PIC16F15223T-E/MG - 8-Bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15223T-E/MG β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.1 | $1.10 |
| 10 | $1.02 | $10.20 |
| 100 | $0.91 | $91.00 |
| 500 | $0.82 | $410.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.74 | $740.00 |
PIC16F15223T-E/MG Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (typically Flash), working RAM, and a rich set of digital and analog peripherals. The PIC16 family is one of Microchip's foundational 8-bit architectures, balancing code density, deterministic interrupt latency, and ultra-low power XLP sleep operation. Within that hierarchy, the PIC16F152xx sub-family targets cost-sensitive sensor and real-time control designs where small package and CIPs (Core Independent Peripherals) reduce firmware burden and BOM cost.
Key features of the PIC16F15223T-E/MG include 3.5 KB self-programmable Flash, 256 bytes of SRAM, hardware interrupt-driven peripherals that run without core intervention, peripheral pin select for flexible signal routing, and eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) sleep modes that draw nanoamp-level currents to extend battery life. The wide operating voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V typical for the family) and industrial -40C to +125C temperature range support harsh-environment deployment.
Architecturally, the device uses an enhanced mid-range PIC16 CPU core with a 14-bit instruction word, a hardware multiplier, and a single-cycle instruction pipeline that delivers up to 16 MIPS at 32 MHz. The combination of PPS, CLC-style routing through configuration, and DMA-free interrupt-driven peripherals allows engineers to implement state machines and sensor conditioning largely without CPU overhead.
Typical applications include low-cost IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered remote controls, white-goods user interfaces, LED lighting controllers, and small motor or fan control boards where the 16-QFN footprint is critical. The part is also well suited to functional-safety (FuSa) companion implementations thanks to its 11 I/O budget and CIP mix. The 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging, and the -E temperature grade marks the extended -40C to +125C range.
Design consideration: when laying out the 16-QFN (MG) package, expose the central thermal/exposed pad to a contiguous ground copper pour stitched with thermal vias to keep junction temperature within safe limits and to provide a low-impedance ground reference for the ADC. Decoupling should place a 100 nF X7R cap within 2 mm of VDD with a bulk 10 uF on the same node.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same PIC16F152xx family, and practical design notes that are not aggregated on the manufacturer datasheet landing page.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15223T-E/MG β 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 PIC16F15223T-E/MG (same form factor and footprint) β differing in ADC, CCP Modules, MSL Level, Maximum CPU Speed, Operating Temperature.
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PIC16F15223T-I/MG
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PIC16F15223T-E/MG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC16 8-bit RISC enhanced mid-range |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 11 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 9 channels (2 channels on QFN package variant) |
| PWM Modules | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) | Yes |
| Watchdog Timer (WDT) | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Communication Peripherals | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| XLP Sleep Mode | Yes (eXtreme Low Power) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Package | 16-pin QFN (3x3 mm) with exposed pad (MG) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (Pb-free reflow) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Packaging Type | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
PIC16F15223T-E/MG Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 2 | RA3 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 3 | RA4 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 4 | RA5 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 5 | VDD β Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA6 β Bidirectional I/O / OSC2 / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 8 | RA7 β Bidirectional I/O / OSC1 / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 9 | RB4 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 10 | RB5 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 11 | RB6 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSPCLK / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 12 | RB7 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSPDAT / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 13 | RC0 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 14 | RC1 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 15 | RC2 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin 16 | RC3 β Bidirectional I/O / analog channel / PPS-routed peripheral |
| Pin EP | EP β Exposed thermal/ground pad - solder to PCB ground pour |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15223T-E/MG is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, White-Goods User Interface Controller, LED Lighting Controller, Remote Control and HID Device, Small Motor and Fan Controller, Automotive Body and Sensor Module.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15223T-E/MG is an ideal host for coin-cell IoT sensor nodes that must run for years on a single battery. Its eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) sleep mode draws nanoamp-level standby current, allowing the MCU to wake only on a periodic timer interrupt or an external event routed through PPS. The 10-bit ADC with up to 9 channels reads temperature, humidity, or gas sensors directly, while the 3.5 KB Flash holds a small RTOS or state-machine scheduler. The 16-QFN (3x3 mm) footprint integrates cleanly beneath a sensor BGA, and EUSART/SPI/I2C connect to a sub-GHz or BLE companion radio for uplink.
Recommended
White-Goods User Interface Controller
In washing machines, dishwashers, and microwave ovens, the PIC16F15223T-E/MG drives segmented LED or basic TFT displays, scans capacitive or resistive keypads, and orchestrates timing of the main appliance state machine. Its Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) and two CCP modules handle motor synchronization without CPU load, while PPS remaps peripheral outputs to any I/O pin, simplifying PCB routing for the user-interface board. The -40C to +125C E temperature grade withstands the thermal environment behind a washing-machine control panel.
Recommended
LED Lighting Controller
For dimmable LED drivers and architectural lighting, the PIC16F15223T-E/MG uses its two PWM channels plus two CCP modules to generate mixed analog/PWM dimming curves that match human-eye perception. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors and potentiometer setpoints, and the EUSART port accepts commands from a master controller or DMX bridge. XLP sleep during standby reduces quiescent draw to nanoamps, helping the fixture meet stringent energy-star idle-power budgets in residential and commercial luminaires.
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Remote Control and HID Device
Battery-powered TV remotes, presentation clickers, and BLE-HID dongles benefit from the PIC16F15223T-E/MG's 32 MHz performance combined with XLP sleep for multi-year battery life. The 11 I/O pins scan a 4x4 matrix keypad or capacitive touchpad, and the EUSART interfaces with a 2.4 GHz radio companion such as the Microchip RN4870. The 16-QFN (3x3 mm) package fits inside slim remote enclosures without sacrificing the 3.5 KB Flash budget for IR protocol stacks or HID descriptors.
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Small Motor and Fan Controller
BLDC and brushed-DC fan controllers in PC coolers, server fans, and small appliances use the PIC16F15223T-E/MG to generate complementary PWM, read back-EMF via the 10-bit ADC, and run closed-loop PID in firmware. The two CCP modules form the PWM and capture channels needed for sensorless trapezoidal commutation, and the HLT peripheral enforces hardware current limits independent of firmware latency. The wide operating voltage and -40C to +125C range suit automotive and industrial fan trays.
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Automotive Body and Sensor Module
Functional-safety companion modules in body electronics - rain-light sensors, occupancy detectors, HVAC dampers - leverage the PIC16F15223T-E/MG's CIP mix to offload timing-critical tasks from a main ECU. The EUSART/SPI/I2C ports talk to the central BCM over LIN or CAN bridges, and the watchdog timer plus HLT peripheral provide hardware fault detection required for ASIL-classified subsystems. Note that the standard -E/MG is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified; the -E/MGVAO variant is the automotive-grade option in the same QFN footprint.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15223T-E/MG β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15223T-I/MG | PIC16F15224T-E/MG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 16-QFN (3x3 mm) - MG | 16-QFN (3x3 mm) - MG (same) | 16-QFN (3x3 mm) - MG (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB (same) | 7 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 256 B | 256 B (same) | 512 B (+100%) |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E extended) | -40C to +85C (I industrial) | -40C to +125C (E extended) |
| I/O Pins | 11 | 11 (same) | 11 (same) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 9 ch | 10-bit, up to 9 ch (same) | 10-bit, up to 9 ch (same) |
| Peripherals (PWM/CCP/EUSART/SPI/I2C) | 2/2/1/1/1 | 2/2/1/1/1 (same) | 2/2/1/1/1 (same) |
| RoHS | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) sleep mode with nanoamp standby current (vs PIC16F15223T-M/ST (TSSOP-14 package))
- Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routes any digital peripheral to any I/O pin (vs PIC16F15224T-E/MG (same package, 7 KB Flash))
- Industrial -40C to +125C E temperature grade as standard (vs PIC16F15223T-I/MG (I grade, -40C to +85C))
Design Notes
Estimated: with a 16-QFN (MG) package drawing ~10 mA active at 32 MHz and 5 V, total power dissipation is well below 50 mW, so the central exposed pad serves primarily as a low-impedance ground reference rather than a heat sink. Stitch the EP to the ground pour with a 4x4 grid of 0.3 mm thermal vias, place a 100 nF X7R decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VDD pin, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the same VDD node to suppress ADC reference bounce during PWM transitions.
Route the EUSART and SPI traces as 50 ohm microstrips with continuous ground reference and length-match clock with data within 5 mm to keep reflections below 10 percent. Use PPS to remap peripherals away from pins adjacent to the ADC inputs to avoid digital switching noise coupling into the analog domain; this typically improves ADC SNR by 3-5 dB on 10-bit conversions of low-level sensor signals.
Do not skip the MCLR pull-up resistor on the PIC16F15223T-E/MG - if left floating the device can intermittently enter reset and miss interrupt-driven tasks. Configure unused I/O as outputs driven low to minimize current leakage on the E temperature grade parts. When migrating firmware from PIC16F15224 to PIC16F15223, verify that the .hex file does not exceed 3.5 KB; otherwise the bootloader or self-programming region will silently overflow and erase configuration words.
Compliance Information
Standard PIC16F15223T-E/MG is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified; the -E/MGVAO suffix variant is required for automotive functional-safety designs. RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product page; halogen-free status not stated on the distributor listings reviewed.
