PIC16F15223-E/MG - 8-bit MCU, 32MHz, 3.5KB Flash, 16-QFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15223-E/MG ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 10 | $0.83 | $8.30 |
| 100 | $0.74 | $74.00 |
| 500 | $0.66 | $330.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.59 | $590.00 |
PIC16F15223-E/MG Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), working memory (RAM), and a set of peripheral interfaces (ADC, timers, communication ports, GPIO) on one silicon die. Within the broader embedded hierarchy, the PIC16F15223 belongs to the 8-bit microcontroller -> PIC family -> low-pin-count MCU category. The PIC architecture is built on a Harvard structure with separate program and data buses, which lets the CPU fetch instructions while reading data simultaneously and supports deterministic instruction-cycle timing for real-time control loops.
Key features of the PIC16F15223 include a 32 MHz internal oscillator, 256 bytes of RAM, 256 bytes of EEPROM, a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), and multiple Core Independent Peripherals such as Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), and Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG). The device also integrates UART, SPI, and I2C communication modules. Its 16-pin QFN (MG package) footprint measures only 3x3 mm, making it ideal for space-constrained designs.
The architecture emphasizes eXtreme Low-Power operation with multiple idle/sleep modes and fast wake-up, drawing only a few microamps in deep sleep. This combination of CIPs and low-power modes enables autonomous sensor-node designs that can poll, process, and transmit while running from a coin cell or energy-harvesting supply. The ADC supports capacitive touch and temperature measurement via dedicated hardware channels.
Typical applications include low-cost IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered home automation, LED lighting control with effect generation, small motor control via PWM/CWG, and consumer appliance user interfaces. The wide operating voltage (typically 1.8V to 5.5V) and small QFN package also make it suitable for wearable fitness bands and disposable medical sensor patches.
When designing with this part, verify that your chosen programming tool (PICkit 4, MPLAB SNAP, or ICD 4) supports the PIC16F152xx family and that the ICSP programming pins (VDD, VSS, PGD, PGC) are accessible. The 16-QFN package requires careful PCB pad layout to avoid solder bridging on the 0.5 mm pitch pads and thermal pad soldering for mechanical reliability.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15223-E/MG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC 8-bit RISC (Harvard) |
| Family | PIC16F152xx |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 256 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (E suffix = industrial) |
| ADC | 10-bit, multi-channel |
| Communication Modules | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) | CLC, NCO, CWG, PWM, Timer |
| Package | 16-QFN (MG) 3x3 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (compliant per product page) |
| Programming Interface | ICSP (2-wire) via PGD/PGC |
PIC16F15223-E/MG Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — GPIO / analog input / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — GPIO / MCLR (reset) |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — GPIO / analog input / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | RB4 — GPIO |
| Pin 9 | RB5 — GPIO |
| Pin 10 | RB6 — GPIO |
| Pin 11 | RB7 — GPIO |
| Pin 12 | RC0 — GPIO |
| Pin 13 | RC1 — GPIO |
| Pin 14 | RC2 — GPIO |
| Pin 15 | RC3 — GPIO |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8V to 5.5V) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15223-E/MG is suitable for 6 applications: IoT Sensor Nodes, LED Lighting Control, Battery-Powered Home Automation, Small Motor Control (PWM/CWG), Consumer Appliance User Interfaces, Wearable Fitness Bands.
IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F15223-E/MG's eXtreme Low-Power sleep modes (down to a few microamps) and integrated 10-bit ADC make it ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes. Its 3.5 KB Flash hosts a small TCP-friendly state machine plus interrupt-driven ADC sampling, while 256 bytes of RAM is ample for sensor fusion on a single temperature/humidity sample. The 1.8V minimum supply lets a CR2032 coin cell drive the part directly. Engineers typically pair it with a sub-GHz or BLE module via UART/SPI and use the NCO for tone generation during calibration. Compared with discrete ADC + op-amp front ends, this single-chip approach cuts BOM count by 30-40%.
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LED Lighting Control
The PIC16F15223-E/MG drives multi-channel LED lighting via its Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) and PWM peripherals, which generate hardware-timed dimming signals without software jitter. The 32 MHz CPU clock supports up to 10-bit PWM resolution at frequencies above 1 kHz, eliminating visible flicker. Designers use the CLC to combine multiple PWM channels into logical patterns (chase, fade) entirely in hardware, freeing the CPU for communication stack handling. The 16-QFN 3x3 mm footprint fits behind small bulb PCBs, and the 1.8-5.5V supply accommodates both 3.3V logic-level LEDs and 5V analog strips.
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Battery-Powered Home Automation
Wireless battery-powered switches, door/window sensors, and remote controls rely on the PIC16F15223-E/MG's low sleep current and instant wake-up to extend battery life beyond 5 years on a CR2032. The 10-bit ADC reads potentiometers, capacitive touch pads, and battery voltage with no external analog front end. UART/SPI/I2C peripherals connect to sub-GHz radios or BLE modules without firmware glue. The wide 1.8-5.5V range also tolerates discharged-battery brownouts. Engineers use the NCO and CWG to generate carrier tones and protocol waveforms in hardware, further reducing average CPU load and extending battery life.
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Small Motor Control (PWM/CWG)
The PIC16F15223-E/MG's Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) and PWM peripherals drive small DC motors, solenoids, and half-bridge FET stages with hardware-timed complementary outputs and programmable dead-band delay. This offloads motor commutation from the CPU, freeing the 8-bit core for sensor sampling and PID control loops. The 32 MHz throughput supports 10-bit PWM resolution at 31 kHz switching frequency, above the audible band, for quiet operation. Combined with the 10-bit ADC for current/voltage feedback, the part implements closed-loop motor control in a 3x3 mm footprint ideal for compact fans and pumps.
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Consumer Appliance User Interfaces
The PIC16F15223-E/MG runs capacitive-touch user interfaces on white goods, coffee machines, and small appliances by combining the 10-bit ADC with the Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) for hardware debounce. Its 256 bytes RAM supports small UI state machines and 3.5 KB Flash fits menu structures for a dozen user settings. UART/SPI/I2C peripherals link to display drivers and main SoCs. The -40 to +125 C operating range handles kitchen and laundry thermal stress, and the 16-QFN 3x3 mm footprint fits behind membrane keypads where DIP packages would not. Engineers use the EEPROM for storing user preferences across power cycles.
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Wearable Fitness Bands
The PIC16F15223-E/MG drives wearable fitness bands by integrating ADC sampling for heart-rate/optical sensors with low-power sleep modes that draw only a few microamps between samples. Its 32 MHz CPU processes step-counting algorithms and simple activity classification in real time while keeping RAM usage below 256 bytes for sensor windows. The 3.5 KB Flash stores firmware plus small calibration tables, and the 1.8V minimum supply lets a small Li-ion battery power the part directly. The 16-QFN 3x3 mm footprint fits inside thin wristbands, and the CLC peripheral offloads gesture-detection logic from the CPU to extend battery life beyond 7 days of continuous wear.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15223-I/MG | PIC16F15213-I/MF | PIC16F15214-E/SN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 16-QFN (MG) 3x3 mm | 16-QFN (MG) - same | QFN (MF) - same family footprint | SOIC-16 - different footprint |
| Flash Program Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB (same) | 1.75 KB (-50%) | 7 KB (+100%) |
| Data RAM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes (same) | 128 bytes (-50%) | 256 bytes (same) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V (same) | 1.8V to 5.5V (same) | 1.8V to 5.5V (same) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) |
| CIPs (CLC / NCO / CWG) | All present | All present (same) | All present (same) | All present (same) |
Key Differentiators
- Core Independent Peripherals (CLC/NCO/CWG) hardware-offload control logic from the CPU (vs PIC16F1508-I/SO)
- Smallest footprint option (16-QFN 3x3 mm) in the PIC16F152xx family (vs PIC16F15214-E/SN)
- eXtreme Low-Power sleep modes extend coin-cell battery life beyond 5 years (vs PIC16F1459-I/SS)
Design Notes
The 16-QFN (MG) package has an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to a ground plane for both thermal dissipation and mechanical reliability. Without the thermal pad soldered, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance rises significantly and the part can overheat at sustained 32 MHz operation. Provide at least 1 square inch of 1 oz copper on inner PCB layers connected by 4 to 8 thermal vias under the pad for production reliability.
The 16-QFN (MG) 3x3 mm package uses 0.5 mm pitch pads - one of the smallest footprints in the Microchip PIC portfolio. Use NSMD (non-solder-mask-defined) pads to control solder joint geometry, place solder paste apertures 1:1 with pads, and follow the land pattern in the Microchip package specification document. Stencil thickness of 0.1 mm with 4-mil apertures is a typical starting point for reflow profile optimization.
Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the VDD pin (pin 16), plus a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on the supply rail within 5 mm of the IC. The 1.8V minimum supply lets a CR2032 coin cell power the part directly, but coin cells have high internal resistance - a 10 uF buffer capacitor prevents voltage droop during RF transmission bursts if a sub-GHz radio is co-located.
When migrating between the -E (Extended, -40 to +125 C) and -I (Industrial, -40 to +85 C) suffixes, verify that your operating environment does not exceed the I-suffix limit. Programming via ICSP requires the PGD/PGC pins to be accessible; do not use them as output-only GPIO without a programming header access path. Watch CONFIG register settings - default clock source and WDT settings differ between family variants.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. E (Extended) suffix rated -40C to +125C; AEC-Q100 grade is not_applicable for the standard part - Microchip offers automotive-grade parts in the PIC16F152 family separately.
