PIC16F15385T-I/MV - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 48-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15385T-I/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
| 10 | $2.21 | $22.10 |
| 100 | $1.95 | $195.00 |
| 500 | $1.72 | $860.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.48 | $1,480.00 |
PIC16F15385T-I/MV Overview
An 8-bit PIC microcontroller is a RISC-based embedded processor that combines a CPU, RAM, Flash, and configurable peripherals on a single die. PIC MCUs sit within the broader microcontrollers (MCU) category, which itself belongs to the embedded IC / semiconductor hierarchy. They are designed for deterministic, low-power, low-cost control tasks. The PIC16F15385T-I/MV specifically belongs to the full-featured 28/40/44/48-pin sub-tier of the PIC16F153XX family, distinguished by the highest peripheral density in the series.
Key features include 4 PWM modules, a 5-bit DAC, comparators, a Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) block (4 instances), a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), 2 EUSART, SPI, and I2C communication peripherals, plus Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that offload tasks from the CPU. The integrated 10-bit ADC with Intelligent Analog capability eliminates many external analog components, while the XLP nanoWatt technology enables battery-powered applications with sleep currents measured in nanoamperes.
Architecturally, the device uses a 14-bit instruction word with a modified Harvard architecture, providing predictable instruction timing and tight C code generation through Microchip's XC8 compiler. The 32MHz internal oscillator and the form-factor-matched pinout (48-UQFN with exposed pad for thermal dissipation) make it suitable for compact industrial designs.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, industrial control interfaces, low-power wireless sensor hubs, consumer appliance control boards, LED lighting controllers, and battery-powered instrumentation. The combination of CIPs and XLP enables designs where the CPU sleeps most of the time and peripherals autonomously service interrupts.
Designers should note that the 48-UQFN package requires careful PCB layout with a thermal pad connected to ground for proper heat dissipation, and the exposed pad must be soldered for mechanical reliability. Use MPLAB X IDE with the XC8 compiler for development, and choose PIC16F15386 for higher pin count or PIC16F15376 for cost-down variants in the same family.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15385T-I/MV — 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 PIC16F15385T-I/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in DAC, Operating Temperature, Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash).
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15385T-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC16F153XX (PIC PIC XLP 16F) |
| Core | 8-bit PIC RISC, 14-bit instruction word |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 44 |
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6x0.5 mm) with exposed thermal pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial, 'I' grade) |
| PWM Modules | 4 |
| 10-bit ADC | Yes (Intelligent Analog) |
| DAC | 5-bit DAC |
| Comparators | Yes |
| CLC (Configurable Logic Cell) | 4 instances |
| CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) | Yes |
| EUSART | 2 |
| SPI / I2C | Yes / Yes |
| XLP (eXtreme Low Power) | Yes (nanoWatt technology) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging Form | Tape & Reel ('T' suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15385T-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 12 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 14 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 15 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 / ICSP CLK |
| Pin 18 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 / ICSP DAT |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 22 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 24 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 25 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 27 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 28 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 29 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 30 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 31 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 32 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 33 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 34 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 35 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 36 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 40 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 41 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 44 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 45 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 46 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 47 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 48 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15385T-I/MV is suitable for 7 applications: IoT Sensor Nodes, Industrial Control Interfaces, Battery-Powered Instrumentation, LED Lighting Controllers, Consumer Appliance Control Boards, Low-Power Wireless Sensor Hubs, Automotive Body Electronics (Sub-System).
IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV's 14 KB Flash and 1 KB RAM combined with XLP nanoWatt sleep currents in the nA range make it ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes that wake periodically to take a measurement and transmit via SPI/I2C-connected radio. The integrated 10-bit ADC with Intelligent Analog and 4 CLC blocks service sensor signal conditioning without waking the CPU, while 2 EUSART channels support concurrent sensor and radio links. With 32 MHz CPU speed and 44 I/O pins, this MCU can drive multiple sensors in a single node and remains pin-compatible with higher-memory family members for future-proofing.
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Industrial Control Interfaces
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV delivers deterministic 8-bit RISC performance with 32 MHz operation, 2.3-5.5 V wide supply tolerance, and the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range required for factory-floor PLC interfaces and HMI control boards. Its 4 PWM modules drive motor or valve actuators, while 2 EUSART channels handle Modbus master/slave links simultaneously. CIPs like CWG and CLC offload safety interlocks and timing sequences from the CPU, enabling responsive control loops. The 48-UQFN package fits compact DIN-rail-mount modules while the exposed pad handles continuous 32 MHz operation without thermal throttling.
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Battery-Powered Instrumentation
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV's XLP technology achieves nanoampere sleep currents, making it ideal for handheld multimeters, portable data loggers, and field instruments where battery life drives the user experience. The 10-bit ADC with Intelligent Analog performs ratiometric measurements against the supply voltage, eliminating the need for a precision reference in many cases. The 5-bit DAC, comparators, and CLC blocks implement fast over-current or under-voltage detection autonomously. Designers can leverage PIC16F153XX family migration paths to upgrade memory or pin count without changing PCB layout when a product line expands.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV provides 4 PWM channels and a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) with programmable dead-band control, ideal for driving high-brightness LED arrays with smooth dimming and color-mixing. Its 32 MHz clock supports high-frequency PWM to avoid audible flicker, while CLC blocks implement closed-loop current feedback without CPU intervention. With 44 I/O pins, the MCU handles multiple LED strings plus user-interface inputs (buttons, rotary encoders via EUSART/SPI). Low sleep current allows always-on standby operation in smart lighting fixtures where energy consumption in off-state is regulated.
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Consumer Appliance Control Boards
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV is well-suited to white-goods appliance control - washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, and air purifiers - where its 2.3-5.5 V range accepts rectified mains supplies and its integrated peripherals reduce BOM. The 4 PWMs drive motors and solenoids, comparators monitor water level or temperature sensors, and the EUSART connects to user-interface displays or BLE modules. PIC16F153XX CIPs implement safety interlocks and timing sequences in hardware, reducing firmware certification burden for IEC 62138 safety standards.
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Low-Power Wireless Sensor Hubs
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV acts as a sensor-hub MCU that aggregates data from SPI/I2C-connected environmental sensors and forwards it over UART/SPI to a wireless radio (LoRa, Sub-GHz, BLE module). Its dual EUSART allows simultaneous wired debug connection and radio communication, while the 14 KB Flash holds sensor-fusion and scheduling firmware. XLP nanoWatt sleep currents measured in hundreds of nanoamperes enable multi-year battery life in remote deployments, and the wide 2.3-5.5 V input range accepts a variety of battery chemistries including LiSOCl2 primary cells.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Sub-System)
The PIC16F15385T-I/MV's industrial -40C to +85C range and robust peripheral set suit non-safety automotive body modules such as interior lighting controllers, mirror adjusters, and seat-position memories. The 4 PWM channels control LED ambient lighting, the CWG drives small motor H-bridges, and the wide 5.5 V tolerance handles 12 V vehicle rails after a small pre-regulator. Designers who need AEC-Q100 grade should consider the automotive-qualified PIC16F15385-E/MV equivalent or Microchip's dedicated automotive MCU families; this part itself is industrial grade, not automotive grade.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15385T-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15385-E/MV | PIC16F15385-I/MV | PIC16F15356-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB - same | 14 KB - same | 28 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB - same | 1 KB - same | 2 KB (+100%) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (I grade) | -40 C to +125 C (E grade, wider) | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +85 C - same |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V - same | 2.3 V to 5.5 V - same | 2.3 V to 5.5 V - same |
| I/O Pins | 44 | 44 - same | 44 - same | 44 - same |
| Packaging Form | Tape & Reel | Tube / Tray | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Lower operating temperature ceiling vs the -E extended variant (vs PIC16F15385-E/MV)
- Tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume SMT assembly (vs PIC16F15385-I/MV (tray))
- Smaller 14 KB Flash for cost-down designs (vs PIC16F15356-I/MV)
Design Notes
The 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) package includes an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane. This pad provides both the primary heat-dissipation path and mechanical reliability under vibration. At maximum 32 MHz continuous operation across the industrial temperature range, expect junction-to-ambient thermal resistance theta_JA in the 30-40 C/W range - well within safe limits, but only if the exposed pad has at least 4-6 thermal vias to inner ground planes. Estimated: thermal dissipation at full 32 MHz core is below 30 mW, so passive PCB cooling is sufficient; no external heatsink is required.
Place the device with all four decoupling capacitors (typically 100 nF ceramic + 1 uF ceramic per VDD pin pair) within 2 mm of their respective VDD pins, with vias to a solid ground plane immediately beneath. Keep clock traces short, and place the 32.768 kHz crystal (if used for low-power RTC) within 5 mm of the SOSC pins to minimize noise pickup. The ICSP programming pins (RB6/RB7) should be accessible even in production layouts for in-system firmware updates.
Do not assume the 48-UQFN footprint is interchangeable with other PIC16F153XX packages - the pinout of the 48-UQFN differs from 44-QFN (ML), 40-DIP, and 28-pin variants. Forgetting to solder the exposed thermal pad causes the device to overheat and fail prematurely under sustained load. Programming voltage on MCLR must respect the 13.5 V max for high-voltage ICSP; using 5 V ICSP via the LVP configuration avoids this constraint entirely but requires the LVP pin to be left in a specific state on reset.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product page. This part is industrial-grade (-40C to +85C), NOT AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive safety applications. For automotive deployments, consider Microchip's dedicated automotive MCU families or consult factory for AEC-Q100 grade variants.
