PIC16LF15324-E/JQ - 8-bit 32MHz 7KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF15324-E/JQ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.9459 | $0.95 |
| 10 | $0.85 | $8.50 |
| 100 | $0.74 | $74.00 |
| 500 | $0.62 | $310.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.55 | $550.00 |
PIC16LF15324-E/JQ Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path, optimized for deterministic real-time control with low power consumption and minimal BOM cost. PIC microcontrollers occupy the microcontrollers tier of the broader integrated-circuits hierarchy (MCU -> microcontroller -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor), and the PIC16F153xx line specifically targets applications that require core-independent peripherals (CIPs) such as Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), and numerically controlled oscillator (NCO).
Key features include 4x 10-bit PWMs, a 5/10-bit DAC, a comparator, a 10-bit ADC, 2x EUSART (with LIN support), SPI/I2C, 4x CLC, CWG, and NCO. The device supports 1.8V-3.6V operation across an industrial temperature range of -40C to +125C and integrates eXtreme Low-Power technologies such as idle/doze/sleep modes and peripheral module disable for power-conscious applications.
The architecture combines a RISC-based PIC16 core with intelligent analog and CIPs, allowing complex timing and waveform tasks to run independently of the CPU. This partitioning improves responsiveness and reduces code complexity for sensor and motor-control designs.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless modules, consumer electronics, automotive body and interior subsystems, white goods motor control, and battery-powered instrumentation. The compact 16-UQFN footprint suits space-constrained PCB designs.
When designing with this part, carefully review the UQFN-16 exposed-pad land pattern and follow Microchip's recommended PCB layout for thermal dissipation. Program and debug using MPLAB X IDE with PICkit or ICD debuggers.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF15324-E/JQ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 (RISC) |
| Family | PIC16F153xx / PIC® XLP™ |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 512 B |
| EEPROM | 256 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| DAC | 5-bit and 10-bit |
| Comparators | 1 |
| PWM Channels | 4x 10-bit |
| CLC | 4x Configurable Logic Cells |
| Communication | 2x EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Package | 16-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E = extended industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF15324-E/JQ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/ICSPDAT — Bidirectional IO / ICSP data line |
| Pin 2 | RA1/ICSPCLK — Bidirectional IO / ICSP clock line |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 4 | RA3/MCLR — Bidirectional IO / Master Clear (reset) |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | RA6 — Bidirectional IO / OSC2 |
| Pin 9 | RA7/OSC1 — Bidirectional IO / OSC1 |
| Pin 10 | RB4 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 11 | RB5 — Bidirectional IO |
| Pin 12 | RB6 — Bidirectional IO / PGC |
| Pin 13 | RB7 — Bidirectional IO / PGD |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Ground (bonded to exposed pad) |
| Pin 16 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet); exposed thermal pad on bottom |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF15324-E/JQ is suitable for 6 applications: IoT Sensor Nodes, Battery-Powered Consumer Electronics, White-Goods Motor Control, Automotive Body and Interior Modules, LED Lighting Control, Industrial Sensor Transmitters.
IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF15324-E/JQ fits IoT sensor nodes because of its 1.8V-3.6V XLP operation that supports years-long battery life from coin cells, plus 10-bit ADC and 5/10-bit DAC for direct sensor interfacing. Its 32 MHz CPU and 7 KB Flash allow on-node signal processing and threshold logic via the 4 CLC blocks, which can wake the MCU only when needed. Pair it with a sub-GHz or BLE transceiver over EUSART/SPI/I2C for a complete low-power wireless node. Compared with a 32-bit Cortex-M0+ alternative, the PIC16 offers lower active current, deterministic interrupt latency, and a smaller code footprint, at the cost of computational throughput.
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Battery-Powered Consumer Electronics
Consumer devices such as remote controls, wireless thermometers and wearables benefit from the PIC16LF15324-E/JQ's eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) idle, doze and sleep modes plus peripheral module disable (PMD). Running at 32 MHz from a CR2032 or 2x AAA pack, the MCU can sustain multi-year battery life while periodically servicing sensors via the 10-bit ADC. The CWG and NCO peripherals also support haptic or tone generation without CPU intervention. Pair the MCU with a low-Iq LDO and a tactile input stage for a complete coin-cell product.
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White-Goods Motor Control
The PIC16LF15324-E/JQ's 4x 10-bit PWMs, CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) and 4x CLC make it a strong fit for low-cost brushed DC, BLDC and stepper motor control in washing machines, dishwashers and small appliances. Hardware CIPs handle dead-band insertion and complementary drive signals, freeing the CPU for commutation, sensor sampling and user interface. The exposed-pad UQFN-16 package also provides adequate thermal dissipation for moderate-current gate drivers. The LF variant's 1.8V minimum suits designs running from a single-cell Li-ion or 3.3V regulated rail.
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Automotive Body and Interior Modules
Automotive body controllers such as seat controllers, mirror adjusters, lighting modules and HVAC flaps map well to the PIC16F15324 family. The PIC16LF15324-E/JQ offers a wide -40C to +125C temperature range and Microchip's Q-grade reliability flow. The 10-bit ADC and comparators read analog sensors while the CLC and CWG handle timing-critical drive signals with deterministic latency. Automotive customers typically select the F-grade or catalog automotive (VAO) variant for AEC-Q100 compliance; the LF variant is suitable for body modules powered from a 12V bus with a 3.3V LDO.
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LED Lighting Control
The PIC16LF15324-E/JQ supports intelligent LED lighting fixtures by combining 4 PWMs for color/temperature mixing with the CWG for synchronized drive, plus the NCO for precise dimming frequencies. The 5/10-bit DAC and 10-bit ADC allow accurate color-temperature feedback and ambient-light sensing. The MCU's low standby current keeps always-on smart-lighting fixtures within tight standby power budgets (Pst < 0.5 W). Compete with general-purpose parts from Holtek or LD Microelectronics for cost-optimized fixtures.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitters
Industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters and process sensor interfaces use the PIC16LF15324-E/JQ's 1.8V minimum supply, 10-bit ADC and 5/10-bit DAC to deliver precision analog IO. The 2x EUSART ports support RS-485 / Modbus RTU fieldbus links, while SPI/I2C connect to digital sensors. With XLP modes active between transmissions, the MCU can operate directly from a 24V loop with a low-Iq LDO. Hardware CIPs offload sensor diagnostics, allowing deterministic response for functional safety routines.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF15324-E/JQ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF15325-E/JQ | PIC16LF15323-E/JQ | PIC16F15324-E/JQ | PIC16LF15324-E/JQVAO | PIC16LF15324-I/JQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) with EP | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 16-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | 8-bit PIC16 (RISC) | 8-bit PIC16 | 8-bit PIC16 | 8-bit PIC16 | 8-bit PIC16 | 8-bit PIC16 |
| Program Memory | 7 KB Flash | 14 KB Flash | 3.5 KB Flash | 7 KB Flash | 7 KB Flash | 7 KB Flash |
| SRAM | 512 B | 1 KB | 256 B | 512 B | 512 B | 512 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V-3.6V | 1.8V-3.6V | 1.8V-3.6V | 2.3V-5.5V | 1.8V-3.6V | 1.8V-3.6V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | AEC-Q100 qualified (auto) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| PWM Channels | 4x 10-bit | 4x 10-bit | 4x 10-bit | 4x 10-bit | 4x 10-bit | 4x 10-bit |
Key Differentiators
- XLP ultra-low-power operation down to 1.8V (vs PIC16F15324-E/JQ)
- Rich CIP peripheral set (CLC, CWG, NCO) (vs PIC16LF1509-I/SS)
- Compact 16-UQFN package with exposed thermal pad (vs PIC16LF15324-I/P)
- Automotive catalog variant available (vs PIC16LF15324-I/JQ)
Design Notes
The 16-UQFN package exposes its die pad on the underside for thermal dissipation and ground bonding. The PCB land pattern must include an EP pad with at least 6-8 thermal vias to the inner ground plane to keep junction temperature within the -40C to +125C range. Keep the EP solder mask open (no solder mask defined) or use Microchip's recommended solder paste stencil aperture per datasheet Appendix A. This is critical because poor EP soldering causes erratic analog performance and unreliable ICSP programming.
Estimated: powering a PIC16LF15324-E/JQ at 3.3V with all peripherals disabled draws approximately 30 uA/MHz active current. At 32 MHz full CPU speed, active current is around 1 mA. Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VDD pin, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the supply rail. For XLP designs, switch to LF mode (internal 31 kHz LFINTOSC) before issuing the sleep instruction and configure unused peripherals via PMD registers to drop quiescent current to tens of nA.
A common pitfall is forgetting to disable the watchdog timer in deep-sleep firmware, which causes unexpected resets during wake-up events. Other pitfalls include leaving the ICSP pins floating when unused (tie them to VDD via 10 kohm for production hardware, never leave floating for industrial/automotive), and configuring the MCLR pin as an IO without a valid BOR configuration. Always verify CONFIG1 register settings in MPLAB X using the MCC code configurator before finalizing firmware.
Route the ICSP lines (ICSPCLK/ICSPDAT) away from switching nodes and oscillator traces to prevent debug-session noise coupling. Keep traces short (< 50 mm) and use a 10 kohm pull-up on MCLR. The 16-UQFN package's leadless leadframe means pin capacitance is slightly higher than the equivalent TSSOP package, which can affect high-speed SPI timing - verify t_V in datasheet Section 33 (AC characteristics) when operating SPI above 8 MHz.
Compliance Information
Standard E-grade (extended industrial) variant. For AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, use the PIC16LF15324-E/JQVAO automotive catalog variant.
