PIC16F727-E/MV - 14KB Flash 8-bit MCU, 40-pin UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F727-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.61 | $26.10 |
| 100 | $2.3 | $230.00 |
| 500 | $2.05 | $1,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.82 | $1,820.00 |
PIC16F727-E/MV Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), non-volatile configuration memory (EEPROM), and peripheral interfaces into one package. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the PIC16F727 sits in the 8-bit MCU branch, descending to the PIC16 mid-range family under Microchip's PIC microcontroller umbrella, alongside 16-bit dsPIC and 32-bit SAM families. The 'F' prefix denotes Flash-based program memory; the numeric suffix identifies the specific die with its memory and peripheral mix.
Key features of the PIC16F727-E/MV include 256 bytes of EEPROM, a 10-bit ADC with up to 14 channels, two 8-bit and one 16-bit timers, a hardware USART with LIN capability, MSSP for SPI and I2C, PWM outputs, and a wide 1.8V-5.5V operating range. The device supports in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) for field upgradeability and integrates an internal oscillator that eliminates the external crystal in many designs. nanoWatt sleep modes reduce quiescent current to microampere levels for battery-powered sensor nodes.
The PIC16F727 architecture executes one instruction per cycle with predictable timing, simplifying real-time control loops. The internal 16 MHz oscillator (configurable up to 20 MHz via PLL) provides accuracy adequate for serial communication at common baud rates, and on-chip digital peripherals (PWM, capture/compare, ADC) handle mixed-signal tasks without burdening the CPU.
Typical application areas include automotive body and HVAC controls, industrial sensor transmitters, low-end consumer appliances, battery-powered IoT endpoints, and 5V or 3.3V logic replacement of legacy 8051 designs. The AEC-Q100 qualification supports under-hood and cabin modules where temperature extremes are routine.
When designing with the PIC16F727-E/MV, pay close attention to the exposed thermal pad requirement on the 40-pin UQFN - it must be soldered to a sufficiently large copper plane for mechanical reliability and electrical grounding, and IO multiplexing must be mapped carefully because the 36 digital I/O share pins with ADC and peripheral functions. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives in the same UQFN-40 footprint, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F727-E/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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PIC16F727-E/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM Size | 368 bytes |
| EEPROM Size | 256 bytes |
| Number of I/O Pins | 36 |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz |
| Instruction Set | 35 instructions (PIC mid-range) |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 200 ns |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 14 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit |
| Communication Peripherals | USART (LIN-capable), MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (automotive AEC-Q100 grade) |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes (16 MHz, configurable up to 20 MHz via PLL) |
| Package | 40-pin UQFN with exposed pad, 5x5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Power-Saving Modes | nanoWatt (deep sleep, low-power consumption) |
PIC16F727-E/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/ULPWU — PORTA bit 0 / ADC input channel 0 / Ultra-Low-Power Wake-up |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / ADC input channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / ADC input channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3 — PORTA bit 3 / ADC input channel 3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4 — PORTA bit 4 / ADC input channel 4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5 — PORTA bit 5 / ADC input channel 5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6/OSC2 — PORTA bit 6 / Oscillator output |
| Pin 8 | RA7/OSC1 — PORTA bit 7 / Oscillator input |
| Pin 9 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0 |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / Capture/Compare PWM channel 1 |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3 |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / USART TX / Clock output |
| Pin 18 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / USART RX / Data I/O |
| Pin 19 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / External interrupt input |
| Pin 20 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 21 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 22 | RB3/PGM — PORTB bit 3 / ICSP programming pin |
| Pin 23 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 24 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 25 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock (ICD/ICSP) |
| Pin 26 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data (ICD/ICSP) |
| Pin 27 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | RD0 — PORTD bit 0 |
| Pin 29 | RD1 — PORTD bit 1 |
| Pin 30 | RD2 — PORTD bit 2 |
| Pin 31 | RD3 — PORTD bit 3 |
| Pin 32 | RD4 — PORTD bit 4 |
| Pin 33 | RD5 — PORTD bit 5 |
| Pin 34 | RD6 — PORTD bit 6 |
| Pin 35 | RD7 — PORTD bit 7 |
| Pin 36 | RE0 — PORTE bit 0 |
| Pin 37 | RE1 — PORTE bit 1 |
| Pin 38 | RE2 — PORTE bit 2 |
| Pin 39 | RE3 — PORTE bit 3 |
| Pin 40 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet package outline for PIC16F727-I/ML; -E/MV UQFN-40 outline) |
| Pin EP | EP — Exposed thermal pad - must be soldered to copper ground pour for mechanical and thermal performance |
Typical Applications
PIC16F727-E/MV is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Modules, Industrial Sensor Transmitters, Low-End Consumer Appliance Control, Battery-Powered IoT Endpoints, HVAC and Environmental Control, LED Lighting and Driver Control, Legacy 8051 Replacement.
Automotive Body Control Modules
The PIC16F727-E/MV fits automotive body and cabin control modules because its AEC-Q100 qualification guarantees reliable -40C to +125C operation across under-hood and dashboard thermal environments. With 36 digital I/O it can directly drive LED arrays, relay coils, and small DC motor bridges for window lifters, mirror adjusters, and seat positioning, while 14 KB Flash stores state-machine firmware plus diagnostic routines. The 10-bit ADC scans multiplexed thermistor or current-sense inputs for latch and short-circuit detection, and nanoWatt sleep modes keep quiescent current under the 100 µA budget required for battery-monitored nodes. Designers can re-use the same UQFN-40 EP footprint across multiple trim levels by selecting PIC16F723A, 725, or 727 variants depending on firmware size.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitters
For 4-20 mA loop-powered or wireless sensor nodes, the PIC16F727-E/MV delivers enough compute to linearize temperature, pressure, and flow sensors with its 14-bit instruction throughput and 200 ns cycle time. The device's 14-channel 10-bit ADC digitizes multiple analog inputs while its PWM outputs trim excitation currents for RTD bridges, and the MSSP handles I2C digital sensors alongside SPI EEPROMs for calibration storage. The 256-byte EEPROM stores per-unit calibration constants, and the USART (LIN-capable) feeds output to RS-485 or LIN transceivers in factory-automation networks. Running at 3.3V with nanoWatt sleep, total system current can dip below 2 µA between measurements, extending battery life in remote installations.
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Low-End Consumer Appliance Control
Coffee makers, blenders, washing machines, and air purifiers benefit from the PIC16F727-E/MV's combination of 20 MIPS of integer performance, 36 I/O, and built-in PWM that simplifies variable-speed motor control. The device's small 5x5 mm UQFN footprint suits space-constrained appliance boards where a 32-bit MCU would be over-spec, and its 1.8V-5.5V family tolerance supports both 3.3V battery backup and 5V main supplies. The integrated MSSP drives segment LCDs or seven-segment displays via I2C expanders, while the USART links to Bluetooth modules for app-controlled appliances. AEC-Q100 sub-qualification also adds headroom against the heat of closed-form compressor housings.
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Battery-Powered IoT Endpoints
Wireless sensor tags, asset trackers, and remote environmental monitors pair the PIC16F727-E/MV's nanoWatt deep-sleep modes (sub-1 µA) with sub-GHz radios that wake the MCU only on event or timed sample. A 14 KB code budget comfortably fits Thread- or Zigbee-style profile stacks for hubs and bridges, and the 20 MHz CPU performs AES-style crypto operations on inbound packets before returning to sleep. Hardware SPI glues the PIC16F727 to NRF24L01 or LoRa transceivers, while the ADC reads battery voltage to optimize transmission power as the cell drains. The wide automotive temperature rating ensures outdoor reliability.
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HVAC and Environmental Control
Thermostats, fan-speed controllers, and air-quality monitors use the PIC16F727-E/MV's PWM channels to drive TRIAC or DC fans, the ADC to read thermistor and CO2 sensor inputs, and the USART to feed status to BACnet or Modbus links. With 36 I/O the device handles multiple relays and pushbutton/keypad interfaces typical of wall-mounted thermostats, while its 14 KB Flash stores scheduling, set-point curves, and adaptive control algorithms. nanoWatt sleep modes let displays enter low-power states between user interactions, extending battery life or reducing standby draw from a wall-rail PSU.
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LED Lighting and Driver Control
Architectural LED drivers and tunable-white lighting modules use the PIC16F727-E/MV's PWM channels to generate 16-bit color-mixed outputs that dither across multiple outputs for smooth dimming. The MSSP runs I2C-to-DMX or DALI bridges for in-fixture control, while the ADC monitors current-sense amplifiers to deliver constant-current regulation against input voltage variation. The 14 KB code budget lets designers implement feedback, color-temperature compensation, and firmware-over-the-air updates. AEC-Q100 plus extended temperature grade also supports outdoor luminaire and industrial signage deployments.
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Legacy 8051 Replacement
For designs previously using the venerable 8051 core, the PIC16F727-E/MV provides 5x the throughput at the same clock, plus on-chip peripherals that eliminated the 8051's external timer and UART chips. Its deterministic single-cycle instruction simplifies timing-critical protocols without ambiguity in pipeline state, and the 36 I/O replace discrete 8051 glue-logic. Migration tools from Microchip (MPLAB XC8 plus the device-selection wizard) re-target ANSI C code from 8051 with minimal changes. The automotive temperature grade also outperforms most legacy 8051 parts by a wide margin.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F727-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F726-E/MV | PIC16F723A-E/MV | PIC16F727-I/MV | PIC16F720-E/MV | PIC18F46K20-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | UQFN-40 EP (MV) 5x5 mm | UQFN-40 EP (MV) - same | UQFN-40 EP (MV) - same | UQFN-40 EP (MV) - same | UQFN-40 EP (MV) - same | UQFN-40 EP (MV) - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 11 KB | 7 KB | 14 KB - same | 11 KB | 64 KB |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC | 8-bit PIC16 mid-range RISC | 8-bit PIC18 enhanced |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 64 MHz |
| RAM Size | 368 bytes | 256 bytes | 192 bytes | 368 bytes | 192 bytes | 3896 bytes |
| Temperature Grade | Automotive -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | Automotive -40C to +125C | Automotive -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Automotive -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| Number of I/O | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 36 |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 1024 bytes |
| ADC | 10-bit, 14 channels | 10-bit, 14 channels | 10-bit, 14 channels | 10-bit, 14 channels | 10-bit, 12 channels | 10-bit, 14 channels |
| Approximate Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 2.85 | 2.55 | 2.20 | 2.50 | 2.05 | 4.20 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest memory in the PIC16F72X 40-pin UQFN family (vs PIC16F726-E/MV (11 KB Flash))
- Automotive AEC-Q100 grade on a 5x5 mm QFN (vs PIC16F727-I/MV (industrial -40 to +85C, industrial grade))
- Stable PIC16 mid-range core with 35-instruction set (vs PIC16F88 / older PIC16 family members with 33 instructions)
Design Notes
The 40-pin UQFN exposed thermal pad (pin 41 / EP) MUST be soldered to a ground copper pour to provide both mechanical reliability and thermal dissipation. Aim for at least 25-50 mm² of top-layer copper tied to GND, with thermal vias to the back layer to spread heat into the PCB. Failing to solder the EP creates dry-joint reliability issues and derates the device's electrical ground. The UQFN-40 land pattern is shared with the rest of the PIC16F72X family, so multi-variation boards can route once and choose memory size at assembly.
Estimated: at full clock (20 MHz) and all 36 I/O switching, the PIC16F727-E/MV draws ~8-12 mA from VDD at 5V. With nanoWatt Sleep mode active, this drops to under 1 µA, allowing battery-powered applications to budget standby current. Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic cap as close to the supply pin as possible, plus a bulk 1-10 µF on the same rail, to mitigate voltage noise from I/O switching. For voltage-sensitive ADC measurements, a separate analog supply filter (10Ω + 10 µF) prevents digital noise from coupling into ADC accuracy.
Pin 40 is labeled NC on some PIC16F727-I/ML package outlines, but the -E/MV 40-pin UQFN relocates the bond-out so all 40 pads are functional I/O. Verify the configuration bits and IO mapping against the actual UQFN-40 EP pin table in datasheet document 41391E rather than assume cross-pin compatibility with other packages. Watch for analog/digital functions sharing pins (e.g., AN0-AN5 on RA0-RA5) - failure to disable the ADC module before using these as digital IO causes intermittent high-impedance behavior.
For ICSP in-circuit serial programming, reserve PGC (RB6) and PGD (RB7) for the programming interface and avoid circuits that drive these pins hard at 5V during programming - this creates contention with the programmer. Add 1kΩ series resistors or tri-state buffers if the application needs to actively drive these nets, and add a 100Ω resistor on PGD for programmer protection. The MCLR reset pin also needs a 10kΩ pull-up to VDD with a 100nF cap for noise filtering during programming or normal operation.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip product page. RoHS and REACH compliant per distributor listings. Halogen-free and lead-free per Microchip's environmental compliance information.
