PIC16LF1713-I/MV - 8-bit MCU, 32MHz, 7KB Flash, 28-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1713-I/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.96 | $1.96 |
| 10 | $1.76 | $17.60 |
| 100 | $1.41 | $141.00 |
| 500 | $1.21 | $605.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.06 | $1,060.00 |
PIC16LF1713-I/MV Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path and Harvard architecture, integrating CPU, Flash program memory, SRAM, peripherals, and I/O on a single die. PIC microcontrollers are RISC-based, executing one instruction per clock cycle (except branches) and are widely deployed in cost-sensitive embedded systems. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an MCU belongs to logic ICs and embedded controllers, sitting below microprocessors (MPUs) in complexity and above simple timers/counters in integration. The "LF" prefix denotes an extended low-voltage part: VDD operation from 1.8V to 3.6V versus the standard PIC16F1713's 2.3V-5.5V range.
Key features include 17 channels of 10-bit ADC, one 5-bit and one 8-bit DAC, two operational amplifiers, two comparators, Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, COG, Zero-Cross Detect), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), and four 8-bit timers plus two CCP modules. The device provides 25 digital I/O pins, supports I2C, SPI, and enhanced USART with auto-baud, and offers wide operating voltage from 1.8V to 3.6V.
Architecturally, the PIC16LF1713 uses a 14-bit instruction word with a 32MHz internal oscillator (1% accuracy), 32-level hardware stack, and interrupt controller. The XLP technology enables nanoWatt sleep currents below 20 nA in deep sleep with RTC running from a 32 kHz crystal, making it suitable for battery-powered sensor endpoints. The 28-UQFN package achieves a compact 4x4 mm footprint suitable for space-constrained designs.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless HMI controls, battery-powered instrumentation, LED lighting controllers, consumer appliances with analog sensing, and small medical monitoring devices. The integrated op-amps and DACs eliminate external analog components in many signal-conditioning front-ends.
Design consideration: Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VDD pin and connect the exposed thermal pad to a ground copper pour for thermal dissipation and electrical reference. For low-power designs, configure the device into Sleep mode with the LFINTOSC running only as needed and use peripheral DMA-free interrupt-driven I/O to minimize wake latency.
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Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1713-I/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF1713-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC16F |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| ADC | 17 x 10-bit |
| DAC | 1 x 5-bit, 1 x 8-bit |
| Operational Amplifiers | 2 on-chip |
| Comparators | 2 |
| Timers | 4 x 8-bit, 1 x 16-bit |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, NCO, COG, Zero-Cross Detect |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Communication Interfaces | I2C, SPI, Enhanced USART (auto-baud) |
| Internal Oscillator | 32 MHz, 1% accuracy |
| Package | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) with EP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| XLP Sleep Current | 20 nA typical (deep sleep, RTC) |
PIC16LF1713-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/AN3/VREF+/T1G — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 3, voltage reference plus, Timer1 gate |
| Pin 2 | RA4/AN4/T1CKI — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 4, Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 3 | RA5/AN5/DAC5OUT1 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 5, DAC5 reference output |
| Pin 4 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Bidirectional I/O, oscillator output, clock out |
| Pin 5 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Bidirectional I/O, oscillator input, clock in |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA0/AN0/OPA1IN0+ — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 0, op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 8 | RA1/AN1/OPA1OUT — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 1, op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 9 | RA2/AN2/OPA1IN0- — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 2, op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 10 | RC0/SOSCO — Bidirectional I/O, secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RC1/SOSCI — Bidirectional I/O, secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 12 | RC2/AN11 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 11 |
| Pin 13 | RC3/AN12 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 12 |
| Pin 14 | RC4/AN6/OPA2IN0+ — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 6, op-amp 2 non-inverting input |
| Pin 15 | RC5/AN7/OPA2OUT — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 7, op-amp 2 output |
| Pin 16 | RC6/AN8/OPA2IN0- — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 8, op-amp 2 inverting input |
| Pin 17 | RC7/AN9/DAC8OUT2 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 9, DAC8 reference output |
| Pin 18 | RB0/AN10 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 10 |
| Pin 19 | RB1/AN13 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 13 |
| Pin 20 | RB2/AN14 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 14 |
| Pin 21 | RB3/AN15 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 15 |
| Pin 22 | RB4/AN16 — Bidirectional I/O, analog input 16 |
| Pin 23 | RB5 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 24 | RB6/ICSPCLK — Bidirectional I/O, in-circuit serial programming clock |
| Pin 25 | RB7/ICSPDAT — Bidirectional I/O, in-circuit serial programming data |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Pin 27 | MCLR/VPP/RE3 — Master clear reset, programming voltage, I/O |
| Pin 28 | EP — Exposed thermal pad, must be soldered to ground plane |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1713-I/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Low-Power Wireless HMI Controls, Battery-Powered Medical Monitoring Devices, LED Lighting Controllers, Industrial Sensor Transmitters, Consumer Appliance Control Boards.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV fits IoT sensor nodes because its 1.8V-3.6V VDD range supports single-cell Li-ion or 2x AA alkaline batteries, while the 20 nA typical deep-sleep current with RTC running extends battery life to multi-year operation. The 17-channel 10-bit ADC accommodates multi-modal sensor arrays (temperature, humidity, light, motion), and the integrated 2 op-amps eliminate external signal-conditioning front-ends. Placed at the edge of a wireless sensor module, the MCU periodically wakes via the RTC, samples sensors via ADC, runs local threshold logic using CLC peripherals, and returns to sleep. Unlike 32-bit Cortex-M0 alternatives, this PIC16 consumes less active current at equivalent duty cycles and offers simpler interrupt-driven firmware models.
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Low-Power Wireless HMI Controls
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV suits wireless HMI control panels because its 25 GPIO can drive LED indicators, button matrices, and rotary encoders without external glue logic. The 32MHz internal oscillator with 1% accuracy provides timing-accurate PWM for LED dimming via the two CCP modules and the 16-bit timer, while the CLC and NCO peripherals enable hardware-accelerated protocol generation (e.g., IR remote, WS2812 LED chains) without CPU intervention. Placed between the keypad/rotary inputs and an SPI-attached wireless transceiver (e.g., nRF24L01), the MCU handles debouncing, gesture decoding, and low-latency transmit triggering. Unlike simpler 8-bit MCUs without CLC, this part offloads timing-critical waveforms to hardware, freeing the CPU for application logic.
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Battery-Powered Medical Monitoring Devices
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV is well-suited for portable medical devices such as pulse oximeters, glucose meters, and thermometer probes. Its 2 on-chip op-amps condition photodiode signals from SpO2 sensors or thermistor bridges, the 8-bit DAC drives calibration references, and the 17-channel ADC digitizes multiple sensor inputs in sequence. Operating from 1.8V-3.6V, it runs directly from coin-cell or single-cell Li-ion batteries while the 20 nA sleep current supports shelf-life of multi-year disposable devices. Placed at the analog front-end, the MCU performs oversampling ADC averaging for noise reduction and pushes processed data over enhanced USART to a Bluetooth Low Energy companion module. Unlike ASIC-based solutions, this PIC16 family allows firmware updates for clinical algorithm refinements.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV drives LED lighting controllers because its two CCP modules and 16-bit timer generate multiple PWM channels for RGB or RGBA color mixing at high resolution. The CLC peripheral implements hardware-only WS2812/SK6812 LED protocol bit-banging without CPU load, freeing firmware for higher-level effects. The 1.8V-3.6V range suits 3.3V regulated supplies from USB or AC adapters, while the 5-bit + 8-bit DACs can generate bias voltages for current-mirror LED driver stages. Placed between the LED strings and a wireless remote receiver, the MCU manages brightness curves, color transitions, and synchronization across multiple controllers. Unlike fixed-function LED drivers, this PIC16 enables custom lighting effects via reprogrammable firmware.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitters
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV fits industrial 4-20 mA sensor transmitters because its on-chip op-amps condition bridge sensor signals (strain gauge, RTD, thermocouple) and the 10-bit ADC digitizes conditioned outputs to 0.1% resolution. Operating from 1.8V-3.6V supports loop-powered transmitter architectures where the MCU draws from the 4-20 mA loop through a shunt regulator. The Enhanced USART with auto-baud detection enables direct connection to RS-485 transceivers for HART or Modbus RTU protocols. Placed inside a field-mounted transmitter head, the PIC16 performs cold-junction compensation, linearization, and digital filtering. Unlike PLC-based systems, this MCU enables compact, low-cost single-loop controllers for distributed industrial sensing.
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Consumer Appliance Control Boards
The PIC16LF1713-I/MV drives consumer appliance control boards including coffee machines, induction cookers, and air purifiers. Its 17 ADC channels monitor temperature sensors (NTC thermistors), pressure transducers, and humidity sensors simultaneously, while the 2 comparators detect zero-cross events for triac-based heater control. The COG (Complementary Output Generator) peripheral produces dead-band-controlled complementary PWM for switching power supplies, eliminating software timing jitter. Placed between the sensor matrix and the user-interface panel, the MCU runs the appliance state machine, implements safety interlocks, and drives segmented LCD or LED indicators. Unlike higher-cost Cortex-M0 alternatives, this PIC16 delivers sufficient analog integration at sub-$2 price points for high-volume appliances.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1713-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1713-I/MV | PIC16LF15355-I/MV | PIC16LF15376-I/MV | PIC16LF1709-I/ML | PIC16LF1713-E/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) - same | 28-SPDIP - different |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB | 7 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB |
| SRAM | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 1 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB | 512 bytes |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 3.6V | 2.3V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 3.6V | 1.8V to 3.6V | 1.8V to 3.6V | 1.8V to 3.6V |
| ADC Channels | 17 x 10-bit | 17 x 10-bit | 22 x 10-bit | 24 x 10-bit | 12 x 10-bit | 17 x 10-bit |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| DAC | 1 x 5-bit + 1 x 8-bit | 1 x 5-bit + 1 x 8-bit | 1 x 5-bit | 1 x 5-bit | 1 x 8-bit | 1 x 5-bit + 1 x 8-bit |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C |
Key Differentiators
- Highest ADC channel count in 28-UQFN PIC16LF family (vs PIC16LF1709-I/ML)
- Dual on-chip op-amps for analog signal conditioning (vs PIC16LF15355-I/MV)
- Dual DAC resolution (5-bit + 8-bit) for reference generation (vs PIC16LF1709-I/ML)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VDD pin (pin 26) and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU power entry. For battery-powered designs, leverage the LFINTOSC (31 kHz) and configure the device into Sleep mode between ADC samples to achieve sub-microamp average current. The on-chip Voltage Reference (VREF) module can be disabled in sleep to save an additional 1-2 uA. Estimated: at 1 Hz wake with active-mode ADC at 32 MHz for 100 us, average current is approximately (32MHz_active_uA * 100us) + (sleep_uA * 999900ns) which can drop below 50 uA average.
The 28-UQFN package has an exposed thermal pad (pin 28) that MUST be soldered to a ground copper pour of at least 10 mm x 10 mm to meet thermal and electrical specifications. The thermal pad serves as the primary ground return path and significantly reduces EMI by providing a low-impedance reference. Avoid signal traces under the thermal pad; route all I/O signals on outer layers with continuous ground return paths. For high-noise analog applications, isolate analog VDD from digital VDD with a ferrite bead.
Do not connect MCLR/VPP (pin 27) directly to VDD without a 10 kohm pull-up resistor - the MCLR pin must be able to be pulled low by the programmer or external reset circuit. When using the internal oscillator, configure the OSCCON register carefully - selecting an unsupported frequency (e.g., 8 MHz) when the PLL is disabled can cause the part to operate out of spec. The PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) feature must be unlocked via PPSLOCK before remapping peripheral functions, and must be re-locked after configuration to prevent runaway writes.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade (not AEC-Q100 automotive). Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip packaging specifications.
