PIC16LF1716-E/MV - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 28-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1716-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
| 10 | $2.21 | $22.10 |
| 100 | $1.94 | $194.00 |
| 500 | $1.72 | $860.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.55 | $1,550.00 |
PIC16LF1716-E/MV Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile Flash memory, RAM, and a mix of analog/digital peripherals around a compact Von Neumann or Harvard bus. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC16LF1716 sits inside Microchip's PIC16 mid-range family, which belongs to the 8-bit MCU category, itself a subclass of microcontrollers, embedded processors, and finally integrated circuits. The 'LF' sub-family emphasizes eXtreme Low Power (XLP) operation - active current in the microamp range and sleep currents down to tens of nanoamps - making it suitable for battery-powered end equipment.
Key features include a 10-bit ADC with up to 17 channels, two operational amplifiers (on-chip Op Amps), 5-bit and 8-bit DACs, high-speed comparators, a 16-bit Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Complementary Output Generator (COG), Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD), Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), PWM/CCP, and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS). Communication interfaces comprise EUSART, I2C, and SPI. This rich analog-and-logic integration enables sensor conditioning, signal generation, and motor control from a single chip.
Technically the device executes most instructions in a single clock cycle via the enhanced mid-range 16-bit instruction set, supports ICD (In-Circuit Debugger) and device programming through two pins, and offers configurable oscillator modes including a 32MHz internal HFINTOSC. The 28-UQFN package measures only 4x4 mm with an exposed thermal pad, ideal for space-constrained designs.
Typical applications include LED lighting control, sensor signal conditioning, low-power IoT nodes, battery chargers, and small motor or fan control loops. The combination of on-chip Op Amps and CLCs allows closed-loop feedback to be implemented without external glue logic.
When designing with this part, route the ICPGD/ICPSDAT debug signals to a dedicated header, follow Microchip's UQFN land-pattern recommendations for the thermal pad, and budget for an MPLAB X IDE / XC8 toolchain for firmware development. Validate worst-case active current at 32MHz against your battery life targets.
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| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit enhanced mid-range |
| Family | PIC® XLP™ 16F |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit |
| Op Amps | 2 on-chip operational amplifiers |
| Comparators | High-speed comparators |
| PWM / CCP | Yes (CCP + enhanced PWM) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| Communication | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| I/O Pins | Up to 25 (package dependent) |
| Package | 28-UQFN (MV), 4x4 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, -E) |
| Debug | In-Circuit Debugger (ICD) via 2 pins |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF1716-E/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Power supply (1.8V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 2 | RA5 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 5 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input / Op Amp output |
| Pin 6 | RA1 — Digital I/O / analog input / Op Amp inverting input |
| Pin 7 | RA0 — Digital I/O / analog input / Op Amp non-inverting input |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RA7 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 10 | RA6 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 17 | RC6 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 18 | RC7 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 21 | RB7 — Digital I/O / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 22 | RB6 — Digital I/O / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 23 | RB5 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 24 | RB4 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 25 | RB3 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 26 | RB2 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 27 | RB1 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 28 | RB0 — Digital I/O / analog input |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1716-E/MV is suitable for 6 applications: LED Lighting Control, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Sensor Signal Conditioning, Small DC Motor / Fan Control, Smoke / CO Detector, Consumer Appliance Interface.
LED Lighting Control
The PIC16LF1716-E/MV is well suited to dimmable LED drivers thanks to its on-chip Complementary Output Generator (COG), enhanced PWM, and high-speed comparators. The COG drives a half-bridge at frequencies up to several hundred kHz with programmable dead-band, while the Op Amps sense LED current across a shunt. With 1.8V-3.6V XLP operation the device can run directly from a small Li-ion cell, and a 32MHz internal oscillator removes the need for an external crystal. Pair the PIC16LF1716-E/MV with a PIC16LF1713-I/MV for cost-reduced single-channel variants.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
For battery-powered IoT sensor nodes the PIC16LF1716-E/MV's XLP Sleep current under 1µA and on-chip 10-bit ADC, two Op Amps, and Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, NCO, ZCD) let the part wake, condition a signal, and transmit without CPU intervention. The 14KB Flash accommodates BLE/Zigbee stack fragments or LoRaWAN drivers, while the 1.8V-3.6V rail accepts 2xAA or coin-cell packs directly. The 28-UQFN 4x4 mm package fits inside a CR2032 holder footprint. For ultra-low-power companion logic consider the PIC16LF15355-I/MV.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16LF1716-E/MV integrates two on-chip operational amplifiers, a 10-bit ADC with up to 17 input channels, and configurable logic cells (CLC), which together form a complete signal chain for bridge sensors, thermocouples, and photodiodes. The Op Amps provide gain and offset, the CLC implements window comparators or peak detectors without CPU overhead, and the 5/8-bit DACs generate bias or excitation voltages. Designers can replace an op-amp + MCU + CPLD solution with this single 28-UQFN device. Pair it with the PIC16F1716-E/MV (5V variant) for industrial 24V loop-powered transducers.
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Small DC Motor / Fan Control
Closed-loop DC motor and fan control benefits from the PIC16LF1716-E/MV's enhanced PWM, COG, 10-bit ADC for back-EMF or current sensing, and high-speed comparators for zero-crossing detection. The COG can drive an external half-bridge with hardware dead-band, while the ZCD detects back-EMF transitions for sensorless control. At 32MHz the device executes an FOC or trapezoidal commutation routine in under 10µs per step. The 28-UQFN footprint fits inside BLDC fan hubs and small pump controllers. Companion part: PIC16LF15355-I/MV for higher-Flash variants with CAN support.
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Smoke / CO Detector
Smoke and CO detectors demand ultra-low standby current, sensor self-test capability, and reliable alarm output - exactly what the PIC16LF1716-E/MV provides. The two Op Amps drive a photoelectric smoke sensor and an electrochemical CO cell, the CLC compares readings against thresholds without waking the CPU, and the EUSART drives a wired interconnect or RF module. XLP Sleep at under 1µA gives a typical 10-year battery life on a 9V alkaline. The extended -40C to +125C grade handles unheated attic installations.
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Consumer Appliance Interface
Consumer appliances (washing machines, coffee makers, induction cooktops) require a mix of capacitive touch, LED indicators, motor drivers, and serial buses - all of which the PIC16LF1716-E/MV supports. The on-chip Op Amps drive LED current, the CLC implements touch-button debouncing, the PWM/CCP drives triacs or relays, and the I2C/SPI connects to a display or main controller. The 28-UQFN 4x4 mm package fits behind a touch panel. Use the PIC16LF1713-I/MV as a cost-reduced substitute for cost-sensitive sub-models.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1716-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1716-I/MV | PIC16F1716-E/MV | PIC16LF1713-I/MV | PIC16LF15376-E/MV | PIC16LF15355-I/MV | PIC16LF1503-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm | 28-UQFN (MV) 4x4 mm |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB | 3.5 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB | 128 B |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V (F) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF / XLP) |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Op Amps | 2 on-chip | 2 on-chip | 2 on-chip | 2 on-chip | 1 on-chip | 2 on-chip | 0 |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Temperature Grade | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Two on-chip operational amplifiers eliminate external analog ICs (vs PIC16LF1503-I/MV)
- 14KB Flash vs 7KB doubles available code space (vs PIC16LF1713-I/MV)
- Extended -40C to +125C grade vs industrial -40C to +85C (vs PIC16LF1716-I/MV)
- Core Independent Peripherals (CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD) reduce CPU wake-ups (vs PIC16LF15376-E/MV)
Design Notes
Place a 1µF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of the VDD pin (pin 1 or pin 20) and a second 100nF X7R within 5 mm. The PIC16LF1716-E/MV's XLP sleep current under 1µA is achievable only with clean supply rails and all unused I/O pins configured as outputs driven low or as inputs with the internal weak pull-up disabled. Add a 10kΩ reset pull-up on MCLR if external reset is required, otherwise tie MCLR to VDD directly per the datasheet.
The 28-UQFN package has an exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to a 1.0 mm² copper pour on the PCB for thermal spreading. While the PIC16LF1716-E/MV does not dissipate significant power (active current ~4-6 mA at 32MHz), soldering the thermal pad improves mechanical reliability under thermal cycling and matches Microchip's land-pattern recommendation. For reflow, follow the JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL3 profile at 245°C peak, with 60s above 217°C.
Route the ICSPDAT (RB7) and ICSPCLK (RB6) lines directly to a 2x3 or 1x6 0.1 inch programming header, keeping each trace under 50 mm to ensure stable in-circuit debugging with PICkit 4 or MPLAB ICD 4. Place analog signal traces away from the PWM outputs (CCP1/CCP2) and switch-node traces of any external half-bridge driven by the COG. Use a continuous ground pour under the analog section, and consider a guard ring around the Op Amp inputs when amplifying high-impedance sensor signals.
Do not exceed 3.6V on any I/O or supply pin - the 'LF' (XLP) variant is not 5V tolerant. Configure the PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) registers once during initialization; PPS lockups are a common firmware bug. When migrating from PIC16F1716 (5V) to PIC16LF1716 (3.6V), re-evaluate analog references and Op Amp bias networks for the lower supply. Finally, do not enable the brown-out reset at thresholds above 3.6V on the LF variant - this can cause continuous reset loops near the upper supply rail.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - select PIC16F1716-E/MV variants under automotive part numbers for AEC-Q100 grade. Lead-free reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020.
