PIC16F1827-I/MV - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 20MHz, QFN-16 | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1827-I/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.55 | $25.50 |
| 100 | $2.18 | $218.00 |
| 500 | $1.89 | $945.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.62 | $1,620.00 |
PIC16F1827-I/MV Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, digital I/O, and on-chip peripherals such as timers, ADC, comparators, and communication interfaces. In the broader system taxonomy, the PIC16F1827 belongs to the PIC16 enhanced mid-range family -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processing IC -> semiconductor. The PIC16 architecture uses a RISC-style instruction set with 49 instructions and 16 hardware stack levels, providing deterministic real-time response suitable for sensor nodes and control loops.
Key features of the PIC16F1827-I/MV include: 12 I/O pins, internal 32 MHz oscillator, an integrated Capacitive mTouch sensing module, a Data Signal Modulator (DSM) for waveform generation, MI2C/SPI/EUSART with auto-baud, 2 ECCP and 2 CCP (Enhanced/Capture/Compare/PWM) peripherals, 10-bit ADC with computation, and nanoWatt XLP sleep currents typically under 50 nA. The 16-pin QFN (3x3 mm) package provides a thermal resistance suitable for industrial environments from -40C to +85C (industrial temperature grade "I").
Technically, the device is built on an enhanced mid-range core supporting self-read/write of Flash, software-controlled peripheral pin select, and multiple low-power modes (Run, Idle, Sleep with several retention options). The combination of a fast 10-bit ADC, hardware PWM and DSM lets designers build sensor interfaces, motor control, lighting control, and wireless protocol stacks with minimal external components.
Typical applications include consumer remote controls, IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered toys, white-goods user interfaces, lighting controllers, and capacitive touch human-machine interfaces. The small 3x3 mm QFN footprint and low quiescent current make it well-suited to space-constrained, energy-harvesting designs.
Design consideration: when migrating from the PIC16F1827-I/P (PDIP-18) to the PIC16F1827-I/MV (QFN-16), the pinout and pin count differ; firmware written for the 18-pin variant may require re-mapping. Always allocate at least 4 PCB vias under the exposed pad for thermal dissipation and ground stitching, and follow Microchip QFN PCB layout guidelines.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternative MPNs, application notes, and practical design considerations for the PIC16F1827-I/MV not found in a single manufacturer datasheet view.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1827-I/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16F1827-I/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Program Memory (Flash), ADC, Core Architecture, I/O Pins.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1827-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 16 stack levels |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB |
| Data RAM | 384 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Max CPU Clock | 20 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Internal Oscillator | 32 MHz (factory calibrated) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 12 |
| Package | QFN-16 (3x3 mm) |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial "I") |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 12 channels |
| Communication Interfaces | MI2C, SPI, EUSART (auto-baud) |
| PWM Channels | 2 ECCP + 2 CCP |
| Special Features | nanoWatt XLP, mTouch, Data Signal Modulator |
| Sleep Current (XLP) | Typical <50 nA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1827-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O / CCP1 / mTouch channel |
| Pin 2 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O / Timer0 clock |
| Pin 3 | RA3/MCLR — I/O or Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 6 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O / analog input |
| Pin 7 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O / analog input |
| Pin 8 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O / analog input |
| Pin 9 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O / EUSART TX |
| Pin 10 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O / EUSART RX |
| Pin 11 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O / SPI output |
| Pin 12 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O / SDA / mTouch |
| Pin 13 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O / SCL / mTouch |
| Pin 14 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O / ECCP1 PWM |
| Pin 15 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O / ECCP2 PWM |
| Pin 16 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O / CCP1 |
| Pin 17 | EP — Exposed thermal pad (center) - connect to VSS |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1827-I/MV is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Capacitive Touch User Interfaces (mTouch), Consumer Remote Controls, Industrial Lighting and PWM Control, White-Goods User Interface Boards, Low-Cost Toys and Hobby Electronics, Automotive Accessory Modules (Non-Safety).
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F1827-I/MV's 7 KB Flash and 384 bytes RAM provide ample room for BLE/Zigbee/LoRa protocol stacks while nanoWatt XLP sleep current below 50 nA preserves battery life over multi-year deployments. The internal 32 MHz oscillator eliminates an external crystal, reducing BOM cost and PCB area. Its 12 I/O pins comfortably drive SPI sensors, I2C peripherals, and interrupt-driven wake-up sources. Compared with an ARM Cortex-M0+ alternative, the PIC16F1827-I/MV offers lower active current at low clock rates and a simpler interrupt model that suits deterministic sensor sampling. The wide 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply range lets designers tap directly from two alkaline cells, a CR2032 coin cell with boost converter, or a regulated 3.3 V rail.
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Capacitive Touch User Interfaces (mTouch)
The integrated mTouch hardware peripheral lets the PIC16F1827-I/MV measure capacitive buttons, sliders and proximity sensors without an external touch IC, reducing BOM by up to USD 1 in cost-sensitive consumer products. The 10-bit ADC with hardware averaging delivers stable readings even in noisy environments such as white goods or microwave-oven control panels. Combined with the Data Signal Modulator (DSM), the MCU can drive piezo buzzers or LEDs directly using PWM while scanning touch electrodes. The 2 ECCP + 2 CCP channels allow independent backlight dimming and haptic feedback. Designers can replace mechanical keypads with sealed touch surfaces, improving reliability against moisture and dust ingress.
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Consumer Remote Controls
With sub-50 nA sleep current and a sub-microsecond wake time, the PIC16F1827-I/MV excels in infrared or BLE remote controls that spend most of their life asleep and wake only on a button press. The 7 KB Flash holds complete RC5/RC6/SIRC or Bluetooth Low Energy HID stacks, while 384 bytes of RAM handles keystroke buffering and LED feedback. The EUSART auto-baud peripheral simplifies IR protocol training without firmware-side baud-rate measurement. The compact 3x3 mm QFN-16 package fits inside slim wand-style remote enclosures. With 2.5 V to 5.5 V operation, the MCU accepts direct USB battery power or two AAA cells.
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Industrial Lighting and PWM Control
Two ECCP and two CCP peripherals deliver four independent PWM channels, allowing the PIC16F1827-I/MV to drive RGBW LED strips, motor speed controllers or fan PWM inputs with fine 10-bit resolution. The Data Signal Modulator can synthesize complex lighting waveforms such as color-temperature-mixing mixes without CPU intervention, freeing the core for sensor processing. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature rating and 5 V tolerance on I/O pins suit 24 V industrial PLC backplanes with resistor dividers. The enhanced mid-range core's 49-instruction set includes hardware multiply for fast PID loop execution in closed-loop lighting or motor-control applications.
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White-Goods User Interface Boards
The PIC16F1827-I/MV provides the right balance of Flash (7 KB), RAM (384 bytes) and EEPROM (256 bytes) for embedded UI firmware in washing machines, dishwashers, microwave ovens and refrigerators. EEPROM endurance of 1 million cycles supports persistent user settings such as wash-cycle preferences and calibration data without external memory. The MI2C peripheral interfaces directly with segment LCD drivers, temperature sensors and audio buzzers, while EUSART handles service-port diagnostics. nanoWatt XLP keeps standby power below typical appliance energy-star limits, and the wide 2.5-5.5 V supply tolerates rectified 12 V/24 V appliance rails with simple regulators.
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Low-Cost Toys and Hobby Electronics
At roughly USD 1.62 per unit at qty 1000 (as of 2026-09-20), the PIC16F1827-I/MV fits toy and hobby budgets while still offering modern peripherals such as mTouch, MI2C and a hardware PWM. The 20 MHz instruction rate drives small TFT displays and audio effects without DMA complexity, and the small 3x3 mm QFN-16 footprint leaves board space for sensors and battery holders. Self-read/write Flash supports bootloader-based firmware updates, useful for STEM education kits that ship example projects and let users reprogram them. The PICkit 5 debugger/programmer ecosystem provides a USD 50 tool chain accessible to hobbyists and schools.
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Automotive Accessory Modules (Non-Safety)
While not AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC16F1827-I/MV's -40C to +85C industrial temperature rating and 5 V I/O tolerance suit non-safety automotive accessories such as ambient lighting controllers, interior USB chargers, and HVAC comfort modules operating from 12 V battery rails. The 7 KB Flash and 256 bytes of EEPROM fit firmware that drives LED arrays, reads NTC temperature sensors via the 10-bit ADC, and talks MI2C to display drivers. Watchdog timer, brown-out reset and CRC memory scan provide a baseline of robustness for body-electronics modules. The 3x3 mm QFN package fits slim light-pipe assemblies and door-handle LED modules.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1827-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1827-I/MV | PIC16F1826-I/MV | PIC16F1827-I/ML | PIC16F1825-I/JQ | PIC16F1719-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | QFN-16 (3x3 mm) | QFN-16 (3x3 mm) - same | QFN-16 (3x3 mm) - same | QFN-16 (4x4 mm) - drop-in same pin count | QFN-16 (4x4 mm) - drop-in same pin count | QFN-16 (3x3 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 7 KB (same) | 3.5 KB (-50%) | 7 KB (same) | 14 KB (+100%) | 28 KB (+300%) |
| Data RAM | 384 bytes | 384 bytes (same) | 256 bytes (-33%) | 384 bytes (same) | 1024 bytes (+167%) | 2048 bytes (+433%) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (same) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Max CPU Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 20 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (+60%) |
| I/O Pins | 12 | 12 (same) | 12 (same) | 12 (same) | 12 (same) | 12 (same) |
| Internal Oscillator | 32 MHz | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) |
| Unit Price (qty 1000, as of 2026-09-20) | USD 1.62 | USD 1.78 | USD 1.42 | USD 1.85 | USD 2.05 | USD 2.15 |
Key Differentiators
- Smallest QFN-16 footprint in the family (vs PIC16F1827-I/ML (QFN-16 4x4 mm))
- Balanced 7 KB Flash / 384B RAM with full peripheral set (vs PIC16F1826-I/MV)
- Integrated mTouch and Data Signal Modulator (vs PIC16F1719-I/MV)
- Industry-standard nanoWatt XLP ultra-low-power technology (vs PIC16LF1827-I/MV)
Design Notes
The QFN-16 3x3 mm exposed thermal pad (pin 17) is internally bonded to VSS and MUST be soldered to a ground pad on the PCB with at least 4 thermal vias to the inner ground plane. Insufficient soldering causes high thermal resistance, intermittent electrical connection, and mechanical stress during reflow that cracks the package. Follow IPC-7351 QFN land-pattern recommendations and Microchip AN2070 QFN PCB layout guidelines.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of the VDD pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU. The PIC16F1827's nanoWatt XLP modes (Sleep, Doze, Idle) draw below 50 nA typical, but supply noise from a switching regulator can cause brown-out resets; add a ferrite bead or LC filter on the supply rail if the system clock source is a DC-DC converter.
Do not confuse the PIC16F1827-I/MV (QFN-16 3x3 mm) with the PIC16F1827-I/ML (QFN-16 4x4 mm) or the PIC16F1827-I/P (PDIP-18). All three share the same die but have different footprints - migrating between them requires PCB redesign and firmware pinout re-mapping. Always confirm the /MV, /ML or /P suffix on the order code before laying out a board.
When using the MI2C bus at 400 kHz or higher, place 4.7 kohm pull-up resistors close to the MCU pins and keep the SDA/SCL traces short and parallel with matched length. The EUSART auto-baud peripheral can lock to a wide range of host baud rates but requires a clean falling edge at the RX pin - add a small RC filter if the incoming UART line carries significant noise.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Microchip product page; industrial -40C to +85C temperature range; not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive designs use PIC16F15376-E/ML or other AEC-Q100 grades.
