PIC16F1527-E/PT - 8-bit 20MHz 28KB Flash MCU | Microchip 64-TQFP
MPN: PIC16F1527-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.13 | $3.13 |
| 10 | $2.85 | $28.50 |
| 100 | $2.55 | $255.00 |
| 500 | $2.28 | $1,140.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.05 | $2,050.00 |
PIC16F1527-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory, and programmable peripherals. The PIC16F1527 belongs to the 8-bit PIC16 family, which sits within Microchip's broader PIC microcontroller portfolio, a hierarchy running from 8-bit baseline PIC10/PIC12/PIC16, to 16-bit dsPIC/PIC24, to 32-bit PIC32. 8-bit PIC16 MCUs use a RISC Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, executing one instruction per cycle (except branches), making them deterministic and well-suited to real-time control. The 'F' suffix denotes Flash program memory, reprogrammable in-circuit via ICSP.
Key features of the PIC16F1527-E/PT include 28KB of self-programmable Flash, 1536 bytes of data RAM, two EUSART modules for asynchronous and synchronous serial communication, two MSSP modules supporting both I2C and SPI protocols, and ten enhanced PWM channels with independent timing for motor, lighting, and power-conversion control. Additional integrated peripherals include comparators, a 10-bit ADC, and configurable digital I/O. The 'E' suffix denotes the extended (-40C to +125C) industrial operating temperature range.
The PIC16F1527 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit core with a 14-bit instruction word, providing higher code density than baseline PIC MCUs. The integrated nanoWatt XLP technology enables sleep currents below 1 µA, allowing battery-powered designs to last years on a single coin cell. The two EUSART and two MSSP peripherals share flexible pin mappings through the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) subsystem, simplifying PCB layout.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, sensor nodes for IoT systems, low-power remote control units, motor control (BLDC and stepper) front-ends, and home appliances. The 64-pin TQFP package provides up to 54 I/O pins, supporting complex user interfaces with multiple buttons, displays, and communication buses simultaneously.
When designing with this device, allocate sufficient decoupling (100 nF ceramic at each VDD pin plus bulk 10 µF) and ensure the in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) lines (PGD/PGC) are accessible for production programming. For low-power designs, leverage the nanoWatt XLP sleep modes and use the on-chip low-power watchdog timer rather than an external supervisor.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a single reference for sourcing and designing with the PIC16F1527-E/PT.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1527-E/PT — 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 PIC16F1527-E/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in I/O Pins, Operating Temperature, Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash).
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1527-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 enhanced mid-range RISC |
| Instruction Word | 14-bit |
| Program Memory | 28 KB Flash (16K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 1536 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E suffix, extended industrial) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| I/O Pins | 54 (per 64-pin TQFP package) |
| EUSART Modules | 2 |
| MSSP Modules (I2C/SPI) | 2 |
| PWM Channels | 10 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| nanoWatt XLP Technology | Yes (ultra-low sleep current) |
PIC16F1527-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input, active low |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — PORTA bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — PORTA bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — PORTA bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 5 | RA3 — PORTA bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 6 | RA4 — PORTA bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 7 | RA5 — PORTA bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 8 | RA6 — PORTA bit 6, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 9 | RA7 — PORTA bit 7, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 12 | RB0 — PORTB bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 13 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 14 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 15 | RB3 — PORTB bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 16 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 17 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB6 — PORTB bit 6, ICSPCLK / I/O |
| Pin 19 | RB7 — PORTB bit 7, ICSPDAT / I/O |
| Pin 20 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 22 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 23 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 24 | RC2 — PORTC bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 25 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 26 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 27 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 28 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 29 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 32 | RD0 — PORTD bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 33 | RD1 — PORTD bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 34 | RD2 — PORTD bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 35 | RD3 — PORTD bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 36 | RD4 — PORTD bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 37 | RD5 — PORTD bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 38 | RD6 — PORTD bit 6, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 39 | RD7 — PORTD bit 7, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 42 | RE0 — PORTE bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 43 | RE1 — PORTE bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 44 | RE2 — PORTE bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 45 | RE3 — PORTE bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 46 | RE4 — PORTE bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 47 | RE5 — PORTE bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 48 | RE6 — PORTE bit 6, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 49 | RE7 — PORTE bit 7, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 50 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 51 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 52 | RF0 — PORTF bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 53 | RF1 — PORTF bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 54 | RF2 — PORTF bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 55 | RF3 — PORTF bit 3, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 56 | RF4 — PORTF bit 4, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 57 | RF5 — PORTF bit 5, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 58 | RF6 — PORTF bit 6, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 59 | RF7 — PORTF bit 7, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 60 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 62 | RG0 — PORTG bit 0, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 63 | RG1 — PORTG bit 1, analog/digital I/O |
| Pin 64 | RG2 — PORTG bit 2, analog/digital I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1527-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, Low-Power IoT Sensor Node, Motor Control Front-End, Home Appliance Control Board, Medical Monitoring Accessory, Smart Lighting and LED Driver.
Industrial Automation Controller
The PIC16F1527-E/PT fits industrial automation controllers because its 28 KB Flash and 1536 bytes SRAM handle multi-axis control loops and HMI state machines while the dual EUSART and dual MSSP (I2C/SPI) modules connect to RS-485 sensor buses and SPI-driven motor drivers simultaneously. The 10 PWM channels drive stepper and BLDC motors with configurable dead-band timing, and the -40C to +125C extended temperature grade tolerates factory-floor heat. Placed at the heart of a PLC or distributed I/O node, the MCU reads encoder quadrature via PPS-mapped pins and outputs isolated PWM to driver stages. The 20 MHz CPU clock executes deterministic control loops within 200 µs, leaving headroom for the Modbus RTU stack.
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Low-Power IoT Sensor Node
For battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, the PIC16F1527-E/PT's nanoWatt XLP technology delivers sleep currents under 1 µA, enabling multi-year battery life from a single CR2032 cell when duty-cycled. The 28 KB Flash comfortably holds LoRaWAN, Sigfox, or proprietary sub-GHz MAC stacks, while the 1536 bytes SRAM is sufficient for sensor buffering and AES-128 encryption contexts. The two EUSART modules interface simultaneously with a sensor front-end (SPI via MSSP) and a UART-based radio module. Engineers typically pair this MCU with a low-power wake-up timer and a precision ADC front-end, achieving 5-10 year battery life in indoor air-quality or smart-agriculture deployments.
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Motor Control Front-End
The PIC16F1527-E/PT serves as a motor-control front-end by using its 10 PWM channels with programmable dead-band timing to drive three-phase inverter MOSFETs or H-bridge drivers for BLDC, stepper, and brushed DC motors. The 20 MHz CPU clock supports FOC (field-oriented control) algorithms at moderate PWM frequencies, while the dual EUSARTs connect to higher-level controllers or absolute encoders. The integrated comparators enable hardware overcurrent protection, eliminating the need for external analog protection. PCB designers place this MCU close to gate-driver ICs, with the analog reference (VREF+) bypassed for stable ADC readings of phase shunt resistors.
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Home Appliance Control Board
In home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and induction cooktops, the PIC16F1527-E/PT handles user-interface keypads, displays (via SPI), and multiple sensor inputs while driving pumps, valves, and relays via its 10 PWM channels. The 28 KB Flash accommodates state-machine logic plus safety routines, and the 1536 bytes SRAM buffers timing-critical events like motor ramps. The -40C to +125C extended temperature grade survives under-cabinet or motor-bay thermal environments. Designers route the I2C/SPI buses via MSSP modules to displays and EEPROM while keeping EUSART available for diagnostics or external modules.
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Medical Monitoring Accessory
For medical monitoring accessories like portable pulse oximeters, glucose meters, and patient wearables, the PIC16F1527-E/PT offers the deterministic 8-bit core needed for sensor acquisition and battery management without RTOS complexity. The nanoWatt XLP sleep modes extend battery life, and the dual EUSARTs link to BLE modules for phone connectivity. The 28 KB Flash supports FDA-required firmware bootloaders and sensor calibration tables, while the 1536 bytes SRAM handles sample buffering for photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals. The -40C to +125C range ensures accurate operation in hospital and ambulance environments.
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Smart Lighting and LED Driver
In smart lighting and LED driver designs, the PIC16F1527-E/PT's 10 PWM channels drive RGBW LED strings with smooth 16-bit dimming resolution, while its dual MSSP modules connect to DMX512, DALI, or Zigbee receiver modules. The 28 KB Flash supports custom lighting effects, circadian rhythm profiles, and OTA firmware updates. The wide 2.5V-5.5V supply range simplifies integration with both 3.3V digital logic and 5V analog driver stages. Engineers use the PIC's comparators for over-temperature shutdown and the ADC for ambient-light feedback to maintain constant lux output across varying conditions.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1527-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15276-I/PT | PIC16F15274-I/PT | PIC16F1526T-I/PT | PIC16F1518T-I/SS | PIC16F1516T-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | SSOP-28 - different footprint | UQFN-28 - different footprint |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +85 C (I) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the 64-pin TQFP PIC16F152x family (vs PIC16F1526T-I/PT)
- Higher PWM channel count than the PIC16F151x family (vs PIC16F1518T-I/SS)
- Extended temperature grade for harsh environments (vs PIC16F15276-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (the 64-pin TQFP has multiple VDD/VSS pairs at pins 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61) and a single 10 µF bulk capacitor on the main supply rail. For nanoWatt XLP designs, use a low-Iq LDO such as MCP1700 (1.6 µA quiescent) to maintain low sleep current. Keep the AVDD/VREF+ analog supply pin bypassed separately when using the ADC to avoid digital switching noise coupling into measurements.
Route the ICSP signals (PGD/PGC on RB7/RB6) directly to a programming header or test pad; long traces and series resistors greater than 100 Ω can cause programming failures. Keep the MCLR pull-up (typically 10 kΩ) close to the pin and add a 100 nF cap to ground for noise immunity. For TQFP packages, ensure all 64 pads are soldered with proper paste volume - TQFP leads are prone to opens at the corners if the reflow profile is not optimized.
Use the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature to map UART, SPI, and I2C functions to convenient package pins, but reserve dedicated pins for analog signals (ADC, comparators, VREF) since not all digital pins support analog functions. Place external crystals or resonators within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins with short, symmetric traces and a ground guard ring to minimize EMI. If using the internal HFINTOSC at 16 MHz, no external crystal is needed, reducing BOM cost.
Do not exceed 5.5 V on any I/O pin - this device is NOT 5 V tolerant above the supply rail. When migrating code from PIC16F1xxx legacy parts, note that configuration bits are now accessed through the CONFIG registers in program memory, not the legacy __CONFIG directive. The 'E' (extended) temperature grade differs from 'I' (industrial) only in the upper limit (125 °C vs 85 °C); both share the same silicon die. Always assert LVP (low-voltage programming) bit correctly when designing for ICSP.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - automotive applications require PIC16F1527-E/PTVAO variant. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance documentation.
