PIC16F1716T-I/SO - 8-Bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1716T-I/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.55 | $2.55 |
| 10 | $2.32 | $23.20 |
| 100 | $2.01 | $201.00 |
| 500 | $1.74 | $870.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.48 | $1,480.00 |
| 2,600 | $1.29 | $3,354.00 |
PIC16F1716T-I/SO Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a programmable processor that integrates CPU, memory, and peripherals on a single silicon die. The PIC16F1716 belongs to the PIC16 family -> PIC microcontrollers -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller (MCU) -> embedded processor -> semiconductor hierarchy. XLP (Extreme Low Power) technology places the part in the broader low-power MCU category, designed for battery-powered and energy-harvesting applications where nanoamp sleep currents extend operating life.
Key differentiating features include on-chip operational amplifiers (OPAmps), a high-speed comparator, a 10-bit ADC with automated hardware CVD, 5-bit and 8-bit DACs, Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules, Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Complementary Output Generator (COG), Zero Cross Detect (ZCD), Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS). Communication peripherals include EUSART, I2C, and SPI. The integrated Intelligent Analog blocks eliminate external op-amps and comparators in many signal-conditioning designs, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
The architecture is built on an enhanced mid-range x14 core, providing 49 instructions and 14-bit program word width. Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, COG) execute logic functions without CPU intervention, allowing the core to remain in sleep and further reducing system power. PPS allows peripheral pin remapping for flexible PCB layout and design reuse across pin-compatible PIC16F171X variants.
Typical applications include LED lighting control, sensor signal conditioning, battery-powered IoT endpoints, capacitive-touch human interface, fan/small motor control, and general-purpose digital/analog mixed designs. The wide 1.8V-5.5V operating range and XLP sleep currents below 50nA (typical) suit coin-cell and energy-harvesting products.
Design consideration: when migrating between PIC16F1716/1717/1718/1719 family members, the Peripheral Pin Select feature allows I/O reassignment to maintain a single PCB layout across pin-compatible devices. Designers should consult the PIC16F1716 datasheet pinout table for SP/ML/MV/SO/SS package variants before committing to a specific package.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1716T-I/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit Flash Microcontroller (MCU) |
| Series | PIC16F171X (PIC16F1716) |
| Core Architecture | Enhanced mid-range x14 (PIC16) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (200 ns instruction cycle) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, multiple channels |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit |
| Operational Amplifiers | On-chip OPAmps |
| Comparators | High-speed comparator |
| PWM / CCP | CCP with PWM |
| Special Peripherals | NCO, COG, ZCD, CLC, PPS |
| Communication | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| Package | 28-pin SOIC (SO) - 7.50mm body width |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Technology | XLP (Extreme Low Power) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1716T-I/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 / analog channel |
| Pin 2 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 / analog channel |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 / analog channel |
| Pin 4 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 / analog channel |
| Pin 5 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 / OSCI |
| Pin 6 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 / OSCO |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 / OPA1IN |
| Pin 10 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 / OPA1OUT |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 / analog channel |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 / analog channel |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 / analog channel |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 / analog channel |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 / analog channel |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 / analog channel |
| Pin 17 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 / TX/CK |
| Pin 18 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 / RX/DT |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 / analog channel |
| Pin 22 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 / analog channel |
| Pin 23 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 / analog channel |
| Pin 24 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 / analog channel |
| Pin 25 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 / analog channel |
| Pin 26 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 / analog channel |
| Pin 27 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 28 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 / ICSPDAT |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1716T-I/SO is suitable for 6 applications: LED Lighting Control, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Capacitive Touch HMI, Small Motor and Fan Control, Wearable Health Monitors, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning.
LED Lighting Control
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO is well-suited for LED lighting control applications where its on-chip operational amplifiers drive constant-current feedback loops and the Complementary Output Generator (COG) generates hardware-timed MOSFET drive signals without CPU intervention. The 32MHz CPU, 14KB flash, and 1KB RAM support multi-channel dimming algorithms and DMX/DALI protocol stacks. With XLP sleep currents below 50nA, battery-powered accent lighting benefits from extended runtime. Compared to discrete analog controllers, the integrated 10-bit ADC, 8-bit DAC, and PWM/CCP modules eliminate external components, reducing BOM cost by 20-30% in commercial lighting fixtures.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO delivers exceptional battery life for IoT sensor nodes thanks to XLP technology with sleep currents below 50nA and Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, COG) that handle sensor timing while the CPU stays asleep. The integrated 10-bit ADC reads analog sensors directly, while the EUSART/I2C/SPI interfaces connect to radio modules and digital sensors. The 1.8V-5.5V operating range supports coin-cell, 2xAA, and Li-ion battery packs. Designers can implement wake-on-sensor patterns using the ZCD peripheral for zero-crossing AC detection or NCO for precise timing intervals, achieving multi-year battery life on a single CR2032 cell.
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Capacitive Touch HMI
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO's 10-bit ADC with hardware CVD (Capacitive Voltage Divider) and mTouch peripheral support enables robust capacitive touch button, slider, and wheel implementations. The integrated op-amps provide signal conditioning for proximity sensing, while the CLC peripherals generate touch event interrupts without CPU load. With 14KB flash and 1KB RAM, designers can implement multi-touch gesture recognition, slider position mapping, and proximity wake-up algorithms. The Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature allows touch channels to be reassigned to any I/O pin, simplifying PCB layout for front-panel HMI designs.
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Small Motor and Fan Control
For small DC motor, brushless DC (BLDC), and fan control applications, the PIC16F1716T-I/SO provides dedicated peripherals including the Complementary Output Generator (COG) for hardware-timed MOSFET drive, 8-bit DAC for speed reference, high-speed comparator for back-EMF sensing, and PWM/CCP modules for closed-loop control. The 32MHz CPU executes sensorless BLDC commutation algorithms in real-time. With on-chip op-amps conditioning current shunt signals and the 10-bit ADC sampling feedback, the part reduces external component count versus discrete motor controller solutions.
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Wearable Health Monitors
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO fits wearable health monitors through its combination of XLP sub-50nA sleep currents, 1.8V minimum supply for coin-cell operation, on-chip op-amps for ECG/EMG signal conditioning, and 10-bit ADC for biosensor readout. The 32MHz CPU runs heart-rate and SpO2 algorithms, while CLC and NCO peripherals handle timing-critical sensor sampling. With 14KB flash, firmware can implement FDA-friendly Class II medical algorithms, BLE radio control via EUSART/SPI, and motion-compensated measurement. The 28-SOIC package supports standard SMT assembly for high-volume wearable production.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO is widely deployed in industrial 4-20mA loop-powered sensor transmitters, RTD/thermocouple signal conditioners, and bridge sensor readouts. The integrated op-amps provide low-noise instrumentation amplification, the 10-bit ADC digitizes sensor signals, and the 5/8-bit DAC generates excitation voltages. CLC peripherals implement hardware PID control loops, while EUSART/I2C/SPI connect to industrial field buses. The PPS feature simplifies PCB routing in dense industrial layouts, and the wide operating temperature range (-40C to +85C industrial grade) supports factory floor deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1716T-I/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1716-I/SO | PIC16F1716T-E/SO | PIC16F1716T-I/MV | PIC16F1709-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SOIC (SO) | 28-SOIC (SO) - same | 28-SOIC (SO) - same | 28-UQFN (MV) - smaller | 28-SOIC (SO) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| 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 |
| On-chip Operational Amplifiers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NCO / COG / ZCD Peripherals | Yes (all) | Yes (all) | Yes (all) | Yes (all) | No (subset only) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Extended (-40C to +125C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tube | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tube |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated Intelligent Analog feature set with on-chip op-amps, NCO, COG, ZCD, CLC, and PPS (vs PIC16F1709-I/SO)
- Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume SMT manufacturing (vs PIC16F1716-I/SO)
- Industrial temperature grade with full peripheral set (vs PIC16F1619T-I/SO)
Design Notes
The PIC16F1716T-I/SO operates from 1.8V to 5.5V with XLP technology delivering sleep currents below 50nA typical. Place a 100nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD pin (pins 8 and 20) and a bulk 10uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the main supply rail. Use separate analog (AVDD) and digital supply filtering if the design has noise-sensitive analog front-ends; on this device AVDD is shared with VDD. Estimated: at full 32MHz CPU activity, core current reaches approximately 4mA at 5V, so total supply headroom should allow 1.5x worst-case for the LDO regulator.
Place the ICSP connector (RB6/RB7) on the board edge or accessible test pad area for in-circuit programming and debug. The Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature allows peripheral I/O remapping at runtime, so reserve footprint pads for any signal that may need reassignment. Keep analog traces short and away from digital switching signals; the on-chip op-amps have high-impedance inputs sensitive to PCB leakage. Use a ground plane under the SOIC footprint to provide thermal dissipation and reference stability.
Common pitfalls include: (1) omitting the MCLR pull-up resistor, which prevents reliable reset behavior; (2) failing to configure unused I/O pins as outputs (not inputs) to avoid parasitic current draw; (3) exceeding the 5.5V absolute maximum VDD rating during in-circuit programming transients; (4) confusing the 'T' suffix (Tape & Reel) with different silicon - the die is identical to PIC16F1716-I/SO tube version; (5) ignoring the configuration word settings for clock source and watchdog timer - out-of-box the part uses the internal oscillator but WDT is enabled. Always read the configuration bits in code and set them explicitly.
When using the on-chip ADC, add an external antialiasing RC filter (typically 1kohm + 100pF) on analog inputs to suppress out-of-band noise. The 10-bit ADC performs best when source impedance is below 2kohm. For capacitive touch sensing using the mTouch CVD method, route the touch electrodes as short, guarded traces and place a ground hatch around them to suppress false triggers from adjacent signals. The CLC and NCO peripherals can generate precise timing signals but require careful clock-tree configuration to avoid jitter.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; lead-free and halogen-free. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only); choose PIC16F1716T-E/SO for extended temperature or contact Microchip for AEC-Q100 automotive variants.
