PIC16F1716-E/SS - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1716-E/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.55 | $25.50 |
| 100 | $2.1 | $210.00 |
| 500 | $1.78 | $890.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.45 | $1,450.00 |
PIC16F1716-E/SS Overview
A PIC16F-series microcontroller is an 8-bit Harvard-architecture MCU with on-chip flash program memory and integrated peripherals, sitting in the hierarchy: microcontroller -> embedded microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> PIC16 family -> PIC16F171X sub-family. The 'F' suffix denotes flash-based reprogrammable memory; the '1716' identifies the specific device within Microchip's PIC16 enhanced mid-range core family.
Key features include two on-chip op-amps configurable as amplifiers, comparators, or ADC drivers, a 10-bit PWM module, Complementary Output Generator (COG) for power-conversion timing, Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) for fine frequency synthesis, Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) for glue-less logic, Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD) for AC-line synchronization, and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for pin-function remapping. The 1716 variant offers more memory and I/O than the 1713 sibling in the same package.
Architecturally, the PIC16F1716 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range core (49 instructions, 16-bit opcode) with a hardware multiplier and C compiler-friendly architecture. The 'intelligent analog' peripherals let the device replace several external analog ICs, reducing BOM cost in sensor-interface and motor-control designs while still consuming under 1 uA in sleep mode (XLP). I2C, SPI, and EUSART connectivity with PPS routing enables flexible PCB layouts.
Typical applications include low-cost sensor signal conditioning with on-chip op-amps, AC-line zero-cross switching with ZCD, LED lighting control with PWM and COG, battery-powered IoT sensor nodes leveraging XLP sleep current, and small motor-control loops. The 28-SSOP footprint makes it well suited for hand-soldered prototypes and production through-hole or socketed designs.
When designing with the PIC16F1716-E/SS, allocate at least 4 decoupling caps (100 nF per VDD pair plus a bulk 10 uF) within 5 mm of the package and respect the device's maximum 32 MHz Fosc for timing-sensitive peripherals. The ZCD and COG peripherals require specific PWM initialization sequences for safe AC mains interfacing.
This page synthesizes SSOP-28 pin-level details, distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the PIC16F171X family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1716-E/SS — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1716-E/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit |
| Program Flash Memory | 14 KB |
| Data RAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 0 (not present on this device) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E suffix = extended) |
| I/O Pins | 25 (on 28-pin SSOP) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels, with Computation (ADC^2) |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | 2 |
| Comparators | 2 (rail-to-rail input) |
| PWM Channels | 10-bit PWM |
| Timers | 5 (Timer0/1/2/4/6) |
| Communication | I2C, SPI, EUSART |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| XLP Sleep Current | Typical low-uA range (see datasheet) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1716-E/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3 — PORTA I/O / analog input / ZCD output |
| Pin 2 | RA4 — PORTA I/O / analog input / CWG output |
| Pin 3 | RA5 — PORTA I/O / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA6 — PORTA I/O / oscillator |
| Pin 5 | RA7 — PORTA I/O / oscillator |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RB0 — PORTB I/O / analog input / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 8 | RB1 — PORTB I/O / analog input / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 9 | RB2 — PORTB I/O / analog input / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 10 | RB3 — PORTB I/O / analog input / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 11 | RB4 — PORTB I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 12 | RB5 — PORTB I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 13 | RB6 — PORTB I/O / ICSPCLK (in-circuit serial programming clock) |
| Pin 14 | RB7 — PORTB I/O / ICSPDAT (in-circuit serial programming data) |
| Pin 15 | VDD — Positive power supply |
| Pin 16 | RA0 — PORTA I/O / analog input / op-amp output |
| Pin 17 | RA1 — PORTA I/O / analog input / op-amp inverting input |
| Pin 18 | RA2 — PORTA I/O / analog input / op-amp non-inverting input |
| Pin 19 | RC0 — PORTC I/O |
| Pin 20 | RC1 — PORTC I/O |
| Pin 21 | RC2 — PORTC I/O |
| Pin 22 | RC3 — PORTC I/O / SCL (I2C) via PPS |
| Pin 23 | RC4 — PORTC I/O / SDA (I2C) via PPS |
| Pin 24 | RC5 — PORTC I/O |
| Pin 25 | RC6 — PORTC I/O / TX (EUSART) |
| Pin 26 | RC7 — PORTC I/O / RX (EUSART) |
| Pin 27 | RE3 — PORTE I/O / MCLR (master clear reset, active low) |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive power supply |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1716-E/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, AC Line Zero-Cross Switching, Precision Sensor Signal Conditioning, Small DC Motor and Fan Control, LED Lighting and Display Drivers, Home Appliance User Interface.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F1716-E/SS fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology delivering sub-microamp sleep currents, 1.8V-5.5V operating range, and 14 KB flash that comfortably hosts MQTT-SN or lightweight proprietary protocol stacks. Its on-chip 10-bit ADC with computation (ADC^2) automates averaging and threshold detection without waking the core, while the 2 integrated op-amps condition bridge sensors, thermocouples, or photodiodes directly. With 32 MHz operation, the device bursts active processing in milliseconds between long sleep intervals, achieving years of battery life on a single coin cell.
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AC Line Zero-Cross Switching
The PIC16F1716-E/SS excels at AC-line zero-cross switching thanks to its integrated Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD) peripheral, which interrupts the CPU at the AC mains zero-crossing point without external optocouplers. The Complementary Output Generator (COG) mode drives triacs or SCRs with deterministic dead-time insertion, eliminating inrush currents and EMI from phase-angle firing. Combined with the 10-bit PWM and on-chip comparators, the device forms a complete solid-state relay or dimmer controller in a single 28-SSOP IC, replacing discrete analog firing circuits.
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Precision Sensor Signal Conditioning
For precision sensor signal conditioning, the PIC16F1716-E/SS integrates 2 rail-to-rail op-amps that connect directly to the on-chip 10-bit ADC, eliminating external instrumentation amplifiers in many designs. The Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) implement hardware-level signal routing (gating, pulse stretching) without CPU latency, while the Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) generates high-resolution excitation frequencies for sensor modulation schemes. The 32 MHz core runs sensor-fusion and digital-filter algorithms in real time.
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Small DC Motor and Fan Control
The PIC16F1716-E/SS drives small DC motors, fans, and pumps using its 10-bit PWM, complementary output generator (COG), and 2 comparators for back-EMF or current sensing. The COG module inserts programmable dead-time between high-side and low-side driver transitions, protecting MOSFET half-bridges from shoot-through. With Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), designers remap PWM outputs to any GPIO, simplifying PCB layout for H-bridge or three-phase topologies in compact fan, pump, or vibration-control designs.
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LED Lighting and Display Drivers
The PIC16F1716-E/SS is well suited to LED lighting and small display driver applications where its 10-bit PWM and COG modules generate dimming waveforms with high resolution and dead-time control. Multiple PWM channels (via CCP and PWM peripherals) drive RGB color-mixing strips, while the EUSART and I2C peripherals connect to DMX, DALI, or I2C-controlled LED drivers. The NCO module generates audio-modulated PWM for novelty light effects. XLP sleep current keeps standby power below regulatory limits.
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Home Appliance User Interface
The PIC16F1716-E/SS handles user-interface tasks in home appliances such as washing machines, microwave ovens, and coffee makers, where its 14 KB flash hosts menu logic and its on-chip comparators drive capacitive touch sensing via the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS). The 2 on-chip op-amps interface with weight scales (load cells) or temperature sensors (NTC, thermocouple), while the 5 timers drive multiplexed 7-segment or TFT displays. The 28-SSOP package is hand-solderable for low-volume appliance production.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1716-E/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1713-E/SS | PIC16F1709-I/SS | PIC16F1708-I/SS | PIC16F1708-E/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) |
| Program Flash | 14 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB |
| Data RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 512 B | 512 B |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ZCD Peripheral | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| COG Peripheral | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Temperature Grade | Extended -40C to +125C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial 0C to +70C | Industrial 0C to +70C | Extended -40C to +125C |
| Operating Voltage | 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 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest flash in the PIC16F1713/6 SSOP family (vs PIC16F1713-E/SS)
- Integrated zero-cross detect and complementary output generator (vs PIC16F1709-I/SS)
- Two on-chip op-amps for direct sensor conditioning (vs PIC16F1708-I/SS)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pins 15 and 28) with a short trace to the corresponding VSS pin. Add a single 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU. For SSOP packages, use vias under the die-attach pad (if present) to a ground plane to reduce thermal impedance and provide a low-impedance return path for switching outputs.
The PIC16F1716-E/SS supports 1.8 V to 5.5 V operation, but the brown-out reset (BOR) trip points must be selected to match the minimum VDD of your application. Configure the BOR via CONFIG1 register; failure to enable BOR can allow the MCU to operate outside spec during slow supply ramps, leading to corrupted flash or EEPROM writes. For battery applications, enable the ultra-low-power BOR variant.
ICSP pins RB6 (ICSPCLK) and RB7 (ICSPDAT) are mandatory for in-circuit programming; do not load them with heavy capacitance or pull-ups stronger than 10 kohm, otherwise programming may fail. MCLR (RE3) requires a 10-50 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF decoupling cap if not used as an I/O. The ZCD input must be current-limited with a 1 kohm series resistor when interfaced to mains AC.
Do not assume the on-chip op-amps can drive rail-to-rail output near 5.5 V; they typically saturate 50-100 mV below VDD. When using the ADC with op-amp outputs, allow 1 us settling time before triggering conversions. Also ensure PPS routing is configured before peripheral use; enabling EUSART on RC6/RC7 without PPS setup will leave outputs floating.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product page. The -E/SS suffix is extended industrial temp grade, NOT AEC-Q100 automotive qualified; for AEC-Q100 use the PIC16F1716-E/SSVAO variant if available.
