PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $1.32 | $1.32 |
| 10 | $1.18 | $11.80 |
| 100 | $1.05 | $105.00 |
| 500 | $0.94 | $470.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.85 | $850.00 |
| 3,000 | $0.78 | $2,340.00 |
PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path, optimized for deterministic real-time control, low power consumption, and small form factor. Within the broader taxonomy, an MCU sits under microprocessor -> microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> embedded controller -> semiconductor. The PIC16F18324 belongs to the PIC16 family of microcontrollers from Microchip, a category engineered for general-purpose embedded designs where cost, low pin count, and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) operation are critical.
Key differentiating features include the XLP technology with typical run currents under 50 uA/MHz and sleep currents as low as 30 nA with retention, plus the CIP block that offloads timing-critical functions (PWM, signal generation, waveform measurement) from the CPU. PPS allows digital peripheral pin remapping, which simplifies PCB layout when pin assignments must change late in the design. The 16-UQFN package occupies only 16 mm^2, ideal for space-constrained wearables, sensor nodes, and IoT endpoints.
Architecturally, the PIC16F18324 uses a 14-bit instruction word with a single-cycle hardware multiplier and a vectored interrupt controller. The instruction pipeline executes most instructions in one oscillator cycle, giving 8 MIPS throughput at 32 MHz. Memory is organized as 7 KB Flash program memory, 512 B SRAM, and 256 B EEPROM for non-volatile data, sufficient for state machines, look-up tables, and small protocol stacks.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered wearables, home automation, consumer appliances, and industrial sensor transmitters. The combination of small package, low power, and CIPs makes the part well suited to designs where the MCU must wake, take a measurement, make a decision, and return to deep sleep without burdening the CPU.
When designing with this MCU, allocate PCB copper under the exposed pad to the GND plane for thermal dissipation and low-impedance ground reference. PPS reconfigurability can be leveraged to route the CLC output or NCO onto any spare pin, simplifying board routing. Plan current budgets in sleep and active modes to validate battery life.
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PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 512 B |
| EEPROM | 256 B |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Comparators | 2 |
| PWM | 10-bit |
| CCP Modules | Yes |
| CLC (Configurable Logic Cell) | Yes |
| NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator) | Yes |
| CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) | Yes |
| PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) | Yes |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E suffix) |
| Package | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) with exposed pad |
| XLP (eXtreme Low Power) | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 2 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and PPS |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and PPS |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and PPS, MCLR alternate |
| Pin 5 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and DAC output |
| Pin 6 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and comparator |
| Pin 7 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O with ADC and comparator |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RA7 — Bidirectional I/O with oscillator and PPS |
| Pin 10 | RA6 — Bidirectional I/O with oscillator and PPS |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O with PWM and PPS |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O with PWM and PPS |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O with PWM and PPS |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O with PWM and PPS |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O with UART and PPS |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O with UART and PPS |
| Pin 17 | EP — Exposed thermal pad (must be soldered to GND) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO is suitable for 7 applications: IoT Wireless Sensor Node, Battery-Powered Wearable, Home Appliance Control Board, Industrial Sensor Transmitter, Consumer Remote Control, Automotive Body Module (non-safety), Smart Agriculture Sensor.
IoT Wireless Sensor Node
The PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO fits IoT sensor nodes where duty-cycled wake/sleep operation drives multi-year battery life. Its XLP technology achieves deep-sleep currents below 50 nA while the Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, CCP) handle timing-critical ADC sampling and pulse generation without CPU wakeup, freeing the 8 MIPS core to perform baseband processing only when needed. The 7 KB Flash accommodates small protocol stacks like LoRaWAN device drivers, and PPS allows the SPI bus to be mapped to any spare pin, simplifying PCB routing near RF sections. The 16-UQFN 4x4 mm footprint fits coin-cell powered enclosures where board area is at a premium.
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Battery-Powered Wearable
The PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO is well suited to wearable designs such as fitness bands, health patches, and smart watches where 4x4 mm board footprint and low power extend runtime. With operating voltage from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, the part runs directly from a single Li-ion or coin-cell battery. Its 10-bit ADC reads battery voltage for fuel gauging, while the 5-bit DAC drives bias for analog front ends. The CWG generates complementary PWM for haptic drivers, eliminating an external timer IC. Sleep currents below 50 nA enable weeks of standby on a 100 mAh coin cell when wake intervals are minutes apart.
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Home Appliance Control Board
In home appliances such as coffee makers, washing machines, and induction cooktops, the PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO provides deterministic real-time control of user interfaces, sensors, and TRIAC-driven loads. The CLC and NCO generate precise zero-cross detection and dimming signals for lighting loads, while the 10-bit ADC reads thermistor and current-sense inputs. Peripheral Pin Select routes UART to the user-interface connector or Bluetooth module without board rework. Operating range to +125C allows placement near heating elements. PPS and 14 I/O pins cover keypad scanning, LED drive, and buzzer control.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter
The PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO fits 4-20 mA industrial sensor transmitters and field instruments where loop-powered operation demands minimal current draw. Its XLP sleep below 50 nA preserves loop compliance voltage, while the 10-bit ADC digitizes bridge sensor, RTD, or thermocouple inputs with adequate resolution for process-control loops. The 5-bit DAC calibrates sensor offset, and the CLC implements a hardware low-pass filter on the ADC input, freeing the CPU. The -40C to +125C operating range handles outdoor and factory-floor environments. The 256 B EEPROM stores calibration constants over the device lifetime.
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Consumer Remote Control
For IR or RF remote controls, the PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO delivers low cost, low power, and small footprint. The CLC and NCO generate accurate 38 kHz or 56 kHz carrier frequencies for IR LED modulation without CPU overhead, extending battery life by allowing the core to remain in sleep between key presses. PPS routes the UART or SPI to the RF transmitter pin without layout changes. The 10-bit PWM dims backlight LEDs. Operating from a single 3 V coin cell, the part supports multi-year battery life with typical standby below 50 nA and active current under 2 mA.
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Automotive Body Module (non-safety)
The PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO handles non-safety body-electronics functions such as ambient lighting, HVAC flap control, and seat-position memory in automotive designs. The CWG generates complementary PWM for RGB LED drivers with hardware dead-band control, while the 10-bit ADC reads position sensors and temperature inputs. Operating from -40C to +125C, the part withstands under-hood and cabin thermal stress. For safety-critical applications, Microchip offers AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F variants; this E-suffix part is rated for -40C to +125C but is not formally AEC-Q100 qualified.
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Smart Agriculture Sensor
For soil moisture, weather, and livestock-monitoring sensors deployed in remote fields, the PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO offers low power consumption and small package size. Its XLP technology enables multi-year operation on lithium primary batteries, while the ADC reads multiple sensor channels through an external analog multiplexer controlled by GPIO. The CLC and NCO generate timing signals for ultrasonic distance or capacitive soil-moisture measurement without CPU wakeup. The 256 B EEPROM logs calibration and node ID for network registration. PPS allows flexible pin assignment for solar panel MPPT and battery management.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F18324T-E/JQVAO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F18324T-I/JQVAO | PIC16F18324-E/JQVAO | PIC16F18323T-I/JQVAO | PIC16F18325T-I/JQ | PIC16F18313T-I/JQ |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 16-UQFN (4x4) | 16-UQFN (4x4) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4) - same |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB | 3.5 KB |
| SRAM | 512 B | 512 B | 512 B | 256 B | 1 KB | 256 B |
| EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| 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 | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| CIPs (CLC/NCO/CWG) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Reduced |
| XLP Sleep Current | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical |
Key Differentiators
- 7 KB Flash doubles memory vs lower-cost PIC16F18323 sibling (vs PIC16F18323T-I/JQVAO)
- Extended temperature range supports automotive and industrial environments (vs PIC16F18324T-I/JQVAO)
- Full Core Independent Peripherals set in compact 16-UQFN (vs PIC16F18313T-I/JQ)
Design Notes
The 16-UQFN package has an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane for mechanical reliability and thermal dissipation. Use at least 4 thermal vias in the EP land to conduct heat to inner ground layers. Per Microchip UQFN PCB design guidelines, failure to solder the EP correctly can cause intermittent operation under thermal stress.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin, plus a bulk 10 uF capacitor near the supply input. For sleep-mode current accuracy, ensure no high-impedance nodes float near analog inputs; tie unused ADC pins to VDD or VSS. The PIC16F18324 datasheet recommends isolating the analog and digital VDD/VSS nets at the MCU entry point with ferrite beads for noise-sensitive applications.
Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) registers must be unlocked and configured before use; the default pin mapping after reset may not match your schematic. Configure PPS lock bits to prevent accidental re-mapping at runtime. Also note that the MCLR function is multiplexed with RA3 on some PIC16F18324 packages - disable MCLR via the CONFIG register if RA3 is needed as a normal I/O pin.
For designs using CLC and NCO at high switching frequencies (above 16 MHz), keep output traces short and route away from analog inputs to prevent coupling into the ADC. Use a ground guard ring around the ADC input traces. According to the Microchip PIC16F18324 datasheet, ADC accuracy degrades by 1-2 LSB if the switching trace runs parallel to the ADC input within 5 mm distance.
Compliance Information
E-suffix indicates -40C to +125C operating temperature but is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified. For automotive safety-critical applications, contact Microchip for AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F variants. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page.
