PIC16LF1507-E/P - 8-Bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 20MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1507-E/P ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.82 | $1.82 |
| 10 | $1.65 | $16.50 |
| 100 | $1.48 | $148.00 |
| 500 | $1.34 | $670.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.22 | $1,220.00 |
PIC16LF1507-E/P Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and peripherals such as timers, ADCs, and communication interfaces on one die. Within the broader taxonomy, an MCU belongs to microcontrollers -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors, and the PIC16 family specifically targets cost-sensitive, low-power embedded designs where deterministic 8-bit processing is sufficient. XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology from Microchip extends battery life by combining deep-sleep modes with fast wake-up times.
Key features include 18 digital I/O pins, a 10-bit ADC with up to 12 input channels, four standalone PWM outputs, a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), a Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), two Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), and an integrated temperature indicator. The enhanced mid-range core provides 49 instructions, 16 stack levels, and self read/write Flash capability. Internal oscillators up to 16MHz eliminate the need for external crystals in many designs.
The device operates from 1.8V to 3.6V supply, making it ideal for 2xAA / coin-cell applications, and supports 25mA source/sink per I/O for direct LED drive. The "-E" suffix denotes the extended (-40C to +125C) operating temperature grade. Architectural choices favor deterministic interrupt response and small code footprint over raw throughput, which is why PIC16 MCUs remain popular in appliance, sensor, and lighting control designs.
Typical applications include battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, LED lighting controllers, consumer appliance interfaces, low-cost motor control (small DC fans, solenoids), and educational/development boards. The combination of low cost, simple toolchain (MPLAB X + XC8), and stable legacy footprint supports long-life industrial designs.
When designing with this MCU, ensure decoupling capacitors (100nF plus 10uF bulk) are placed within 5mm of the VDD pin. Use the internal oscillator for prototypes and switch to an external crystal only when USB or strict timing is required. Avoid leaving unused I/O pins floating - configure them as outputs or use the internal weak pull-up.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16LF1507-E/P (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Operating Temperature, I/O Pins, Internal Oscillator.
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PIC16LF1507-E/P Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit |
| Instruction Set Width | 14-bit |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) |
| Data RAM | 128 B |
| EEPROM / Data EEPROM | Non-volatile Data Storage 128 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz |
| Internal Oscillator | 16 MHz (selectable) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 18 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 12 channels |
| PWM Channels | 4 (standalone) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, "-E" grade) |
| I/O Source/Sink | 25 mA per pin |
| Package | 20-pin PDIP (DIP-20, 0.300 inch / 7.62 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole |
| Special Features | XLP, CWG, NCO, 2x CLC, Temp Indicator, self-read/write Flash |
| MSL Level | 1 (unlimited floor life at <30C/85% RH) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC16LF1507-E/P Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/MCLR/VPP — Digital I/O / Master Clear reset (active-low) / programming voltage input |
| Pin 2 | RC0 — Digital I/O / analog input AN4 |
| Pin 3 | RC1 — Digital I/O / analog input AN5 |
| Pin 4 | RC2 — Digital I/O / analog input AN6 |
| Pin 5 | RC3 — Digital I/O / analog input AN7 |
| Pin 6 | RC4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 7 | RC5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 8 | RC6 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 9 | RC7 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 12 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input AN2 |
| Pin 13 | RA4 — Digital I/O / analog input AN3 |
| Pin 14 | RA5 — Digital I/O / analog input AN4 (alt) |
| Pin 15 | RB4 — Digital I/O / analog input AN10 |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — Digital I/O / analog input AN11 |
| Pin 17 | RA0/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / ICSP data |
| Pin 18 | RA1/ICSPCLK — Digital I/O / ICSP clock |
| Pin 19 | RB6 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 20 | RB7 — Digital I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1507-E/P is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, LED Lighting Controllers, Consumer Appliance Interfaces, Small DC Motor Control (Fans, Solenoids), Educational and Development Boards, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF1507-E/P's XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology delivers sub-microampere deep-sleep current with fast wake-up, while the 1.8-3.6 V VDD range accepts 2xAA, 2xAAA, or CR2032 cells without an LDO. The 12-channel 10-bit ADC reads temperature, light, and battery voltage simultaneously. Typical node firmware (sleep + sample + transmit) fits in 3.5 KB Flash, leaving room for over-the-air calibration. Place a 100 nF + 10 uF decoupling pair within 5 mm of VDD to minimize supply-induced ADC noise during sleep/wake transitions.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC16LF1507-E/P drives LED strings directly via four standalone PWM channels and 25 mA source/sink per I/O pin, eliminating external drivers for small-indicator and decorative lighting. The Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) produces dead-band-controlled complementary outputs suitable for half-bridge LED drivers up to a few hundred mA. The Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) generates high-resolution switching frequencies independent of CPU load, enabling flicker-free dimming at very low duty cycles.
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Consumer Appliance Interfaces
Consumer appliances (coffee makers, rice cookers, microwave ovens, washing-machine front panels) value long-term firmware stability over raw speed, which is exactly where the PIC16LF1507-E/P excels. The 18 I/O pins directly scan 4x4 key matrices, drive seven-segment LCD/LED multiplexed displays, and read rotary encoders without external logic. Enhanced mid-range core interrupts respond deterministically within 5 instruction cycles, ensuring button debounce and triac zero-crossing timing remain glitch-free over 10+ year product lifecycles.
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Small DC Motor Control (Fans, Solenoids)
Small brushless DC fans, solenoid drivers, and damper actuators fit the PIC16LF1507-E/P's PWM + CWG + 25 mA I/O envelope. The Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) implement custom combinational logic in hardware, offloading the CPU for deterministic pulse-train generation. Operating from -40C to +125C, the -E grade handles under-hood automotive and industrial cabinet environments. The internal 16 MHz oscillator is accurate enough for tachometer feedback loop closure without an external crystal.
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Educational and Development Boards
The PIC16LF1507-E/P is widely adopted in university microcontroller courses and hobbyist development boards because of its free MPLAB X IDE + XC8 compiler toolchain, simple through-hole 20-PDIP package that fits standard breadboards, and forgiving 1.8-3.6 V supply that tolerates 3.3 V and 2xAA rails. Students can toggle I/O, time interrupts, and read the 10-bit ADC in their first week, while instructors appreciate the deterministic PIC architecture that mirrors industrial assembly patterns.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
In industrial 4-20 mA loop sensors, the PIC16LF1507-E/P reads multiple 10-bit ADC channels to monitor temperature, pressure, and supply rail health simultaneously. The two Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) implement window comparators and PWM-to-voltage conversion in hardware, offloading the CPU for response-critical events. The -40C to +125C extended temperature grade is required for factory-floor enclosures, and the 20-PDIP package simplifies field-replacement servicing. Optional I2C/SPI peripherals (MSSP) connect to external EEPROM for data logging.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1507-E/P | PIC16F1503-E/P | PIC16F1703-E/P | PIC16LF1454-E/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 20-PDIP (through-hole) | 20-PDIP (same) | 20-PDIP (same) | 20-PDIP (same) | 20-PDIP (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 2 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB |
| CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 32 MHz | 48 MHz (with USB) |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 12-bit (upgrade) | 10-bit |
| USB Support | No | No | No | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) | 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 3.6 V (LF) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| Approx Unit Price (qty 1000) | $1.22 | $1.20 | $1.10 | $1.65 | $1.55 |
Key Differentiators
- CWG + NCO + 2x CLC peripherals in 20-PDIP at sub-$1.50 unit cost (vs PIC16F1503-E/P)
- Low-voltage 1.8-3.6 V operation with XLP technology (vs PIC16F1507-E/P)
- Smaller Flash and lower cost than PIC16LF1454-E/P (vs PIC16LF1454-E/P)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pin (pin 11) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor (X5R or tantalum) on the same supply trace. The PIC16LF1507-E/P draws brief current spikes during Flash write/erase operations; inadequate bulk capacitance can cause VDD droop that triggers spurious brown-out resets. For battery applications, add a 100 ohm + 100 nF RC filter at the VDD pin to suppress inrush noise when the cell recovers from a deep sleep.
Always tie the MCLR pin (pin 1, RA3) to VDD through a 10 kohm pull-up resistor, with a 100 nF capacitor to ground for noise filtering. Never leave MCLR floating - this is the most common cause of unexplained resets in PIC16 designs. For ICSP programming, the PICkit programmer drives MCLR low and then high; the 10 kohm value is high enough to allow this override while still preventing spurious resets in noisy environments.
Route the ICSP signals (ICSPDAT on RA0/17 and ICSPCLK on RA1/18) as short, direct traces to a 6-pin header placed at the board edge. Add ESD protection diodes (or use the internal clamping diodes) on these pins if the programming header is user-accessible. Keep the ICSP header away from switching power nodes to prevent programming glitches. Use a 4.7 kohm pull-up on ICSPDAT (RA0) to ensure stable idle state.
For ADC accuracy, use AVSS = VSS (pin 10) as the analog ground and place a ferrite bead or 10 ohm resistor between digital and analog VDD traces if a separate analog supply is used. The 10-bit ADC achieves ~2 mV LSB at 3.3 V VDD; switching noise from PWM outputs coupled through the die substrate can corrupt readings by 5-10 LSBs. Read the ADC during PWM low phases or use the dedicated sample-and-hold windowing.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualification not applicable for non-automotive-grade -E variant; for automotive designs choose the -EP automotive grade part number (contact Microchip for AEC-Q100 equivalents). Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in distributor listings.
