PIC16F1716T-I/SS - 8-Bit 32MHz MCU 14KB Flash 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1716T-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.15 | $2.15 |
| 10 | $1.94 | $19.40 |
| 100 | $1.72 | $172.00 |
| 500 | $1.55 | $775.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.39 | $1,390.00 |
PIC16F1716T-I/SS Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a compact processor-on-a-chip built around an 8-bit data path, optimized for cost-sensitive embedded control rather than raw computational throughput. Within the embedded system hierarchy, the PIC16F1716T-I/SS belongs to Microchip's PIC16 enhanced mid-range family — a tier above baseline PIC10/12/14 parts and below the PIC18 line, bridging simple logic-replacement tasks and full-featured 16-bit DSC work. Its XLP (eXtreme Low Power) lineage targets battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs where nanoWatt sleep currents are essential.
Key features of the PIC16F1716T-I/SS include intelligent analog integration with two on-chip operational amplifiers for sensor signal conditioning, a high-speed comparator, a 10-bit ADC, and 5/8-bit DACs for setpoint or waveform generation. The Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) — Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Complementary Output Generator (COG), Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), and Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) — execute tasks without CPU intervention, freeing the core for application logic and reducing firmware complexity. eXtreme Low Power technology delivers sub-µA sleep currents and nanoWatt peripheral operation, ideal for IoT and battery applications.
The device operates across 1.8V to 5.5V with up to 32MHz performance, supported by a wide peripheral set including CCP/PWM, EUSART, I2C, and SPI. The 28-SSOP footprint provides a compact, hand-solderable surface-mount option for prototyping and high-density production.
Typical applications include sensor signal conditioning, low-power IoT edge nodes, LED lighting controllers, and consumer appliance front-panel interfaces. The combination of op amps + ADC + DAC in one package makes it particularly suitable for sensor-fusion and closed-loop control tasks.
Designers should note that 'T' in the part number indicates tape-and-reel packaging, while 'I' denotes the industrial -40°C to +85°C temperature grade — confirm both designations align with your manufacturing and deployment environment before ordering.
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Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1716T-I/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit Flash Microcontroller (MCU) |
| Core | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range (RISC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 25 (approx., from 28-SSOP pin count) |
| ADC | 10-bit, multi-channel |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit on-chip |
| Comparators | High-speed on-chip |
| Operational Amplifiers | 2 on-chip op amps |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD |
| Communication Interfaces | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| PWM/CCP | Yes (CCP/PWM modules) |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Low Power Technology | XLP (eXtreme Low Power), nanoWatt |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial, 'I' grade) |
| Package | 28-SSOP (5.30 mm body, 0.65 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel ('T' suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1716T-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / Analog input 2 |
| Pin 2 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Port A bit 3 / Analog input 3 / Voltage reference positive |
| Pin 3 | RA4/AN4 — Port A bit 4 / Analog input 4 |
| Pin 4 | RA5/MCLR/VPP — Port A bit 5 / Master clear reset / Programming voltage |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Port A bit 6 / Oscillator output / Clock output |
| Pin 8 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Port A bit 7 / Oscillator input / Clock input |
| Pin 9 | RB0/INT/CCP1 — Port B bit 0 / External interrupt / CCP1 |
| Pin 10 | RB1/CCP2 — Port B bit 1 / CCP2 |
| Pin 11 | RB2/AN8 — Port B bit 2 / Analog input 8 |
| Pin 12 | RB3/AN9/COG1FLT — Port B bit 3 / Analog input 9 / COG fault input |
| Pin 13 | RB4/AN10 — Port B bit 4 / Analog input 10 |
| Pin 14 | RB5/AN11 — Port B bit 5 / Analog input 11 |
| Pin 15 | RB6/ICSPCLK — Port B bit 6 / In-circuit serial programming clock |
| Pin 16 | RB7/ICSPDAT — Port B bit 7 / In-circuit serial programming data |
| Pin 17 | RC0/SOSCO — Port C bit 0 / Secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 18 | RC1/SOSCI — Port C bit 1 / Secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 19 | RC2/AN12 — Port C bit 2 / Analog input 12 |
| Pin 20 | RC3/AN13 — Port C bit 3 / Analog input 13 |
| Pin 21 | RC4/AN14 — Port C bit 4 / Analog input 14 |
| Pin 22 | RC5/AN15 — Port C bit 5 / Analog input 15 |
| Pin 23 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / EUSART TX / I2C clock |
| Pin 24 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / EUSART RX / I2C data |
| Pin 25 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 (input only, no output driver) |
| Pin 26 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 27 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 28 | AVDD/VDD — Analog supply (tie to VDD) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1716T-I/SS is suitable for 7 applications: Sensor Signal Conditioning, Low-Power IoT Edge Nodes, LED Lighting Control, Consumer Appliance Front Panels, Motor Control and Driver Front-Ends, Battery Charging and Power Management, Industrial Process Control Loops.
Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS is purpose-built for raw sensor front-ends. Its two on-chip op amps buffer and amplify low-level bridge, thermocouple, or photodiode signals before the 10-bit ADC samples them — eliminating external op amp ICs and reducing BOM cost. The 5-bit and 8-bit DACs provide excitation or setpoint outputs for closed-loop control. Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO) execute filtering and PWM generation without CPU load. Operating from 1.8V to 5.5V, the device interfaces with 3.3V and 5V sensor chains. With XLP nanoWatt sleep currents, it suits battery-powered sensor nodes that spend most of their time idle.
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Low-Power IoT Edge Nodes
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS leverages XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology to deliver sub-µA sleep currents, ideal for battery-powered IoT endpoints that wake periodically to measure, transmit, and return to deep sleep. Its 32 MHz performance headroom handles short-burst radio control via SPI or EUSART, while CLC and NCO peripherals offload simple waveform generation. With 14 KB flash and 1 KB RAM, the device accommodates lightweight wireless stacks or sensor-fusion firmware. The 1.8V to 5.5V supply range supports single-cell Li-ion, 2x AA, and energy-harvesting sources.
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LED Lighting Control
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS drives multi-channel LED lighting with high-resolution PWM via its CCP modules and Complementary Output Generator (COG). The COG generates complementary PWM outputs with programmable dead-band for half-bridge LED driver stages, eliminating software timing jitter. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routes PWM to any GPIO, simplifying PCB layout. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors or potentiometers for closed-loop brightness control, while CLC implements LUT-based color-mixing logic without CPU cycles. Operating from 1.8V to 5.5V, it supports 3.3V and 5V LED driver topologies.
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Consumer Appliance Front Panels
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS integrates user-interface peripherals — comparators for touch or rotary encoder inputs, ADC for potentiometer reading, and PWM for buzzer or LED feedback — replacing multiple discrete components in appliance front-panel MCUs. Its 14 KB flash accommodates graphical menu logic and EEPROM emulation for user settings. The EUSART/SPI/I2C set links the device to main appliance controllers or display modules. With industrial -40°C to +85°C temperature grade and a hand-solderable 28-SSOP, it fits both high-volume SMT lines and prototype development.
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Motor Control and Driver Front-Ends
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS suits small motor control front-ends such as fans, pumps, and small BLDC drivers. Its 32 MHz core, 10-bit ADC, and high-speed comparator support sensorless or back-EMF commutation algorithms, while COG generates complementary PWM with programmable dead-band for half-bridge gate drivers. The NCO provides high-resolution frequency synthesis for stepper motor microstepping. On-chip op amps condition current-sense signals from low-side shunts. With 14 KB flash, the device holds full state-machine or PID control firmware in one IC.
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Battery Charging and Power Management
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS implements intelligent battery charging and power-path management for Li-ion, NiMH, and lead-acid chemistries. Its 10-bit ADC monitors battery voltage and current with high accuracy, while the 5/8-bit DACs program charger setpoints dynamically. CLC implements safety timers and over-current protection in hardware, eliminating firmware polling delays. EUSART or I2C reports state to host systems. XLP low-power modes extend standby time in always-connected battery applications. The 1.8V to 5.5V operating range covers 1S Li-ion through multi-cell packs.
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Industrial Process Control Loops
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS serves as a PID loop controller for industrial temperature, pressure, and flow regulation. Its 32 MHz performance supports 10 kHz control loop rates, while the 10-bit ADC reads process variables and the 5/8-bit DAC outputs control setpoints to analog actuators. On-chip op amps implement gain stages for 4-20 mA current-loop inputs without external signal conditioning. CLC and COG generate trip signals and PWM outputs for solenoid or heater control. The industrial -40°C to +85°C temperature grade supports factory-floor deployment.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1716-I/SS | PIC16F1716-E/SS | PIC16F1713T-I/SS | PIC16F1716-I/SO | PIC16F1716-I/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP — same | 28-SSOP — same | 28-SSOP — same | 28-SOIC — different footprint (wider body) | 28-PDIP — different footprint (through-hole) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | Subset (verify per datasheet) | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD |
Key Differentiators
- Dual on-chip op amps eliminate external signal conditioning (vs PIC16F1709-I/SS)
- Full CIP suite including COG and NCO (vs PIC16F1713T-I/SS)
- Industrial temperature with extended variant for harsh environments (vs PIC16F1716-E/SS)
Design Notes
The PIC16F1716T-I/SS operates from 1.8V to 5.5V and supports XLP nanoWatt sleep modes drawing sub-µA. For battery-powered designs, use the IDLE and SLEEP instructions with peripheral disable bits to achieve the lowest quiescent current. Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the VDD pin, and add a bulk 1-10 µF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the same rail. For ADC accuracy, decouple AVDD separately if used.
Place the ICSP programming header (RB6/ICSPCLK and RB7/ICSPDAT) on the PCB edge with MCLR accessible for in-circuit programming. Keep analog inputs (ANx pins) routed away from PWM and switching signals to minimize coupled noise. Use a ground plane under the device and route analog/digital grounds to a single star point at the AVDD/VSS pin pair. The 28-SSOP 0.65 mm pitch requires fine-pitch soldering techniques; use solder paste stencil apertures per IPC-7525 guidelines.
Do not leave MCLR floating — always tie to VDD through a 10 kΩ pull-up for normal operation, or to a proper reset circuit. The Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature must be unlocked before configuration registers can be written; failure to unlock PPS is a common cause of 'dead' peripherals. Verify AVDD is tied to VDD if not used independently, and confirm the configuration bits match the oscillator and watchdog settings before programming. When migrating from PIC16F1713 to PIC16F1716, verify pinout equivalence on the specific SSOP package because peripheral pin assignments differ.
When using the on-chip op amps with high-impedance sensors, add a guard ring around sensitive analog input traces to prevent leakage currents. Use the 10-bit ADC with an acquisition time tailored to source impedance — high-impedance sources (>10 kΩ) require longer acquisition. For SPI communication above 5 MHz, keep trace lengths under 50 mm and use series damping resistors if ringing is observed on the scope. The Complementary Output Generator (COG) dead-band registers must be programmed to prevent shoot-through in half-bridge applications.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade; choose PIC16F1716-E/SS variant for extended -40C to +125C operation. AEC-Q100 automotive grade is not applicable to this specific ordering code.
