PIC16F1716-I/SO - 8-Bit 32MHz 14KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1716-I/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 | $2.04 |
| 10 | $1.92 | $19.20 |
| 100 | $1.74 | $174.00 |
| 500 | $1.55 | $775.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.38 | $1,380.00 |
PIC16F1716-I/SO Overview
What is an 8-bit intelligent analog microcontroller? It is a microcontroller that combines a traditional CPU core with on-chip analog signal-conditioning blocks (op-amps, comparators, ADC, DAC), so the device can both digitize sensors and drive analog outputs without external amplifier ICs. In the broader taxonomy, the PIC16F1716 sits at the junction of microcontroller (MCU), mixed-signal IC, and embedded control SoC, descending from Microchip's PIC® 16F mid-range family and the PIC® XLP™ extreme-low-power lineage.
Key features include 4 op-amps integrated on-chip, 8-bit slope-compensated PWM, 10-bit ADC with computation (ADC^2) for hardware-averaging oversampling, and a 5-bit DAC reference. The XLP technology enables a typical sleep current in the nanoampere range, ideal for battery-powered applications such as IoT sensors and remote controls. The 28-SOIC footprint maintains hand-solderable and breadboard-friendly form factor for prototypes and small production runs.
Typical applications include consumer appliances, motor control (small DC and stepper drives), LED lighting controllers, sensor signal conditioning, battery chargers, smoke/CO detectors, and low-power IoT nodes. The combination of on-chip analog, Core Independent Peripherals, and PPS allows designers to reduce external component count and BOM cost while shortening firmware development cycles.
A key design consideration is PPS routing: not every peripheral can be mapped to every pin, so the firmware configuration must respect the pin assignment matrix published in the datasheet. Always reserve sufficient I/O for debug (ICSP) when laying out a board.
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| Core | PIC16 8-bit |
| Series | PIC® XLP™ 16F |
| Program Memory Size | 14 KB (8K x 14) Flash |
| RAM Size | 1 KB |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit with Computation (ADC^2) |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 4 |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, Zero Cross Detect |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes (PPS) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm body) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1716-I/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/C1IN+ — Analog input 3 / VREF+ / comparator input |
| Pin 2 | RA2/AN2 — Analog input 2 / port A |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1/OPA1IN- — Analog input 1 / OPA1 inverting input |
| Pin 4 | RA0/AN0/OPA1OUT — Analog input 0 / OPA1 output |
| Pin 5 | RA5/AN4/OPA2IN-/C2IN+ — Analog input 4 / OPA2 inverting / comparator |
| Pin 6 | RA4/OPA2OUT/T0CKI — OPA2 output / Timer0 clock |
| Pin 7 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 8 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| Pin 9 | RC0/SOSCFI/SCLKI — SOSCO fine / secondary clock in |
| Pin 10 | RC1/SOSCFO — SOSC fine output |
| Pin 11 | RC2/AN6/OPA3IN- — Analog input 6 / OPA3 inverting |
| Pin 12 | RC3/AN7/OPA3OUT — Analog input 7 / OPA3 output |
| Pin 13 | RC4 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 14 | RC5 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 15 | RC6/AN8/OPA4IN-/CCP3 — Analog input 8 / OPA4 inverting / CCP3 |
| Pin 16 | RC7/AN9/OPA4OUT — Analog input 9 / OPA4 output |
| Pin 17 | RB7/DAT — Port B I/O / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 18 | RB6/CLK — Port B I/O / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 21 | RB0/AN12 — Analog input 12 / port B |
| Pin 22 | RB1/AN10 — Analog input 10 / port B |
| Pin 23 | RB2/AN8 — Analog input 8 / port B |
| Pin 24 | RB3/AN9/CCP2 — Analog input 9 / CCP2 |
| Pin 25 | RB4/AN11 — Analog input 11 / port B |
| Pin 26 | RB5/AN13 — Analog input 13 / port B |
| Pin 27 | VDDIO — I/O supply reference |
| Pin 28 | VSSIO — I/O ground reference |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1716-I/SO is suitable for 7 applications: Sensor Signal Conditioning and IoT Nodes, Small Motor and Stepper Drive Control, LED Lighting and Dimmer Controllers, Battery-Powered Consumer Appliances, Smoke, CO and Gas Detector Front Ends, Industrial Control and Process Loops, Hobby and Maker Embedded Projects.
Sensor Signal Conditioning and IoT Nodes
The PIC16F1716-I/SO's four on-chip op-amps and 10-bit ADC with Computation make it ideal for sensor signal conditioning in low-power IoT nodes. A typical design pairs the internal op-amps as instrumentation amplifiers for thermocouple, strain-gauge, or pH-probe front ends, while the ADC^2 oversampling block improves effective resolution by 2-4 bits at low bandwidth. Nanoamp-range XLP sleep current lets the MCU duty-cycle between conversions and stay asleep most of the time, extending coin-cell battery life into multi-year ranges for remote sensor deployments.
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Small Motor and Stepper Drive Control
The Complementary Output Generator (COG) and PWM peripherals on PIC16F1716-I/SO are well-matched to small brushed DC and unipolar/bipolar stepper drives. Designers route COG outputs through Peripheral Pin Select to specific I/O pins driving MOSFET half-bridges or H-bridges, while the op-amps amplify shunt-resistor current-sense signals back into the ADC. The 32 MHz instruction rate gives 125 ns timing granularity, sufficient for 20 kHz PWM operation without CPU intervention, freeing firmware for commutation logic.
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LED Lighting and Dimmer Controllers
In LED lighting and AC-line dimmer applications, the Zero Cross Detect peripheral detects AC-line zero-crossings without CPU load, while the NCO generates high-resolution PWM for smooth dimming curves. The PIC16F1716-I/SO's op-amps can sense LED current through a high-side or low-side shunt, enabling constant-current regulation with hardware feedback. The 28-SOIC package's 0.295" body width supports hand-repair in field-installed lighting fixtures.
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Battery-Powered Consumer Appliances
Battery-powered consumer appliances such as electric toothbrushes, electronic locks, and handheld thermometers benefit from the PIC16F1716-I/SO's XLP nanoamp sleep mode and on-chip analog integration. The op-amps and ADC eliminate external amplifier ICs for sensor interfaces, shrinking BOM and PCB. The 14 KB Flash accommodates state-machine firmware plus diagnostics, while the 28-SOIC package is compatible with reflow soldering and high-density single-sided PCB layouts common in cost-sensitive consumer products.
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Smoke, CO and Gas Detector Front Ends
The PIC16F1716-I/SO's on-chip op-amps configured as trans-impedance amplifiers pair well with photoelectric smoke sensor chambers or electrochemical CO/NDIR gas sensors, eliminating the external op-amp circuitry that discrete designs require. ADC^2 hardware oversampling extracts a stable baseline from noisy photo-detector signals, while the NCO drives audible alarms or piezo transducers. Long-term stability of the analog front-end benefits from the device's low offset-drift characteristics published in the datasheet.
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Industrial Control and Process Loops
In industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters or 0-10 V process controllers, the PIC16F1716-I/SO's op-amps condition sensor bridges while the ADC digitizes loop voltages. The Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) implements glue logic in hardware for fault detection or signal routing without firmware polling, increasing loop response determinism. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade supports deployment in factory cabinets and outdoor instrumentation.
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Hobby and Maker Embedded Projects
The PIC16F1716-I/SO's 28-SOIC footprint (0.295" body) remains breadboard-friendly via SOIC-to-DIP adapters, making it accessible for hobbyists and maker projects. The 14 KB Flash comfortably fits mid-sized Arduino-style sketches ported to MPLAB X, while the on-chip op-amps eliminate breadboard clutter for analog experiments. The MPLAB X IDE with XC8 compiler is free, and PICkit programmers/debuggers integrate seamlessly for in-circuit debugging.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1716-I/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1716T-I/SO | PIC16F1713-I/SO | PIC16F1709-I/SO | PIC16F1509-I/SO | PIC16F1615-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB (-50%) | 7 KB (-50%) | 8 KB (-43%) | 14 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 512 B (-50%) | 512 B (-50%) | 512 B (-50%) | 1 KB |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 (-50%) | 0 (none) | 0 (none) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, NCO, ZCD (no COG) | CLC, NCO | CLC, NCO, ZCD (no COG) |
| Maximum Clock | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz | 32 MHz |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit ADC^2 | 10-bit ADC^2 | 10-bit ADC^2 | 10-bit ADC^2 | 10-bit ADC | 10-bit ADC |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Four on-chip op-amps integrated (vs PIC16F1509-I/SO)
- Comprehensive Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) (vs PIC16F1615-I/SO)
- 14 KB Flash with 1 KB RAM (vs PIC16F1713-I/SO)
- Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade (vs PIC16F1716-E/SO (Extended grade would be -40C to +125C))
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin (pin 20) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the VDDIO rail (pin 27). Keep the SOIC package body at least 5 mm away from board edges to allow hand-rework, and reserve a 4-pin ICSP header footprint (VPP, VDD, GND, PGD, PGC) for PICkit programming even if not populated in production.
Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routing rules differ per peripheral - not every peripheral output can be mapped to every I/O pin. Always consult the PPS Input/Output Selection Tables in the datasheet before finalizing firmware pin assignments. Failure to do so is the most common cause of 'no output' debugging time on F1716 designs.
When using the internal op-amps for sensor signal conditioning, route analog input traces orthogonally to digital switching traces and provide a ground guard ring around high-impedance op-amp inputs. The 10-bit ADC^2 oversampling function improves effective resolution but does NOT reject 50/60 Hz mains noise unless configured with appropriate sample rate and averaging depth - use 60 Hz or 50 Hz rejection modes for line-powered designs.
At 32 MHz and 5.5 V supply, the PIC16F1716 typical supply current is around 7-8 mA, giving power dissipation under 50 mW - no thermal management is required. However, in low-power designs targeting XLP sleep currents below 1 uA, ensure all unused I/O pins are configured as outputs (not inputs floating) to prevent phantom supply current through CMOS input stages.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page; not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only - select PIC16F1716-E/SO for extended temperature or PIC16F1716 automotive variants for AEC-Q100).
