PIC16F1716-E/SO - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 32MHz, 28-SOIC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1716-E/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.32 | $1.32 |
| 10 | $1.18 | $11.80 |
| 100 | $1.05 | $105.00 |
| 500 | $0.92 | $460.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.83 | $830.00 |
PIC16F1716-E/SO Overview
What is a PIC16 8-bit MCU? PIC16F microcontrollers are 8-bit RISC microcontrollers built on Microchip's enhanced mid-range core with a 14-bit instruction word. They sit between baseline PIC10/12/16 devices and the higher-end PIC18 family. The PIC16F1716 belongs to the Intelligent Analog sub-line that integrates op-amps, comparators, 10-bit ADC, 5/8-bit DAC and Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD), giving designers analog signal conditioning and PWM/timing blocks without external ICs.
Key features include 14KB (8K x 14) Flash, 1KB RAM, 32 MHz internal oscillator, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible signal routing, and the XLP eXtreme Low Power suite. Per the manufacturer product page, the device is positioned as "Intelligent Analog integration with low cost and extreme low power (XLP) to suit a variety of general purpose applications." It also includes two on-chip op-amps, two high-speed comparators, a 10-bit ADC, 5-bit and 8-bit DACs, CCP/PWM, COG (Complementary Output Generator), NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator), CLC (Configurable Logic Cell), Zero Cross Detect (ZCD), EUSART, I²C and SPI.
The architecture pairs a Harvard RISC pipeline with 49 instructions and 16-level hardware stack. PPS enables digital peripheral I/O remapping post-reset — useful when laying out mixed-signal boards. The integrated op-amps and high-speed comparators are key differentiators over the baseline PIC16F170X line, allowing sensor signal chains and zero-cross AC detection with no external analog IC.
Typical applications include sensor conditioning front-ends, AC line zero-cross switching, LED lighting control with CLC-driven COG/PWM, low-power IoT nodes (XLP run/sleep modes), general-purpose motor control signal generation, and mixed-signal instrumentation. The -E industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +125°C) supports deployment in outdoor, automotive cabin, and industrial cabinet environments.
When designing with this part, plan ICSPDAT/ICSPCLK access on dedicated pins (or PPS-mapped equivalents) and reserve adequate Flash for your bootloader. The 28-SOIC requires hand-solder rework considerations; consider the SPDIP or SSOP variants for breadboard prototyping.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-specific drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that complement (rather than duplicate) the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1716-E/SO — 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 PIC16F1716-E/SO (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Core Architecture, DAC, Core Independent Peripherals.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1716-E/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 1 KB |
| Data EEPROM | Not present (verify per datasheet) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| I/O Pins | Up to 25 (varies by package) |
| Package | 28-pin SOIC (SO), 7.50 mm body width |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +125 °C (industrial, -E suffix) |
| ADC | 10-bit, multiple channels |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 2 (per product page) |
| High-Speed Comparators | 2 (per product page) |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit (per product page) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PWM, CCP |
| Communication Peripherals | EUSART, I²C, SPI |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| XLP (eXtreme Low Power) | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per DigiKey listing) |
PIC16F1716-E/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/T1G/C1INB-/C1IN+/C2INB-/C2IN+ — GPIO/ADC/Comparator/Op-amp input (multiplexed) |
| Pin 2 | RA4/AN4/T1G/C1OUT/C2OUT — GPIO/Comparator output |
| Pin 3 | RA5/AN5/OPA1IN+/DAC5OUT/SS — GPIO/ADC/Op-amp/DAC/SPI SS |
| Pin 4 | RA6/OPA2IN+/OSC2/CLKOUT — GPIO/Op-amp/Oscillator |
| Pin 5 | RA7/OPA2IN-/OSC1/CLKIN — GPIO/Op-amp/Oscillator input |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA0/AN0/OPA1IN-/C1IN+/DAC5OUT/ICSPDAT — GPIO/ADC/Op-amp/ICSP data |
| Pin 8 | RA1/AN1/OPA1IN+/C1IN-/C2IN+/ICSPCLK — GPIO/ADC/Op-amp/ICSP clock |
| Pin 9 | RA2/AN2/ZCD/VREF- — GPIO/ADC/ZCD/Voltage reference |
| Pin 10 | RC0/SOSC/SCL/SCK — GPIO/I²C SCL/SPI SCK |
| Pin 11 | RC1/SOSC/SDA/SDI — GPIO/I²C SDA/SPI SDI |
| Pin 12 | RC2/AN6/DAC8OUT/SDO — GPIO/ADC/DAC/SPI SDO |
| Pin 13 | RC3/AN7/C1INB-/C2INB- — GPIO/ADC/Comparator input |
| Pin 14 | RC4/C2OUT — GPIO/Comparator output |
| Pin 15 | RC5/CCP1/PWM1 — GPIO/CCP/PWM output |
| Pin 16 | RC6/AN8/CCP1/PWM2/TX/CK — GPIO/ADC/CCP/PWM/EUSART TX/CK |
| Pin 17 | RC7/AN9/CCP1/PWM3/RX/DT — GPIO/ADC/CCP/PWM/EUSART RX/DT |
| Pin 18 | RB0/AN12/ZCD/CWG1FLT/CCP2/PWM4 — GPIO/ADC/ZCD/CWG fault/CCP/PWM |
| Pin 19 | RB1/AN10/C1IN3-/C2IN3-/CWG1FLT — GPIO/ADC/Comparator/CWG fault |
| Pin 20 | RB2/AN8/CWG1D1/PWM1 — GPIO/ADC/CWG output/PWM |
| Pin 21 | RB3/AN9/CWG1D2/PWM2 — GPIO/ADC/CWG output/PWM |
| Pin 22 | RB4/AN11/CWG1CL/PWM3 — GPIO/ADC/CWG clock/PWM |
| Pin 23 | RB5/AN13/CCP3/PWM4 — GPIO/ADC/CCP/PWM |
| Pin 24 | RB6/ICSPDAT/ICDCLK — ICSP data/programming |
| Pin 25 | RB7/ICSPCLK/ICDCK — ICSP clock/programming |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 27 | RA0 — GPIO (alternate RA0; refer to pin 7 for primary multifunction) |
| Pin 28 | RA1 — GPIO (alternate RA1; refer to pin 8 for primary multifunction) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1716-E/SO is suitable for 6 applications: Sensor Signal Conditioning Front-End, AC Line Zero-Cross Switching, LED Lighting and PWM Control, Low-Power IoT Edge Nodes, Industrial Control and Automation, Mixed-Signal Instrumentation.
Sensor Signal Conditioning Front-End
The PIC16F1716-E/SO is well suited for sensor signal-conditioning front-ends thanks to its two integrated op-amps and two high-speed comparators, which eliminate the need for external analog ICs in many designs. Typical topologies connect a Wheatstone bridge or thermocouple to one of the on-chip op-amps configured as an instrumentation front-end, then route the amplified signal into the 10-bit ADC. The op-amps also enable active filter implementations (Sallen-Key low-pass, multiple-feedback band-pass) directly on the MCU pins. The XLP run/sleep modes allow continuous analog monitoring while keeping average current consumption in the microamp range, ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes. PPS lets the designer remap ADC triggers to timer sources without rewiring PCB traces.
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AC Line Zero-Cross Switching
The PIC16F1716-E/SO's integrated Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) peripheral simplifies AC line zero-cross switching for solid-state relays, TRIAC drivers, and dimmer controls. The ZCD hardware detects the AC mains zero crossing with minimal CPU intervention and can trigger a Core Independent Peripheral (CLC) to fire a TRIAC at the precise phase angle required. This offloads phase-angle math from firmware and reduces jitter, improving EMI and lamp-flicker performance. The on-chip op-amps can condition the ZCD input signal from the mains-derived resistor divider, while the high-speed comparators handle overcurrent protection. The -E temperature grade supports deployment in enclosed wall-switch and ceiling-fixture housings where ambient temperatures can approach 100°C during operation.
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LED Lighting and PWM Control
The PIC16F1716-E/SO integrates the Complementary Output Generator (COG) peripheral, which produces hardware-timed complementary PWM outputs with programmable dead-band delay — ideal for driving high-brightness LED strings and half-bridge FET drivers without CPU overhead. The CLC peripheral can combine PWM outputs with fault inputs to implement hardware-only LED short/open protection. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors for closed-loop brightness control, while the 8-bit DAC can drive an analog reference for tunable white color-mixing circuits. Multiple PWM channels from the CCP peripherals support individual RGB channel control. XLP sleep modes between PWM cycles enable sub-milliamp standby current for always-on indicator lighting.
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Low-Power IoT Edge Nodes
The PIC16F1716-E/SO's XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology delivers sub-microamp sleep currents, making it suitable for battery-powered IoT edge nodes that spend most of their life in deep sleep. The on-chip op-amps can monitor battery voltage via a high-impedance divider, while the high-speed comparators serve as wake-up sources when sensor thresholds are crossed — without waking the CPU. Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, COG) operate during sleep, allowing periodic sensor reads, frequency synthesis, or PWM output without CPU wakeup. The EUSART/I²C/SPI block supports low-power sensor and radio module interfaces. The 14KB Flash accommodates small protocol stacks (BLE controller, LoRaWAN MAC) alongside application logic.
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Industrial Control and Automation
The PIC16F1716-E/SO operates across the -40°C to +125°C industrial temperature range, making it suitable for factory-floor controllers, sensor interfaces, and actuator drivers in industrial automation systems. The on-chip op-amps condition 4-20 mA current loop inputs, while the high-speed comparators detect overcurrent/overvoltage faults with microsecond response. The COG peripheral produces hardware-timed switching signals for motor-driver FETs, eliminating CPU jitter in motion-control loops. The 10-bit ADC and 5/8-bit DAC enable closed-loop process control. PPS routes peripheral I/O to the optimal package pins, simplifying mixed-signal board layouts where analog and digital traces must be physically separated.
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Mixed-Signal Instrumentation
The PIC16F1716-E/SO pairs a 10-bit ADC with on-chip op-amps and 5/8-bit DACs, providing a self-contained mixed-signal instrumentation platform for portable test equipment, data loggers, and bench instruments. The op-amps implement programmable gain stages before the ADC input, while the DACs produce analog reference or stimulus outputs. Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO) generate precise timing signals for sensor excitation (e.g., RTD current pulses, bridge excitation switching). The -E temperature grade supports outdoor and field-portable deployments. UART/SPI/I²C interfaces export measurement data to host PCs, displays, or wireless modules. PPS flexibility allows digital communication peripherals to share pins with analog functions when needed.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1716-E/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1716-I/SO | PIC16F1716T-I/SO | PIC16F1717-I/SO | PIC16F1718-I/SO | PIC16F1709-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Temperature Grade | -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) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB |
| Data SRAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| XLP Low-Power Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40°C to +125°C industrial temperature grade (vs PIC16F1716-I/SO)
- Integrated on-chip op-amps (vs PIC16F1709-I/SO)
- Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD) (vs PIC16F1615-I/P)
Design Notes
Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the VDD pin, plus a bulk 1-10 µF capacitor if the design drives heavy digital loads. Place the decoupling capacitor on the same side as the MCU with short, wide traces. The 28-SOIC package allows straightforward 2-layer PCB assembly with ground-pour thermal relief under the device.
When using the on-chip op-amps, route analog inputs (RA0/RA1/RA3/RA5) with short traces surrounded by a ground guard ring or ground pour to minimize digital switching noise coupling. Per Microchip layout guidance, separate analog and digital VDD traces and use a star-ground topology when mixing sensitive analog signals with PWM or communication lines. PPS flexibility helps here by letting you move digital peripheral I/O away from analog-sensitive pins.
ICSP programming requires dedicated access to ICSPCLK (RB7) and ICSPDAT (RB6) pins; ensure your PCB design exposes these pins to a programming header or test pad. The -E and -I temperature grades differ — verify the ambient temperature envelope matches your application before substituting. For battery-powered designs, verify sleep current at the actual VDD and temperature, not just the datasheet minimum, since leakage can dominate at high temperature.
Take advantage of the PIC16F1716's XLP features for battery-powered designs: use the on-chip LFINTOSC or SOSC for low-power timing, enable the FVR (Fixed Voltage Reference) only when needed by the ADC, and gate peripheral clocks via PMD registers before sleep. The high-speed comparators can wake the device from sleep on threshold crossings without CPU involvement — useful for zero-cross detection and overcurrent protection in mains applications.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per DigiKey product listing. The -E suffix denotes Extended temperature grade, not automotive AEC-Q100 qualification. For AEC-Q100 qualified automotive PIC16 alternatives, consult the PIC16F1716-E/SO VAO (automotive) variants from Microchip separately.
