PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
| 10 | $1.55 | $15.50 |
| 100 | $1.32 | $132.00 |
| 500 | $1.18 | $590.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.05 | $1,050.00 |
PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU, non-volatile program memory (Flash), volatile data memory (RAM), and a rich set of on-chip peripherals such as timers, ADCs, communication interfaces, and digital logic blocks. Within the broader embedded taxonomy, an MCU sits between a fixed-function ASIC and a microprocessor: simpler than an MPU because it integrates memory and peripherals, but more flexible than pure logic. The 8-bit PIC family specifically targets cost-sensitive, deterministic, low-power embedded applications where code density and interrupt latency matter more than raw throughput.
Key features of the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO include: 4 PWM channels, a comparator, a 5-bit DAC, a 10-bit ADC with up to 11 channels, a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), two Enhanced USART modules, and SPI/I2C interfaces. The device operates from 2.3 V to 5.5 V across the -40C to +125C automotive temperature range. The CWG and configurable logic cells (CLC) enable hardware-level waveform synthesis without CPU intervention, reducing power consumption and code footprint.
Internally, the PIC16F15324 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range 14-bit instruction set with a hardware multiplier and a vectored interrupt controller. The XLP technology delivers nanoWatt sleep currents (typ. < 60 nA with RTC active) and active currents of roughly 30 uA/MHz at 1.8 V, enabling years of battery life for automotive body and sensor nodes. The instruction cache and Flash access paths are designed to keep effective throughput high while preserving deterministic interrupt response.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics (lighting controllers, window lifters, seat controllers), sensor node interfaces, low-power IoT edge devices, and any compact design that needs configurable logic and PWM without an external FPGA. The 14-SOIC footprint keeps the BOM area under 50 mm^2.
When designing with this device, allocate the VDD/VSS pins to a low-noise LDO and respect the ADC acquisition timing (minimum Tad) when sampling high-impedance sources. CLC and CWG configuration must be locked via the config-word bit (CCLMD and CWGMD) to prevent accidental post-programming changes - this is a critical automotive-grade safety requirement.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Series | PIC® 16F |
| Core Processor | PIC 8-bit Enhanced Mid-Range |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Program Memory Size | 7 KB (4K x 14) |
| RAM Size | 512 B |
| Data EEPROM | 256 B |
| CPU Speed (Max) | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package / Case | 14-SOIC (0.154" / 3.90 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of I/O Pins | 12 |
| Peripherals | 4x PWM, CWG, Comparator, DAC, ADC, 4x CLC, 2x EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 11 channels |
| DAC | 5-bit |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 automotive grade |
| Packaging | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 2 | RA5 — GPIO RA5 / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — GPIO RA4 / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — GPIO RA3 / MCLR (reset) |
| Pin 5 | RC5 — GPIO RC5 / analog input |
| Pin 6 | RC4 — GPIO RC4 / analog input |
| Pin 7 | RC3 — GPIO RC3 / analog input |
| Pin 8 | RC2 — GPIO RC2 / analog input |
| Pin 9 | RC1 — GPIO RC1 / analog input |
| Pin 10 | RC0 — GPIO RC0 / analog input |
| Pin 11 | RA2 — GPIO RA2 / analog input |
| Pin 12 | RA1 — GPIO RA1 / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 13 | RA0 — GPIO RA0 / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Ground reference |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, PWM-Driven Lighting Controllers, Low-Cost Motor Control, Automotive Sensor Interface, Industrial Control Modules.
Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO is engineered for automotive body controllers such as interior lighting, window lifters, seat positioners, and mirror adjust modules where AEC-Q100 grade and -40C to +125C operation are mandatory. Its 7 KB Flash accommodates state-machine plus LIN-slave stacks, while the four 10-bit PWM channels drive LED current or motor H-bridges directly. The CWG peripheral synthesizes complementary PWM with hardware dead-band insertion, eliminating software timing jitter and reducing CPU wake time, which translates to measurable quiescent current savings - critical for always-on body nodes that must not exceed 100 uA sleep draw per OEM specs.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO suits battery-powered IoT sensor endpoints such as wireless environmental monitors, smart thermostats, and asset trackers that demand years of operation from a single CR2032 or 2xAA cell. Its eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology delivers nanoWatt sleep currents below 60 nA with the RTC active and active currents around 30 uA/MHz at 1.8 V per the Microchip datasheet. The CLC and CWG peripherals can scan sensors and generate wake-up waveforms without waking the CPU, keeping duty cycle below 0.1 percent and enabling 5-10 year battery life depending on report cadence.
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PWM-Driven Lighting Controllers
Lighting controllers for RGB strips, architectural dimmers, and automotive interior lighting use the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO's four 10-bit PWM channels and CWG peripheral to generate smooth logarithmic dimming curves without CPU intervention. The hardware CWG provides glitch-free complementary outputs suitable for driving external MOSFET half-bridges or LED driver ICs, offloading the CPU from timing-critical waveform generation. Combined with the on-chip 10-bit ADC that samples photodiode feedback, the MCU can implement closed-loop brightness control with less than 1 percent total unadjusted error in dimming response.
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Low-Cost Motor Control
Small brushed DC and stepper motor control applications such as valve actuators, small fans, and pump controllers benefit from the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO's CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) and four 10-bit PWM channels. The CWG provides programmable dead-band and shutdown controls for safe half-bridge switching, while the ADC reads back current sense for closed-loop torque or speed control. With 32 MHz CPU performance and hardware PWM at up to 20 kHz switching frequency, the MCU handles trapezoidal commutation with minimal firmware overhead and predictable interrupt latency.
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Automotive Sensor Interface
The PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO is well-suited to analog sensor interface modules such as temperature, pressure, and position sensors used in automotive and industrial environments. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 11 input channels supports multi-sensor multiplexing, while the on-chip 5-bit DAC and comparator enable threshold detection and analog signal conditioning. The AEC-Q100 qualification combined with the -40C to +125C range ensures operation in under-hood and chassis-mounted sensor modules that must withstand automotive thermal stress.
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Industrial Control Modules
Industrial PLC expansion modules, simple HMI keypads, and process-control sub-assemblies use the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO for its deterministic 32 MHz mid-range core, two EUSART modules, and SPI/I2C masters that support multi-drop industrial buses. The 512 B SRAM buffer accommodates modest protocol stacks such as Modbus RTU slave, while the Flash holds configuration plus run-time code. The CLC peripherals implement custom logic glue - debounce, edge detection, pulse stretching - in hardware, reducing BOM by eliminating external 74HC-series glue logic in cost-sensitive industrial nodes.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15324-E/SLVAO | PIC16F15324-I/SL | PIC16F15323-E/SL | PIC16F15324-E/ST | PIC16F15313-I/P | PIC16F15324-I/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 14-SOIC (SL) | 14-SOIC (SL) - same | 14-SOIC (SL) - same | 14-SOIC (SL) - same | 14-TSSOP (ST) - thinner SOIC-compatible | 8-PDIP (P) - through-hole | 8-PDIP (P) - through-hole |
| Program Memory | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 7 KB |
| RAM | 512 B | 512 B | 512 B | 256 B | 512 B | 256 B | 512 B |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (Automotive) | -40C to +125C (Automotive) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Automotive) | -40C to +125C (Automotive) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| AEC-Q100 Grade | Yes (VAO) | Yes (VAO) | No | Yes (VAO) | Yes (VAO) | No | No |
| GPIO Count | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Packaging Media | Tape and Reel (T) | Tube | Tube | Tube | Tube | Tube | Tube |
Key Differentiators
- Tape-and-reel packaging optimized for high-volume SMT (vs PIC16F15324-E/SLVAO)
- Automotive AEC-Q100 /VAO grade at industrial pricing (vs PIC16F15324-I/SL)
- Same VQFN/SOIC family with CWG and 4x CLC peripherals (vs PIC16F15323-E/SL)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO operates from 2.3 V to 5.5 V with nanoWatt XLP technology delivering sleep currents below 60 nA with RTC active per the Microchip datasheet. Decouple VDD with a 100 nF X7R ceramic placed within 5 mm of the VDD pin, plus a bulk 1-10 uF tantalum or aluminum polymer for transient load events. For automotive load-dump scenarios up to 40 V, place a TVS such as SMAJ5.0CA in parallel with VDD. Estimated: active current approximately 30 uA/MHz at 1.8 V - confirm with the Microchip DC and AC characteristics section.
The PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO requires the CLC and CWG modules to be locked via the CONFIG4 register (CLC1MD, CWGMD bits) to prevent accidental post-programming modifications, which is a critical automotive-grade safety requirement per the Microchip family datasheet. Forgetting to set these lock bits can cause field failures if spurious writes corrupt the CLC configuration. Also ensure the MCLR pin is pulled high through a 10 kOhm resistor if unused, and add a 100 nF cap on VDD to support in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) reliably during automotive end-of-line testing.
The 14-SOIC (SL) package has a thermal resistance of approximately 100 C/W, but the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO consumes under 5 mA in active mode so thermal management is rarely required. For mixed-signal designs, separate the analog AVSS/AVDD traces from digital switching lines, and place the ADC reference decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VREF+ pin. The exposed pad on SOIC variants is not present - use the standard 14-SOIC land pattern from the Microchip package specification document.
When using the PIC16F15324T-E/SLVAO's 10-bit ADC to sample high-impedance sensors above 10 kOhm source impedance, set adequate acquisition time (minimum Tad = 1.0 us at 32 MHz) per the Microchip datasheet, otherwise ADC readings will suffer from incomplete sample-hold capacitor charging. Add an external op-amp buffer or use the on-chip 5-bit DAC plus comparator for threshold detection applications to avoid sampling slow signals directly.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per /VAO suffix in part number. RoHS compliant per Microchip product page and Hotenda listing. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in provided data - marked unknown.
