PIC16LF1716-E/SS - 8-bit 32MHz XLP MCU 14KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF1716-E/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.95 | $2.95 |
| 10 | $2.65 | $26.50 |
| 100 | $2.35 | $235.00 |
| 500 | $2.1 | $1,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.85 | $1,850.00 |
PIC16LF1716-E/SS Overview
What is an 8-bit PIC microcontroller? An 8-bit MCU is a single-chip computer with an 8-bit data path that combines a CPU, RAM, Flash program memory, and on-chip peripherals such as ADC, timers, and communication interfaces. The PIC architecture sits in the broader taxonomy of embedded controllers (MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor). Microchip's PIC16 line targets cost-sensitive, low-power applications where deterministic interrupt response and rich peripheral integration are valued.
Key features of the PIC16LF1716 include on-chip op-amps, a high-speed comparator, a 10-bit ADC, 5-bit and 8-bit DACs, Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules, Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), Complementary Output Generator (COG), Zero Cross Detect (ZCD), and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS). The device supports EUSART, I2C, and SPI communication interfaces.
The architecture uses a modified Harvard RISC core with 49 instructions and a 16-level hardware stack, achieving single-cycle execution at 32 MHz (125 ns instruction cycle). The XLP technology delivers sub-microamp sleep currents, ideal for battery-powered applications.
Typical applications include sensor signal conditioning with on-chip op-amps, LED driving with PWM and COG peripherals, low-power IoT sensor nodes, and consumer electronics. When designing with this MCU, verify the supply voltage range (1.8V to 3.6V for the LF variant) and ensure PPS is configured before assigning peripherals to physical pins.
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Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF1716-E/SS — 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/SS (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Core Architecture, Package, Comparators, Maximum CPU Speed.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF1716-E/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | PIC® XLP™ 16F |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| CPU Core | PIC16 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle | 125 ns at 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| I/O Pins | 27 |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| DAC | 5-bit and 8-bit |
| On-chip Op-Amps | Yes |
| Comparators | Yes (high-speed) |
| PWM Modules | CCP |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, COG, NCO, ZCD, PPS |
| Communication Interfaces | EUSART, I2C, SPI |
| Supply Voltage (LF) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (Gull Wing) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16LF1716-E/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/AN3/Vref+/T1G/SS — Bidirectional I/O with analog input, voltage reference positive, timer1 gate, and SPI slave select |
| Pin 2 | RA4/AN4/T1G — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and timer1 gate |
| Pin 3 | RA5/MCLR/Vpp — Bidirectional I/O, master clear reset input, programming voltage input |
| Pin 4 | RA6/OSC2/CLKOUT — Bidirectional I/O, oscillator output, clock output |
| Pin 5 | RA7/OSC1/CLKIN — Bidirectional I/O, oscillator input, clock input |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA0/AN0/OPA1IN+/DAC1OUT — Bidirectional I/O with analog input, op-amp 1 non-inverting input, and DAC1 output |
| Pin 8 | RA1/AN1/OPA1IN-/OPA1OUT — Bidirectional I/O with analog input, op-amp 1 inverting input, and op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 9 | RA2/AN2/OPA2IN+/DAC2OUT — Bidirectional I/O with analog input, op-amp 2 non-inverting input, and DAC2 output |
| Pin 10 | RB4/AN10/SDA — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and I2C data |
| Pin 11 | RB5/AN11/RX — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and EUSART RX |
| Pin 12 | RB6/AN12/TX — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and EUSART TX |
| Pin 13 | RB7/AN13 — Bidirectional I/O with analog input |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 15 | RB0/AN8 — Bidirectional I/O with analog input |
| Pin 16 | RB1/AN9/C1IN-/C2IN- — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and comparator inputs |
| Pin 17 | RB2/AN8/C1OUT — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and comparator 1 output |
| Pin 18 | RB3/AN9/C2OUT — Bidirectional I/O with analog input and comparator 2 output |
| Pin 19 | RC0/SOSCO — Bidirectional I/O and secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 20 | RC1/SOSCI — Bidirectional I/O and secondary oscillator input |
| Pin 21 | RC2/CCP1 — Bidirectional I/O with Capture/Compare/PWM 1 |
| Pin 22 | RC3/CCP2 — Bidirectional I/O with Capture/Compare/PWM 2 |
| Pin 23 | RC4/SDA — Bidirectional I/O and I2C data |
| Pin 24 | RC5/SCL — Bidirectional I/O and I2C clock |
| Pin 25 | RC6 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 26 | RC7 — Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 27 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 28 | AVDD — Analog positive supply voltage |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF1716-E/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, LED Lighting Control with PWM and COG, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Consumer Appliance Control, Automotive Body Electronics, Precision Timing and Frequency Generation.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF1716-E/SS is engineered for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes that demand extreme low-power operation. Its XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology delivers sub-microamp sleep currents below 1 uA while maintaining RAM retention and rapid wake-up via the Real-Time Clock or external interrupts. The 1.8V-3.6V LF supply range accommodates single-cell lithium and dual-AA battery chemistries without boost converters. On-chip op-amps condition signals from thermistors, photodiodes, and load cells directly, eliminating external analog front-end components and shrinking the BOM. The 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference provides 8-channel analog scanning at microamp-level active current. EUSART, I2C, and SPI interfaces connect to wireless transceivers, environmental sensors, and EEPROM memory. Core Independent Peripherals like CLC and NCO enable hardware-only sensor pulse counting and frequency measurement, freeing the 32 MHz CPU for application logic and BLE/Zigbee stack management.
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LED Lighting Control with PWM and COG
LED drivers and architectural lighting controllers leverage the PIC16LF1716-E/SS's Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules and Complementary Output Generator (COG) for precise LED brightness and color mixing. The COG generates complementary PWM outputs with programmable dead-band control, ideal for driving half-bridge FET drivers in high-power LED strings without shoot-through faults. Multiple CCP channels support RGBW color mixing with 16-bit PWM resolution at the 32 MHz core clock. The 5/8-bit DAC provides smooth dimming curves, while the high-speed comparator enables current-sense feedback for constant-current LED regulation. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) reassigns PWM outputs to any available I/O pin, simplifying PCB routing when LED channels must be physically distributed across the board.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
Industrial process control and factory automation systems benefit from the PIC16LF1716-E/SS's Intelligent Analog integration. On-chip op-amps condition signals from thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, and 4-20 mA current loops with proper external gain-setting resistors, eliminating costly external instrumentation amplifiers. The 10-bit ADC digitizes conditioned signals with 8 analog input channels, while the high-speed comparator triggers alerts on out-of-range conditions independent of the CPU. The 28-pin SSOP package with -40C to +125C extended temperature grade suits harsh factory environments. Hardware CLC cells implement digital filters and zero-crossing detection directly in silicon, reducing CPU interrupt load for continuous monitoring applications like motor current sense and pressure transducer readout.
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Consumer Appliance Control
Home appliances including coffee makers, washing machines, and HVAC controls use the PIC16LF1716-E/SS for user-interface management, motor timing, and sensor monitoring. The 28-pin SSOP package fits compact appliance mainboards, while 27 I/O pins accommodate keypads, LCD segment displays, buzzer drivers, and relay outputs. The 14 KB Flash supports full-featured state machines with user-configurable settings stored in on-chip EEPROM. Core Independent Peripherals handle time-critical events like over-temperature shutdown and motor stall detection without software latency. EUSART and I2C interfaces connect to Wi-Fi/BLE modules for smart-appliance connectivity, while the 1.8V-3.6V LF supply range enables direct Li-ion battery operation in portable appliances.
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Automotive Body Electronics
Automotive body control modules, lighting controllers, and accessory systems use the PIC16LF1716-E/SS in its -40C to +125C extended temperature variant (denoted by the 'E' suffix). AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualification supports under-hood and cabin applications. The Intelligent Analog peripherals monitor battery voltage, current shunt amplifiers, and switch-contact debouncing in hardware. COG generates complementary PWM signals for solenoid and DC motor driver half-bridges, while ZCD detects AC zero-crossings in dimmer circuits. The 28-pin SSOP with Gull Wing leads withstands automotive vibration profiles. LIN and EUSART interfaces connect to vehicle CAN/LIN gateways, and PPS enables pin reassignment across PCB revisions without redesign.
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Precision Timing and Frequency Generation
The PIC16LF1716-E/SS Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) provides 20-bit resolution frequency synthesis with linear frequency sweeping capability, ideal for ultrasonic distance measurement, IR remote control carrier generation, and tone generation. Combined with the 16-bit CCP in PWM mode, the NCO achieves sub-Hz frequency steps from a 32 MHz system clock. Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) interfaces directly with AC mains for phase-controlled dimming and TRIAC triggering without optocouplers in low-voltage circuits. The 32 MHz instruction rate delivers deterministic interrupt response within 125 ns, critical for real-time control loops. CLC cells implement state machines for protocol generation, freeing CPU cycles for application-level processing.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF1716-E/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF1716-I/SS | PIC16F1716-I/SS | PIC16LF1713-I/SS | PIC16LF1716T-I/SS | PIC16F1518-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP | 28-pin SSOP |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 8 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Op-Amps / COG / NCO / ZCD / CLC | Yes (Intelligent Analog) | Yes (Intelligent Analog) | Yes (Intelligent Analog) | Yes (Intelligent Analog) | Yes (Intelligent Analog) | No (lacks Intelligent Analog peripherals) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz |
Key Differentiators
- Intelligent Analog integration with on-chip op-amps, COG, NCO, ZCD, and CLC (vs PIC16F1518-I/SS)
- Extended temperature grade for automotive applications (vs PIC16LF1716-I/SS)
- Low-voltage LF operation for battery applications (vs PIC16F1716-I/SS)
Design Notes
The PIC16LF1716-E/SS operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V on the LF version. Decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the VDD pin, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the supply rail. Place AVDD and AVSS analog supply pins with their own 100 nF decoupling cap for clean ADC operation. The XLP Sleep mode draws sub-microamp currents; ensure the MCLR pull-up is implemented correctly to avoid leakage through the reset pin during sleep.
When routing the 28-pin SSOP package on a 2-layer PCB, place the decoupling capacitors on the same side as the MCU with short ground vias. Use a ground pour on the bottom layer under the SSOP body for thermal dissipation. Route the analog signals (AN0-AN13, OPA inputs) away from digital switching lines to minimize ADC noise coupling. For high-speed oscillator traces (RA6/OSC2 and RA7/OSC1), keep traces short and surrounded by ground pour to prevent EMI.
Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) must be unlocked via PPSLOCK before remapping peripherals to physical pins; otherwise the PPS registers appear write-protected and silently fail to update. Do not exceed 3.6 V on any I/O pin when using the LF variant or damage will occur. The on-chip op-amps have limited input common-mode range; verify signal levels stay within VSS+0.3V to VDD-0.3V for linear operation. Configure unused I/O pins as outputs driven low to minimize sleep current.
Compliance Information
Automotive-grade ('E' suffix) with -40C to +125C extended temperature range. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance documentation.
