PIC16LF1716-E/SP - 8-Bit 32MHz 14KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1716-E/SP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.56 | $25.60 |
| 100 | $2.18 | $218.00 |
| 500 | $1.92 | $960.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.71 | $1,710.00 |
PIC16LF1716-E/SP Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (Flash/RAM/EEPROM), and programmable peripherals into one package. The PIC16LF1716 belongs to the Microchip PIC16F product family, sitting within the 8-bit microcontroller category, which itself falls under the broader class of microcontrollers and embedded processors. Its 8-bit RISC architecture executes instructions in a single cycle (up to 32 MHz / 125 ns instruction time), offering deterministic performance for control loops.
Key features include the XLP sleep current draw supporting battery lifetimes measured in years, an integrated Core Independent Peripherals (CIP) subsystem (CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD) that operates without CPU intervention to lower power and reduce code complexity, and the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) that allows flexible routing of digital peripherals to available I/O pins. The high-resolution 10-bit ADC and on-chip op-amps enable sensor signal conditioning directly on the MCU.
The PIC16LF1716 fuses a Harvard RISC core with rich analog peripherals in one die, supporting extreme low power (XLP) modes well below 1 uA in sleep. The PPS subsystem and CLC-based state machines let designers implement complex timing and logic tasks in hardware, freeing the core for application code.
Typical applications include low-power sensor nodes and IoT end devices, consumer white goods and appliance control panels, battery-powered handheld instrumentation, LED lighting controllers with analog dimming, automotive interior accessories (where the -E temperature grade supports -40 C to +125 C), and industrial control boards requiring on-chip op-amps and DACs. The -E/SP variant is the extended-temperature, SPDIP-28 plastic DIP package version.
When designing with this MCU, note that the SPDIP package is intended for prototyping and through-hole assembly; for high-volume surface-mount production, the -I/ML, -I/SO, or -I/MV QFN/SOIC variants of the same die are recommended. Always provide adequate decoupling (100 nF + bulk) close to VDD/VDDIO pins and follow Microchip's in-circuit serialization guidance for secure firmware deployment.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1716-E/SP — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16LF1716-E/SP (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Family, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Package, ADC.
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PIC16LF1716-E/SP Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 RISC |
| Family | PIC16F1713/16 |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| SRAM | 1 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 125 ns (1 cycle/instruction) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, -E grade) |
| Package | 28-pin SPDIP (0.300 inch, 7.62 mm) |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit |
| On-chip Op-Amps | Yes (2x) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| Communication | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | Yes (CCP) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Low-Power Feature | XLP (eXtreme Low Power) |
PIC16LF1716-E/SP Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RE3/MCLR/VPP — Master Clear (Reset) input or programming voltage |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0/C1IN0- — PORTA bit 0 / Analog input 0 / comparator input |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1/C2IN0- — PORTA bit 1 / Analog input 1 / comparator input |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2/DAC5OUT1/C2IN0+ — PORTA bit 2 / Analog input 2 / DAC reference output |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/C1IN1+ — PORTA bit 3 / Analog input 3 / comparator input |
| Pin 6 | RA4/AN4/C2OUT — PORTA bit 4 / Analog input 4 / comparator output |
| Pin 7 | RA5/AN5/C1OUT — PORTA bit 5 / Analog input 5 / comparator output |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — PORTA bit 7 / oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — PORTA bit 6 / oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RC0/SOSC1 — PORTC bit 0 / secondary oscillator |
| Pin 12 | RC1/SOSC2 — PORTC bit 1 / secondary oscillator |
| Pin 13 | RC2/AN6 — PORTC bit 2 / Analog input 6 |
| Pin 14 | RC3/AN7 — PORTC bit 3 / Analog input 7 |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — PORTC bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — PORTC bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RC6 — PORTC bit 6 |
| Pin 18 | RC7 — PORTC bit 7 |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB0/AN12 — PORTB bit 0 / Analog input 12 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 22 | RB1/AN10 — PORTB bit 1 / Analog input 10 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 23 | RB2/AN8 — PORTB bit 2 / Analog input 8 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 24 | RB3/AN9 — PORTB bit 3 / Analog input 9 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 25 | RB4/AN11 — PORTB bit 4 / Analog input 11 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 26 | RB5/AN13 — PORTB bit 5 / Analog input 13 / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 27 | RB6/ICSPCLK — PORTB bit 6 / ICD clock |
| Pin 28 | RB7/ICSPDAT — PORTB bit 7 / ICD data |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1716-E/SP is suitable for 6 applications: Low-Power IoT Sensor Nodes, Consumer Appliance Control Panels, Battery-Powered Handheld Instrumentation, LED Lighting Controllers with Analog Dimming, Industrial Control Boards with On-Chip Analog, Automotive Interior Accessories (Non-Safety).
Low-Power IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF1716-E/SP is an ideal MCU for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes that combine periodic sensing with years-long battery lifetime. Its XLP sleep current in the sub-microampere range lets the device idle for hours between wakes, while the integrated 10-bit ADC and on-chip op-amps condition analog sensor outputs (temperature, pressure, gas) directly without external analog ICs, cutting BOM cost and quiescent drain. The 1.8 V-3.6 V supply supports direct connection to 3 V coin cells; the EUSART plus I2C/SPI peripherals transmit readings to radios or co-processors without a heavy RTOS. The same SPDIP-28 footprint across the LF/1716 and LF/1713 family simplifies variant swaps when field upgrades demand more Flash.
Recommended
Consumer Appliance Control Panels
Within washing-machine, dishwasher, and HVAC control panels, the PIC16LF1716-E/SP provides 14 KB of Flash for state-machine control code plus 1 KB SRAM for menu and timing arrays, all in a robust SPDIP package suited to through-hole assembly for high-reliability appliance environments. The five- and eight-bit DACs plus on-chip op-amps drive triac-fired motor or heater analog loops without external analog components, while CCP PWM channels control variable-speed pumps and valve actuators. Extended temperature grade (-40 C to +125 C) tolerates oven-adjacent and garage-installation thermal stress, and Microchip's mature supply chain supports multi-year production runs expected of appliance designs.
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Battery-Powered Handheld Instrumentation
Handheld multimeters, insulation testers, and field service instruments benefit from the PIC16LF1716-E/SP's combination of 1.8 V-3.6 V supply with on-chip 10-bit ADC and two op-amps for direct signal-conditioning paths. The 14 KB Flash holds calibration lookup tables, setpoint menus, and serial-protocol stacks while the 1 KB SRAM serves as a measurement buffer. XLP modes extend battery life on two-AA cells across extended shift work, and the SPDIP-28 footprint makes hand-rework feasible during prototype calibration, a practical advantage over fine-pitch QFNs in low-volume instrumentation. EUSART and I2C/SPI enable Bluetooth or USB-UART bridging modules.
Recommended
LED Lighting Controllers with Analog Dimming
In LED drivers and architectural lighting controllers, the PIC16LF1716-E/SP combines Zero Cross Detect (ZCD), Complementary Output Generator (COG), and on-chip op-amps for closed-loop current regulation with leading-edge or trailing-edge TRIAC dimming. Its 32 MHz CPU bandwidth executes 10-bit ADC-sensed current loops while the CLC peripherals implement hardware-driven dimming curves without CPU wakeup. The Extended temp grade supports enclosed hot-fixture operation, while 14 KB Flash holds DALI-2 or 0-10 V protocol stacks and dim-curves. The on-chip 5/8-bit DACs allow direct analog reference generation for tunable-white control.
Recommended
Industrial Control Boards with On-Chip Analog
Small-form-factor industrial control boards use the PIC16LF1716-E/SP to consolidate logic, sensing, and actuation in one chip. The integrated op-amps condition 4-20 mA or 0-10 V field-sensor inputs, while 8-bit DACs generate analog set-point outputs for valve drives, and PWM CCP channels drive optocoupled SSR outputs directly. The -40 C to +125 C temperature range suits cabinet-mounted industrial use, while PPS simplifies routing between digital communications and analog signal pins without external muxes. The 28 SPDIP pin count provides enough I/O for typical 8-16 channel mixed-signal industrial I/O boards.
Recommended
Automotive Interior Accessories (Non-Safety)
For non-safety automotive interior accessories such as ambient lighting controllers, seat-position memories, mirror modules, and infotainment remote keypads, the PIC16LF1716-E/SP provides extended-temperature operation (-40 C to +125 C), 14 KB Flash for stacks like LIN or CAN-node firmware, and integrated op-amps for direct sensing of seat-position potentiometers. The -E/SP SPDIP variant is well suited to low-volume and prototype-tier automotive module production. Designers targeting AEC-Q100 should consult Microchip's automotive-part-number variants in the same die.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1716-E/SP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1716-I/SP | PIC16LF1713-E/SP | PIC16F1716-E/SP | PIC16F1713-E/SP | PIC16LF1719-E/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | SPDIP-28 | SPDIP-28 (same) | SPDIP-28 (same) | SPDIP-28 (same) | SPDIP-28 (same) | SPDIP-28 (same) |
| Program Memory | 14 KB Flash | 14 KB Flash | 8 KB Flash (-43%) | 14 KB Flash | 8 KB Flash (-43%) | 16 KB Flash |
| Supply Voltage | 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 | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Max CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) |
| CIP Subsystem | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | Yes (2) | Yes (2) | Yes (2) | Yes (2) | Yes (2) | Yes (2) |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole (SPDIP) | Through-hole (SPDIP) | Through-hole (SPDIP) | Through-hole (SPDIP) | Through-hole (SPDIP) | Through-hole (SPDIP) |
Key Differentiators
- Wider temperature grade and same Extended -E suffix family coverage (vs PIC16LF1716-I/SP)
- Larger program memory headroom than the 1713 sibling on the same footprint (vs PIC16LF1713-E/SP)
- Lower minimum supply voltage than the F variant (vs PIC16F1716-E/SP)
Design Notes
The PIC16LF1716-E/SP supports XLP modes (sleep current under 1 uA typical) that must be enabled with proper clock gating and unused peripheral shutdown in code. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin and add a bulk capacitor (10 uF minimum) on the VDD rail. For battery applications using coin cells, account for the inrush current of internal ADC voltage references and gate them via firmware-controlled enable bits to extend shelf life.
When laying out for the 28-pin SPDIP footprint, route the ICSP clock and data pins (RB6/RB7) with short traces kept clear of switching power and PWM outputs to avoid programming and in-circuit-debug interference. Isolate sensitive analog inputs (AN0-AN13) from digital switching signals by a ground keep-out. The exposed leadframe of the SPDIP is connected to VSS through the lead frame, so a generous ground copper pour on the bottom side aids thermal dissipation under high CPU activity.
When migrating between PIC16LF1716 and PIC16F1716, mind the F variant's wider supply range (2.3 V-5.5 V) versus the LF variant's lower 1.8 V minimum; under-voltage operation can trigger unpredictable Flash-programming behavior. Also verify Clock Switching configuration bits before transitioning between HFINTOSC and external oscillators. The -E temp grade SPDIP package variants are not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive use, choose Microchip's designated automotive-grade part numbers within the same family.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per JLCPCB and distributor listings. NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - the PIC16LF1716-E/SP is a commercial/industrial temperature-grade part; for AEC-Q100 automotive variants consult Microchip's product selector.
