PIC16F1783-E/SS - 8-Bit XLP MCU, 7KB Flash, 12-bit ADC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1783-E/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $2.97 | $2.97 |
| 10 | $2.78 | $27.80 |
| 100 | $2.45 | $245.00 |
| 500 | $2.2 | $1,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.95 | $1,950.00 |
PIC16F1783-E/SS Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path and a RISC instruction set, used in embedded applications where deterministic behavior, low power, and simple peripheral integration outweigh raw throughput. PIC16F-series MCUs sit in the mid-range PIC family between baseline PIC10/12 and advanced PIC18/dsPIC parts, offering a balance of analog integration, peripheral count, and code efficiency for sensing, control, and human-interface designs. The XLP (eXtreme Low Power) designation indicates Microchip's nanoWatt technology for sleep currents down to the sub-microamp range.
Key features include 49 instruction enhanced mid-range core, 16-level hardware stack, 25 I/O pins, 11-channel 12-bit ADC, 8-bit DAC, two op-amps (configurable), two comparators, two 8/16-bit timers, one 16-bit PWM, two PSMC modules, and EUSART with auto-baud. The 28-SSOP (5.30mm body) package exposes most peripherals through multi-function I/O pins, allowing PCB designers to route SPI, I2C, and analog front-ends without external muxing.
Typical applications include sensor signal conditioning with on-chip op-amp + 12-bit ADC, closed-loop fan/SMPS control using PSMC, LED lighting drivers with 16-bit PWM dimming, low-battery IoT nodes powered from XLP sleep modes, and consumer white goods requiring multiple analog channels plus a user interface. The 32MHz internal oscillator eliminates an external crystal in cost-sensitive designs.
Design consideration: enable ICD/ICSP via the PGC/PGD pins even in production boards to retain debug access; the device's 49-instruction mid-range core is supported by MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compiler, and the MPLAB Snap programmer/debugger. For noise-sensitive analog measurements, disable unused peripherals and route the analog AVSS/VDD pair with a star-ground topology to avoid digital return-current coupling into the ADC.
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| CPU Core | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory | 7 KB (4K x 14) Flash, self-read/write |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Data RAM | 512 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (internal oscillator) |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| ADC | 12-bit, 11 channels |
| DAC | 8-bit |
| Operational Amplifiers | 2 (configurable) |
| Comparators | 2 with Fast Comparator mode |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit |
| PWM | Dedicated 16-bit + 2 x PSMC (Programmable Switch Mode Controller) |
| Communication Interfaces | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 16-level hardware stack |
| Low-Power Technology | XLP (nanoWatt, sub-uA sleep currents) |
PIC16F1783-E/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/C1IN0-/DACOUT/SS1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 0 / DAC output / SPI slave select (note: not all functions active simultaneously - see PPS) |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1/C1IN1-/OPA1IN+ — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 1 / Op-Amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2/DACREF1+/VREF- — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 2 / DAC reference / negative voltage reference |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/DACREF1- — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 3 / positive voltage reference / DAC reference |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4/C1OUT/T0CKI/PSMC1CLK — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 4 / Comparator 1 output / Timer 0 clock / PSMC 1 clock |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5/C2OUT/SS1/HLVDIN — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 5 / Comparator 2 output / SPI select / High/Low voltage detect |
| Pin 7 | RA6/AN6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 6 / Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 8 | RA7/AN7/OSC1/CLKIN — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 7 / Crystal oscillator input / external clock in |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Positive power supply |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN8/C2IN+/FLT0/INT/CCP1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 8 / Comparator 2 positive input / PWM fault / external interrupt / CCP1 |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN9/C1IN+/C2IN-/PWM1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 9 / Comparator 1 positive input / PWM output |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN10/OPA1IN-/CTMU — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 10 / Op-Amp 1 inverting input / CTMU |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN11/OPA1OUT/CCP2 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 11 / Op-Amp 1 output / CCP2 |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN12/C2IN+/PWM2 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 12 / Comparator input / PWM output |
| Pin 16 | RB5/AN13/C1IN-/PWM3 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 13 / Comparator input / PWM output |
| Pin 17 | RB6/ICSPCLK/ICDCLK — Bidirectional I/O / ICSP clock / ICD clock (programming/debug) |
| Pin 18 | RB7/ICSPDAT/ICDDAT — Bidirectional I/O / ICSP data / ICD data (programming/debug) |
| Pin 19 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 20 | AVDD — Analog positive power supply |
| Pin 21 | RC0/SOSCO/P2A — Bidirectional I/O / Secondary oscillator output / PSMC 2 output A |
| Pin 22 | RC1/SOSCI/P2B — Bidirectional I/O / Secondary oscillator input / PSMC 2 output B |
| Pin 23 | RC2/P1A/AN16 — Bidirectional I/O / PSMC 1 output A / ADC channel 16 |
| Pin 24 | RC3/P1B/AN17 — Bidirectional I/O / PSMC 1 output B / ADC channel 17 |
| Pin 25 | RC4/P1C/P2C — Bidirectional I/O / PSMC 1 output C / PSMC 2 output C |
| Pin 26 | RC5/P1D/P2D — Bidirectional I/O / PSMC 1 output D / PSMC 2 output D |
| Pin 27 | RC6/AN18/TX1/CK1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 18 / EUSART TX / EUSART clock |
| Pin 28 | RC7/AN19/RX1/DT1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC channel 19 / EUSART RX / EUSART data |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1783-E/SS is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control, LED Lighting and Dimming Controllers, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Automotive Sensor and Body Electronics, Consumer Appliance Control Panels, Medical and Health Monitoring Devices.
Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F1783-E/SS fits industrial sensor conditioning by combining its integrated 12-bit ADC (11 channels), two on-chip op-amps, and an 8-bit DAC into a single chip. The op-amps can be configured as front-end instrumentation amplifiers for bridge sensors (load cell, strain gauge), feeding the 12-bit ADC for sub-mV resolution. Unlike discrete op-amp + external ADC designs, this integrated approach reduces BOM count by 3-4 parts. The XLP sleep mode keeps battery-powered wireless sensor nodes alive for years on a single coin cell, with the -40C to +125C extended temperature grade tolerating factory-floor or outdoor enclosures.
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Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control
The PIC16F1783-E/SS directly drives MOSFETs in buck, boost, and half-bridge topologies using its two PSMC (Programmable Switch Mode Controller) peripherals, replacing dedicated analog PWM controllers. The PSMC offers programmable dead-band, fault shutdown, and current-mode feedback, while the integrated op-amp closes the current-sense loop. Engineers benefit from firmware-tunable compensation instead of RC-component tuning, enabling one PIC SKU to serve multiple product variants. Compared to analog UC3842-style controllers, the PIC16F1783-E/SS adds I2C telemetry for output voltage/current reporting at similar cost.
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LED Lighting and Dimming Controllers
For LED lighting drivers, the PIC16F1783-E/SS combines a dedicated 16-bit PWM channel with two PSMC outputs to drive high-current MOSFETs at high resolution. The 16-bit PWM supports >65,000 dimming steps for flicker-free logarithmic dimming curves, while the 8-bit DAC sets analog current reference for closed-loop constant-current regulation. Its XLP sleep currents below 1 uA enable battery-powered accent lighting and emergency fixtures. Compared to discrete 555-timer PWM plus op-amp designs, this part integrates dimming logic, thermal foldback, and I2C control in one IC, reducing PCB area by ~40%.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F1783-E/SS is well suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its XLP nanoWatt technology delivers sleep currents below 1 uA and the 12-bit ADC provides accurate battery-voltage and sensor measurements. Combined with the on-chip op-amp for signal conditioning, a complete wireless sensor node (sensor + MCU + sleep controller) fits in a 28-SSOP footprint. The -E extended temperature grade tolerates outdoor enclosures, and the 256-byte EEPROM stores calibration data without external memory. Compared to ARM Cortex-M0+ alternatives, the PIC16F1783-E/SS offers lower active current at similar MIPS for sensor-firmware profiles.
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Automotive Sensor and Body Electronics
Automotive body electronics such as seat controllers, mirror modules, climate sensors, and lighting drivers benefit from the PIC16F1783-E/SS's extended -40C to +125C temperature range, integrated 12-bit ADC, and PSMC peripherals. The device's enhanced mid-range 49-instruction core supports AUTOSAR-friendly state machines for body-control firmware. Although this is the non-Q grade (vs PIC16F1783-E/SSVAO automotive qualified), designers can use it for non-safety automotive applications. Compared to 5V-only legacy PICs, the wide VDD range supports both 12V-battery direct and 3.3V regulated rails.
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Consumer Appliance Control Panels
The PIC16F1783-E/SS powers consumer appliance control panels (washing machines, dishwashers, microwave ovens, HVAC thermostats) by integrating capacitive touch via the on-chip comparators, LED dimming via 16-bit PWM, and motor control via PSMC. The 7 KB Flash accommodates capacitive-touch libraries plus motor-control state machines, eliminating a second MCU. The -40C to +125C range supports oven-adjacent and outdoor installations. Compared to multi-chip solutions with separate touch and motor controllers, this single-chip approach cuts BOM by 30% and simplifies EMC compliance.
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Medical and Health Monitoring Devices
For medical and health monitoring devices (connected weight scales, blood-pressure monitors, pulse oximeters), the PIC16F1783-E/SS provides the integrated 12-bit ADC and op-amp signal chain needed for analog front-end conditioning without external instrumentation amps. The 7 KB Flash supports Bluetooth/BLE command stacks for connected health products, and the XLP sleep mode enables multi-year battery life on a coin cell. The extended temperature range accommodates wearable and bedside usage. Compared to ARM Cortex-M0 designs, the PIC16F1783-E/SS offers lower BOM cost and simpler regulatory documentation for non-critical home-health devices.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1783-E/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1782-I/SS | PIC16F1716-I/SS | PIC16F1768-E/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB | 8 KB |
| Data RAM | 512 B | 256 B | 1 KB | 512 B |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit | 12-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| DAC | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit | 8-bit |
| PSMC Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Op-Amps | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (-E) | -40C to +85C (-I) | -40C to +85C (-I) | -40C to +125C (-E) |
| EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
Key Differentiators
- Highest ADC resolution in PIC16F178x family (vs PIC16F1788-I/SS)
- Largest memory in 28-SSOP PIC16F178x family (vs PIC16F1782-I/SS)
- Extended industrial temperature grade (vs PIC16F1782-I/SS (industrial -40C to +85C))
- Single-chip SMPS controller via PSMC (vs PIC16F1716-I/SS)
Design Notes
The PIC16F1783-E/SS VDD range is [DATA_NEEDED: VDD range] per datasheet; design with a stable LDO such as MCP1700 for 3.3V rails. Estimated: at 32 MHz and full peripheral activity, IDD is approximately 5-7 mA; with XLP sleep mode and RTC running, the part draws <1 uA. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/AVDD pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the supply entry. Tie unused I/O to VDD or VSS through 10 kohm resistors to prevent floating-input shoot-through current.
For 12-bit ADC measurements to achieve full 11-ENOB performance, use a star-ground topology with separate analog (AVSS) and digital (VSS) returns joined only at the IC package. Estimated: route analog traces away from PWM/PSMC switching lines by at least 3 mm and place a ferrite bead between AVDD and VDD if the digital supply is noisy. The internal 2.048V reference can be used for ratiometric measurements, but for absolute accuracy use an external MCP1525 or MCP1541 voltage reference. Enable the ADC's acquisition delay (ACQT) bits for high-impedance sources >5 kohm.
The 28-SSOP (5.30 mm body, 1.27 mm pitch) requires careful PCB escape routing. Use 0.4 mm-wide traces between SSOP pads with via-in-pad or dog-bone fan-out to inner layers. Place the ICSP PGC/PGD test points (RB6/RB7) at board edges so the MPLAB Snap debugger can clip without removing the board from its enclosure. For PSMC-driven designs, keep the gate-drive traces <25 mm and use a 10-ohm gate resistor plus 100 pF damping cap to suppress ringing. Do not route sensitive analog signals (AN0-AN11) under the PSMC outputs to avoid capacitive coupling.
Common mistakes with the PIC16F1783-E/SS: (1) Forgetting the CONFIG words - the PIC16 enhanced mid-range core has multiple CONFIG registers that must be programmed for oscillator selection, watchdog, code protection, and LVP. (2) Using the 12-bit ADC without adequate ACQT delay when source impedance exceeds 5 kohm - results in lower effective bits. (3) Attempting to use the PSMC peripherals without first disabling the CCP/PWM modules - they share timer resources. (4) Programming the wrong memory model in XC8 - this part has separate code (4K x 14) and data (512 B RAM) spaces requiring correct PSV/data qualifier usage. (5) Connecting VPP/MCLR through a capacitor without a diode clamp - prevents reliable high-voltage ICSP programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product environmental compliance program. AEC-Q100 not qualified (this is the standard -E grade, not -VAO automotive grade); choose PIC16F1783-E/SSVAO for AEC-Q100 automotive applications. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data.
