PIC16LF19185-I/PT - 8-Bit 32MHz 14KB Flash XLP MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF19185-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.46 | $2.46 |
| 10 | $2.31 | $23.10 |
| 100 | $2.15 | $215.00 |
| 500 | $1.96 | $980.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.82 | $1,820.00 |
PIC16LF19185-I/PT Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path and a Harvard RISC core. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy it sits below 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and above fixed-function logic. PIC microcontrollers from Microchip are widely used for low-power, deterministic embedded control, and the PIC16LF191xx series extends that lineage with Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and Intelligent Analog that allow many tasks to run without CPU intervention. The 'LF' prefix denotes the low-power 'F' core variant optimized for 1.8V-3.6V operation.
Key features include 14 KB self-programmable Flash, 1 KB SRAM, 256 bytes EEPROM, an integrated LCD driver with charge pump, a 12-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2), a 5-bit DAC, low-power comparator, zero-cross detect (ZCD), PWM, CCP, CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC), Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT), and Peripheral Module Disable (PMD) for granular power gating. The device supports up to 32 MHz internal oscillator operation.
Architecturally, the PIC16LF19185 uses Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit core with a hardware multiplier, 16-level stack and 49 instruction set. Core Independent Peripherals such as the CWG, ZCD and PWM allow hardware-driven waveform generation that frees the CPU for application logic, while the ADC2 with automatic averaging and threshold comparison further reduces firmware load.
Typical applications include battery-powered LCD consumer devices, IoT sensor nodes with displays, industrial metering (gas/water/electricity), portable medical monitors with LCD readout, home automation HMI panels, and rugged low-power remote controls. The integrated LCD charge pump eliminates an external boost IC.
When designing with this part, pair the integrated LCD charge pump with low-quiescent LCD bias capacitors and use Peripheral Pin Select to remap peripherals without PCB rework. Active clock gating and PMD can lower sleep current to sub-uA levels for multi-year coin-cell operation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing from 8 channels, drop-in compatible alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, giving engineers a one-stop parametric view of the PIC16LF19185-I/PT.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF19185-I/PT — 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 PIC16LF19185-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in DAC, Package, Program Memory (Flash), ADC, Comparators.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF19185-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 8-bit enhanced mid-range |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz max |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 1 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (LF core) |
| ADC | 12-bit ADC2 (with computation) |
| DAC | 5-bit DAC |
| Comparators | Low-power comparator(s) |
| LCD Driver | Integrated with charge pump |
| PWM / CCP / CWG | PWM, CCP, Complementary Waveform Generator |
| ZCD / PPS / RTCC / WWDT | Zero-Cross Detect, Peripheral Pin Select, RTCC, Windowed WDT |
| Package | 48-pin TQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 |
PIC16LF19185-I/PT 48-pin tqfp (7x7 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC16LF19185-I/PT (48-pin tqfp (7x7 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC16LF19185-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC16LF19185-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered LCD Metering, IoT Sensor Node with LCD HMI, Industrial Control HMI Panel, Portable Medical Monitor with LCD, Home Automation Control Panel, Automotive Aftermarket Accessory.
Battery-Powered LCD Metering
The PIC16LF19185-I/PT is purpose-built for battery-powered LCD meters: its integrated LCD charge pump drives segmented glass directly from a 1.8V-3.6V supply, eliminating the external boost converter that competitors require. With XLP sleep currents below 50 nA and the RTCC keeping time while the core sleeps, a single CR2032 coin cell can power a gas, water or electricity meter for over 10 years. The 12-bit ADC2 with computation performs autonomous temperature compensation and threshold detection, freeing the CPU for metrology math.
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IoT Sensor Node with LCD HMI
For IoT sensor nodes that display readings on a small LCD, the PIC16LF19185-I/PT combines CIP-driven ADC2 sampling, hardware CWG for tone generation, and Peripheral Pin Select to route peripherals to any I/O pin - all without CPU wake-up. The PPS feature in particular lets a single PCB layout serve multiple SKUs by remapping UART, SPI or I2C to different physical pins. Sub-uA sleep currents extend battery life in environmental, agricultural and smart-home sensor applications.
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Industrial Control HMI Panel
In industrial HMI panels, the PIC16LF19185-I/PT drives character or graphic LCDs while simultaneously scanning keypads, controlling PWM outputs and timing CCP events - all with deterministic 8-bit performance. The 32 MHz core delivers 8 MIPS, sufficient for menu rendering at 60 Hz refresh with margin for communication stacks. The Windowed WDT (WWDT) and CRC-accelerated Flash support IEC 60730 safety classification for white goods and industrial controllers.
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Portable Medical Monitor with LCD
Medical monitors such as glucose meters, pulse oximeters and infusion pumps benefit from the PIC16LF19185-I/PT's combination of low-noise 12-bit ADC2, accurate RTCC for dosing schedules, and XLP sleep for handheld battery endurance. The 5-bit DAC supports bias generation for analog front-ends, while CWG drives piezo alarms. AES-free silicon and no connectivity radios simplify FDA documentation for Class II device submissions.
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Home Automation Control Panel
Smart-home control panels - thermostats, security keypads, multi-zone HVAC remotes - rely on the PIC16LF19185-I/PT for LCD display, capacitive touch via the Peripheral Touch Controller, and ZCD-based AC zero-cross timing for triac dimming. The integrated ZCD eliminates an external opto-isolator and synchronizes PWM edges to mains zero-cross, reducing EMI on dimmable LED loads. PMD (Peripheral Module Disable) lets unused peripherals consume zero current during long idle periods.
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Automotive Aftermarket Accessory
Although the PIC16LF19185-I/PT is not AEC-Q100 qualified, hobby and aftermarket automotive products (gauge clusters, alarm remotes, lighting controllers) frequently use it because of the wide -40C to +85C industrial temperature range. The CWG and PWM blocks drive LED bars and motor loads, while RTCC schedules timed events. Designs that need formal automotive qualification should migrate to the AEC-Q100 qualified PIC16F19185-Q1 or dsPIC33EP variants.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF19185-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF19186-I/PT | PIC16F19185-I/PT | PIC16LF19176-I/PT | PIC16LF18877-I/PT | PIC16LF19175-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-TQFP (7x7) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | PIC16 8-bit LF | PIC16 8-bit LF | PIC16 8-bit F | PIC16 8-bit LF | PIC16 8-bit LF | PIC16 8-bit LF |
| Flash | 14 KB | 28 KB (+100%) | 14 KB (same) | 28 KB (+100%) | 56 KB (+300%) | 14 KB (same) |
| RAM | 1 KB | 2 KB (+100%) | 1 KB (same) | 2 KB (+100%) | 4 KB (+300%) | 1 KB (same) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 3.6V | 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 |
| Integrated LCD Charge Pump | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| CIPs (CWG/ZCD/PPS) | Yes (full) | Yes (full) | Yes (full) | Yes (full) | Partial (no ZCD) | Yes (subset) |
| 1k-pc Price (USD, est.) | 1.82 | 1.92 | 1.78 | 1.92 | 2.05 | 1.78 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated LCD charge pump at LF voltage range (vs PIC16LF18877-I/PT)
- ZCD + CWG integrated for AC line sensing (vs PIC16LF19156-I/SP)
- Balanced 14 KB Flash / 1 KB RAM at lower cost (vs PIC16LF19186-I/PT)
- Extended XLP sleep vs F-core siblings (vs PIC16F19185-I/PT)
Design Notes
Use Peripheral Module Disable (PMD) to gate unused peripherals before entering sleep. Estimated: enabling all peripherals at 32 MHz draws ~6 mA while disabling everything except RTCC drops quiescent current below 50 nA. For battery life calculations on a CR2032 (220 mAh), assume 0.1% duty cycle active at 6 mA and 99.9% sleep at 50 nA to model > 10-year endurance.
Place the 0.1 uF VDD decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of the MCU VDD pin and add a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the same rail. The LCD charge pump requires low-ESR 1 uF to 4.7 uF ceramics on VLCD1/VLCD2/VLCD3 - keep trace length under 5 mm to avoid ripple. Route the 32.768 kHz crystal traces symmetrically with a grounded guard ring to suppress EMI.
Do not assume the PIC16LF19185 is AEC-Q100 qualified - this is the industrial-grade variant; choose the PIC16F19185-Q1 suffix part for automotive designs. Also note that the LF core needs VDD >= 2.0V for Flash programming; below that threshold, ICSP writes will silently fail. Always verify the device ID register (0x30xx) after blank-check programming.
Use Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) to remap peripherals to the most PCB-friendly pins, but lock the PPS assignments in code immediately after reset and never reconfigure PPS while peripherals are active. For multi-layer PCBs, route the TQFP breakout on internal layers with via-in-pad for ground and a continuous ground pour on the top layer to suppress LCD drive noise from coupling into ADC inputs.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial grade only (-40C to +85C); choose PIC16F19185-Q1 suffix for AEC-Q100 automotive designs.
