PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ - 8-bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 10-bit ADC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
| 10 | $1.28 | $12.80 |
| 100 | $1.14 | $114.00 |
| 500 | $1.02 | $510.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.91 | $910.00 |
| 3,300 | $0.82 | $2,706.00 |
PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory (Flash), data memory (RAM), and a set of on-chip peripherals such as ADC, timers, communication interfaces, and I/O ports. In the broader system hierarchy, an MCU sits at the heart of embedded designs, above discrete digital logic but below a microprocessor/memory complex running a full operating system. Microchip's PIC16 mid-range family is one of the longest-running and most widely supported 8-bit architectures, with the PIC16LF1507 specifically positioned for cost-sensitive, low-power, battery-friendly designs.
Key features include up to 17 dedicated I/O pins, an internal 16 MHz high-precision oscillator, 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 'LF' designation confirms low-voltage operation (1.8V-3.6V) and nanoWatt XLP technology that achieves sub-µA sleep currents, optimizing the device for always-on or energy-harvesting endpoints.
Technically, the PIC16LF1507 uses an enhanced mid-range RISC core with 49 instructions, 16-level hardware stack, and self read/write Flash, enabling field firmware updates via the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) interface. The peripheral set—12x 10-bit ADC channels, CWG, NCO, and CLC—is unusually rich for a 20-pin part, allowing designers to replace several discrete components with a single MCU. The exposed thermal pad on the UQFN package improves electrical grounding and thermal performance in compact PCB layouts.
Typical applications include battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, wearable health monitors, consumer remote controls, low-power HVAC thermostats, LED lighting controllers, and appliance user-interface boards. In each of these, the combination of XLP sleep currents, four PWMs for motor/LED control, and a precision ADC for sensor reading reduces BOM and board space versus discrete solutions.
When designing with the PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ, ensure the ICSP/ICD pins (RA0/RA1) are accessible on the PCB for production programming and that decoupling capacitors (typically 100 nF + 10 µF) are placed within 2 mm of VDD. The 4x4 mm UQFN footprint is footprint-compatible with several other 20-pin UQFN PIC16 devices, easing migration across the family.
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| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 Enhanced Mid-Range |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 128 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not specified (no on-chip EEPROM) |
| CPU Speed (max) | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | Up to 17 |
| ADC | 12-channel 10-bit |
| PWM Outputs | 4 standalone PWMs |
| Special Peripherals | CWG, NCO, 2x CLC, Temp Indicator |
| Internal Oscillator | 16 MHz high-precision |
| Instruction Set | 49 instructions, 16-level stack |
| Low-Power Tech | nanoWatt XLP |
| Package | 20-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Programming Interface | ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 2 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O / OSC2 |
| Pin 3 | RA3 — Bidirectional I/O / MCLR (input only when configured) |
| Pin 4 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 5 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 6 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O / SCL |
| Pin 7 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 8 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 9 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 11 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O / analog |
| Pin 12 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O / ICSPCLK / analog |
| Pin 13 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O / ICSPDAT2 analog |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 15 | RB7 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 16 | RB6 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 17 | RB5 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB4 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 19 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 20 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, Wearable health monitors, Consumer remote controls, Low-power HVAC thermostats, LED lighting controllers, Appliance user-interface boards, Low-cost motor-control boards.
Battery-powered IoT sensor nodes
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ is a strong fit for battery-powered IoT sensor endpoints thanks to its nanoWatt XLP technology and 1.8V-3.6V operating range—documented in the manufacturer datasheet as enabling sub-µA sleep currents and multi-year coin-cell battery life. Its 12-channel 10-bit ADC reads multiple analog sensors (temperature, light, voltage) on a single chip, eliminating external ADCs. The 17 I/O pins support SPI/I2C digital sensors and 4 PWMs drive actuators; with duty-cycled firmware, total BOM and current consumption are minimized compared to discrete solutions.
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Wearable health monitors
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ suits wearable health monitoring devices due to its low-voltage LF operation, sub-µA XLP sleep currents, and small 4x4 mm UQFN package that fits wristbands and patches. The 12-channel ADC reads biopotential sensors (PPG, ECG), while 4 PWMs drive LED drivers for optical heart-rate measurement. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the integrated temperature indicator enables body-temperature sensing without extra components, reducing BOM and board area critical for compact wearables.
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Consumer remote controls
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ is a natural choice for consumer remote controls where ultra-low standby current directly impacts shelf life of alkaline or coin-cell batteries. The 20-pin UQFN footprint fits inside a slim enclosure, and the 17 I/O pins support the IR LED driver (via PWM), keypad matrix scanning, and status LED feedback without external I/O expanders. Internal 16 MHz oscillator accuracy is sufficient for consumer IR protocols per Microchip documentation, eliminating the cost of an external crystal.
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Low-power HVAC thermostats
In low-power HVAC thermostats the PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ delivers the combination of 12-channel ADC for temperature/humidity sensing, 4 PWM channels for relay/triac control of HVAC stages, and CWG peripheral for zero-cross switching that reduces EMI on long wire runs. The 1.8V-3.6V range supports direct 3.3V power-rail designs; XLP technology extends battery backup time when mains power is lost. Per the datasheet, the temperature indicator channel may also be used as a fail-safe over-temp detector.
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LED lighting controllers
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ is well matched to LED lighting controllers where 4 standalone PWMs drive RGBW LED strings with hardware-assisted dimming resolution. CWG generates complementary waveforms for synchronous buck/boost LED driver stages without CPU overhead, freeing the core for I2C/SPI communication with lighting-network gateways. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 10-bit ADC supports ambient-light sensing and the temperature indicator enables LED thermal foldback, both standard features in commercial luminaires.
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Appliance user-interface boards
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ is a strong fit for appliance user-interface boards—washing machines, dishwashers, ovens—where it scans capacitive touch or matrix keypads, drives 7-segment or LCD displays via its GPIO, and PWMs control buzzer/relay drivers. The 1.8V-3.6V range eases direct connection to 3.3V logic; the integrated 16 MHz oscillator eliminates an external crystal and reduces PCB area. Per Microchip documentation, the CLC peripheral can implement glue logic in hardware, reducing external gates on the BOM.
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Low-cost motor-control boards
The PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ supports low-cost BLDC / stepper / brushed-DC motor control with its 4 standalone PWMs for FET gate drive and CWG peripheral for complementary switching. The NCO can be configured for precise speed reference generation, while the 12-channel 10-bit ADC reads back current shunt, back-EMF, or thermistor feedback per Microchip's application notes. In the 4x4 mm UQFN package, the MCU fits into compact motor-control PCBs driving fans, small pumps, and toys.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1507-I/SS | PIC16LF1507-E/P | PIC16LF1507-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 20-pin UQFN (4x4) | 20-pin SSOP | 20-pin PDIP | 20-pin SOIC (300 mil) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB |
| RAM | 128 B | 128 B | 128 B | 128 B |
| ADC Channels | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Max CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| I/O Pins | Up to 17 | Up to 18 | Up to 18 | Up to 18 |
| PWM Outputs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Key Differentiators
- Rich peripheral set in compact 4x4 mm UQFN package (vs PIC16LF1503T-I/SL)
- Surface-mount optimized for high-density designs (vs PIC16LF1507-E/P)
- Industrial temperature grade for harsh environments (vs PIC16LF1507T-I/GZ industrial-grade)
Design Notes
Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor within 2 mm of the supply pin, plus a bulk 10 µF cap shared across the board. For battery designs using XLP, ensure the MCLR pull-up (typically 10-50 kΩ) is tied to VDD to prevent unwanted resets during sleep. Estimated: total quiescent current draw at 3.3 V in sleep mode is below 1 µA per the manufacturer datasheet, enabling multi-year battery life when duty-cycled.
The 20-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) package uses an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane for electrical grounding and thermal dissipation. Route the ICSP signals (RA0/RA1) to a 5-pin header or test pad accessible from the production floor to enable in-circuit programming without rework. Keep high-speed switching traces (PWM outputs) short to avoid ringing into the analog ADC inputs.
Do not exceed 3.6 V on any I/O pin—LF variants have lower absolute-maximum ratings than F-spec PIC16 parts and will latch up above 3.6 V. The ADC's voltage reference defaults to VDD; switching to an internal reference (such as the 1.024 V / 2.048 V / 4.096 V FVR) improves ADC accuracy and reduces dependence on power-rail noise. Per the manufacturer datasheet, configuration bits must be set correctly to enable the internal oscillator and disable the MCLR function if not needed.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; industrial -40 to +85 C temperature grade. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive designs use the AEC-Q100-qualified PIC16F equivalent variant if available.
