PIC16LF76T-I/SOG - 8-bit PIC MCU, 14KB Flash, 28-SOIC | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF76T-I/SOG ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.2 | $8.20 |
| 10 | $7.45 | $74.50 |
| 100 | $6.7 | $670.00 |
| 500 | $5.95 | $2,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.2 | $5,200.00 |
PIC16LF76T-I/SOG Overview
A PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) microcontroller is a compact, self-contained computer-on-a-chip that combines a CPU, non-volatile program memory (Flash), volatile data memory (RAM), and a rich set of on-chip peripherals. The PIC16 family sits in Microchip's mid-range architecture tier, providing a balance of deterministic performance, ease of use, and low power consumption that has made PIC microcontrollers a workhorse of industrial and consumer embedded design for over two decades.
Key features of the PIC16LF76T-I/SOG include 14 KB of Flash for program storage, 368 bytes of RAM, 256 bytes of EEPROM data memory, 22 digital I/O lines multiplexed with peripheral functions, a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with up to 8 input channels, two 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer, a 10-bit PWM module, an enhanced USART, a Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I²C, and a watchdog timer for safe operation. The LF (low-power) silicon variant operates across a wide VDD range, supporting battery-backed and energy-constrained designs.
Technically, the PIC16F7x architecture employs a 14-bit instruction word and a Harvard bus structure that lets the CPU fetch instructions and data in parallel, delivering predictable interrupt latency and efficient C/assembly compilation. The 10-bit ADC achieves conversion rates sufficient for sensor conditioning and instrumentation loops, while the CCP/PWM module is well-suited to motor control, lighting, and power-conversion feedback.
Typical applications for this device include industrial automation and sensor interface nodes, HVAC and building control panels, motor drive and small appliance control, low-power data-acquisition front-ends, and consumer-electronics user-interface controllers. The combination of EEPROM, ample I/O, and standard serial peripherals also suits remote keyless entry, battery chargers, and instrumentation.
When designing with the PIC16LF76T-I/SOG, use the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and MPLAB XC8 compiler for code development, and verify decoupling on VDD/AVDD/VSS with 100 nF and 10 uF capacitors placed close to the pins. The MCLR reset pin requires a proper pull-up configuration; consult the device datasheet for oscillator modes and ICD (in-circuit debug) connections if real-time debugging is required.
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| Core Architecture | PIC16 (8-bit, mid-range, 14-bit instruction word) |
| Family | PIC16F7x |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB |
| RAM | 368 bytes |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Digital I/O Pins | 22 |
| ADC | 10-bit, 8 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit + 1 x 16-bit |
| PWM / CCP | 10-bit PWM, Capture/Compare/PWM modules |
| Communication | Enhanced USART, MSSP (SPI / I2C) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 28-SOIC (SOG), wide-body, tape-and-reel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per distributor product listings) |
PIC16LF76T-I/SOG Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset / ICSP programming voltage |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Digital I/O / ADC input channel 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / ADC input channel 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — Digital I/O / ADC input channel 2 / ADC negative reference |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / ADC input channel 3 / ADC positive reference |
| Pin 6 | RA4/T0CKI — Digital I/O / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 7 | RA5/AN4/SS — Digital I/O / ADC input channel 4 / SSP slave select |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI — Oscillator crystal / external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO — Oscillator crystal / clock output |
| Pin 11 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 12 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / Capture Compare PWM 2 |
| Pin 13 | RC2/CCP1 — Digital I/O / Capture Compare PWM 1 |
| Pin 14 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Digital I/O / MSSP SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 15 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Digital I/O / MSSP SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 16 | RC5/SDO — Digital I/O / MSSP SPI data out |
| Pin 17 | RC6/TX/CK — Digital I/O / USART async transmit / sync clock |
| Pin 18 | RC7/RX/DT — Digital I/O / USART async receive / sync data |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB0/INT — Digital I/O / external interrupt |
| Pin 22 | RB1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 23 | RB2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 24 | RB3/PGM — Digital I/O / ICSP low-voltage programming |
| Pin 25 | RB4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 26 | RB5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 27 | RB6/PGC — Digital I/O / ICSP clock |
| Pin 28 | RB7/PGD — Digital I/O / ICSP data |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF76T-I/SOG is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation and Sensor Interface Nodes, HVAC and Building Control Panels, Small Appliance Motor Control, Battery-Backed Data-Acquisition Front-Ends, Consumer Electronics User-Interface Controllers, Remote Keyless Entry and Access Control.
Industrial Automation and Sensor Interface Nodes
The PIC16LF76T-I/SOG fits industrial sensor interface nodes because of its 14 KB Flash for application code, 368 bytes RAM, 22 digital I/O, and 10-bit ADC with 8 input channels. The LF low-power silicon supports wide VDD operation, allowing the MCU to ride through noisy 24V industrial rails when paired with an LDO. The USART plus MSSP (SPI/I2C) peripherals connect directly to digital temperature sensors, EEPROM, and Modbus/RS-485 transceivers, while the 16-bit timer handles high-resolution quadrature decoding for flow and position sensors.
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HVAC and Building Control Panels
HVAC controllers benefit from the PIC16LF76T-I/SOG's combination of PWM channels for fan/motor speed control and 10-bit ADC for temperature and pressure feedback loops. The 22 I/O pins drive LED status indicators, button matrices, and character LCD interfaces; the enhanced USART links to BACnet/Modbus modules. The industrial -40C to +85C operating range ensures reliable operation in plant rooms, while the 256-byte EEPROM stores user-setpoint calibration data without external memory.
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Small Appliance Motor Control
For small appliance motor drives such as blenders, mixers, and small pumps, the PIC16LF76T-I/SOG provides a 10-bit PWM module for closed-loop speed regulation, an enhanced USART for user-display feedback, and 22 I/O for power-stage gate driving and tachometer input. The 14 KB Flash holds full BLDC or brushed-DC state-machine code, while 256 bytes EEPROM store calibration. The 28-SOIC footprint allows the PCB to remain compact, and the LF silicon supports battery-pack operation for portable appliances.
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Battery-Backed Data-Acquisition Front-Ends
The LF (low-power) silicon in PIC16LF76T-I/SOG makes it a fit for battery-backed data-acquisition front-ends where wide VDD tolerance (down to 2.0V) and low quiescent current extend operating life. The 10-bit ADC with 8 channels handles multi-sensor reading at rates sufficient for environmental monitoring, while the 368-byte RAM buffers packet payloads before USART transmission. The 256-byte EEPROM retains calibration constants across battery swaps, and the 28-SOIC footprint simplifies hand-soldered prototypes.
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Consumer Electronics User-Interface Controllers
Consumer product UI controllers benefit from the PIC16LF76T-I/SOG's 22 I/O for capacitive button matrices, LED indicators, character LCD interfaces, and rotary-encoder inputs. The MSSP peripheral drives SPI-based OLED or segment LCDs, while the enhanced USART connects to a host SoC for command exchange. The 14 KB Flash is sufficient for advanced menu logic, and the wide operating temperature range supports indoor-outdoor consumer products including thermostats and security panels.
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Remote Keyless Entry and Access Control
The PIC16LF76T-I/SOG is well-suited to remote keyless entry (RKE) and access-control fobs because of its LF low-power silicon (wide VDD, low Iq), 14 KB Flash for rolling-code algorithms, and 256-byte EEPROM for storing user credentials and counters. The 22 I/O drive RF transmitter enable lines, push-button matrix, and LED status, while the MSSP peripheral handles secure-element SPI communication. The 28-SOIC SOG tape-and-reel package supports high-volume pick-and-place manufacturing.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF76T-I/SOG — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF76-I/SOG | PIC16F76T-I/SOG | PIC16LF767T-I/SO | PIC16LF767-I/SO | PIC16LF1936-I/SO | PIC16LF722-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-SOIC (SOG) wide-body, tape-and-reel | 28-SOIC (SOG) wide-body, tube - same | 28-SOIC (SOG) wide-body, tape-and-reel - same | 28-SOIC (SO) wide-body, tape-and-reel - same | 28-SOIC (SO) wide-body, tube - same | 28-SOIC (SO) wide-body, tube - same | 28-SOIC (SO) wide-body, tube - same |
| Flash Program Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 7 KB |
| RAM | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 2 KB | 384 bytes |
| Digital I/O Pins | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
| ADC | 10-bit, 8 channels | 10-bit, 8 channels | 10-bit, 8 channels | 10-bit, 11 channels | 10-bit, 11 channels | 10-bit, 17 channels | 8-bit, 11 channels |
| Operating Voltage (LF vs standard) | LF wide VDD range | LF wide VDD | Standard 4.5-5.5V | LF wide VDD + nanoWatt | LF wide VDD + nanoWatt | LF wide VDD + XLP | LF wide VDD + XLP |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Peripheral Highlights | CCP1/2 PWM, USART, MSSP SPI/I2C | CCP1/2 PWM, USART, MSSP | CCP1/2 PWM, USART, MSSP | CCP1/2/3 PWM, EUSART, MSSP, 11 ADC ch | CCP1/2/3 PWM, EUSART, MSSP, 11 ADC ch | CCP/ECCP, EUSART, MSSP, 17 ADC ch, LCD, mTouch, XLP | CCP, EUSART, MSSP, 11 ADC ch, XLP |
Key Differentiators
- Low-power LF silicon with wide VDD operating range (vs PIC16F76T-I/SOG (standard F variant))
- Larger Flash and RAM compared to PIC16F73 (vs PIC16F73 (lower-density sibling in same family))
- Industrial temperature grade with tape-and-reel packaging for production (vs PIC16LF76-I/SOG (tube packaging only))
Design Notes
Decouple VDD and AVSS with a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of the VDD pin and a bulk 10 uF aluminum-polymer or ceramic capacitor on the same supply rail. For the LF (low-power) silicon variant, VDD can operate as low as 2.0V, so verify that the chosen LDO dropout remains within regulation at minimum load current. Estimated: a 100 nF X7R plus 10 uF bulk keeps the supply ripple below 5 mV at the ADC reference pin for typical 10-bit conversions.
Keep the MCLR pull-up resistor within 5 mm of the MCLR/VPP pin (pin 1) and route the ICSP PGC/PGD lines (RB6/RB7) directly to a 6-pin header without stubs. Place the 28-SOIC long-axis parallel to the PCB edge to simplify automated optical inspection, and keep analog traces (RA0-RA5, RC0-RC2) away from the PWM outputs (CCP1/CCP2) to minimize digital-to-analog crosstalk during ADC sampling. Reference Microchip AN585 'PIC16F7x Hardware Design Checklist' for layout guidance.
Do not assume the LF (low-power) variant and standard F (non-LF) variant share the same VDD range - the F76 has narrower voltage tolerance (typically 4.5-5.5V) than the LF76 (down to 2.0V). Always verify the ICSP clock frequency is below 5 MHz for PGC during in-circuit programming; higher rates can cause verify errors on freshly-erased Flash. The AVDD/VSS analog supply pins are not present on this 28-SOIC variant - ADC reference uses VDD as the positive reference, so VDD noise directly couples into ADC readings; add a ferrite bead between digital and analog supply if precision matters.
The enhanced USART on PIC16LF76T-I/SOG supports synchronous and asynchronous modes; for noise-sensitive RS-485 links, configure the baud-rate generator with BRGH=1 to allow higher baud rates with lower BRG error. The MSSP module's I2C pins (RC3/SCL, RC4/SDA) are 5V-tolerant when VDD permits, simplifying connection to legacy 5V sensors. For SPI, ensure the SCK idle state matches the slave device's clock-polarity requirement (CKP bit) to avoid framing errors on the first byte.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance verified per distributor product listings (DigiKey page 613517, Heisener, Lisleapex). Industrial -40C to +85C operating temperature range. AEC-Q100 not applicable to standard PIC16LF76T-I/SOG - Microchip does not market this part as automotive-qualified; choose AEC-Q100 variants explicitly when needed. Halogen-free status not stated in retrieved distributor data; marked unknown.
