PIC16LF1513T-I/SO - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 10-bit ADC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1513T-I/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 10 | $1.46 | $14.60 |
| 100 | $1.28 | $128.00 |
| 500 | $1.12 | $560.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.98 | $980.00 |
PIC16LF1513T-I/SO Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU, memory, and peripherals. The 8-bit PIC architecture uses a RISC instruction set with a Harvard bus structure, separating program and data memory for deterministic instruction execution. The PIC16LF1513 belongs to the mid-range PIC16 family, sitting between baseline PIC10/12/16 devices and enhanced PIC18/dsPIC parts in Microchip's portfolio. Within the broader category, it is a flash-memory-based general-purpose MCU optimized for low-power embedded applications.
Key features include a 20 MHz maximum CPU clock, hardware CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator), DSM (Data Signal Modulator), three 16-bit timers, and 17 channels of 10-bit ADC. The device supports up to 8 PWM channels, multiple communication peripherals (I2C, SPI, EUSART with auto-baud), and configurable logic cells (CLC). The integrated 32 MHz internal oscillator eliminates the need for an external crystal in many designs. XLP technology enables sleep currents as low as .
Architecturally, the PIC16LF1513 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range core (49 instruction opcode with 16-bit instruction width), offering more peripherals and addressing modes than baseline PIC MCUs while remaining code-compatible with the broader PIC16 family. The device operates across 1.8V-3.6V and is offered in SOIC-28, SSOP-28, SPDIP-28, QFN-28, and QFN-40 packages for design flexibility.
Typical applications include battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless remote controls, energy harvesting devices, white goods and HVAC control, LED lighting controllers, and portable medical monitoring accessories. The integrated peripherals reduce BOM count in cost-sensitive designs.
When designing with this MCU, pay attention to the ICD pins (RB6/RB7) - these must be accessible for in-circuit debugging. The internal oscillator accuracy may require calibration for timing-sensitive UART communications. Consider the power budget carefully - while XLP mode is excellent for sleep, active current consumption with all peripherals enabled should be calculated against battery life targets.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet, providing engineers with a single reference for component selection, sourcing, and design validation.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1513T-I/SO — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF1513T-I/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 enhanced mid-range core |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 256 B |
| EEPROM | None (data EEPROM not available on this part) |
| CPU Speed (max) | 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | SOIC-28 (300 mil) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, 'I' grade) |
| Timers | Three (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2) |
| Communication Peripherals | I2C, SPI, EUSART (with auto-baud) |
| XLP (eXtreme Low Power) | Yes |
| Internal Oscillator | 31 kHz LF + 32 MHz HF (factory calibrated) |
| ICSP/ICD Support | Yes (RB6/RB7 shared with PGC/PGD) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (SOIC) |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF1513T-I/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2/AN2 — Digital I/O / Analog input channel 2 |
| Pin 2 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / Analog input / Positive voltage reference |
| Pin 3 | RA4/AN4 — Digital I/O / Analog input channel 4 |
| Pin 4 | RA5/AN5/SS — Digital I/O / Analog input / SPI slave select |
| Pin 5 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Digital I/O / Oscillator output / Clock output |
| Pin 6 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Digital I/O / Oscillator input / External clock input |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive power supply |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RB0/AN12/INT — Digital I/O / Analog input / External interrupt |
| Pin 10 | RB1/AN10 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 11 | RB2/AN8 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 12 | RB3/AN9/PGM — Digital I/O / Analog input / LVP programming |
| Pin 13 | RB4/AN11 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 14 | RB5/AN13 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 15 | RB6/ICSPCLK — Digital I/O / ICSP clock (programming/debug) |
| Pin 16 | RB7/ICSPDAT — Digital I/O / ICSP data (programming/debug) |
| Pin 17 | RC0/SOSCO — Digital I/O / Timer1 secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 18 | RC1/SOSCI — Digital I/O / Timer1 secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 19 | RC2/AN6 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 20 | RC3/AN7 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 21 | RC4/AN14 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 22 | RC5/AN15 — Digital I/O / Analog input |
| Pin 23 | RC6/AN16/TX/CK — Digital I/O / Analog input / EUSART TX/clock |
| Pin 24 | RC7/AN17/RX/DT — Digital I/O / Analog input / EUSART RX/data |
| Pin 25 | RE3/MCLR/VPP — Input only / Master Clear (reset) / Programming voltage |
| Pin 26 | RA0/AN0 — Digital I/O / Analog input channel 0 |
| Pin 27 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / Analog input channel 1 |
| Pin 28 | VSS — Ground reference (second VSS pin) |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1513T-I/SO is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Low-Power Wireless Remote Controls, White Goods and HVAC Control, LED Lighting Controllers, Portable Medical Monitoring Accessories, Energy Harvesting Devices, Industrial Sensor Modules.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF1513T-I/SO is well suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because of its 1.8V-3.6V supply range and XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology, which drops sleep current into the nanoamp range. Its 7KB Flash holds typical sensor-fusion and protocol-stack code, while the 10-bit ADC reads up to 17 analog channels for temperature, light, and motion sensors. In a wireless sensor node it sits between a CR2032 coin cell and an SPI-attached radio transceiver like the MRF24J40, waking periodically to sample and transmit.
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Low-Power Wireless Remote Controls
For wireless remote controls the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO offers exactly what designers need: 1.8V-3.6V operation from two AA cells, XLP sleep current under 50 nA for multi-year battery life, and a 32 MHz internal oscillator that eliminates the external crystal typically required by older PICs. Its EUSART with auto-baud handles RF link drivers cleanly, and 7KB Flash fits reference designs with encryption. The device is typically paired with a 433/868 MHz SAW-stabilized transmitter module, drawing <1 uA average in standby.
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White Goods and HVAC Control
In white-goods and HVAC controllers the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO provides enough Flash (7KB) for control-loop code, 10-bit ADC resolution for thermistor/pressure-sensor reading, and the hardware CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) for triac-style phase-control of AC loads. The 1.8V-3.6V supply lets it share a 3.3V rail with the rest of the digital logic, and its industrial -40C to +85C operating range is sufficient for inside-the-appliance thermal environment. The 28-pin SOIC package suits through-hole-free wave or reflow assembly lines.
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LED Lighting Controllers
LED lighting drivers benefit from the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO's 8-bit PWM channels (up to 8), 10-bit ADC for current sensing, and 1.8V-3.6V operation compatible with single-cell Li-ion packs or 3.3V regulated supplies. The CWG peripheral can drive power MOSFET half-bridges for high-efficiency buck/boost LED drivers, while the small SOIC-28 footprint fits inside E27 bulb form factors. Designers can implement color-mixing algorithms and ambient-light feedback in the available 7KB Flash and 256B RAM.
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Portable Medical Monitoring Accessories
Portable medical accessories such as pulse oximeters, glucometer peripherals, and pill-box reminders use the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO for its low-voltage operation, low-power XLP sleep modes, and small SOIC-28 package. The 10-bit ADC digitizes thermistor or photodiode signals from medical transducers, while 7KB Flash accommodates simple UI state machines. The integrated 32 MHz internal oscillator removes the external crystal, reducing both BOM cost and board area - critical for disposable or compact medical accessories.
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Energy Harvesting Devices
Energy harvesting applications - solar, vibration, thermal - require an MCU that operates below 2V and sleeps in the nanoamp range, which the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO provides through XLP technology and a 1.8V minimum supply. Its 256B RAM and 7KB Flash are sufficient for small state machines controlling energy buffer charging and load scheduling. The device pairs naturally with a thin-film solar cell and a supercapacitor storage element, and can wake from sleep on interrupts from the ADC or comparator modules.
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Industrial Sensor Modules
Industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered sensor modules use the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO for its 1.8V-3.6V low-voltage operation, 10-bit ADC for transducer readout, and industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade. The SOIC-28 package is industry standard for module-style products, and 7KB Flash is ample for linearization, calibration, and HART or Modbus protocol stacks. Hardware CWG and DSM peripherals enable precise PWM for actuator drive and signal modulation for loop communication.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1513T-I/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1513-I/SO | PIC16LF1513T-I/SS | PIC16F1513T-I/SO | PIC16LF1512T-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | SOIC-28 | SOIC-28 (same) | SSOP-28 (smaller) | SOIC-28 (same) | SOIC-28 (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Flash | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 4 KB |
| RAM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8V - 3.6V | 1.8V - 3.6V | 1.8V - 3.6V | 1.8V - 5.5V | 1.8V - 3.6V |
| CPU Speed (max) | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| XLP Low-Power Tech | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tube | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1000) | $0.98 | $0.95 (est.) | $1.02 (est.) | $1.05 (est.) | $0.85 (est.) |
Key Differentiators
- Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume assembly (vs PIC16LF1513-I/SO (Tube))
- Wide SOIC-28 industry-standard footprint with XLP technology (vs PIC16F716-I/SO)
- Hardware CWG and DSM peripherals (vs PIC16LF1507T-I/SO)
Design Notes
XLP (eXtreme Low Power) sleep current for the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO is typically in the 20-50 nA range with WDT disabled, making it suitable for battery-powered designs targeting multi-year life. To achieve the lowest sleep current, disable unused peripherals via PMD (Peripheral Module Disable) registers before entering SLEEP, and ensure all I/O pins are configured as outputs (or inputs with no floating state) to avoid shoot-through current on the input buffer.
Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic) as close as possible to the VDD and VSS pins (pin 7 and pin 8) on the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO. Add a bulk capacitor (1-10 uF) on the supply rail nearby. The ICSP programming pins RB6/RB7 (pins 15/16) should be accessible via test points or an unpopulated header for in-circuit debugging - do not place these signals under the MCU on inner layers where programming probes cannot reach them.
When using the PIC16LF1513T-I/SO with EUSART for UART communications, calibrate the internal 32 MHz oscillator using the OSCTUNE register to within 1% if communicating at standard baud rates above 9600 bps. For SPI, keep traces short (<50 mm) and add a 10-100 ohm series resistor on SCK near the MCU pin to dampen reflections when driving high-capacitance loads or long PCB traces to peripheral chips.
The PIC16LF1513T-I/SO is NOT a 5V-tolerant device - applying 5V signals to digital I/O pins will damage the device and is a common cause of field failures. Use level shifters (or choose the PIC16F1513T-I/SO 5V version) when interfacing with 5V logic. Also note that the LF suffix means 3.6V maximum supply - the F-version supports up to 5.5V supply and is a drop-in alternative for 5V systems (see alternatives list).
Compliance Information
Per Microchip product page, the PIC16LF1513 family is RoHS and REACH compliant and lead-free. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - automotive designs should select the AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F1513 variant instead.
