PIC16LF1716-E/SO - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 32MHz, 28-SOIC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1716-E/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.95 | $2.95 |
| 10 | $2.66 | $26.60 |
| 100 | $2.37 | $237.00 |
| 500 | $2.13 | $1,065.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.92 | $1,920.00 |
PIC16LF1716-E/SO Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path, on-chip program memory (Flash/ROM), working RAM, and a fixed set of peripherals. MCUs sit at the bottom of the embedded computing hierarchy (transistor -> logic gate -> CPU core -> microcontroller -> embedded system -> IoT device). The PIC16 family uses a RISC-based Harvard architecture with a 14-bit instruction word optimized for deterministic, low-power control rather than raw throughput.
Key features include a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), High-Speed Comparators, operational amplifiers (Op Amps), 5-bit and 8-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules, Zero-Cross Detection (ZCD), Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Complementary Output Generator (COG), Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), and an EUSART supporting I2C and SPI. This analog-rich integration removes the need for many external components in sensor-conditioning and motor-control circuits.
Internally the device uses a pipelined RISC core with hardware multiplier, brown-out reset, low-voltage detection, and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) sleep modes that drop current consumption into the nanoampere range. Intelligent Analog peripherals are mapped through PPS to nearly every I/O pin, enabling flexible PCB routing without rewiring the silicon.
Typical applications include low-power IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered instrumentation, LED lighting controllers, consumer white goods, and cost-sensitive general-purpose embedded control where mixed-signal integration matters. The wide 28-SOIC footprint simplifies hand prototyping and breadboard-friendly development compared with smaller QFN variants in the same family.
When designing with this part, mind the 1.8V to 3.6V supply ceiling (the non-LF PIC16F1716 extends to 5.5V), and always de-couple VDD/AVDD with a 100nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package pin. PPS remapping must be configured before the peripheral is enabled, otherwise the first transaction will occur on the default pin.
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Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1716-E/SO — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF1716-E/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC (Harvard) |
| Family | PIC16F171x (XLP 16F Series) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 1 KB (1024 bytes) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (Vdd) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit |
| Comparators | High-Speed Comparators |
| Op Amps | On-chip operational amplifiers |
| PWM / CCP | Capture/Compare/PWM |
| Communication | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| Package | 28-pin SOIC (SO, 0.295 inch / 7.50 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF1716-E/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / Analog input 2 |
| Pin 2 | RA3/AN3/Vref+ — PORTA bit 3 / Analog input 3 / Positive voltage reference |
| Pin 3 | RA4/AN4 — PORTA bit 4 / Analog input 4 |
| Pin 4 | RA5/AN5/SS — PORTA bit 5 / Analog input 5 / SPI slave select |
| Pin 5 | RA6/AN6 — PORTA bit 6 / Analog input 6 |
| Pin 6 | RA7/AN7 — PORTA bit 7 / Analog input 7 |
| Pin 7 | Vdd — Positive supply voltage (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Pin 8 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / Analog input 0 |
| Pin 10 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / Analog input 1 |
| Pin 11 | RB0/AN12 — PORTB bit 0 / Analog input 12 |
| Pin 12 | RB1/AN10 — PORTB bit 1 / Analog input 10 |
| Pin 13 | RB2/AN8 — PORTB bit 2 / Analog input 8 |
| Pin 14 | RB3/AN9 — PORTB bit 3 / Analog input 9 |
| Pin 15 | RB4/AN11 — PORTB bit 4 / Analog input 11 |
| Pin 16 | RB5/AN13 — PORTB bit 5 / Analog input 13 |
| Pin 17 | RB6/ICSPCLK — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 18 | RB7/ICSPDAT — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data |
| Pin 19 | RC0 — PORTC bit 0 |
| Pin 20 | RC1 — PORTC bit 1 |
| Pin 21 | RC2 — PORTC bit 2 |
| Pin 22 | RC3 — PORTC bit 3 |
| Pin 23 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 |
| Pin 24 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 |
| Pin 25 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6 |
| Pin 26 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7 |
| Pin 27 | AVdd — Analog positive supply voltage |
| Pin 28 | AVss — Analog ground reference |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1716-E/SO is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, LED Lighting Controller, Industrial Sensor Transmitter, Consumer Appliance Control, Portable Medical Monitoring Device, Automotive Body Electronics, Smart Home Sensor Hub.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO's 1.8V-3.6V Vdd range and XLP sleep modes make it ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes drawing single-digit microamps in deep sleep. Its on-chip 10-bit ADC, Op Amps, and HS comparators condition analog sensor signals without external analog ICs, while the 14KB Flash fits typical BLE-tag or LoRa-node firmware comfortably. Combined with 1KB RAM and EUSART/SPI/I2C, the part interfaces with most radios on the market. The 28-SOIC footprint simplifies hand-soldered prototype builds, and the CLC/NCO peripherals allow wake-on-signal logic without CPU intervention.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO's COG (Complementary Output Generator), NCO, PWM, and CLC peripherals give designers a complete toolkit for digital LED drivers and color-mixing controllers. The on-chip 8-bit DAC and Op Amps provide closed-loop current sensing for constant-current LED strings, while the 32MHz core drives software PWM at frequencies well above the flicker fusion threshold. The 14KB Flash comfortably fits DMX-512, DALI, or custom wireless protocols. Wide -40C to +125C operation suits outdoor luminaire environments.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO's Intelligent Analog integration - including Op Amps, 10-bit ADC, HS comparators, and ZCD - is purpose-built for 4-20mA and 0-10V industrial sensor transmitters. The 1KB RAM and 14KB Flash handle linearization tables for thermocouples, RTDs, and bridge pressure sensors. The EUSART plus RS-485 transceiver path enables Modbus RTU communication, while CLC implements safety diagnostics in hardware. The 1.8V-3.6V rail and XLP sleep extend battery life in wireless HART field devices.
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Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO suits cost-sensitive consumer appliances such as coffee machines, washing machines, and small kitchen appliances. Its CCP/PWM drives triac-based heater and motor control, while ZCD synchronizes phase-angle firing to mains zero-crossing. The 14KB Flash and 1KB RAM fit appliance firmware with capacitive-touch libraries, and the on-chip Op Amps condition sensor inputs without external analog. The 28-SOIC wide package simplifies manual rework in after-sales service.
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Portable Medical Monitoring Device
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO's XLP technology (sub-uA sleep) and on-chip 10-bit ADC make it suitable for portable medical monitoring devices such as pulse oximeters, glucose meters, and digital thermometers. The on-chip Op Amps condition photodiode or bio-impedance signals directly, while CLC implements hardware heart-rate detection offloading the CPU. The 32MHz MIPS rate handles basic DSP for SpO2 calculation, and the 1.8-3.6V rail accepts a single Li-ion or 2xAAA cell. The -40C to +125C range supports clinical environment requirements.
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Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO's extended -40C to +125C operating range and rich peripheral set fit non-safety automotive body modules such as interior lighting, seat controllers, and HVAC blend-door actuators. The on-chip PWM with COG dead-band generation drives H-bridge motor drivers, while HS comparators and ZCD handle back-EMF sensing for brushless DC motors. The EUSART plus CAN-ready LIN stack interfaces with body controllers; for safety-critical nodes a PIC16F1716 AEC-Q100 equivalent should be specified.
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Smart Home Sensor Hub
The PIC16LF1716-E/SO anchors cost-effective smart-home sensor hubs aggregating motion, temperature, and humidity data. Its CLC and NCO enable hardware wake-on-motion without CPU overhead, preserving battery life on Zigbee or Thread end devices. The 1KB RAM buffers burst sensor traffic, and the 14KB Flash fits Zigbee 3.0 application profiles. PPS reassigns peripheral pins to optimize PCB routing of mixed-signal sensor arrays in compact hub designs.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1716-E/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1713-E/SO | PIC16F1716-E/SO | PIC16LF1709-E/SO | PIC16LF1618-I/SO | PIC16LF15356-E/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC (same) | 28-SOIC (same) | 28-SOIC (same) | 28-SOIC (same) | 28-SOIC (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 8 KB | 14 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB |
| Operating Voltage (Vdd) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 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 |
| Maximum Clock | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Op Amps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 8-bit DAC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| CLC / NCO / COG | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CLC only | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash within the LF 171x SOIC family (vs PIC16LF1713-E/SO)
- Lower voltage ceiling enables better battery efficiency (vs PIC16F1716-E/SO)
- On-chip Op Amps eliminate external analog front-end (vs PIC16LF1618-I/SO)
Design Notes
Place a 100nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the Vdd pin (pin 7) and AVdd pin (pin 27), with a 10uF bulk capacitor near the package for transient loads. The PIC16LF1716-E/SO distinguishes digital and analog supply pins; both must be decoupled even when the application does not use the ADC, because internal logic draws switching current that couples through shared silicon substrate. Tie unused I/O pins to defined logic levels (Vdd or Vss) to minimize shoot-through current in XLP sleep modes.
Route the ICSP clock (RB6) and ICSP data (RB7) lines away from high-frequency switching nodes and analog signal traces. The 28-SOIC wide-body footprint allows generous trace routing, but maintain a ground pour under the IC and stitch the pour with vias around the perimeter for EMI suppression. When using the on-chip Op Amps, keep analog input traces short and guarded with a ground trace to minimize leakage into the 10-bit ADC.
Configure PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) registers BEFORE enabling the peripheral, or the first peripheral transaction will occur on the default pin and may not appear on the pin you routed in your schematic. Brown-out Reset (BOR) must be enabled for reliable XLP sleep wake behavior; disabling BOR allows operation below the safe Vdd threshold and can corrupt Flash. Always verify the Configuration Words match the application; the PIC16LF1716-E/SO defaults differ from non-LF siblings.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive safety-critical nodes choose AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16 variants.
