PIC16LF74T-I/PT - 8-Bit MCU, 20MHz, 7KB Flash, 44-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF74T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.4 | $8.40 |
| 10 | $7.65 | $76.50 |
| 100 | $6.3 | $630.00 |
| 500 | $5.45 | $2,725.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.85 | $4,850.00 |
PIC16LF74T-I/PT Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a single-chip processor whose ALU, registers, and program counter operate on 8-bit data words. The PIC16F family is a classic Harvard-architecture core widely used in embedded control; microcontrollers sit in the system hierarchy below microprocessors and above discrete logic, serving as the "brains" of products from consumer appliances to industrial sensor nodes.
Key features of the PIC16LF74T-I/PT include 33 digital I/O pins, three 8-bit timer/counters with optional prescaler, two capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules, an 8-bit 5-channel ADC, a USART with addressable mode, an MSSP port (SPI/I2C), and 192 bytes of RAM. Built-in peripherals include brown-out reset (BOR), power-on reset (POR), watchdog timer (WDT), and an ICD-2 in-circuit debugger interface.
The PIC16LF74 uses Microchip's 14-bit instruction-word, RISC-style core with a hardware multiplier-free instruction set, dual-bank linear program memory, and paged data memory. The 20 MHz oscillator delivers 5 MIPS peak throughput, and the nanoWatt technology offers selectable idle and sleep modes with wake-on-interrupt and ultra-low-power sleep currents for battery-powered designs.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, sensor signal conditioning, motor-driver logic boards, low-power instrumentation, remote-control units, and white-goods human-machine interfaces. The PIC16LF74's wide 2.0V-5.5V range, low-power modes, and mature peripheral set make it especially well suited to battery-backed devices and cost-sensitive embedded designs.
When designing with this MCU, reserve at least one I/O pin for the ICSP/ICD programming/debug interface (PGC/PGD), and choose an external crystal or internal RC oscillator mode carefully to balance timing accuracy against power consumption in sleep-mode applications.
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View Datasheet →PIC16LF74T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC16F |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC16 |
| Instruction Word Width | 14-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Peak Throughput | 5 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 192 bytes |
| Operating Voltage (Vdd) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 33 |
| Timers | 3 x 8-bit timer/counters |
| Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) | 2 modules |
| ADC | 8-bit, 5 channels |
| Serial Interfaces | USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Special Features | Brown-out Reset, Power-on Reset, Watchdog Timer, ICD-2 debug |
PIC16LF74T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / ADC channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / ADC channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / ADC channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3/AN3/VREF — PORTA bit 3 / ADC channel 3 / VREF+ |
| Pin 5 | RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 6 | RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5 / ADC channel 4 / SPI slave select |
| Pin 7 | RE0/RD — PORTE bit 0 / Read control for parallel slave port |
| Pin 8 | RE1/WR — PORTE bit 1 / Write control for parallel slave port |
| Pin 9 | RE2/CS — PORTE bit 2 / Chip select for parallel slave port |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 12 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator crystal input / external clock input |
| Pin 13 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator crystal output / clock output |
| Pin 14 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 15 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — PORTC bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2 I/O |
| Pin 16 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1 I/O |
| Pin 17 | RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 18 | RD0/PSP0 — PORTD bit 0 / Parallel slave port bit 0 |
| Pin 19 | RD1/PSP1 — PORTD bit 1 / Parallel slave port bit 1 |
| Pin 20 | RD2/PSP2 — PORTD bit 2 / Parallel slave port bit 2 |
| Pin 21 | RD3/PSP3 — PORTD bit 3 / Parallel slave port bit 3 |
| Pin 22 | RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 23 | RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 24 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 25 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 26 | RD4/PSP4 — PORTD bit 4 / Parallel slave port bit 4 |
| Pin 27 | RD5/PSP5 — PORTD bit 5 / Parallel slave port bit 5 |
| Pin 28 | RD6/PSP6 — PORTD bit 6 / Parallel slave port bit 6 |
| Pin 29 | RD7/PSP7 — PORTD bit 7 / Parallel slave port bit 7 |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 32 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / External interrupt input |
| Pin 33 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 34 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 35 | RB3/PGM — PORTB bit 3 / Low-voltage programming input |
| Pin 36 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 37 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 38 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock (debugger) |
| Pin 39 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data (debugger) |
| Pin 40 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset / Programming voltage input |
| Pin 41 | RA6/OSC2/CLKO — PORTA bit 6 / Oscillator output / Clock output |
| Pin 42 | RA7/OSC1/CLKI — PORTA bit 7 / Oscillator input / Clock input |
| Pin 43 | RB0 — PORTB bit 0 (alternate function) |
| Pin 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF74T-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Control Panel, Battery-Powered Sensor Node, Motor Driver Logic Board, White Goods HMI, Remote Control / RF Transmitter, Low-Cost Instrumentation, LED Lighting Controller.
Industrial Control Panel
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT's 33 I/O pins and proven PIC16F architecture make it well-suited for industrial control panels driving relays, opto-isolators, and status indicators. The 8-bit 5-channel ADC reads sensor signals from thermistors, pressure transducers, and potentiometers with adequate resolution for setpoint monitoring and fault detection. Operating from 2.0 V to 5.5 V allows direct connection to industrial 24 V buses via a switching pre-regulator, while the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range satisfies factory-floor specifications.
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Battery-Powered Sensor Node
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT's low-voltage operation down to 2.0 V and nanoWatt sleep mode make it a good fit for battery-powered sensor nodes transmitting on a 2-cell alkaline or single-cell lithium supply. Sleep currents under 1 uA combined with the 192-byte RAM retention enable multi-year battery life in duty-cycled wake-measure-sleep patterns. The MSSP (SPI/I2C) port connects to sensors such as the MCP9808 temperature IC, while the USART provides a low-speed wireless link to sub-GHz transceivers for IoT telemetry.
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Motor Driver Logic Board
With two CCP modules generating complementary PWM outputs and three 8-bit timer/counters, the PIC16LF74T-I/PT can manage brushed DC motor speed, stepper sequencing, or simple BLDC commutation in low-to-medium-power driver boards. The wide Vdd range supports 3.3 V logic-level FET bridges, while the brown-out reset and watchdog timer ensure safe startup and recovery from fault conditions in motor-control systems.
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White Goods HMI
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT drives segment LCDs, keypads, and encoder inputs in appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and microwave oven user interfaces. With 33 I/O lines, it easily interfaces with 7-segment displays, triac control signals, and buzzer/LED indicators. The 5 MIPS throughput handles menu navigation, timer logic, and safety interlocks for IEC 60730-compliant appliance firmware.
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Remote Control / RF Transmitter
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT's low power consumption and small 44-TQFP footprint suit handheld remote controls encoding sub-GHz OOK/FSK transmissions via SPI to a transmitter IC. The 8-bit core encodes IR/RF protocols such as RC-5, NEC, or proprietary protocols efficiently. Brown-out reset prevents lockups during battery end-of-life discharge.
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Low-Cost Instrumentation
For low-cost digital multimeters, panel meters, and simple data loggers, the PIC16LF74T-I/PT provides the right balance of features and cost. The 8-bit ADC measures voltage/current with adequate resolution for consumer-grade instruments, and the USART outputs to PC or displays. nanoWatt sleep mode extends battery life in portable handheld meters that spend most of their time in standby.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT drives multi-channel LED drivers via its PWM modules and USART-connected DMX/RDM receivers in architectural lighting fixtures. The 5 MIPS throughput enables smooth dimming curves and color-mixing algorithms for RGBW fixtures. Wide Vdd range allows direct 5 V operation from switching LED driver outputs while nanoWatt sleep reduces standby power below regulatory limits for connected lighting.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF74T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF74T-I/PTG | PIC16LF74-I/PT | PIC16LF747-I/PT | PIC16LF707-I/PT | PIC16LF1947-I/PT | PIC16LF18877-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Flash | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 56 KB |
| Data SRAM | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 192 bytes | 512 bytes | 1 KB | 4 KB |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 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 |
| ADC Resolution / Channels | 8-bit / 5 channels | 8-bit / 5 channels | 8-bit / 5 channels | 10-bit / 8 channels | 10-bit / 14 channels | 10-bit / 17 channels | 10-bit / 24 channels |
| Lead-Free Finish (RoHS) | Yes (matte tin) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes (Pb-free) |
| Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 8.40 | 8.40 | 8.20 | 9.20 | 5.40 | 6.10 | 7.20 |
Key Differentiators
- Wider Vdd range (2.0-5.5 V) than PIC16F74 (4.0-5.5 V) (vs PIC16F74T-I/PT)
- Enhanced 10-bit ADC upgrade path (vs PIC16LF747-I/PT)
- Lower power XLP technology upgrade path (vs PIC16LF1947-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT operates from 2.0 V to 5.5 V; place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor close to each Vdd pin (pins 10, 31) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the main supply rail. For battery applications using 2-cell alkaline or single-cell Li chemistries, ensure the undervoltage lockout setting matches the battery end-of-life voltage (typically 2.0 V for alkaline, 3.0 V for Li primary) to prevent brown-out-induced data corruption in flash or EEPROM.
Route the ICSP pins (RB6/PGC = pin 38, RB7/PGD = pin 39, MCLR/Vpp = pin 40) so they are accessible for in-circuit programming and debugging. Avoid placing other signal traces too close to the OSC1/OSC2 pins (12-13) to minimize capacitive loading on the crystal. If using the internal RC oscillator instead of an external crystal, leave the OSC pins floating or tie them to a known state per datasheet.
Do not confuse PIC16LF74 (2.0-5.5 V) with PIC16F74 (4.0-5.5 V). Operating a PIC16F74 below 4.0 V can cause EEPROM corruption and erratic ADC readings. Also note: the 192 B RAM includes general-purpose registers; user data buffers must be allocated from the GPR area after bank selection, not the SFR area. Lastly, the MCLR pin (pin 40) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to Vdd if external reset is desired; leaving it floating causes unpredictable resets.
The PIC16LF74T-I/PT in the 44-pin TQFP package dissipates under 200 mW even at full 20 MHz clock and all peripherals active, so thermal management is generally not a concern. However, in enclosed industrial enclosures above 60 C ambient, verify theta_JA (~40 C/W for 44-TQFP) against worst-case power dissipation. For continuous high-temperature operation above 85 C, derate clock frequency or move to the PIC16LF1947-I/PT enhanced mid-range part with better thermal characteristics.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page and DigiKey listing 443675. REACH compliant per EU Declaration of Conformity. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; this MCU is targeted at industrial and consumer markets, not automotive.