PIC16F883T-I/ML - 20MHz 8-Bit MCU 7KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F883T-I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.73 | $3.73 |
| 10 | $3.36 | $33.60 |
| 100 | $2.98 | $298.00 |
| 500 | $2.69 | $1,345.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.41 | $2,410.00 |
| 2,600 | $2.18 | $5,668.00 |
PIC16F883T-I/ML Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, and programmable I/O peripherals. The PIC16F883 belongs to the mid-range PIC16 family that uses a RISC Harvard architecture with only 35 single-word instructions, simplifying firmware development and code portability across the family. Within the broader hierarchy, this part sits under: PIC16F family -> PIC16 mid-range -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded IC -> semiconductor.
Key differentiating features include nanoWatt power management for sleep currents down to a few nanoamperes, a 10-bit ADC with up to 11 channels, enhanced CCP/ECCP modules, multiple serial peripherals (AUSART, MSSP for SPI/I2C), and 25 general-purpose I/O pins. The wide 2.0V to 5.5V operating range enables both 3.3V and 5V designs without level translation.
Technically, the device uses a 14-bit instruction word with a 200 ns minimum instruction cycle at 20 MHz. Internal oscillator options (up to 8 MHz) reduce external component count. The 28-QFN package offers a compact 6x6 mm footprint with an exposed pad that lowers thermal resistance for high-I/O, switching-intensive applications.
Typical applications include industrial sensor interfaces, consumer appliance controls, battery-powered metering, low-cost LED drivers, automotive body electronics (non-safety), and USB-to-UART bridges using the integrated AUSART. The combination of EEPROM, ADC, and PWM peripherals targets motor control and smart sensor nodes.
When designing with this part, reserve one I/O pin for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) to enable field firmware updates. Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF plus 1 uF bulk) within 5 mm of the VDD pins and bond the exposed pad to a continuous ground plane for thermal dissipation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package alternatives, and practical design considerations that go beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone offers.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F883T-I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | PIC16F mid-range |
| Core | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Instruction Set | 35 single-word instructions |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14) |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| SRAM | 368 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 11 channels |
| Timers | 3 (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2) |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | 1 CCP + 1 ECCP |
| Serial Interfaces | AUSART, MSSP (SPI / I2C) |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F883T-I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/ULPWU — Digital I/O / analog input / ultra-low-power wake-up |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2/CVREF/VREF- — Digital I/O / analog input / CVREF output / VREF- |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/C1IN+ — Digital I/O / analog input / VREF+ / comparator input |
| Pin 5 | RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT — Digital I/O / Timer0 clock / comparator output |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN4/SS/HLVDIN/C2IN0 — Digital I/O / analog input / SPI SS / HLVD input / comparator input |
| Pin 7 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Digital I/O / crystal output / clock output |
| Pin 8 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Digital I/O / crystal input / external clock input |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN12/INT — Digital I/O / analog input / external interrupt |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN10/C12IN3- — Digital I/O / analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN8 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN9/PGM/C12IN2- — Digital I/O / analog input / LVP program / SS |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN11 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 16 | RB5/AN13/C12IN1- — Digital I/O / analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 17 | RB6/PGC/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / ICSP clock / ICD data |
| Pin 18 | RB7/PGD/ICSPCLK — Digital I/O / ICSP data / ICD clock |
| Pin 19 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 20 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2 |
| Pin 21 | RC2/CCP1/P1A — Digital I/O / CCP1 / PWM output A |
| Pin 22 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Digital I/O / SPI SCK / I2C SCL |
| Pin 23 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Digital I/O / SPI SDI / I2C SDA |
| Pin 24 | RC5/SDO — Digital I/O / SPI SDO |
| Pin 25 | RC6/TX/CK — Digital I/O / AUSART TX / AUSART clock |
| Pin 26 | RC7/RX/DT — Digital I/O / AUSART RX / AUSART data |
| Pin 27 | RE3/MCLR/VPP — Digital input / master clear reset / programming voltage |
| Pin 28 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F883T-I/ML is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Sensor Interface, Consumer Appliance Control, Battery-Powered Smart Metering, LED Lighting and Dimming Controller, USB-to-UART Bridge Module, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety), Hobby and Educational Robotics.
Industrial Sensor Interface
The PIC16F883T-I/ML is well-suited for industrial sensor interface modules that aggregate analog and digital signals from a 4-20 mA loop, RTD, or thermistor bridge. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 11 channels converts multiple sensor inputs simultaneously, while 368 bytes of SRAM buffer calibration tables and recent sample histories. The 20 MHz core runs linearization math in under 100 microseconds per channel. Operating from 2.0V to 5.5V, the MCU interfaces directly to both 3.3V digital sensors and legacy 5V analog front-ends without level shifting. Its industrial -40C to +85C rating handles factory-floor thermal swings, and the 28-QFN footprint enables compact DIN-rail mounted designs.
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Consumer Appliance Control
In consumer appliances such as coffee machines, air purifiers, and countertop ovens, the PIC16F883T-I/ML serves as the central control MCU managing user inputs, sensor feedback, and actuator drivers. Its 25 I/O pins handle button matrices, rotary encoders, LED indicators, and triac-fired heater or motor controls directly. The enhanced CCP PWM module drives brushed DC fans or variable-speed pumps without external timer ICs, while 256 bytes of EEPROM retain user preferences and calibration across power cycles. The 7 KB flash accommodates menu logic, fault diagnostics, and safety-state machines. Operating at 3.3V with nanoWatt sleep modes below 1 uA, the device minimizes quiescent power in always-on standby circuits.
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Battery-Powered Smart Metering
Smart metering nodes for water, gas, or electricity sub-metering leverage the PIC16F883T-I/ML's nanoWatt sleep modes, drawing under 100 nA in deep sleep while waking periodically on Timer1 to sample pulse counters from a flow or rotation sensor. The 256-byte EEPROM stores calibration constants and tamper flags that survive battery replacement. Its 2.0V minimum supply voltage enables operation from a single lithium primary cell down to end-of-life, maximizing deployed lifetime. The AUSART port connects to an external LoRa or sub-GHz radio module for low-duty-cycle uplink of consumption data. With 368 bytes of SRAM, the MCU maintains rolling 24-hour consumption history without external memory.
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LED Lighting and Dimming Controller
The PIC16F883T-I/ML excels as an LED controller for architectural, automotive interior, or horticultural lighting where smooth dimming and color mixing are required. The 10-bit PWM resolution available through the enhanced CCP module generates flicker-free dimming curves down to 0.1% duty cycle. Three additional Timer modules provide independent PWM outputs for RGB or tunable-white LED strings, while the 10-bit ADC monitors LED current via a sense resistor for closed-loop constant-current regulation. Its 2.0V to 5.5V range supports both 3.3V logic-level LEDs and 5V analog dimming interfaces. The 7 KB flash holds DALI, DMX, or 0-10V dimming protocol stacks.
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USB-to-UART Bridge Module
For low-cost USB-to-UART bridges or virtual COM port adapters, the PIC16F883T-I/ML can drive an external MCP2200 or FT232-equivalent bridge via its integrated AUSART peripheral running up to 115.2 kbps or higher. While the MCU lacks native USB, it manages protocol multiplexing, GPIO bridging, and RS-485 half-duplex switching through its 25 I/O pins. The 7 KB flash accommodates custom command firmware for industrial test gear, while 256 bytes of EEPROM stores non-volatile configuration like baud-rate defaults and device descriptors. The compact 6x6 mm 28-QFN package fits inside USB Type-A dongle enclosures.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
While the PIC16F883T-I/ML itself is not AEC-Q100 qualified, it serves as a development reference for body-electronics modules such as seat controllers, mirror adjusters, and ambient lighting controllers in non-safety automotive applications. The 25 I/O pins directly drive small relay coils, LED strings, and H-bridge motor pre-drivers. Its nanoWatt sleep modes drop quiescent current below 1 uA to preserve battery during long parking periods, meeting typical OEM quiescent-current budgets. Designers can migrate to the AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F1933 or PIC18F family for safety-critical variants while keeping the same 28-QFN footprint and pinout.
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Hobby and Educational Robotics
The PIC16F883T-I/ML is widely used in educational robotics kits, line-following robots, and small autonomous vehicles thanks to its accessible PIC instruction set (only 35 single-word instructions) and broad hobbyist ecosystem. The enhanced CCP module generates PWM signals at 20 kHz or higher to drive standard hobby servos, while the 10-bit ADC reads IR proximity sensors and battery telemetry. The 25 I/O pins interface to motor drivers, ultrasonic rangefinders, and I2C IMUs without external multiplexing. Its low price around USD 2.50 in volume and easy ICSP programming via two pins enable classroom-friendly firmware iteration.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F883T-I/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F882T-I/ML | PIC16F884T-I/ML | PIC16F886T-I/ML | PIC16F887T-I/ML | PIC16F1933-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6) | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 3.5 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB |
| SRAM | 368 bytes | 128 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 256 bytes |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes | 128 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| Maximum Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| ADC Channels | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Key Differentiators
- Mid-range PIC with on-chip EEPROM and nanoWatt technology (vs PIC16F882T-I/ML)
- Lower-cost alternative with 50% less flash than PIC16F883T-I/ML (vs PIC16F882T-I/ML)
- Drop-in upgrade path with double flash and more ADC channels (vs PIC16F887T-I/ML)
- Faster core with LCD driver and wider voltage range (vs PIC16F1933-I/ML)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pin 10 on this 28-QFN) and a 1 uF to 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the same power rail. The QFN package has only one VDD pin, so adequate bulk capacitance at the package entry is critical for transient response during high-current PWM switching. For battery-powered designs, route the PIC16F883T-I/ML's SLP/IDLE modes through firmware to drop quiescent current below 1 uA when the application is idle.
The 28-QFN exposed pad (EP) is the primary thermal path and must be soldered to a continuous ground plane for both thermal dissipation and electrical reference. Estimated: with theta_JA around 35 C/W on a 1 oz copper 4-layer board, the device dissipates up to ~3.5 W at 25 C ambient before approaching the 125 C junction limit. For continuous high-I/O switching loads, expand the ground copper pour beneath the EP and add thermal vias to inner ground planes to reduce junction temperature rise.
Always configure the MCLR pin (RE3) correctly: as a master-clear reset with a 10 kohm pull-up and a 100 nF cap to ground for noise immunity, or as a digital input only when configured in the configuration bits. Floating MCLR is a common cause of erratic resets. Also reserve RB6 and RB7 for ICSP programming - if your application drives these pins with external circuitry that interferes with the ICD, add series resistors (typically 10 kohm) to isolate the programmer from the application circuit.
Keep the crystal or external clock traces short (less than 10 mm) and surround them with a ground guard ring to minimize EMI pickup. When using the internal 8 MHz oscillator, RA6 and RA7 become general-purpose I/O. For noise-sensitive analog measurements, dedicate an independent analog ground plane tied to VSS at a single point near the MCU, and route analog input traces (AN0-AN13) away from PWM switching signals to minimize ADC crosstalk.
The MSSP peripheral can operate in SPI master up to 10 MHz and I2C up to 1 MHz on the PIC16F883. Use 4.7 kohm pull-ups on SDA and SCL for standard-mode I2C and 1 kohm to 2.2 kohm for fast-mode. For SPI with long PCB traces or cables, add a 33 ohm series resistor at the SCK driver output to dampen reflections. The AUSART TX pin should be source-terminated with a 100 ohm resistor when driving cables longer than 30 cm at baud rates above 115.2 kbps.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Microchip facilities are QS-9000 compliant (certified 1999) for PICmicro 8-bit MCU product lines. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; consider PIC16F1933 or PIC18F for automotive-grade applications.
