PIC16F15325-E/JQ - 8-bit XLP MCU, 14KB Flash, 16-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15325-E/JQ β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 10 | $1.46 | $14.60 |
| 100 | $1.21 | $121.00 |
| 500 | $1.07 | $535.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.95 | $950.00 |
PIC16F15325-E/JQ Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates an 8-bit CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals including timers, communication interfaces, ADCs, and GPIO. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, an 8-bit MCU belongs to the broader family of microcontrollers, which are a subset of microprocessors, which themselves belong to integrated circuits and ultimately to semiconductors. The PIC16F15325 sits in the popular "mid-range" performance bracket of 8-bit MCUs, offering a balance of code density, peripheral integration, and ultra-low-power sleep current.
Key features of the PIC16F15325-E/JQ include 14KB (8K x 14 words) of self-programmable Flash, 1KB of SRAM, 256 bytes of EEPROM, 12 GPIO pins, an 11-channel 10-bit ADC, a 5-bit DAC, four 10-bit PWMs, two Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), two EUSART modules, SPI and I2C communication, and on-chip temperature sensor. The device operates from 1.8V to 5.5V and supports up to 32 MHz operation from its internal oscillator, eliminating the need for an external crystal in many designs.
Architecturally, the PIC16F15325 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range core with a 14-bit instruction word, providing up to 49 instructions and a single-cycle hardware stack. Core Independent Peripherals like the CLC and CWG allow hardware logic to be implemented without CPU intervention, enabling the core to remain in sleep mode and dramatically reducing average power consumption. The XLP technology provides multiple low-power modes with typical sleep currents in the nanoamp range, making the part suitable for battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs.
Typical applications for the PIC16F15325-E/JQ include IoT sensor nodes, consumer electronics remote controls, home automation devices, low-power wireless sensor hubs, battery-operated HVAC controls, industrial sensor interfaces, and small appliance control boards. The combination of CIPs, multiple PWMs, and rich analog peripherals allows the MCU to handle motor control, LED driving, sensor signal conditioning, and wired communication protocols all within a single chip.
When designing with this device, prioritize the use of Core Independent Peripherals to minimize active CPU time and extend battery life. Ensure that the UQFN-16 exposed pad is properly soldered to the ground plane for both thermal dissipation and electrical performance, and follow Microchip's recommended decoupling network (typically 100 nF plus 1-10 uF bulk) placed close to the VDD pin.
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PIC16F15325-E/JQ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 (8-bit enhanced mid-range, 14-bit instruction word) |
| Family | PIC16(L)F153xx, PIC XLP 16F |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| GPIO Pins | 12 |
| ADC | 11-channel, 10-bit |
| DAC | 1-channel, 5-bit |
| PWM Channels | 4 (10-bit) |
| Communication | 2x EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Core Independent Peripherals | 4x CLC, 1x CWG, Comparator |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (industrial / extended) |
| Package | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15325-E/JQ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 β GPIO / ADC input / IOC |
| Pin 2 | RA4 β GPIO / ADC input |
| Pin 3 | RA3 β GPIO / MCLR (Master Clear Reset, input only) |
| Pin 4 | RA2 β GPIO / ADC input / DAC output |
| Pin 5 | RA1 β GPIO / ADC input / I2C SCL |
| Pin 6 | RA0 β GPIO / ADC input / I2C SDA |
| Pin 7 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | VDD β Positive power supply (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 9 | RA7 β GPIO / oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | RA6 β GPIO / oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RC5 β GPIO / PWM / SPI SDO |
| Pin 12 | RC4 β GPIO / PWM / SPI SDI |
| Pin 13 | RC3 β GPIO / PWM / SPI SCK |
| Pin 14 | RC2 β GPIO / PWM / EUSART TX |
| Pin 15 | RC1 β GPIO / PWM / EUSART RX |
| Pin 16 | RC0 β GPIO / PWM / INT |
| Pin EP | EP β Exposed pad - connect to VSS (ground) for thermal dissipation and electrical performance |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15325-E/JQ is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Home Automation Lighting Controller, Consumer Appliance Control Board, Industrial Sensor Transmitter (4-20 mA Loop), Automotive Body and Accessory Module, Portable Medical Monitoring Accessory, HVAC and Building Climate Sensor.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15325-E/JQ is an excellent fit for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its 32 MHz enhanced mid-range core and eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology with nanoamp-range sleep currents. The four Core Independent Logic Cells (CLC) and the Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) let the device wake from sleep on a sensor trigger, perform analog-to-digital conversion on an 11-channel 10-bit ADC, and transmit via the EUSART or I2C without active CPU intervention, extending battery life by orders of magnitude versus a polled architecture. The wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range supports direct connection to single-cell Li-ion, 2x AA, and 3 V coin cells. Compared with a 32-bit Cortex-M0 alternative, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ uses 1 KB SRAM and 14 KB Flash, sufficient for typical sensor-firmware tasks, while keeping active current lower and code-density higher in PIC assembly or XC8.
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Home Automation Lighting Controller
For home automation lighting controllers, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ provides four 10-bit PWM channels that can drive MOSFET gates for LED dimming, while its two EUSART modules allow simultaneous connection to a wireless module (e.g., UART-controlled 2.4 GHz transceiver) and a wired RS-485 debug / daisy-chain port. The Core Independent Logic Cells implement zero-crossing detection and PWM blanking in hardware so the CPU can stay in sleep until a lighting event arrives, reducing standby power well below 1 mW. The 5-bit DAC and on-chip comparator enable smooth dimming curves and over-current protection on the LED driver stage. With 14 KB Flash, the firmware can host a complete DMX-512 or Zigbee/BLE-bridged lighting profile, and the 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) footprint leaves ample board area for thermal management of the LED driver.
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Consumer Appliance Control Board
The PIC16F15325-E/JQ is well-suited for consumer appliance control boards such as small kitchen appliances, air purifiers, and coffee machines, where it must read multiple sensors, drive a small motor, and present a user interface. The 11-channel 10-bit ADC handles thermistor, NTC, and potentiometer inputs; the 5-bit DAC and CWG provide complementary PWM outputs for sensorless BLDC or brushed-DC motor commutation. Its 12 GPIO pins directly drive 7-segment displays, keypads, buzzer, and triac interfaces without external logic, while the SPI and I2C ports talk to EEPROM or an NFC / Wi-Fi coprocessor for connectivity. The -40 C to +125 C extended operating temperature range (-E suffix) is mandatory for enclosed appliances that run hot. Compared with competing 8-bit MCUs in this segment, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ offers substantially more Core Independent Peripherals, simplifying firmware and reducing CPU load.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter (4-20 mA Loop)
Industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered sensor transmitters benefit from the PIC16F15325-E/JQ's wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range and ultra-low sleep current, which is critical when the entire transmitter must operate from the 4 mA loop budget. The 10-bit ADC digitizes bridge pressure, RTD, or thermocouple inputs after front-end conditioning, while the CLC and CWG generate a PWM-driven 4-20 mA output stage with hardware linearity compensation, offloading work from the core. Two EUSARTs support HART or Modbus-RTU overlays for fieldbus communication. The -40 C to +125 C extended temperature grade and robust on-chip EEPROM (256 bytes) for calibration data meet industrial sensor environment requirements. Compared to discrete op-amp + ADC solutions, this single-chip approach shrinks the BOM and improves long-term calibration stability.
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Automotive Body and Accessory Module
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ is widely used in non-safety automotive accessory modules such as interior lighting, seat heaters, mirror controllers, and aftermarket telematics where its -40 C to +125 C operating range meets cabin environment specs. Its 4x 10-bit PWM channels drive LED arrays or heater elements, the CWG generates dead-band-controlled complementary outputs for half-bridge drivers, and the on-chip temperature sensor enables board-level thermal monitoring. SPI and I2C connect to external CAN transceivers, accelerometers, or RGB LED drivers. Compared to entry-level 32-bit automotive MCUs, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ offers significantly lower cost and simpler toolchain, with PIC XLP technology delivering deep-sleep currents well under 1 uA critical for always-on battery drain budgets.
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Portable Medical Monitoring Accessory
For portable medical accessories like pulse-oximeter dongles, smart inhaler trackers, and handheld spirometers, the PIC16F15325-E/JQ's nanoamp sleep current and 32 MHz burst-mode throughput allow long battery life with deterministic sensor reads on demand. The 11-channel 10-bit ADC and 5-bit DAC support direct interface to photodiode front-ends, while the on-chip comparator and CLC perform threshold detection in hardware, eliminating the latency of software decision loops. The two EUSARTs enable simultaneous BLE module communication and wired USB-to-UART debug without pin conflicts. The 14 KB Flash accommodates a complete firmware stack including sensor compensation tables stored in 256-byte EEPROM. Compared to 32-bit Cortex-M0+ alternatives, this PIC16F15325-E/JQ delivers comparable throughput with 30-50% lower active power and simpler deterministic interrupt behavior required by medical firmware.
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HVAC and Building Climate Sensor
HVAC and building climate sensors - including wall-mounted CO2, temperature, and humidity transmitters - leverage the PIC16F15325-E/JQ's combination of an 11-channel 10-bit ADC, on-chip temperature sensor, and 5-bit DAC for closed-loop analog trim. The two EUSART modules support simultaneous Modbus-RTU to a building controller and a wireless mesh link (e.g., LoRa or sub-GHz transceiver). Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, CWG) implement autonomous sensor-scan sequences while the CPU sleeps, achieving <2 uA average current for 10-year battery operation. The 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) package is small enough to fit behind wall plates. Compared to a 32-bit Cortex-M0 design, this PIC16F15325-E/JQ provides better code density for fixed-function sensor firmware and dramatically lower sleep current for battery-only HVAC sensors.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15325-I/JQ | PIC16F15324-E/JQ | PIC16F15324-I/JQ | PIC16F15345-E/JQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 28 KB |
| SRAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C |
| GPIO Pins | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| EUSART Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash memory in PIC16F153xx 16-pin UQFN family (vs PIC16F15324-E/JQ)
- Extended temperature range -40C to +125C (vs PIC16F15325-I/JQ)
- Two EUSART modules for simultaneous wired and wireless links (vs PIC16F1455-I/JQ)
- Four Core Independent Logic Cells (CLC) plus CWG (vs PIC16F15213-I/JQ)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin (pin 8) and a 1-10 uF bulk capacitor on the same net near the IC. For battery applications, leverage the PIC XLP technology: configure the MCU to enter sleep between sensor reads and use the CLC and interrupt-on-change peripherals to wake the core only on a real event. Typical sleep current is in the nanoamp range and active current at 32 MHz HFINTOSC is below 5 mA, enabling multi-year coin-cell operation.
The PIC16F15325-E/JQ is housed in a 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) package with an exposed pad (EP) on the underside that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane. The exposed pad provides the primary thermal dissipation path and a low-inductance ground reference for high-speed signals. Use an array of thermal vias under the EP to a ground pour on the back layer to meet the -40 C to +125 C operating range and improve long-term solder-joint reliability under thermal cycling.
Keep the MCLR pin (pin 3, shared with RA3) away from switching signals. If MCLR is used for reset, add a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for noise immunity, per Microchip's recommended ICSP circuit. For the oscillator pins (RA6/RA7), if an external crystal is used, place it within 5 mm of the MCU and shield with a ground ring; otherwise leave RA6/RA7 as GPIO and rely on the internal 32 MHz HFINTOSC.
Do not exceed 5.5 V on any pin, including during ICSP programming transients. The 1.8 V minimum VDD requires that the BOR (brown-out reset) be configured appropriately to prevent code corruption during supply ramps. When using the ADC, allow adequate acquisition time by setting the ADC clock and TAD accordingly; for high-impedance sources add an external buffer to avoid ADC sampling errors. Finally, do not forget to configure unused GPIO as outputs driven low (not high-impedance inputs) to minimize current leakage in sleep.
For SPI and I2C buses running above 1 MHz, place 4.7 kohm pull-ups on I2C lines (RA0/RA1) as close to the MCU as possible, and route SPI traces with matched lengths to avoid timing skew at the slave device. When the EUSART is used at high baud rates, enable the slew-rate-limited peripheral option and confirm UART baud-rate error is within +/-2% by adjusting BRGH and SPBRG settings. Using the CLC for hardware debouncing on noisy switch inputs can substantially improve signal integrity versus software polling.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - not intended for automotive safety-critical applications. Halogen-free and lead-free per Microchip packaging marking.
