PIC16LF15354-I/MV - 8-bit MCU, 7KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF15354-I/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 10 | $1.45 | $14.50 |
| 100 | $1.18 | $118.00 |
| 500 | $1.02 | $510.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.89 | $890.00 |
PIC16LF15354-I/MV Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a microprocessor integrated with memory, peripherals, and I/O on a single chip, optimized for low-cost and low-power embedded control. The PIC16LF15354 belongs to the broader PIC16F family of mid-range MCUs, which sits within the hierarchy of 8-bit microcontrollers -> microcontrollers -> embedded processors -> semiconductor ICs. Its XLP (eXtreme Low-Power) design enables typical sleep currents in the nanoampere range, making it suitable for battery-powered and energy-harvesting applications.
Key differentiating specifications include the combination of 7KB self-programmable Flash with Memory Access Partition (MAP) for bootloader and data EEPROM emulation, dual EUSART modules supporting LIN/DMX protocols, and SPI/I2C master-slave interfaces. The CWG and CLC allow hardware-based signal generation and logic operations without CPU intervention, reducing firmware complexity and power consumption. The device also features a built-in temperature indicator and Device Information Area (DIA) for calibration data storage.
Architecturally, the PIC16LF15354 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit core with a single-cycle hardware multiplier, 49 instructions, and 16-level hardware stack. The nanoWatt XLP technology with multiple idle and sleep modes delivers typical current consumption under 1 uA in doze/idle modes, extending battery life in IoT edge nodes, sensor modules, and remote controls.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless edge devices, home automation controllers, LED lighting controls with CWG-driven dimming, battery-powered handheld instruments, and consumer white goods user interfaces. The wide operating voltage range also supports direct connection to single-cell Li-ion or 2x AA battery stacks without additional regulation.
When designing with this MCU, allocate pin functions early using Microchip's MPLAB X IDE with the device-specific configuration bits. Plan for in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) by reserving the ICSPCLK/ICSPDAT/VDD/VSS signals on accessible pads, especially in the small 4x4 mm UQFN package where reworking is difficult.
This page synthesizes real-time distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives from Microchip's PIC16F15354 family and cross-brand MCU families, and practical low-power design guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF15354-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC enhanced mid-range |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 512 B |
| Data EEPROM | 256 B (emulated via MAP) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 24 channels |
| DAC | 5-bit, 1 channel |
| Comparators | 2 (with selectable references) |
| PWM Outputs | 4 (10-bit resolution) |
| Communication | 2x EUSART, 2x MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Timers | 4x 8-bit, 3x 16-bit |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, CWG, NCO, DSM, CRC/SCAN, ZCD |
| Package | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) - MV |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF15354-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 — Bidirectional I/O, ADC input |
| Pin 2 | RA4 — Bidirectional I/O, ADC input |
| Pin 3 | RA3/MCLR — I/O or Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — Bidirectional I/O, ADC input |
| Pin 5 | RA1 — Bidirectional I/O, ADC input |
| Pin 6 | RA0 — Bidirectional I/O, ADC input |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Pin 9 | RB5 — Bidirectional I/O, PWM output |
| Pin 10 | RB4 — Bidirectional I/O, PWM output |
| Pin 11 | RB3 — Bidirectional I/O, I2C SDA |
| Pin 12 | RB2 — Bidirectional I/O, I2C SCL |
| Pin 13 | RB1 — Bidirectional I/O, EUSART RX |
| Pin 14 | RB0 — Bidirectional I/O, EUSART TX, ICSPDAT |
| Pin 15 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O, SPI SDO |
| Pin 16 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O, SPI SCK |
| Pin 17 | RC5 — Bidirectional I/O, SPI SDI |
| Pin 18 | RC4 — Bidirectional I/O, SPI CS |
| Pin 19 | RC3 — Bidirectional I/O, EUSART2 RX |
| Pin 20 | RC2 — Bidirectional I/O, EUSART2 TX |
| Pin 21 | RC1 — Bidirectional I/O, comparator output |
| Pin 22 | RC0 — Bidirectional I/O, DAC output |
| Pin 23 | RA7 — Bidirectional I/O, ICSPCLK |
| Pin 24 | RA6 — Bidirectional I/O, oscillator output |
| Pin 25 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output / CLKIN |
| Pin 26 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground (secondary pad) |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive supply (secondary pad) |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF15354-I/MV is suitable for 7 applications: IoT Wireless Sensor Nodes, Battery-Powered Handheld Instruments, Home Automation Controllers, LED Lighting Control Drivers, Automotive Body Electronics, Consumer White Goods User Interface, Security and Access Control Panels.
IoT Wireless Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF15354-I/MV's nanoWatt XLP technology with sleep currents under 1 uA, combined with its 1.8V-3.6V VDD range, makes it ideal for IoT sensor nodes powered by coin cells or energy harvesters. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 24 channels handles multi-sensor input (temperature, humidity, light), while the CLC and NCO perform threshold detection and wake-up event filtering without CPU intervention, enabling multi-year battery life. The EUSART modules connect directly to sub-GHz transceivers such as the Microchip MRF89XA for LoRa-style networks.
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Battery-Powered Handheld Instruments
The PIC16LF15354-I/MV drives handheld measurement instruments where its 32 MHz CPU handles real-time DSP tasks like RMS calculation and FFT preprocessing, while its 1.8V-3.6V range supports direct 2x AA battery operation. The 7KB Flash stores calibration tables, and the dual MSSP modules connect to OLED displays (SPI) and digital sensors (I2C). The CWG generates programmable tone-burst stimuli for test equipment, and the 5-bit DAC provides analog reference output for calibration routines.
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Home Automation Controllers
In home automation hubs the PIC16LF15354-I/MV acts as a sensor aggregator and edge controller, with its dual EUSART modules bridging RS-485 wired sensors and DMX lighting links while the MSSP modules drive SPI/I2C peripherals. The 4 PWMs control RGB LED strips via CWG-generated complementary outputs up to 16 MHz, eliminating the need for external LED drivers in small installations. The CLC performs Boolean logic on digital inputs (PIR, door switches) to wake the CPU only on real events.
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LED Lighting Control Drivers
The PIC16LF15354-I/MV's 4 PWMs and the on-chip CWG deliver hardware-generated complementary PWM outputs for full-bridge LED drivers, dimming, and color mixing without CPU load. The device's nanoWatt sleep modes reduce standby power to a few uA between dimming events, meeting Energy Star standby requirements. SPI connectivity to LED driver ICs like the TLC5947 enables 24-channel constant-current expansion while the on-chip 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors for closed-loop dimming.
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Automotive Body Electronics
Although the I-grade temperature range is -40C to +85C (industrial), the PIC16LF15354 family has E-grade variants extending to +125C suitable for under-hood or cabin body electronics like seat controllers, mirror adjusters, and HVAC dampers. Its LIN-compatible EUSART handles single-wire body-bus communication, while the CWG drives small DC motors and PWM-controlled actuators. The 7KB Flash stores calibration curves for position feedback, and the on-chip temperature indicator supports thermal protection.
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Consumer White Goods User Interface
Washing machines, dishwashers, and microwave ovens use the PIC16LF15354-I/MV to drive 7-segment or dot-matrix LCD displays, capacitive touch buttons, and buzzer alerts from its 4 PWMs and CWG. Its MSSP modules interface to I2C EEPROM for settings storage and SPI flash for firmware upgrades. The 1.8V-3.6V VDD range supports 3.3V or 2x AA backup battery configurations, while the device's low sleep current extends battery life during power-off memory retention.
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Security and Access Control Panels
Access control panels benefit from the PIC16LF15354-I/MV's dual EUSART modules bridging Wiegand reader inputs and RS-485 host communication, while the MSSP drives I2C keypads and SPI crypto-authentication chips. The on-chip CRC and SCAN peripherals perform periodic memory integrity checks per IEC 60730 Class B safety requirements for unattended appliances. The 7KB Flash stores access logs and the comparator monitors backup-battery voltage with hardware-mapped wake-up.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF15354-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15354-I/MV | PIC16LF15356-I/MV | PIC16LF15354-E/ML | PIC16LF15354-I/SP | PIC16LF15344-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | UQFN-28 (4x4 mm) MV | UQFN-28 (4x4 mm) MV - same | UQFN-28 (4x4 mm) MV - same | QFN-28 (ML) - same footprint | SPDIP-28 - through-hole | UQFN-28 (4x4 mm) MV - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 7 KB (4K x 14) - same | 14 KB (8K x 14) - double | 7 KB - same | 7 KB - same | 4 KB - 43% less |
| Data SRAM | 512 B | 512 B - same | 1 KB - double | 512 B - same | 512 B - same | 512 B - same |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V - same | 1.8 V to 3.6 V - same | 1.8 V to 3.6 V - same | 1.8 V to 3.6 V - same |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same | 32 MHz - same |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +125 C - extended | -40 C to +85 C - same | -40 C to +85 C - same |
| ADC Channels | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit - same | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit - same | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit - same | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit - same | Up to 24 channels, 10-bit - same |
| Price (qty 100, USD) | 1.18 | 1.18 - same | 1.42 - slightly higher | 1.55 - 31% higher | 1.20 - same | 0.98 - 17% lower |
Key Differentiators
- Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) eliminate CPU overhead (vs PIC16F886 (8-bit PIC without CIPs))
- Memory Access Partition (MAP) supports bootloader designs without external memory (vs PIC16F886 (single Flash partition))
- Wide 1.8V-3.6V VDD range supports direct battery connection (vs PIC16F15354-I/MV (2.3V-5.5V))
Design Notes
The PIC16LF15354-I/MV's XLP nanoWatt sleep modes require careful peripheral clock gating. Estimated: with all peripherals disabled in SLEEP mode the device draws <1 uA typical; enabling the ADC adds approximately 2 uA. For coin-cell designs, configure the ADC to operate in Burst Average mode and trigger conversion only on CLC-generated wake-up events to maximize battery life. Always enable the VREGPM bit to put the internal voltage regulator in low-power mode when the CPU is idle.
The UQFN-28 (4x4 mm) MV package has a central exposed thermal pad (EP) that MUST be soldered to a corresponding PCB pad connected to VSS to provide both ground return and thermal dissipation. Per IPC-7351 land-pattern recommendations, allocate a minimum 3.0 x 3.0 mm EP land with thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 1.0 mm pitch) tying to an internal VSS plane. Skip the EP and the MCU may experience intermittent reset or latch-up at higher CPU speeds.
On the UQFN-28 (MV) package, the ICSP programming pins ICSPCLK (RA7) and ICSPDAT (RB0) are shared with general-purpose I/O. If your application drives these pins externally at logic levels that conflict with the ICSP programmer, programming will fail. Per Microchip programming specification DS40001336, add 4.7 kohm series resistors on these signals or use a programming header accessible via test points. Also, the MCLR pin (RA3) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for normal operation; pulling it low will reset the device.
The PIC16LF15354-I/MV operates at 32 MHz internally but has limited drive strength on high-speed I/O (8 mA source/sink typical). When driving long traces or high-capacitance loads (>50 pF) such as SPI bus segments, use a 33 ohm series damping resistor at the source pin to reduce ringback. Estimated: trace lengths exceeding 50 mm on the SPI clock line at 8 MHz benefit from damping; below that, the pin drive is sufficient. Always validate with an oscilloscope probe at the far end.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product declaration. Lead-free (Pb-free) matte tin finish. Halogen-free per IEC 61249-2-21. Not AEC-Q100 qualified in I-grade (industrial -40C to +85C); choose E-grade variants (e.g., PIC16LF15354-E/ML) for extended temperature. Conflict-mineral statement per Microchip CMRT filing.
