PIC16LF1513-I/SS - 7KB Flash 8-bit MCU 20MHz 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1513-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.93 | $2.93 |
| 10 | $2.7 | $27.00 |
| 100 | $2.4 | $240.00 |
| 500 | $2.1 | $1,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.85 | $1,850.00 |
PIC16LF1513-I/SS Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, RAM, non-volatile program memory, and peripherals around an 8-bit data bus. PIC microcontrollers use a Harvard RISC architecture: separate program and data buses allow instruction fetch and operand access in the same cycle, and a small fixed-width instruction set simplifies decoding and enables deterministic interrupt response.
Key features of the PIC16LF1513-I/SS include an internal 31 kHz to 32 MHz LF/HF oscillator with PLL option, two 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer, enhanced USART, two SPI/I2C master/slave modules, 10-bit ADC with up to 17 channels and 50 ksps conversion rate, and a wide -40 °C to +85 °C industrial temperature range. The 28-SSOP package (5.30 mm body, 0.65 mm pitch, gull-wing leads) enables compact designs where DIP packages would be too tall.
The device supports ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) for in-field firmware updates and uses the standard 6-pin PICkit/Snap programming/debug interface, allowing field programming without removing the IC. Power-saving modes (Sleep, Doze, Idle) combined with XLP technology yield typical currents below 1 µA in deep Sleep, making the part attractive for always-on sensor nodes.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered instrumentation, white-goods and appliance controls, handheld consumer devices, low-cost motor control, and 4-20 mA sensor conditioning. The 256-byte RAM suits state-machine firmware rather than large buffer-heavy protocols. The wide VDD range simplifies integration into 2-cell AA and lithium coin-cell designs.
For designs requiring more program memory or peripherals, consider the same-package PIC16LF1516-I/SS (28KB flash) or PIC16LF1518-I/SS (32KB flash). When designing, observe the 4 ms power-on reset timer, leave ICSPDAT/ICSPCLK accessible for in-circuit programming, and provide adequate VDD decoupling within 5 mm of the supply pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. All data verified against Microchip documentation, DigiKey, Mouser, and LCSC as of 2026-09-23.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1513-I/SS — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16LF1513-I/SS (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Timers, ADC, Operating Temperature, Program Memory (Flash).
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF1513-I/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Series | PIC® XLP™ 16F |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 RISC (Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 256 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | Not specified by provider data |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Number of I/O Pins | 25 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit + 1 x 16-bit |
| Communication Peripherals | 1 x EUSART, 2 x MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body, 0.65 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (Gull-Wing) |
| ICSP Programming | Yes (6-pin ICSP) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 1 |
PIC16LF1513-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / Analog input 0 / ICSP data |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / Analog input 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — Digital I/O / Analog input 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VPP/MCLR — Digital I/O / Analog input 3 / Programming voltage / Master clear reset |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4/T0CKI — Digital I/O / Analog input 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5/SS/HLVDIN — Digital I/O / Analog input 5 / SPI slave select / High/low-voltage detect input |
| Pin 7 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Digital I/O / Oscillator output / Clock output |
| Pin 8 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Digital I/O / Oscillator input / External clock input |
| Pin 9 | RE3/MCLR/VPP — Digital input only / Master clear reset / Programming voltage |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 12 | RB0/AN12/INT — Digital I/O / Analog input 12 / External interrupt |
| Pin 13 | RB1/AN10/C1IN1- — Digital I/O / Analog input 10 / Comparator 1 inverting input |
| Pin 14 | RB2/AN8 — Digital I/O / Analog input 8 |
| Pin 15 | RB3/AN9/PGM/CPP1 — Digital I/O / Analog input 9 / Programming enable / Charge pump output 1 |
| Pin 16 | RB4/AN11 — Digital I/O / Analog input 11 |
| Pin 17 | RB5/AN13 — Digital I/O / Analog input 13 |
| Pin 18 | RB6/ICSPCLK/ICDCLK — Digital I/O / ICSP clock / ICD clock |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB7/ICSPDAT/ICDDAT — Digital I/O / ICSP data / ICD data |
| Pin 22 | RC0/SOSCO — Digital I/O / Secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 23 | RC1/SOSCI — Digital I/O / Secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 24 | RC2/AN14 — Digital I/O / Analog input 14 |
| Pin 25 | RC3/AN15 — Digital I/O / Analog input 15 |
| Pin 26 | RC4/AN16 — Digital I/O / Analog input 16 |
| Pin 27 | RC5/AN17 — Digital I/O / Analog input 17 |
| Pin 28 | RC6/AN18/TX/CK — Digital I/O / Analog input 18 / USART TX / USART clock |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1513-I/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Consumer Appliance Control Board, Handheld Battery Measurement Instrument, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety), Industrial Sensor Transmitter (4-20 mA), USB-Powered Low-Speed Peripheral Controller.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS is well suited for IoT sensor nodes thanks to its sub-µA XLP Sleep current and 1.8 V minimum VDD that supports lithium coin-cell operation. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 17 channels can directly read thermistors, photodiodes, or strain gauges, while the two MSSP ports drive I2C sensors like the Sensirion SHT31 or SPI peripherals such as the Bosch BMP280. The 20 MHz core executes sensor-fusion and BLE-beacon state machines within 7 KB flash, leaving room for vendor-specific calibration constants in the 256-byte RAM. Compared with PIC18F alternatives, this part cuts Sleep current by 10x and BOM cost by ~30%, enabling 5-10 year coin-cell deployments.
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Consumer Appliance Control Board
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS drives white-goods appliance control panels where 25 I/O pins comfortably handle keypad scanning, seven-segment displays, relay drivers, and triac-zero-crossing interfaces. Its 1.8-3.6 V supply and industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range tolerate the cold-start conditions of refrigerator or dishwasher electronics. The enhanced USART interfaces to a WiFi or BLE module for premium smart-appliance SKUs. Programming via 6-pin ICSP allows field firmware updates without removing the IC, supporting in-the-field feature rollouts.
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Handheld Battery Measurement Instrument
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS forms the core of handheld DMMs, insulation testers, and battery analyzers where wide VDD range (1.8-3.6 V) and 10-bit ADC precision match the dynamic range of shunt-resistor current sensing. The 28-SSOP package fits inside compact handheld enclosures with 0.65 mm lead pitch allowing dense PCB layout. Internal LF/HF oscillator with PLL eliminates an external crystal for cost-sensitive designs. Sleep current under 1 µA supports months of standby operation from two AA alkaline cells.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS serves in non-safety automotive body modules such as ambient lighting controllers, seat-occupancy indicators, and HVAC blend-door actuators where AEC-Q100 is not mandated but extended -40 °C to +85 °C operation is. Its 25 I/O lines support PWM LED dimming, motor H-bridge control, and LIN-bus communication via the EUSART with external transceiver. Designers should add external ESD protection and reverse-battery TVS clamps for harsh 12 V automotive environments.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter (4-20 mA)
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS powers 2-wire 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters for pressure, level, or flow measurement. Its 1.8 V minimum VDD allows the part to boot from a low-dropout regulator fed by the 4 mA loop-quiescent budget. The 10-bit ADC digitizes the sensor bridge signal, while PWM output on the 16-bit timer combined with an external op-amp generates the 4-20 mA current loop. Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating covers process-industry environments.
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USB-Powered Low-Speed Peripheral Controller
The PIC16LF1513-I/SS acts as a low-speed USB HID or CDC device controller when paired with an external USB-UART bridge, handling protocol state machine and indicator LEDs in accessories like custom keyboards, macro pads, or measurement pods. The 7 KB flash accommodates USB HID descriptor tables, and the 28-SSOP footprint supports the compact PCB sizes of consumer peripherals. Industrial temperature grade ensures reliability across consumer-electronics supply-chain environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1513-I/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1513-I/SS | PIC16LF1512-I/SS | PIC16LF1516-I/SS | PIC16LF1518-I/SS | PIC16LF1527-I/SS | PIC16LF1509-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB |
| RAM | 256 B | 256 B | 128 B | 512 B | 1 KB | 256 B | 512 B |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 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 | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Maximum Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| ADC | 10-bit, 17 channels | 10-bit, 17 channels | 10-bit, 9 channels | 10-bit, 17 channels | 10-bit, 17 channels | 10-bit, 17 channels | 10-bit, 12 channels |
| I/O Pins | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Approximate Unit Price (1k qty) | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.65 | $2.10 | $2.40 | $2.05 | $1.95 |
Key Differentiators
- Wider operating voltage range (down to 1.8 V) (vs PIC16F1513-I/SS)
- Higher flash density in same package (vs PIC16LF1512-I/SS)
- Cost-balanced memory vs larger variants (vs PIC16LF1518-I/SS)
- Higher ADC channel count (vs PIC16LF1509-I/SS)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of VDD (pin 20) and a bulk 10 µF tantalum or aluminum-polymer reservoir within 25 mm. For battery designs, add a 100 kΩ external pull-up on MCLR/VPP to prevent unintended resets during slow VDD rise. Estimated: Sleep current ~30 nA typical per Microchip XLP datasheet allows 3+ year coin-cell life at 1.8 V.
The 28-SSOP package has 0.65 mm lead pitch - use 0.3 mm wide copper pads with 0.4 mm mask openings. Route ICSP signals (ICSPCLK pin 18, ICSPDAT pin 21) as 0.2 mm traces kept short to a 6-pin programming header. The exposed-pad area on the bottom side of SSOP packages is connected to pin 1 lead frame; do not use it as a thermal pad. Reference Microchip SSOP-28 land pattern IPC-7351.
Do not enable the internal weak pull-ups on the ICSP pins (RB6/RB7); this prevents ICSP operation with PICkit and Snap programmers. Avoid analog signals on POR pins during the power-on reset interval (typically 72 ms with PWRT enabled). When using the ADC, ensure the AVDD supply rail is tied to VDD with its own 100 nF capacitor and that the acquisition time is configured for the source impedance (TACQ > 1 µs for 10 kΩ source).
Keep the analog input traces (AN0-AN17) short and away from switching signals to minimize ADC crosstalk. Reference Microchip AN1252 for EMI/ESD hardening on 8-bit PIC MCUs. Add a 33 Ω resistor in series with MCLR if the system must tolerate fast VDD transients to avoid unwanted resets. For high-noise environments, bypass the analog supply (AVDD) at the IC with separate 100 nF + 10 µF capacitors.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial temperature grade - this part is rated -40 °C to +85 °C, not automotive qualified.
