PIC16LF722A-I/MV - 20MHz 8-bit MCU, 3.5KB Flash, 28-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF722A-I/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| 10 | $1.48 | $14.80 |
| 100 | $1.32 | $132.00 |
| 500 | $1.18 | $590.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.05 | $1,050.00 |
PIC16LF722A-I/MV Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals onto one silicon die. The PIC16 family uses a 14-bit instruction word and an 8-bit data path, sitting in the hypernym hierarchy of microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor device. The "LF" sub-family belongs to Microchip's nanoWatt XLP (eXtreme Low Power) tier, specifically engineered for battery-powered and energy-harvesting applications where quiescent current draw in sleep modes is the dominant figure of merit.
Key features include 128 bytes of RAM, 256 bytes of EEPROM, 25 I/O pins, an internal 16MHz oscillator, and an operating voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V. The 28-UQFN package exposes a thermal pad and supports surface-mount assembly on compact PCBs. The device integrates multiple peripherals commonly needed in mixed-signal embedded designs: ADC, comparators, PWM modules, USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), and timers.
Typical applications include low-power IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered remote controls, consumer white goods user interfaces, and compact industrial sensor conditioning. The wide 1.8V-3.6V range and XLP sleep modes (down to nA-level current) make it well-suited for products that must run for years on a single coin cell.
A key design consideration is that this device does NOT include an internal LDO; therefore, the supply voltage applied directly powers the digital core. If you need a 5V-capable variant, select the PIC16F722A in the same UQFN-28 package instead. For migrating designs, verify pin compatibility with the specific variant suffix.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the bare manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a one-stop engineering decision resource for the PIC16LF722A-I/MV.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC16LF722A-I/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Package, RoHS Status, Data EEPROM, I/O Pins.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF722A-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit Microcontroller (MCU) |
| Core Architecture | PIC16 (RISC, 14-bit instruction word) |
| Program Memory | 3.5 KB Flash (2K x 14) |
| Data RAM | 128 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| Package | 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Technology Family | PIC16F/722A/723A |
| Peripherals | ADC, Comparators, PWM, USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), Timers |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes (16 MHz selectable) |
PIC16LF722A-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5/AN4/C2IN2-/T1CKI — GPIO RA5 / ADC ch4 / Comparator 2 in- / Timer1 clock |
| Pin 2 | RA4/AN3/C1IN3- — GPIO RA4 / ADC ch3 / Comparator 1 in- |
| Pin 3 | RA3/AN2/C1IN+/VREF+ — GPIO RA3 / ADC ch2 / Comparator 1 in+ / VREF+ |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN1/C1IN0-/CVREF — GPIO RA2 / ADC ch1 / Comparator 1 in- / CVREF |
| Pin 5 | RA1/AN0/C1IN0+ — GPIO RA1 / ADC ch0 / Comparator 1 in+ |
| Pin 6 | RA0/AN5/ICSPDAT — GPIO RA0 / ADC ch5 / ICSP data |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator in / external clock in |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal oscillator out / clock out |
| Pin 11 | RC0/T1OSO — GPIO RC0 / Timer1 oscillator output |
| Pin 12 | RC1/T1OSI — GPIO RC1 / Timer1 oscillator input |
| Pin 13 | RC2/P1A/CCP1 — GPIO RC2 / PWM output / CCP1 |
| Pin 14 | RC3/P1B/PGM — GPIO RC3 / PWM output / LVP programming |
| Pin 15 | RC4/SDI/SDA — GPIO RC4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 16 | RC5/SDO — GPIO RC5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 17 | RC6/TX/CK — GPIO RC6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 18 | RC7/RX/DT — GPIO RC7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 19 | RB7/PGM — GPIO RB7 / LVP programming |
| Pin 20 | RB6/PGC — GPIO RB6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 21 | RB5/AN11 — GPIO RB5 / ADC ch11 |
| Pin 22 | RB4/AN10 — GPIO RB4 / ADC ch10 |
| Pin 23 | RB3/AN9 — GPIO RB3 / ADC ch9 |
| Pin 24 | RB2/AN8 — GPIO RB2 / ADC ch8 |
| Pin 25 | RB1/AN7 — GPIO RB1 / ADC ch7 |
| Pin 26 | RB0/AN6/INT — GPIO RB0 / ADC ch6 / external interrupt |
| Pin 27 | RA7/OSC1 — GPIO RA7 / alternate crystal in |
| Pin 28 | RA6/OSC2 — GPIO RA6 / alternate crystal out |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF722A-I/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Consumer Remote Controls and HIDs, Industrial Sensor Conditioning, White Goods and Appliance User Interfaces, Portable Medical Monitoring Accessories, Compact Power Tool Motor Control.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV's nanoWatt XLP technology and 1.8V-3.6V supply range fit battery-powered IoT sensor nodes that must sleep for years on a coin cell. Its 3.5KB Flash holds typical LoRa/Sigfox/Sub-GHz stack application code plus sensor drivers, while the 25 I/O pins interface multiple analog sensors through the on-chip ADC and comparators. The internal 16MHz oscillator eliminates an external crystal, reducing BOM cost and standby current. The 28-UQFN 4x4mm package drops onto compact sensor PCBs with minimal board area, ideal for wireless sensor modules placed in tight enclosures or behind existing fixtures where every cubic millimetre matters.
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Consumer Remote Controls and HIDs
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV's low sleep current (nanoWatt XLP) and 1.8V operation make it ideal for consumer remote controls running on a single CR2032 coin cell. Its PWM peripherals drive IR LEDs directly while the 25 I/O matrix-scan a typical 8x8 key matrix with multiple shared lines. The 3.5KB Flash comfortably fits remote control firmware with manufacturer codes, rolling-code encryption, and multi-protocol support. Compared to discrete logic designs, integrating the MCU cuts BOM cost, board area, and quiescent current while adding flexible feature upgrades through firmware revisions.
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Industrial Sensor Conditioning
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV is well suited for industrial sensor signal conditioning modules that interface analog transducers to digital PLCs or fieldbus gateways. Its on-chip ADC samples strain-gauge, thermocouple, or 4-20mA loop signals at up to the 20MHz CPU clock rate, while the comparators implement threshold detection or window-discriminator functions. The 1.8V-3.6V operating range accommodates 3.3V sensor rails, and the 28-UQFN package plus -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade handle factory-floor thermal environments. The internal 16MHz oscillator eliminates the need for a precision external crystal, simplifying the BOM.
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White Goods and Appliance User Interfaces
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV drives consumer white-goods user-interface boards where its 25 I/O pins scan key/LED matrices, drive seven-segment displays via PWM, and handle serial communication with the main appliance controller. The 3.5KB Flash stores UI state machines, error-code tables, and beeper profiles, while the 256-byte EEPROM retains user settings (clock, mode preferences) across power cycles. The low 1.8V minimum VDD suits designs that power the UI board from a single 3.3V LDO or directly from rectified mains-derived rails, and the small 28-UQFN package fits behind display overlays.
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Portable Medical Monitoring Accessories
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV's nanoWatt XLP operation and 1.8V-3.6V supply fit portable medical monitoring accessories such as pulse-oximeter cables, blood-pressure cuffs, and thermometer probes. Its low sleep current extends battery life during idle patient-monitoring periods, while its 20MHz CPU provides responsive real-time signal processing for measurement cycles. The 25 I/O pins interface OLED displays, button panels, and BLE/wired data uplinks. Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the part is widely used in IEC 60601-compliant accessory designs where its industrial temperature range is sufficient.
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Compact Power Tool Motor Control
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV handles compact brushed-DC motor control for low-voltage power tools such as cordless screwdrivers, glue guns, and handheld vacuums. Its PWM modules generate the variable-duty drive signals, while the on-chip comparators implement overcurrent protection by monitoring shunt voltages directly. The 1.8V-3.6V range allows direct Li-ion battery operation with a single-cell stack, and the 20MHz CPU rate supports field-oriented or back-EMF sensing algorithms. The 28-UQFN 4x4mm footprint tucks into tool handles or battery-pack compartments where space is constrained.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF722A-I/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF723A-I/MV | PIC16LF722A-E/MV | PIC16F722A-I/MV | PIC16LF720-I/MV | PIC16LF707-I/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-UQFN (4x4) | 28-UQFN (4x4) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4) - same | 28-UQFN (4x4) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 0.875 KB | 14 KB |
| Data RAM | 128 bytes | 256 bytes | 128 bytes | 128 bytes | 64 bytes | 512 bytes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V (with internal LDO) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Internal LDO Regulator | No (LF variant, direct VDD) | No (LF variant) | No (LF variant) | Yes (F variant, requires VCAP cap) | No (LF variant) | No (LF variant) |
| I/O Pins | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Key Differentiators
- Low-voltage LF variant without internal LDO (vs PIC16F722A-I/MV)
- Larger Flash than PIC16LF720 in same package (vs PIC16LF720-I/MV)
- nanoWatt XLP technology for battery designs (vs PIC16LF707-I/MV)
Design Notes
The PIC16LF722A-I/MV requires a 0.1uF decoupling capacitor placed within 5mm of the VDD pin and a bulk 1-10uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the same rail. Since this is the LF variant without an internal LDO, VDD directly powers the core; ensure the supply stays within 1.8V-3.6V under all transient load conditions. For battery-powered designs, place a small ferrite bead between the battery and the MCU VDD to suppress load-dump transients.
The 28-UQFN 4x4mm package has an exposed thermal pad that MUST be soldered to a copper pour on the PCB to meet thermal and electrical performance. Use at least a 10x10mm copper pour on the top layer connected by multiple thermal vias (0.3mm drill, 0.5mm pad) to a bottom-layer copper plane. The pad is also the primary electrical ground reference; failing to solder it degrades both thermal dissipation and EMI performance. Although MCU power dissipation is typically <50mW in normal operation, the exposed pad is essential for long-term reliability.
Do NOT select the PIC16LF722A-I/MV (LF variant) for designs that operate from 5V rails - this variant lacks an internal LDO regulator and is rated only to 3.6V maximum. Use the PIC16F722A-I/MV instead, which includes the internal 5V regulator but requires a 0.1uF external stabilization capacitor on the VCAP pin. Also, the 'I' suffix means industrial temperature (-40C to +85C); if you need automotive or extended temperature, select the 'E' suffix variant.
Route the ICSPDAT/PGC programming pins (typically RA0/RA6 or dedicated RB6/RB7) to test points or a programming header for in-circuit serial programming. According to Microchip's PIC16 programming documentation, the MCLR pin must be pulled high through a 10k resistor for normal operation and can be pulled low to reset the device. Reserve a small prototype area for programming/debug header access; this is much easier to add at PCB layout time than to rework later.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade -40C to +85C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications, contact Microchip for Q-graded part numbers.
