PIC16F15385T-I/PT - 8-Bit 32MHz MCU, 14KB Flash, 48-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15385T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 10 | $2.39 | $23.90 |
| 100 | $2.13 | $213.00 |
| 500 | $1.89 | $945.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.66 | $1,660.00 |
| 1,600 | $1.55 | $2,480.00 |
PIC16F15385T-I/PT Overview
An 8-bit MCU (microcontroller) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU, memory, and programmable I/O on one die; the PIC16 family uses a Harvard RISC architecture with separate program and data buses, executing one instruction per clock cycle to deliver deterministic real-time performance. The PIC16F15385 sits in the hierarchy: 8-bit PIC MCU -> enhanced mid-range core -> PIC16F153xx family -> Microchip's broad PIC portfolio. It supports both 5V and 3.3V system rails and includes nanoWatt XLP sleep modes with currents in the microamp range, making it attractive for mains- or battery-powered sensor nodes.
Key features include four 10-bit PWMs with complementary waveform generation, a 5-bit DAC, a comparator, a 10-bit ADC with automatic channel scanning, a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), four Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) for hardware state-machine glue logic, two EUSART ports, and SPI/I2C interfaces. Up to 44 I/O pins are available, alongside an on-board voltage reference and multiple timer/counter modules. The integrated CIPs offload tasks from the core, reducing code complexity and lowering active-mode power.
Architecturally the device pairs the enhanced mid-range core (49 instructions, 16-level hardware stack) with peripheral pin select (PPS), allowing most digital peripherals to be routed to any I/O. The 32 MHz Fosc supports a 125 ns instruction cycle, and the on-chip 32 MHz HFINTOSC eliminates an external crystal in many designs. XLP sleep currents below 1 uA (typical) support long-life battery installations such as wireless sensor transmitters and metering endpoints.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, home appliances, LED lighting controllers, low-power industrial sensor conditioning, and consumer white-goods user-interface boards. The combination of CLC, CWG, and PWM also suits motor-control signal generation, digital lighting, and Class-D audio modulation. Designers routinely choose this part when integrating signal-chain analog, comms, and deterministic timing without the cost of a 32-bit MCU.
A key design consideration is the TQFP-48 land pattern: it requires standard surface-mount reflow and provides better thermal dissipation than smaller QFN variants, but the exposed-pad variant is not used here - ground/power are routed through dedicated pins. For applications needing >14KB Flash or more RAM, the PIC16F15386 in the same TQFP-48 footprint provides 28KB Flash and 2KB RAM and is a true drop-in upgrade.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15385T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC16(L)F153xx |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC Enhanced Mid-Range RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (125 ns instruction cycle) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 44 |
| DAC | 5-bit |
| Comparators | 1 |
| PWM Channels | 4 (10-bit) |
| Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) | Yes |
| Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) | 4 |
| EUSART | 2 |
| SPI / I2C | Yes / Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 48-pin TQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) | Yes |
PIC16F15385T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RE3/MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input or digital input only |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 5 | RA3 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 6 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 7 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 8 | RA6 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 9 | RA7 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 12 | RB0 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 13 | RB1 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 14 | RB2 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 15 | RB3 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 16 | RB4 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 17 | RB5 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 18 | RB6 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; ICDCLK |
| Pin 19 | RB7 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; ICDAT |
| Pin 20 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Positive supply (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 22 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 23 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 24 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 25 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 26 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 27 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 28 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 29 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 32 | RD0 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 33 | RD1 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 34 | RD2 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 35 | RD3 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 36 | RD4 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 37 | RD5 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 38 | RD6 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 39 | RD7 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Positive supply (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 42 | RE0 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 43 | RE1 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 44 | RE2 — Bidirectional I/O with PPS; analog-capable |
| Pin 45 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 46 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 47 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 48 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15385T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: IoT Sensor Nodes and Wireless Endpoints, Home Appliance Control Boards, LED Lighting and Digital Dimming, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Low-Power Consumer Electronics, Automotive Body and Interior Modules.
IoT Sensor Nodes and Wireless Endpoints
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT fits IoT sensor nodes because its 32 MHz enhanced mid-range core delivers deterministic 125 ns instruction cycles for protocol timing while the 14 KB Flash and 1 KB RAM comfortably host sensor-fusion plus comms stacks. The XLP nanoWatt sleep modes drop quiescent current to the microamp range, extending coin-cell life for years. Its 4 CLC cells implement hardware state machines for sensor triggering without waking the CPU. The 44 I/O lines and PPS (peripheral pin select) let one MCU connect to multiple sensors, an EUSART-attached radio, and an I2C temperature/humidity combo. For wireless sensor designs this gives a low-power MCU with rich analog and CIP integration at an 8-bit price point.
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Home Appliance Control Boards
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT suits home appliance controls - washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and microwave ovens - because the 48-pin TQFP-7x7 footprint provides 44 I/O pins to drive keypads, LCDs, relays, triacs, and BLDC motor sense inputs. Its 4 PWM channels and Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) directly drive half-bridge motor stages without external logic. The 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference reads thermistors, water-level sensors, and current shunts. Operating across 2.3-5.5 V tolerates the rectified-mains 5 V rails common in white goods. Industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature grade survives kitchen and laundry environments.
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LED Lighting and Digital Dimming
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT fits LED lighting controllers because four 10-bit PWMs and the CWG can drive constant-current LED strings with smooth logarithmic dimming and flicker-free PWM at >1 kHz. Its 5-bit DAC plus 10-bit ADC enable closed-loop thermal and optical feedback, while the 4 CLC cells implement hardware-based PWM blanking, fault detection, and zero-cross timing without CPU intervention. The wide 2.3-5.5 V supply matches both 3.3 V and 5 V LED-driver rails, and the 32 MHz clock provides precise DALI, 0-10 V, or DMX timing. The 48-pin TQFP gives enough I/O to drive RGBW strings and capacitive-touch sense pads on the same board.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT is well-suited to industrial sensor conditioning because it integrates a 10-bit ADC, 5-bit DAC, comparator, and voltage reference on-chip, eliminating external analog front ends for thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20 mA loops, and bridge sensors. The enhanced mid-range core handles linearization, calibration, and digital filtering in real time at 32 MHz. Two EUSART ports support RS-232/RS-485 comms simultaneously, while SPI and I2C connect to EEPROM or digital sensors. Industrial temperature range and 5 V tolerance suit factory-floor PLCs and process-control remote I/O modules.
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Low-Power Consumer Electronics
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT serves low-power consumer devices such as remote controls, electronic locks, electronic toothbrushes, and personal-care tools because XLP nanoWatt technology drives sleep current into the microamp range, enabling years of operation from a single CR2032. The 32 MHz core wakes quickly to execute IR, BLE-prep, or motor-control routines, then returns to sleep. The on-chip HFINTOSC eliminates the external crystal, reducing BOM cost and board area. The 48-pin TQFP gives ample I/O for capacitive touch, haptic drivers, OLED displays, and UART-controlled accessories.
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Automotive Body and Interior Modules
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT is appropriate for non-safety automotive body and interior electronics - HVAC controls, seat controllers, mirror adjusters, ambient lighting, and door modules - because its industrial temperature range and 5 V tolerance handle 12 V battery transients when paired with a TVS. The CWG and 4 PWMs drive small BLDCs and solenoids directly, while EUSART and LIN-compatible UART communicate with body controllers. The 32 MHz core handles LIN stack timing deterministically. For safety-critical ECUs such as airbag or ADAS controllers, choose a part with explicit AEC-Q100 qualification rather than relying on this industrial-grade MCU.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15385T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15385-I/PT | PIC16F15386T-I/PT | PIC16F15385-E/PT | PIC16F15385T-I/MV | PIC16F15386-I/PT |
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| Package | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB - same | 28 KB (+100%) | 14 KB - same | 14 KB - same | 28 KB (+100%) |
| SRAM | 1 KB | 1 KB - same | 2 KB (+100%) | 1 KB - same | 1 KB - same | 2 KB (+100%) |
| Maximum Clock | 32 MHz | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same |
| I/O Pins | 44 | 44 - same | 44 - same | 44 - same | 44 - same | 44 - same |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +125 C (extended) | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +85 C - same |
| Supply Voltage Range | 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 | 2.3 V to 5.5 V - same | 2.3 V to 5.5 V - same |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel (1600) | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tube / Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Larger Flash headroom drop-in upgrade within same footprint (vs PIC16F15386T-I/PT)
- Extended temperature variant in same package (vs PIC16F15385-E/PT)
- Full XLP nanoWatt low-power feature set in 8-bit core (vs PIC16F15356T-I/MV)
- 44 I/O and rich analog integration at low BOM cost (vs PIC16F1527-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15385T-I/PT is specified for 2.3 V to 5.5 V single-supply operation; place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD pin (the 48-pin TQFP has three VDD pairs at pins 11/21, 31, 41) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the supply entry point. The on-chip 1.8 V core regulator is powered from VDD and does not require external bypass. For noise-sensitive analog applications, add a small ferrite bead or 10 ohm resistor between VDD and AV-related pins if the ADC reference is shared with digital I/O.
The 48-pin TQFP-7x7 mm footprint has a 0.5 mm pitch; use IPC-7351 land patterns and ensure each VDD/VSS pair has a via-in-pad or adjacent ground via for low-inductance return. Keep the MCLR/RE3 pin trace short and provide a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD plus a 100 nF cap to ground for proper reset behavior. Route the ICP/ICD clock and data pins (RB6/RB7) without stubs if in-circuit debugging will be used, as long traces degrade debug reliability.
Do not enable the internal 32 MHz HFINTOSC without first confirming that the PLL/oscillator configuration bits are set correctly - a misconfigured HFINTOSC can lock the CPU. PPS must be unlocked (PPSLOCK = 0) before reassigning peripheral outputs, and any PPS reassignment after enabling peripherals can cause glitches on the affected pins. Finally, the ADC requires the user to set the ADCON1 ADC clock select bits according to Fosc - using a clock faster than the maximum ADCLK limit causes sample-and-hold errors that are invisible at low temperatures but appear at 85 C.
At 32 MHz and 5.5 V VDD, the typical active current of the PIC16F15385 is about 5-7 mA, yielding a worst-case package dissipation well below 100 mW. The 48-pin TQFP-7x7 has theta_JA of approximately 50-60 C/W on a standard 2-layer JEDEC test board, so no thermal management is required for normal embedded operation. In sleep mode, XLP currents drop below 1 uA, and total energy budget is dominated by active-mode duty cycle rather than steady-state heating.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product page; the part is industrial-grade (I-suffix) and is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - for AEC-Q100 automotive safety applications, select an explicitly qualified PIC16 variant
