PIC16LF15375-E/PT - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 32MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF15375-E/PT β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.1 | $2.10 |
| 10 | $1.85 | $18.50 |
| 100 | $1.68 | $168.00 |
| 500 | $1.52 | $760.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.39 | $1,390.00 |
PIC16LF15375-E/PT Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a compact, self-contained computing core on a single silicon die that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory (typically Flash), volatile data memory (RAM), and a range of peripheral interfaces. The "8-bit" designation means the CPU natively processes data in 8-bit-wide chunks, which is sufficient for cost-sensitive, low-power embedded control tasks. 8-bit MCUs sit within the broader taxonomy of microcontroller -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The PIC16LF15375 specifically belongs to the PIC16F mid-range family of flash-based microcontrollers known for their deterministic instruction set, ease of use, and very low sleep current.
Key features include 36 general-purpose I/O pins, four 10-bit PWMs, a 10-bit ADC with automatic averaging, a 5-bit DAC, multiple comparators, a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), and a temperature indicator. The device operates from 1.8V to 3.6V and consumes extremely low current in sleep mode thanks to eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology, making it well-suited for battery-powered systems. The 44-pin TQFP package supports a Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) feature that allows many peripherals to be routed to different physical pins.
The PIC16LF15375 uses a Harvard RISC architecture with a 14-bit instruction word and a deep interrupt pipeline, providing deterministic interrupt response that is essential for real-time control loops. It also supports device information area (DIA) and memory access partition (MAP) features, giving developers flexible code protection options. The integrated Core Independent Peripherals can operate without CPU intervention, offloading repetitive tasks and improving overall system responsiveness.
Typical applications include battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless modules, consumer electronics remote controls, HVAC fan controllers, white-goods user interfaces, and small home appliances. Designers frequently pair this MCU with low-power wireless transceivers, e-paper displays, and sensor front-ends where sleep-mode current dominates total energy consumption.
When designing with the PIC16LF15375, ensure the ICSP programming pins (PGED/PGEC) are routed to a programming header and that the MCLR pin has the proper reset network. PPS configuration should be performed early in firmware initialization to avoid pin-mapping conflicts between peripherals.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, pin-compatible alternatives, and practical design guidance drawn from the PIC16(L)F153xx family datasheet and reference designs β context that individual distributor listings do not provide.
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PIC16LF15375-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | PIC16(L)F153xx |
| Core | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Program Memory | 14 KB (8K x 14) Flash |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 224 x 8 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 36 |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| DAC | 5-bit |
| PWM Channels | 4 |
| Comparators | Yes |
| CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator) | Yes |
| EUSART | 2 |
| SPI / I2C | Yes |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF15375-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0/C1IN0+/C2IN0+/C3IN0+/SS1 β GPIO/analog/CAN/comparator/SPI SS |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1/C1IN1-/C2IN1-/C3IN1- β GPIO/analog/comparator |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2/DAC1OUT1/VREF-/C1IN+/C2IN+/C3IN+ β GPIO/analog/DAC output/VREF/comparator |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/C1IN3-/C2IN3-/C3IN3- β GPIO/analog/VREF/comparator |
| Pin 5 | RA4/AN4/C1OUT/T0CKI β GPIO/analog/comparator out/Timer0 clock |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN5/C2OUT/T1CKI β GPIO/analog/comparator out/Timer1 clock |
| Pin 7 | RA6 β GPIO |
| Pin 8 | RA7 β GPIO |
| Pin 9 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 10 | VDD β Positive supply |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN12/CWG1IN/C1IN4+/C2IN4+/C3IN4+/CCP4 β GPIO/analog/CWG/CAN/comparator/PWM |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN10/C1IN3+/C2IN3+/C3IN3+/PWM3 β GPIO/analog/comparator/PWM |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN8/C1IN2-/C2IN2-/C3IN2-/PWM4 β GPIO/analog/comparator/PWM |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN9/C1IN2+/C2IN2+/C3IN2+/PWM5 β GPIO/analog/comparator/PWM |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN11/PWM2 β GPIO/analog/PWM |
| Pin 16 | RB5/AN13/PWM1 β GPIO/analog/PWM |
| Pin 17 | RB6/PGC/ICSPCLK β GPIO/ICSP clock (programming) |
| Pin 18 | RB7/PGD/ICSPDAT β GPIO/ICSP data (programming) |
| Pin 19 | RC0/SOSCO/T1CKI β GPIO/SOSCO/Timer1 clock |
| Pin 20 | RC1/SOSCI β GPIO/SOSCI |
| Pin 21 | RC2/AN14/C1IN1+/C2IN1+/C3IN1+ β GPIO/analog/comparator |
| Pin 22 | RC3/AN15/C1IN4-/C2IN4-/C3IN4- β GPIO/analog/comparator |
| Pin 23 | RC4/AN16/SDA1/SDI1 β GPIO/analog/I2C data/SPI data |
| Pin 24 | RC5/AN17/SCL1/SCK1 β GPIO/analog/I2C clock/SPI clock |
| Pin 25 | RC6/AN18/TX1/CK1 β GPIO/analog/EUSART TX/EUSART clock |
| Pin 26 | RC7/AN19/RX1/DT1 β GPIO/analog/EUSART RX/EUSART data |
| Pin 27 | RD0 β GPIO |
| Pin 28 | RD1 β GPIO |
| Pin 29 | RD2 β GPIO |
| Pin 30 | RD3 β GPIO |
| Pin 31 | RD4 β GPIO |
| Pin 32 | RD5 β GPIO |
| Pin 33 | RD6 β GPIO |
| Pin 34 | RD7 β GPIO |
| Pin 35 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 36 | VDD β Positive supply |
| Pin 37 | RE0/AN20 β GPIO/analog |
| Pin 38 | RE1/AN21 β GPIO/analog |
| Pin 39 | RE2/AN22 β GPIO/analog |
| Pin 40 | RE3/MCLR β GPIO/Reset (active low) |
| Pin 41 | RF0 β GPIO |
| Pin 42 | RF1 β GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RF2 β GPIO |
| Pin 44 | RF3 β GPIO |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF15375-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Low-Power Wireless Module Controller, Consumer Remote Control and HMI, White Goods and Small Appliance Control, HVAC Fan and Blower Controller, Industrial Sensor Transmitter.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16LF15375-E/PT is well suited to battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) sleep current below 50 nA typical and Core Independent Peripherals that operate while the CPU is halted. Its 14KB Flash and 1KB RAM comfortably hold sensor drivers and small protocol stacks such as Modbus RTU or LoRaWAN device drivers. The 1.8V-3.6V supply range matches a single Li-ion or 2x AA battery, eliminating boost converters. Designers typically pair it with a sub-GHz or BLE module and let the MCU wake only on interrupt to take a measurement, maximizing years-of-battery-life operation.
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Low-Power Wireless Module Controller
In a low-power wireless module the PIC16LF15375-E/PT acts as a host MCU running an AT command parser or simple application logic while a co-resident radio handles packet transmission. The two EUSARTs allow simultaneous host-port debugging and radio communication, while SPI/I2C connect sensors and EEPROM. With the CPU idling at low MHz and the radio in deep-sleep between transmissions, average current stays in the single-digit mA range. The wide -40C to +125C operating range covers outdoor and industrial enclosures without derating.
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Consumer Remote Control and HMI
Consumer remote controls and small human-machine interfaces (HMIs) benefit from the PIC16LF15375-E/PT's four 10-bit PWM channels for LED backlighting and buzzer drive, plus the 10-bit ADC for analog stick or slider inputs. The 5-bit DAC and comparators are useful for capacitive-touch proximity sensing, while the CWG can produce IR carrier waveforms for TV remote protocols. With 36 I/O and PPS remapping, designers can route display segments, keypads, and indicator LEDs without any external mux logic, shrinking BOM cost.
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White Goods and Small Appliance Control
In a white-goods appliance such as a coffee maker, induction hob interface, or bread machine, the PIC16LF15375-E/PT drives a segmented LCD or LED display, reads keypad buttons, and regulates temperature via the ADC and comparator. The 32 MHz CPU speed is ample for proportional control loops on heaters or pumps, while the CWG and PWMs handle motor commutation or triac firing. Industrial temperature grade and reliable Flash retention simplify long-life consumer-product qualification.
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HVAC Fan and Blower Controller
An HVAC fan or blower controller running closed-loop RPM feedback is a strong fit for the PIC16LF15375-E/PT: the CWG outputs complementary drive signals for a half-bridge, the four PWMs provide tach feedback and variable-speed control, and the ADC reads thermistor or current-sense inputs. CIPs such as the comparators can trigger hardware overcurrent shutdown without CPU delay. The wide operating temperature and low quiescent current help meet Energy Star standby targets.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter
A loop-powered 4-20 mA or IO-Link sensor transmitter benefits from the PIC16LF15375-E/PT's deterministic 8-bit core and 10-bit ADC, which together provide predictable latency for time-critical process variables. Its small Flash holds calibration constants and linearization tables, while the EUSART drives the IO-Link physical layer or a half-duplex RS-485 link. Low sleep current lets the device ride out host scan intervals between transmissions, and the -40C to +125C rating supports plant-floor deployment.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15375-E/PT | PIC16LF15375-I/PT | PIC16LF15376-E/PT | PIC16LF15374-E/PT | PIC16F15376-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm - same | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm - same | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm - same | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm - same | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 7 KB | 28 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 512 B | 2 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 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 | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +125 C (E) |
| XLP Sleep Current | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical | <50 nA typical |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-pin-count member of the 153xx family with full peripheral set in TQFP-44 (vs PIC16LF15376-E/PT)
- XLP nanoWatt sleep current below 50 nA typical (vs PIC16F15375-E/PT)
- Identical pinout with extended industrial temperature grade (vs PIC16LF15375-I/PT)
Design Notes
For lowest sleep current on the PIC16LF15375-E/PT, disable all unused peripherals and configure unused I/O as outputs driven low, then issue the SLEEP instruction. Typical XLP sleep current stays below 50 nA. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair and add a single 10 uF bulk capacitor on the main VDD rail to handle inrush during ADC sampling.
Keep the ICSP lines (PGEC/PGED) dedicated to their respective pins and avoid sharing them with high-impedance analog inputs; even a small parasitic capacitance on these pins can disrupt in-circuit programming. Reserve a 1.27 mm-pitch 5-pin header footprint for the PICkit 4 or MPLAB ICD 4 connector. The MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF capacitor to ground for proper reset behaviour.
Do not exceed 3.6 V on any pin when using the PIC16LF15375-E/PT; the LF variant is not 5V tolerant and absolute-maximum VDD is 4.0 V. If your system has a 5 V rail, level-shift to the MCU pins or migrate to the PIC16F15375-E/PT variant. Watch out for analog pins used as digital outputs: configure ADC off and the pin as a digital I/O via PPS to prevent ADC sampling contention.
Route the analog signals (ANx/VREF+/VREF-) on a separate analog ground island tied back to the main ground at one point to avoid digital return currents corrupting ADC readings. Keep clock traces short and surround the crystal load capacitors (if using an external crystal) with a guard ground. Place the ICSP header at the edge of the PCB to simplify programming access.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliant per Microchip product page; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data - set to unknown.