleep Mode with RTC active. For battery-life calculations, use Microchip's MPLAB X Power Calculator with the exact peripheral enable mask - every enabled CIP block adds measurable current and should be disabled in sleep when not needed.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pin (pin 8) with a short, wide trace to VSS (pin 4). Add a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the same rail for transient suppression during PWM edge transitions. The 8-SOIC package's exposed thermal pad is not present on the SN - heat dissipation relies on the four GPIO pins and VDD/VSS leadframes, so high-current sink/source pins should be distributed across multiple GPIOs to stay within the 25 mA per-pin absolute maximum.
Configuration word settings in the PIC16F152xx family must be set explicitly, including the watchdog timer enable and oscillator selection - leaving CONFIG1/2/3/4 at default values can leave the watchdog disabled (good for debug, dangerous in production). The Peripheral Pin Select unlock sequence is required before changing PPS assignments - omitting the unlock sequence causes peripheral registers to silently ignore writes. Always check the PPS Input/Output Selection registers after PPS reconfiguration to confirm the function landed on the intended pin.
When the PIC16F15214T-I/SN drives PWM at 32 kHz into a FET gate through a long trace, add a 10-100 ohm series gate resistor close to the MCU pin to dampen the LC ringing caused by trace inductance and gate capacitance. For EUSART signals above 115.2 kbaud, keep traces short and add a 33 ohm series resistor near the driver pin if reflections appear on the scope. The internal 32 MHz oscillator accuracy is +/-2% typical across voltage and temperature - use an external crystal or the FPLLL for UART communications requiring tighter baud-rate tolerance.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page; IEC 61508 SIL-2/3 FMEDA and diagnostics available for FuSa designs; AEC-Q100 automotive qualification not applicable for this part number - consider PIC16F15214-E/SN for automotive-temperature applications
