PIC16LF1527-E/PT - 8-Bit 20MHz 28KB Flash MCU 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1527-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.4 | $5.40 |
| 10 | $4.86 | $48.60 |
| 100 | $4.32 | $432.00 |
| 500 | $3.78 | $1,890.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.24 | $3,240.00 |
| 3,000 | $2.92 | $8,760.00 |
PIC16LF1527-E/PT Overview
A PIC microcontroller (Programmable Interface Controller) is a Harvard-architecture RISC 8-bit/16-bit MCU family originally developed by General Instrument's Microelectronics Division and now produced by Microchip Technology. PIC MCUs are widely used in embedded control because they combine a small instruction set (typically 35 instructions for enhanced mid-range cores), deterministic interrupt latency, on-chip Flash memory, and rich peripheral integration at very low cost. PIC MCUs are categorized within the broader product hierarchy of microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> semiconductor IC.
Key features of the PIC16LF1527-E/PT include 28KB self-programmable Flash, 256 bytes of EEPROM data memory, a 10-bit ADC with up to 30 channels, multiple PWM modules, an Enhanced Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (EUSART), and two Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) modules supporting I²C and SPI. The XLP™ (eXtreme Low Power) designation provides nanoWatt sleep currents below 100 nA in sleep mode, ideal for battery-powered sensor nodes.
Architecturally, the device uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range core with a 14-bit instruction word, single-cycle ALU operations (200 ns at 20 MHz), and a 31-level hardware stack. The integrated configurable logic cell (CLC) and Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) peripherals enable sophisticated signal generation without external components.
Typical applications include industrial sensor hubs, home-automation controllers, low-power IoT edge nodes, consumer appliance control boards, automotive body modules (AEC-Q100 not qualified for this "E" grade; -I or higher grade required for automotive), and LED lighting controllers. The wide I/O count makes it suitable for human-machine interface (HMI) panels with keypads and LCDs.
When designing with this part, place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on each VDD pin, add a 10 µF bulk capacitor near the MCU, and ensure the ICSP™ programming header (PGD/PGC/MCLR/VSS/VDD) is accessible for in-circuit programming. The internal oscillator eliminates the need for an external crystal in most designs, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16LF1527-E/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, Core Architecture, I/O Pins, PWM Channels.
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PIC16LF1527-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB (16K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1.5 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 200 ns at 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 54 (max), 18 guaranteed (per digchip listing variant) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 30 channels |
| PWM Channels | Multiple CCP/ECCP outputs |
| Serial Interfaces | 2x MSSP (I²C/SPI), 1x EUSART |
| Timers | 8-bit and 16-bit timer modules |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C (E grade, extended) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm, 0.90 mm height, lead-free |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes (lead-free) |
PIC16LF1527-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6/AN6 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7/AN7 — Bidirectional I/O / ADC input channel 7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN8/INT — I/O / ADC channel 8 / external interrupt |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN9 — I/O / ADC channel 9 |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN10 — I/O / ADC channel 10 |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN11 — I/O / ADC channel 11 |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN12 — I/O / ADC channel 12 |
| Pin 16 | RB5/AN13 — I/O / ADC channel 13 |
| Pin 17 | RB6/AN14/PGC — I/O / ADC channel 14 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 18 | RB7/AN15/PGD — I/O / ADC channel 15 / ICSP data |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 22 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 23 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 24 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 25 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 26 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 27 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 28 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O port C |
| Pin 29 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 30 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 31 | RD0 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 32 | RD1 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 33 | RD2 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 34 | RD3 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 35 | RD4 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 36 | RD5 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 37 | RD6 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 38 | RD7 — Bidirectional I/O port D |
| Pin 39 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 40 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 41 | RE0 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 42 | RE1 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 43 | RE2 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 44 | RE3 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 45 | RE4 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 46 | RE5 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 47 | RE6 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 48 | RE7 — Bidirectional I/O port E |
| Pin 49 | RF0 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 50 | RF1 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 51 | RF2 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 52 | RF3 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 53 | RF4 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 54 | RF5 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 55 | RF6 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 56 | RF7 — Bidirectional I/O port F |
| Pin 57 | RG0 — Bidirectional I/O port G |
| Pin 58 | RG1 — Bidirectional I/O port G |
| Pin 59 | RG2 — Bidirectional I/O port G |
| Pin 60 | RG3 — Bidirectional I/O port G |
| Pin 61 | RG4 — Bidirectional I/O port G |
| Pin 62 | OSC1/CLKIN — Crystal oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 63 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 64 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset (active low) / programming voltage |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1527-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Hub, Industrial Control and Sensor Aggregation, Home Automation Controller, Consumer Appliance Control Board, Automotive Body Electronics Module, LED Lighting and Signage Controllers.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Hub
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT's XLP nanoWatt technology provides sub-100 nA sleep currents, making it ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor hubs that spend most of their time sleeping between periodic readings. The 2.5V minimum VDD supports 2-cell alkaline or 3V coin cell operation directly without boost converters. The 10-bit ADC with up to 30 channels handles temperature, humidity, light, and motion sensors simultaneously, while the 28 KB Flash accommodates typical LoRaWAN or BLE sensor firmware stacks including sensor drivers and over-the-air update bootloaders.
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Industrial Control and Sensor Aggregation
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT suits industrial sensor aggregation nodes because of its 54 I/O pins (on the 64-pin TQFP), which can connect to multiple analog sensors, digital switches, and isolated digital inputs simultaneously. The E grade operating range of -40C to +125C handles unconditioned factory floor environments. The two MSSP peripherals support I²C and SPI sensor buses concurrently, while the EUSART interfaces with RS-485 transceivers for industrial fieldbus connectivity. The 28 KB Flash supports real-time control loops with deterministic 200 ns instruction execution.
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Home Automation Controller
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT works well in home automation controllers that need to manage multiple relays, switches, dimmers, and indicator LEDs. Its 54 I/O pins can directly drive 7-segment displays, keypad matrices, and status LEDs without external logic. The CLC (Configurable Logic Cell) and CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) peripherals enable zero-crossing triac dimming and dead-band control without external timing chips. The wide I/O count also supports LCD glass driving and capacitive touch button scanning for thermostat-style HMI panels.
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Consumer Appliance Control Board
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT serves consumer appliance main control boards because its 64-pin TQFP and 54 I/O pins handle keypad scanning, LED indicators, rotary encoder inputs, and triac/MOSFET driver outputs without external muxing. The 10-bit ADC with 30 channels reads thermistors for temperature control in ovens, refrigerators, and washing machines. The MSSP peripherals connect to LED driver ICs or EEPROM for user preference storage, while the XLP sleep modes keep standby power below 0.5W for energy star compliance.
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Automotive Body Electronics Module
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT can serve in non-safety automotive body modules such as interior lighting controllers, seat heaters, and mirror adjusters where AEC-Q100 qualification is not required for the MCU itself. The wide I/O count supports multiple LED strings via MOSFET drivers, while the EUSART interfaces with LIN bus transceivers for sub-network communication. The 2.5V to 3.6V VDD range is compatible with 12V battery systems via standard 3.3V LDO regulators. For safety-critical modules, however, use the AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F1527-E/PT instead.
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LED Lighting and Signage Controllers
The PIC16LF1527-E/PT is well-suited for LED lighting and signage controllers because its multiple CCP/ECCP modules generate precise PWM channels for RGBW color mixing and brightness control. The CWG peripheral creates complementary PWM outputs with programmable dead time for high-power LED driver half-bridges. The 28 KB Flash supports DMX-512, DALI, and proprietary lighting protocols concurrently, while the EUSART interfaces with DMX transceivers. The XLP sleep mode enables battery-backed emergency lighting applications with multi-year coin cell life.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1527-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1527-I/PT | PIC16F1527-E/PT | PIC16LF1526-I/PT | PIC16LF1527-I/PT | PIC16F1526-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB | 28 KB | 28 KB | 16 KB | 28 KB | 16 KB |
| RAM | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 3.6 V | 2.5 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| AEC-Q100 Automotive | No (E grade is extended, not automotive) | No | Yes (AEC-Q100 qualified) | No | No | No |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest VDD minimum in PIC16F1527/1526 family (vs PIC16F1527-I/PT)
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs PIC16LF1527-I/PT)
- Highest Flash memory density in 64-TQFP PIC16 XLP family (vs PIC16LF1526-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF (0.1 µF) ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD pin pair on the PIC16LF1527-E/PT, with a 10 µF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the MCU. The 64-pin TQFP has multiple VDD/VSS pairs - all must be decoupled to prevent digital switching noise from coupling into sensitive ADC readings. Estimated: at 20 MHz with 28 KB active Flash and all 54 I/O switching, peak current can reach 30-40 mA; the bulk capacitor must source this during VDD droop events.
Route the ICSP programming pins (RB6/PGC, RB7/PGD, MCLR) to a 5-pin header (0.1 inch pitch) so that in-circuit programming and debugging can be performed without removing the MCU from the board. Keep these traces short (under 50 mm) and away from high-current switching nodes. The MCLR pin requires a 10 kΩ pull-up to VDD for normal operation, with a 100 nF capacitor to ground for noise immunity.
Do not exceed 3.6V VDD on the LF variant - the LF (low-voltage F) design has a maximum rating of 3.6V. If 5V system compatibility is required, choose the PIC16F1527-I/PT (2.3-5.5V VDD) instead. Also ensure MCLR is never left floating - an open MCLR pin will randomly reset the device. For ADC accuracy, add a 100 nF bypass capacitor on the AVREF pin if used, and configure unused I/O pins as outputs to minimize current leakage in sleep mode.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product packaging marking (per digchip listing, 'LEAD FREE, PLASTIC'). The -E grade is industrial extended temperature, NOT AEC-Q100 qualified; choose the PIC16F1527-E/PT for automotive body modules.
