PIC16F19176-I/PT - 28KB Flash 8-bit LCD MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F19176-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| 10 | $3.1 | $31.00 |
| 100 | $2.62 | $262.00 |
| 500 | $2.18 | $1,090.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.85 | $1,850.00 |
PIC16F19176-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and programmable peripherals into one package. The PIC16F19176 belongs to the 8-bit RISC PIC family within Microchip's microcontroller hierarchy (8-bit MCU -> PIC16 -> PIC16F19XX), targeting low-power LCD-driven embedded designs with rich Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) such as CWG, SMT, ZCD, and PPS.
Key features include 12-bit ADC2 with computation, 5-bit DAC, low-power comparators, PWM/CCP/CWG/SMT/ZCD/PPS, Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC), and an integrated charge pump that supports LCD bias generation directly from a single Li-ion battery. The device supports 2.3V-5.5V operation across an industrial -40C to +85C temperature range, with nanoWatt XLP sleep currents below 60 nA typical.
Architecturally, the PIC16F19176 uses a modified Harvard RISC core with a 14-bit instruction word and 32-level hardware stack. The device integrates Intelligent Analog peripherals and CIPs that execute logic without CPU intervention, freeing the core for power management and user tasks. The LCD driver supports up to 8 common planes and works with the integrated charge pump, eliminating the need for an external bias-boost circuit in single-cell battery designs.
Typical applications include battery-powered blood glucose meters and other medical LCD instruments, industrial HMI panels with segment displays, smart thermostats, portable consumer electronics with always-on LCDs, IoT sensor nodes with visual readouts, and metering/utility end equipment requiring long battery life combined with a user-visible LCD.
When designing with this part, ensure that segment and common pin allocation is mapped through the PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) and LCD register configuration, and verify charge-pump capacitor values from the manufacturer datasheet. For sleep-mode designs, the RTCC with its dedicated 32 kHz crystal domain and the Low-Power Sleep mode typically extend battery life into multi-year ranges on a single CR2032.
This page synthesizes Microchip distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the PIC16F19XX family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F19176-I/PT — 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 PIC16F19176-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, LCD Driver, ADC, Comparators, Core.
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PIC16F19175-I/PT
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PIC16F19176-I/P
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$1.55 / Unit
View Datasheet →PIC16F19176-I/MV
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PIC16F19175-E/PT
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$1.72 / Unit
View Datasheet →PIC16F18877-I/PT
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$2.18 / Unit
View Datasheet →PIC16F19176-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC16F19XX (PIC16F19176) |
| Core | 8-bit PIC RISC (14-bit instruction word) |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB (16K x 14 words) |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 2 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, -I suffix) |
| ADC | 12-bit ADC2 with computation, up to 35 channels |
| DAC | 5-bit DAC |
| LCD Driver | Integrated, supports up to 8 common planes with charge pump |
| Timers | PWM, CCP, CWG, SMT, ZCD, RTCC |
| I/O Pins | 36 high-current I/O |
| Connectivity | PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) |
| Comparators | Low-power comparators |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F19176-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | SEG24/RP5 — LCD segment 24 / Remappable peripheral pin 5 / I/O |
| Pin 2 | SEG25/RP6 — LCD segment 25 / Remappable peripheral pin 6 / I/O |
| Pin 3 | SEG26/RP7 — LCD segment 26 / Remappable peripheral pin 7 / I/O |
| Pin 4 | SEG27/RP8 — LCD segment 27 / Remappable peripheral pin 8 / I/O |
| Pin 5 | SEG28/RP9 — LCD segment 28 / Remappable peripheral pin 9 / I/O |
| Pin 6 | SEG29/RP10 — LCD segment 29 / Remappable peripheral pin 10 / I/O |
| Pin 7 | SEG30/RP11 — LCD segment 30 / Remappable peripheral pin 11 / I/O |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 9 | SEG31/RP12 — LCD segment 31 / Remappable peripheral pin 12 / I/O |
| Pin 10 | SEG32/RP13 — LCD segment 32 / Remappable peripheral pin 13 / I/O |
| Pin 11 | SEG33/RP14 — LCD segment 33 / Remappable peripheral pin 14 / I/O |
| Pin 12 | RA0/ANA0 — PORTA bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 13 | RA1/ANA1 — PORTA bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 14 | RA2/ANA2 — PORTA bit 2 / analog input 2 |
| Pin 15 | RA3/ANA3 — PORTA bit 3 / analog input 3 |
| Pin 16 | RA4/ANA4 — PORTA bit 4 / analog input 4 |
| Pin 17 | RA5/ANA5 — PORTA bit 5 / analog input 5 |
| Pin 18 | RA6/ANA6 — PORTA bit 6 / analog input 6 / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 19 | RA7/ANA7 — PORTA bit 7 / analog input 7 / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 20 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.3 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 22 | RB0/INT/CCP1 — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt / CCP1 |
| Pin 23 | RB1/CPS — PORTB bit 1 / capacitive touch sensing |
| Pin 24 | RB2/CPS — PORTB bit 2 / capacitive touch sensing |
| Pin 25 | RB3/CPS — PORTB bit 3 / capacitive touch sensing |
| Pin 26 | RB4/CPS — PORTB bit 4 / capacitive touch sensing |
| Pin 27 | RB5/CPS — PORTB bit 5 / capacitive touch sensing |
| Pin 28 | RB6/ICSPCLK — PORTB bit 6 / in-circuit serial programming clock |
| Pin 29 | RB7/ICSPDAT — PORTB bit 7 / in-circuit serial programming data |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 31 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 32 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1 / I/O |
| Pin 33 | RC2 — PORTC bit 2 / I/O |
| Pin 34 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3 / I/O |
| Pin 35 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 / I/O |
| Pin 36 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 / I/O |
| Pin 37 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6 / I/O |
| Pin 38 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7 / I/O |
| Pin 39 | RD0 — PORTD bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 40 | RD1 — PORTD bit 1 / I/O |
| Pin 41 | RD2 — PORTD bit 2 / I/O |
| Pin 42 | RD3 — PORTD bit 3 / I/O |
| Pin 43 | RE0 — PORTE bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 44 | RE1 — PORTE bit 1 / I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC16F19176-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered Medical Meter LCD, Industrial HMI Segment Display, Smart Thermostat with Always-On LCD, Portable Consumer Electronics with LCD, IoT Sensor Node with Local Display, Utility Metering End Equipment.
Battery-Powered Medical Meter LCD
The PIC16F19176-I/PT is ideally suited to battery-powered medical meters such as blood-glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and infrared thermometers because it integrates a 12-bit ADC2 (up to 35 channels), 5-bit DAC, and a segment LCD driver with charge pump on a single die. The XLP nanoWatt sleep mode keeps idle current below 60 nA typical, enabling multi-year operation on a single CR2032 coin cell. The 28 KB Flash accommodates state-machine firmware, lookup tables, and BLE command interfaces for the meter.
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Industrial HMI Segment Display
In industrial HMI panels with multi-digit seven-segment or 14-segment displays, the PIC16F19176-I/PT drives the segment LCD directly through its integrated driver and charge pump, eliminating external bias-voltage hardware. The Core Independent Peripherals (CWG, SMT, ZCD) handle zero-crossing detection for triac-based phase control without CPU wake-up, freeing the 8 MIPS core for keypad debouncing, Modbus RTU, and EEPROM-based parameter storage. The 44-TQFP exposes the full segment bus for 8 common planes.
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Smart Thermostat with Always-On LCD
Smart thermostats benefit from the PIC16F19176-I/PT's integrated LCD with charge pump plus the Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) domain, which can run from a 32.768 kHz crystal while the core sleeps, drawing nanoWatt standby current. The 12-bit ADC2 supports multiple NTC temperature sensors and the humidity sensor interface, while the 5-bit DAC drives a piezo buzzer for keypad feedback. The device's 36 high-current I/O lines drive segment backplane bias and relay drivers without external buffers.
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Portable Consumer Electronics with LCD
Handheld consumer devices (kitchen scales, pedometers, portable audio recorders, e-readers with simple status displays) fit the PIC16F19176-I/PT profile: low cost, 2.3-5.5 V battery range, integrated LCD that avoids extra boost ICs, and eXtreme Low-Power modes. The 8 MIPS core runs user-interface state machines, while the SMT (Signal Measurement Timer) and ZCD handle capacitive-touch and AC-line-synchronized sensing without burdening the CPU. PPS maps peripherals to any I/O for BOM-routing flexibility.
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IoT Sensor Node with Local Display
Wireless sensor endpoints with on-device LCD readouts (LoRa/BLE environmental monitors, smart agriculture sensors) leverage the PIC16F19176-I/PT's XLP sleep (<60 nA), integrated LCD charge pump, and 12-bit ADC for direct sensor measurement. The RTCC provides timestamped wake-ups for periodic sampling, and the CWG/SMT peripherals manage pump or fan PWM without core intervention. The 28 KB Flash fits LoRaWAN or BLE application stacks plus sensor-fusion logic with room for OTA staging.
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Utility Metering End Equipment
Electricity, water, and gas meters require multi-year battery life, always-on LCD readouts, and tamper detection - exactly the PIC16F19176-I/PT design point. The integrated LCD driver with charge pump operates from a single 3.6 V Li-SOCl2 cell, while the low-power comparators detect meter tampering. The 256 B EEPROM stores calibration and tamper logs, the RTCC enables time-of-use billing schedules, and XLP nanoWatt sleep keeps idle current below 60 nA typical for 10+ year deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F19176-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F19175-I/PT | PIC16F19176-I/P | PIC16F19176-I/MV | PIC16F19175-E/PT | PIC16F18877-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 40-pin PDIP (P) - through-hole, NOT TQFP-pin compatible | 44-pin TQFP (MV) - same die/pinout, packaging variant | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same |
| Flash Memory | 28 KB | 32 KB (+14%) | 28 KB (same) | 28 KB (same) | 32 KB (+14%) | 56 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB (same) | 2 KB (same) | 2 KB (same) | 2 KB (same) | 4 KB (+100%) |
| EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B (same) | 256 B (same) | 256 B (same) | 256 B (same) | 256 B (same) |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz / 8 MIPS | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) | 32 MHz (same) |
| Integrated LCD Driver | Yes (with charge pump) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | No (different die, no LCD) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial -I) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +125 C (extended -E) | -40 C to +85 C (same) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated LCD driver with charge pump on die (vs PIC16F18877-I/PT)
- Same 44-TQFP pinout as PIC16F19175-I/PT (vs PIC16F19175-I/PT)
- NanoWatt XLP sleep below 60 nA typical (vs PIC16F18877-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 32 MHz active from a 3.3 V supply, the PIC16F19176 core draws roughly 5-7 mA typical, so design the upstream LDO/regulator for at least 10 mA peak. Use a 1 uF ceramic bypass on each VDD/VSS pin pair plus a bulk 10 uF on the main rail. For sleep-mode designs, the XLP nanoWatt Sleep current is specified below 60 nA typical; verify that pull-ups on MCLR and unused I/O do not raise the actual sleep floor.
Keep the ICSP/PGD/PGC trace pair short and away from switching lines to prevent programming errors. Place the 32.768 kHz crystal traces within 5 mm of the SOSCO/SOSCI pins with a ground guard ring, because the RTCC domain drives display wake-up timing. The 44-TQFP exposes the full segment LCD bus; route these traces as short parallel paths to the LCD glass connector with a ground shield to suppress crosstalk on the high-impedance segment nodes.
Do not skip the CONFIG words: the WDT must be disabled for XLP Sleep designs unless intentional, the BOR voltage must be selected for the actual battery curve (2.0 V for Li-SOCl2), and the LFEXTOSC setting must match the RTCC crystal load capacitance. When migrating from PIC16F19176-I/P to /PT, the IVT layout shifts slightly with Flash size; recompile and verify the linker vector addresses. The integrated LCD charge pump requires external capacitors per the datasheet - omitting them will silently disable the LCD bias generation.
For the 44-TQFP (PT) footprint, leave at least 0.25 mm clearance between analog (ADC/DAC/comparator) pins and digital switching lines; the 12-bit ADC2 will alias fast edges if isolation is poor. Use a single-star ground at the device VSS pin rather than a bus, and keep analog and digital ground returns separated until they merge at the power-entry bulk capacitor. If the LCD glass sits more than 50 mm from the MCU, consider a segment-driver buffer to preserve rise/fall time on the bias waveforms.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per Microchip product page. The -I industrial temperature grade is not AEC-Q100 qualified; Microchip's PIC16F19XX family does not include automotive-qualified (Q-grade) variants for this die.