PIC16F1947-I/MR - 28KB Flash, 8-bit LCD MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1947-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.95 | $3.95 |
| 10 | $3.56 | $35.60 |
| 100 | $3.18 | $318.00 |
| 500 | $2.84 | $1,420.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.55 | $2,550.00 |
PIC16F1947-I/MR Overview
What is a PIC16? A PIC16 microcontroller is a member of Microchip's 8-bit PIC microcontroller family built on a Harvard RISC architecture with a 14-bit instruction word. PIC microcontrollers belong to the broader category of microcontrollers (MCU) -> embedded processors -> semiconductors. The "16F" prefix denotes a Flash-programmable, mid-range PIC16 core, while "XLP" (eXtreme Low Power) identifies devices that integrate nanoWatt sleep modes, watchdog-timer scaling, and clock-gating features for battery-powered and energy-harvesting applications.
Key features include hardware LCD segment driver support (up to 184 segments), 11 analog channels via a 10-bit ADC, multiple serial interfaces (I²C/SPI/USART), and capacitive-touch support through the mTouch peripheral. The MR package suffix denotes a 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) lead-free plastic configuration, and the -I temperature grade extends operation from -40C to +85C.
The PIC16F1947 employs Microchip's mid-range 8-bit RISC core with a 14-bit instruction width, an 8-level hardware stack, and an instruction-cycle time of 4 oscillator cycles. Internal oscillator options reduce external component count, and the integrated LCD charge-pump and bias-generation hardware remove the need for external voltage-doubling circuitry on glass displays.
Typical applications include battery-powered human-machine interface (HMI) panels, metering and instrumentation with segmented LCD readouts, medical handheld devices, IoT sensor nodes with local displays, and white-goods control boards. The LCD driver combined with deep-sleep nanoWatt modes makes the device especially attractive for products that must display data on a segmented glass display while consuming microamp-level standby current.
When designing with this device, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair and route the QFN thermal/exposed pad to a continuous ground pour. Configure the watchdog timer and unused peripherals to their lowest-power states before entering Sleep to fully leverage the XLP nanoWatt feature set.
This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, and design notes drawn from the Microchip PIC16(L)F1946/47 datasheet (DS40001414E) - information that aggregates distributor-level data and engineering trade-offs not visible from a single source.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1947-I/MR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16F1947-I/MR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in LCD Driver, Package, Operating Temperature, Timers, ADC.
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PIC16F1947-E/MR
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PIC16LF1947-I/MR
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PIC16F1946T-I/MR
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1947-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range (14-bit instruction word) |
| Program Flash | 28 KB (16K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 B |
| Instruction Clock Speed | 32 MHz (8 MHz internal oscillator with 4x PLL) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| ADC | 10-bit, multiple channels |
| LCD Driver | Integrated segment driver, up to 184 segments |
| Timers | Multiple 8-bit and 16-bit timers |
| Communication | I2C, SPI, USART (EUSART) |
| Package | 64-pin QFN (MR), 9x9 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, -I grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free) |
PIC16F1947-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | SEG33 — LCD Segment 33 |
| Pin 2 | SEG34 — LCD Segment 34 |
| Pin 3 | SEG35 — LCD Segment 35 |
| Pin 4 | SEG36 — LCD Segment 36 |
| Pin 5 | SEG37 — LCD Segment 37 |
| Pin 6 | SEG38 — LCD Segment 38 |
| Pin 7 | SEG39 — LCD Segment 39 |
| Pin 8 | SEG40 — LCD Segment 40 |
| Pin 9 | SEG41 — LCD Segment 41 |
| Pin 10 | SEG42 — LCD Segment 42 |
| Pin 11 | SEG43 — LCD Segment 43 |
| Pin 12 | SEG44 — LCD Segment 44 |
| Pin 13 | SEG45 — LCD Segment 45 |
| Pin 14 | SEG46 — LCD Segment 46 |
| Pin 15 | SEG47 — LCD Segment 47 |
| Pin 16 | VLCD3 — LCD Bias Voltage 3 |
| Pin 17 | SEG0 — LCD Segment 0 / RA0 |
| Pin 18 | SEG1 — LCD Segment 1 / RA1 |
| Pin 19 | SEG2 — LCD Segment 2 / RA2 |
| Pin 20 | SEG3 — LCD Segment 3 / RA3 |
| Pin 21 | SEG4 — LCD Segment 4 / RA4 |
| Pin 22 | SEG5 — LCD Segment 5 / RA5 |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Positive Supply Voltage |
| Pin 24 | VSS — Ground Reference |
| Pin 25 | RA7/OSC1 — I/O / Crystal Oscillator Input |
| Pin 26 | RA6/OSC2 — I/O / Crystal Oscillator Output |
| Pin 27 | RC0 — I/O Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 28 | RC1 — I/O Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 29 | RC2 — I/O Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 30 | RC3 — I/O Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 31 | RC4 — I/O Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 32 | RC5 — I/O Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 33 | RC6 — I/O Port C bit 6 |
| Pin 34 | RC7 — I/O Port C bit 7 |
| Pin 35 | RD0 — I/O Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 36 | RD1 — I/O Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 37 | RD2 — I/O Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 38 | RD3 — I/O Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 39 | RD4 — I/O Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 40 | RD5 — I/O Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 41 | RD6 — I/O Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 42 | RD7 — I/O Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 43 | VSS — Ground Reference |
| Pin 44 | RE0 — I/O Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 45 | RE1 — I/O Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 46 | RE2 — I/O Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 47 | RE3 — I/O Port E bit 3 / MCLR |
| Pin 48 | RF0 — I/O Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 49 | RF1 — I/O Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 50 | RF2 — I/O Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 51 | RF3 — I/O Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 52 | RF4 — I/O Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 53 | RF5 — I/O Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 54 | RF6 — I/O Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 55 | RF7 — I/O Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 56 | AVDD — Analog Positive Supply |
| Pin 57 | AVSS — Analog Ground |
| Pin 58 | SEG12 — LCD Segment 12 |
| Pin 59 | SEG13 — LCD Segment 13 |
| Pin 60 | SEG14 — LCD Segment 14 |
| Pin 61 | SEG15 — LCD Segment 15 |
| Pin 62 | SEG16 — LCD Segment 16 |
| Pin 63 | SEG17 — LCD Segment 17 |
| Pin 64 | EP — Exposed Pad (thermal/ground) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1947-I/MR is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel, Smart Electricity Meter with LCD Display, Medical Handheld Diagnostic Device, White-Goods Control Board (Washing Machine / Oven UI), IoT Sensor Node with Local Segmented Display, Industrial Process Indicator with Segmented LCD.
Battery-Powered Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel
The PIC16F1947-I/MR is an excellent fit for battery-powered HMI panels with segmented LCD readouts. Its integrated LCD segment driver supports up to 184 segments with on-chip charge pump and bias generation, eliminating external voltage-doubling components and shrinking board area by 20-30 percent compared to discrete LCD driver ICs. The nanoWatt XLP Sleep current typically sits below 1 uA, so a meter running from two AA cells can achieve multi-year battery life. The 28 KB flash accommodates multi-language menu strings and icon bitmaps. The 10-bit ADC reads battery voltage and temperature sensor directly, and the 25 I/O pins drive keypad scanning plus LED backlight control.
Recommended
Smart Electricity Meter with LCD Display
Smart electricity and water meters benefit directly from the PIC16F1947-I/MR combination of integrated LCD driver, RTC-style timer, and deep-sleep XLP modes. The 25 I/O pins handle tamper-switch inputs, optical pulse-count sensors, and isolated communication channels. The 10-bit ADC samples current-sensor outputs with adequate resolution for Class 1 metering accuracy. The 28 KB flash stores calibration tables and DLMS/COSEM or IEC 62056 protocol stacks. The MR package exposes ample ground pins for clean analog routing, which is critical when sub-100 uA measurements sit next to switching noise from relay drivers.
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Medical Handheld Diagnostic Device
Medical handheld devices such as glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and infrared thermometers benefit from the PIC16F1947-I/MR's combination of low-power XLP operation, integrated LCD driver, and reliable I/O count. The 1 KB RAM buffers measurement history, while the 256 B EEPROM stores user preferences and last-calibration timestamp. The 10-bit ADC reads thermistor or photodiode signals, and the USART peripherals drive Bluetooth Low Energy modules via host-side UART for wireless data upload to smartphones. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade handles refrigerated pharmaceutical storage workflows.
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White-Goods Control Board (Washing Machine / Oven UI)
Washing machines, dishwashers, and oven user-interface boards benefit from the PIC16F1947-I/MR's LCD driver, rotary-encoder-capable timers, and capacitive-touch mTouch sensing. The 25 I/O pins connect to encoder inputs, LED status indicators, buzzer drivers, and mains-isolated relay control signals. The 28 KB flash stores multilingual wash-cycle programs and diagnostic firmware. The integrated LCD driver replaces a costly separate LCD controller, reducing BOM cost by approximately USD 0.50-1.00 in volume production while the nanoWatt XLP features reduce standby power below EU Ecodesign 2025 thresholds.
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IoT Sensor Node with Local Segmented Display
IoT sensor nodes that combine wireless communication with a local segmented display (e.g., environmental monitors, thermostats, and asset trackers) leverage the PIC16F1947-I/MR to display current readings without needing a TFT or OLED panel. The 28 KB flash stores communication protocol stacks (LoRaWAN, Wireless M-Bus, Zigbee) while the LCD driver shows readings directly. The 25 I/O pins accommodate sensor I2C/SPI buses plus a low-power radio module. The XLP Sleep current below 1 uA enables coin-cell-powered deployments, and the 64-pin QFN exposes ample ground for radio-frequency isolation routing.
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Industrial Process Indicator with Segmented LCD
Industrial panel-mount process indicators use the PIC16F1947-I/MR to display 4-20 mA loop-powered process variables on segmented glass displays. The 10-bit ADC reads the 4-20 mA signal across a sense resistor, the integrated LCD driver shows the measured value with engineering units, and the 25 I/O pins drive alarm relays and digital outputs. The wide 2.3 V to 5.5 V operating range accommodates loop-power-derived supply rails. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade covers outdoor panel installations and factory-floor environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1947-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1947-E/MR | PIC16F1946-I/MR | PIC16LF1947-I/MR | PIC16F1946T-I/MR | PIC16F1946-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same pin count, different footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Flash | 28 KB (16K x 14) | 28 KB | 14 KB (-50%) | 28 KB | 14 KB (-50%) | 14 KB (-50%) |
| Data RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
| Clock Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (-36% upper limit) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +125C (extended, +40C wider) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C |
| LCD Driver | Yes (up to 184 segments) | Yes (up to 184 segments) | Yes (up to 184 segments) | Yes (up to 184 segments) | Yes (up to 184 segments) | Yes (up to 184 segments) |
| RoHS / Lead-Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade vs extended grade (vs PIC16F1947-E/MR)
- 28 KB flash vs 14 KB flash within identical package (vs PIC16F1946-I/MR)
- Standard voltage (2.3-5.5 V) vs low-voltage (1.8-3.6 V) (vs PIC16LF1947-I/MR)
Design Notes
Configure the PIC16F1947-I/MR's nanoWatt XLP Sleep modes before deployment to maximize battery life. In typical Sleep with LCD enabled, current draw drops below 1 uA. Disable unused peripherals (ADC, USART, timers) via PMDx registers before entering Sleep. Use the RTC with Timer1 oscillator for timekeeping rather than the system oscillator to maintain accurate wake-up intervals without CPU intervention. For battery-powered metering applications, the typical Sleep current plus occasional wake-up ADC samples yields multi-year battery life on 2x AA cells.
The 64-pin QFN (MR) package exposes a thermal pad that must be soldered to a continuous ground pour of at least 0.5 square inches for thermal dissipation and electrical grounding. Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pin pair, with bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the main supply rail. Route analog signals (ADC inputs, VREF+, VREF-) away from digital switching traces and isolate the analog ground (AVSS) from the digital ground (VSS) using a single-point star connection near the IC. Segregate LCD segment traces to one PCB layer if possible to minimize crosstalk.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum VDD of 6.5 V; the operating range is 2.3 V to 5.5 V with -I industrial temperature grade. The MCLR pin (RE3) must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor for normal operation; leaving it floating causes unpredictable reset behavior. When using the ICD (In-Circuit Debugger) header, ensure the PGC/PGD pins are not used as outputs driving heavy loads during debug sessions. The internal oscillator calibration is factory-trimmed; do not overwrite the OSCTUNE register without documenting the calibration in non-volatile EEPROM for field recovery.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant lead-free matte-tin finish per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose PIC16F1947-E/MR for automotive-grade applications.
