PIC16F15225-I/MG - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 32MHz, 16-QFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15225-I/MG ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
| 10 | $0.86 | $8.60 |
| 100 | $0.74 | $74.00 |
| 500 | $0.67 | $335.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.58 | $580.00 |
PIC16F15225-I/MG Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory, data RAM, and peripheral interfaces. In the broader hierarchy, an MCU is a subset of microprocessors specialized for embedded control. The 8-bit class targets cost-sensitive, deterministic, low-power applications such as appliance controls, sensor hubs, IoT endpoints, and battery-powered devices where 32-bit performance is unnecessary. The PIC16F15225's eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Sleep mode and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routing fit this exact use-case profile.
Key differentiating features of this PIC16F15225 variant include 14KB Flash with self read/write capability, 1KB RAM, 10-bit ADC, 2 CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) channels, 2 dedicated PWM channels, EUSART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), and XLP Sleep mode. According to the Microchip datasheet, the device delivers 49 instructions with 16 stack levels and supports in-circuit serial programming for production-line firmware updates.
At the architecture level, the PIC16F15225 uses a Harvard RISC core with a 14-bit instruction word, 16 levels of hardware stack, and a flexible oscillator block supporting internal 32MHz HFINTOSC without external crystals. Peripheral Pin Select remaps digital peripheral I/O to multiple pins, simplifying PCB routing and enabling smaller 16-QFN layouts.
Typical applications include home-appliance control boards, low-power IoT sensor nodes, LED lighting drivers with PWM dimming, battery chargers, fan controllers, and small consumer electronics. The compact 3x3 mm QFN footprint suits space-constrained designs such as wearable bands and portable medical accessories.
Designers should note that PIC16F15225 is the 16-pin, 14KB-Flash variant in the family. Larger-memory and higher-pin-count siblings (e.g., PIC16F15244, PIC16F15245) share the same peripheral set but require different packages. Programming is supported through MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler, and the MPLAB Code Configurator generates driver code for ADC, PWM, EUSART, MSSP, and PPS in seconds.
This page synthesizes real-time distributor pricing from DigiKey and Mouser, parametric drop-in alternatives drawn from Microchip's PIC16F152xx family and cross-brand Cortex-M0 equivalents, plus practical design notes covering XLP Sleep current, ADC acquisition timing, and QFN PCB layout that you will not find aggregated on any single manufacturer page.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15225-I/MG — 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 PIC16F15225-I/MG (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Program Memory (Flash), Package, Operating Temperature, ADC, CCP Modules.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15225-I/MG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 14-bit word |
| Max CPU Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 1 KB |
| Stack Levels | 16 |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| PWM Channels | 2 (dedicated) |
| EUSART | 1 |
| MSSP (SPI / I2C) | 1 |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Sleep | Yes |
| Watchdog Timer (WLT/WDT) | Yes |
| In-Circuit Serial Programming | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial -I) |
| Package | 16-QFN (3x3 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15225-I/MG Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 2 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input |
| Pin 3 | RA3 — Bidirectional I/O / MCLR input |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 5 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 6 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — Bidirectional I/O / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 9 | RA6 — Bidirectional I/O / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 10 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 11 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 12 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O / SCL (MSSP) / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O / SDA (MSSP) / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 14 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O / SOSCO / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 15 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O / SOSCI / PPS-mappable |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15225-I/MG is suitable for 6 applications: Home Appliance Control Board, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, LED Lighting PWM Driver, Consumer Electronics User Interface, Small Fan / BLDC Motor Controller, Portable Medical Accessory.
Home Appliance Control Board
The PIC16F15225-I/MG fits home appliance control boards because its 32 MHz core, 2 CCP, and 2 dedicated PWM channels handle motor and heater regulation with deterministic timing. The XLP Sleep mode keeps standby draw below typical appliance energy-star budgets when the unit is idle, and PPS allows designers to remap UART, PWM, and ADC pins freely, easing layout in dense appliance PCBs.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15225-I/MG suits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Sleep current and on-board 10-bit ADC minimize active and idle energy. A typical node wakes on interrupt, samples via ADC, transmits via EUSART or MSSP, then returns to Sleep - a pattern the Enhanced Mid-Range core and PPS wake routing make straightforward in XC8 firmware.
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LED Lighting PWM Driver
The PIC16F15225-I/MG drives LED lighting PWM dimming using its 2 dedicated PWM channels plus 2 CCP modules, delivering smooth duty-cycle control without CPU overhead. Its 32 MHz core provides fine PWM resolution at high switching frequencies, while PPS lets the designer route PWM outputs to any convenient QFN pin, simplifying single-layer lighting-board layouts.
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Consumer Electronics User Interface
The PIC16F15225-I/MG powers consumer-electronics user-interface boards that need responsive button handling, LED feedback, and EUSART/I2C communication with a host MCU. The 14 KB Flash holds graphical menu state machines comfortably, while 1 KB RAM buffers display refresh data; the 16-QFN (3x3 mm) footprint slips into compact handheld enclosures.
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Small Fan / BLDC Motor Controller
The PIC16F15225-I/MG works as a small fan or BLDC motor controller because its 10-bit ADC reads back-EMF or current sense, while 2 CCP and 2 PWM outputs commutate the power stage. XLP Sleep handles standby when the fan is off, and the Enhanced Mid-Range core executes field-oriented-control loops in software at low MHz for cost-sensitive applications.
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Portable Medical Accessory
The PIC16F15225-I/MG is a fit for portable medical accessories such as pill reminders, low-rate wearables, and pulse-oximeter front-ends, thanks to its 10-bit ADC for biosignal conditioning and EUSART for host MCU handoff. The XLP Sleep current extends coin-cell runtime, while the 16-QFN (3x3 mm) package meets the strict size budgets of wearable enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15225-I/MG — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15224-I/MG | PIC16F15223-I/MG | PIC16F15213T-I/MF | PIC16F15214-I/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 16-QFN (3x3) | 16-QFN (3x3) - same | 16-QFN (3x3) - same | 16-QFN (3x3) - same | 16-QFN (3x3) - same |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 7 KB (-50%) | 3 KB (-79%) | 3.5 KB (-75%) | 7 KB (-50%) |
| RAM | 1 KB | 512 B (-50%) | 256 B (-75%) | 256 B (-75%) | 512 B (-50%) |
| Max CPU Frequency | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| ADC | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| CCP / PWM | 2 CCP + 2 PWM | 2 CCP + 2 PWM | 2 CCP + 2 PWM | 2 CCP + 2 PWM | 2 CCP + 2 PWM |
| EUSART / MSSP | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| XLP Sleep Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Unit Price @ 1k (USD) | $0.58 | $0.52 (est.) | $0.48 (est.) | $0.46 (est.) | $0.50 (est.) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in 16-pin PIC16F152xx QFN family (vs PIC16F15224-I/MG)
- Highest RAM in 16-pin PIC16F152xx QFN family (vs PIC16F15224-I/MG)
- Full peripheral set retained at 16-pin count (vs PIC16F15223-I/MG)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 32 MHz active and 1.8V VDD, the PIC16F15225-I/MG core draws roughly 2-3 mA; in XLP Sleep with peripherals disabled, current drops into the sub-microamp range suitable for coin-cell operation. Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic placed within 3 mm of the QFN pin, and add a bulk 1-10 uF tantalum or ceramic if VDD is shared with a switching regulator. Use the PPS to keep peripherals off during Sleep and wake only on interrupt.
The 16-QFN (3x3 mm) package has an exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to a continuous ground pour for mechanical reliability and thermal dissipation. Recommended land pattern follows IPC-7351 with a center pad (roughly 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm thermal via array of 0.2-0.3 mm vias). Keep high-frequency traces (PWM outputs, EUSART) short and away from analog ADC inputs to minimize crosstalk. Stencil aperture for the center pad should be split into 4-6 smaller openings to reduce solder voiding.
Do not assume the PIC16F15225 and PIC16F15224 share identical Flash size in firmware builds - configure your MPLAB X project for the correct device ID and verify the program-memory map. When migrating to the lower-Flash PIC16F15223-I/MG, ensure your .hex fits within 3 KB or boot will fail at ICSP verification. Always set the Configuration Words (FOSC, WDTE, LVP, BOR) explicitly in code; relying on factory defaults can lock you out of low-voltage programming or enable an unexpected watchdog.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a general-purpose industrial-grade part. For automotive, look at PIC16F15244-E/MG variants or higher-tier AEC-Q100 qualified PICs.
