PIC16LF877-04I/PQ - 8-Bit 4MHz MCU 14KB Flash 44-MQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16LF877-04I/PQ ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.4 | $7.40 |
| 10 | $6.65 | $66.50 |
| 100 | $5.55 | $555.00 |
| 500 | $4.95 | $2,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.45 | $4,450.00 |
| 3,000 | $3.95 | $11,850.00 |
PIC16LF877-04I/PQ Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (Flash/RAM/EEPROM), and peripherals (ADC, timers, communication interfaces) onto one die. The PIC16LF877 belongs to the mid-range PIC family, which sits between the baseline PIC10/12/16/17 families and the high-performance PIC18/PIC24/dsPIC families. The LF variant runs from a reduced-voltage rail (2.0-5.5V), making it a low-power derivative of the standard PIC16F877 aimed at battery-powered systems.
Key features of this device include 33 digital I/O lines, 8 channels of 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC), 2 analog comparators, a Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) module plus an Enhanced CCP module, 3 timers, a USART with addressable SPI/I2C mode, and a parallel slave port. CMOS technology ensures low static and dynamic power consumption across the full industrial temperature range.
Architecturally, the device uses a Harvard RISC core with separate program and data buses. Code executes in a single cycle (excluding branches), and the 35-instruction set is common across the PIC16 mid-range family, allowing code reuse across 6- to 100-pin variants. The LF voltage range (2.0-5.5V) lowers quiescent current versus the standard F variant (4.0-5.5V).
Typical applications include industrial control panels, sensor data acquisition, low-power battery monitoring, motor control interfaces, and embedded instrumentation. The combination of 10-bit ADC, multiple timers, and PWM outputs allows direct drive of mixed-signal subsystems with minimal external components.
When designing, note the 4 MHz maximum oscillator frequency at 2.0V supply (10 MHz at 5V). The "-04" speed suffix indicates the 4 MHz grade. Designers should verify timer and ADC clocking against VDD to avoid speed-related timing violations.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand and cross-brand alternatives, and practical design notes beyond the manufacturer datasheet summary. The MQFP-44 package and pinout match the PIC16F877 and PIC16F877A, enabling direct PCB layout reuse.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16LF877-04I/PQ — 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 PIC16LF877-04I/PQ (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Timers, Operating Temperature, ADC, Core Architecture.
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PIC16LF877-04I/L
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PIC16LF877-04/PT
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PIC16LF877-04I/PQ Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory | 14 KB (8K x 14) FLASH |
| RAM | 368 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4 MHz (200 ns instruction cycle) |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 33 |
| ADC Channels | 8 channels x 10-bit |
| Comparators | 2 |
| PWM Modules | 1 CCP + 1 Enhanced CCP |
| Timers | 3 (Timer0, Timer1, Timer2) |
| Communication | USART (SPI/I2C master mode), PSP |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-pin MQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
PIC16LF877-04I/PQ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output |
| Pin 3 | MCLR/VPP — Reset input / programming voltage |
| Pin 4 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 5 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 6 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — PORTA bit 2 / analog input 2 / ADC Vref- |
| Pin 7 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3 / analog input 3 / ADC Vref+ |
| Pin 8 | RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 9 | RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5 / analog input 4 / SPI slave select |
| Pin 10 | RA6/OSC2 — PORTA bit 6 / alternate OSC2 (HS mode) |
| Pin 11 | RB0/INT — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt |
| Pin 12 | RB1 — PORTB bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | RB2 — PORTB bit 2 |
| Pin 14 | RB3/PGM — PORTB bit 3 / LVP programming |
| Pin 15 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 18 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 21 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator out / clock in |
| Pin 22 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — PORTC bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator in / CCP2 |
| Pin 23 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1 PWM output |
| Pin 24 | RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 25 | RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 26 | RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 27 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / USART TX / clock |
| Pin 28 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / USART RX / data |
| Pin 29 | RE0/RD/AN5 — PORTE bit 0 / read strobe / analog input 5 |
| Pin 30 | RE1/WR/AN6 — PORTE bit 1 / write strobe / analog input 6 |
| Pin 31 | RE2/CS/AN7 — PORTE bit 2 / chip select / analog input 7 |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 34 | RD0/PSP0 — PORTD bit 0 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 35 | RD1/PSP1 — PORTD bit 1 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 36 | RD2/PSP2 — PORTD bit 2 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 37 | RD3/PSP3 — PORTD bit 3 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 38 | RD4/PSP4 — PORTD bit 4 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 39 | RD5/PSP5 — PORTD bit 5 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 40 | RD6/PSP6 — PORTD bit 6 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 41 | RD7/PSP7 — PORTD bit 7 / parallel slave port |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PIC16LF877-04I/PQ is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Data Acquisition, Battery-Powered Remote Monitoring, HVAC Control Panel Interface, Educational Embedded Development, Low-Speed Motor Control, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety).
Industrial Sensor Data Acquisition
The PIC16LF877-04I/PQ fits industrial sensor data acquisition thanks to its 8 channels of 10-bit ADC (12-bit equivalent accuracy achievable with oversampling) and 2.0V-5.5V supply range. The 33 I/O lines accept parallel sensor arrays and digital switch inputs, while the USART streams readings to a host PLC or HMI. At 4 MHz CPU clock, conversion-to-transmission latency stays below 100 us per channel, enabling 1 kHz aggregate sample rates for vibration and pressure monitoring. Compared to a discrete ADC + MCU solution, the integrated ADC reduces BOM count by 6+ components.
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Battery-Powered Remote Monitoring
The 2.0V-5.5V Vdd range of the PIC16LF877-04I/PQ makes it ideal for battery-powered remote monitoring nodes running directly from 2x AA alkaline or 1x lithium-thionyl chloride cells. The CMOS core draws under 1 mA active and microamps in sleep, enabling multi-year battery life when duty-cycling the ADC and USART. The 256-byte EEPROM stores calibration data without external memory, and the integrated 10-bit ADC samples battery voltage and sensor inputs directly. This avoids the need for an external ADC IC, saving board space and cost in remote deployments.
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HVAC Control Panel Interface
The PIC16LF877-04I/PQ suits HVAC control panel applications where its 33 I/O lines drive keypad scanning, LCD interfacing, relay outputs, and temperature sensors. The 2 analog comparators support thermostat input without external comparator ICs, while the ECCP module generates PWM for variable-speed fan motors. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade handles unconditioned equipment-room environments. At 4 MHz CPU clock with 200 ns instruction cycle, the firmware loop runs comfortably under 10 ms, leaving ample headroom for user-interface response.
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Educational Embedded Development
The PIC16LF877-04I/PQ is widely used in educational embedded development thanks to the free MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler support, plus the common 35-instruction PIC16 mid-range set that teaches fundamental RISC concepts. The 14 KB FLASH accommodates student projects of meaningful complexity, while the 44-MQFP package has standardized development boards (PICDEM 17, ICD2/ICD3 headers) and is breadboard-friendly via PLCC-to-DIP adapters. Universities use it to teach ADC sampling, PWM generation, I2C/SPI master mode, and interrupt-driven firmware patterns.
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Low-Speed Motor Control
The PIC16LF877-04I/PQ handles low-speed motor control through its Enhanced CCP (ECCP) module, which drives MOSFET bridges for brushed DC and small BLDC motors at switching frequencies up to 20 kHz. The 8-channel ADC samples back-EMF and current-sense signals for closed-loop torque control, while the 33 I/O lines handle direction, brake, and fault inputs. The 2.0V-5.5V supply range enables direct operation from 2-cell Li-Ion battery packs in cordless tools. Quadrature encoder inputs via Timer0/Timer1 enable position feedback for stepper motor sequencing.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
The PIC16LF877-04I/PQ is used in non-safety automotive body electronics such as interior lighting controllers, seat-position memories, and accessory timers. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade covers cabin environments, and the 33 I/O lines interface with switches, relays, and LIN bus via the USART. EEPROM stores user preferences across battery disconnects. For safety-critical or under-hood applications, designers select the PIC16F877A-I/PQ automotive-qualified variant instead, since the LF variant lacks AEC-Q100 qualification.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16LF877-04I/PQ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16LF877-04I/L | PIC16LF877-04I/PT | PIC16LF877-04/PQ | PIC16LF874-04I/PQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-MQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-PLCC | 44-TQFP | 44-MQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-MQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Program Memory | 14 KB FLASH | 14 KB FLASH | 14 KB FLASH | 14 KB FLASH | 7 KB FLASH |
| RAM | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 368 bytes | 192 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 128 bytes |
| Max CPU Clock | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz | 4 MHz |
| Supply 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 | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | 0 C to +70 C (Commercial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| ADC Channels | 8 x 10-bit | 8 x 10-bit | 8 x 10-bit | 8 x 10-bit | 8 x 10-bit |
| I/O Pins | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Key Differentiators
- 2.0V-5.5V low-voltage operation for direct battery power (vs PIC16F877-04/PQ)
- Same-die drop-in across MQFP/PLCC/TQFP packages (vs PIC16F877-04I/L (PLCC))
- Industrial temperature range for harsh environments (vs PIC16LF877-04/PQ)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 4 MHz CPU clock with Vdd = 3.3V, the PIC16LF877-04I/PQ draws approximately 1.2 mA active and 1 uA in sleep (per Microchip nanoWatt technology figures). For battery-powered designs, use the SLEEP instruction with watchdog-timer wake-up to drop average current below 10 uA. Brown-out reset (BOR) should be enabled in CONFIG words to prevent code execution at unsafe Vdd below 2.0V. Always include a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each Vdd pin (pins 20, 33, 43).
The 44-MQFP (10x10 mm) package has 0.8 mm pitch leads, which require careful PCB layout: use solder mask-defined (SMD) pads to prevent tombstoning during reflow, and keep traces at least 0.2 mm away from pad edges to avoid solder bridging. For prototypes, consider migrating to the 44-TQFP (PIC16LF877-04I/PT) which has finer 0.8 mm pitch but smaller 10x10 mm footprint with better thermal dissipation. Signal traces under the package should be avoided to prevent ground-bounce coupling into the analog ADC inputs.
Three common pitfalls when designing with this part: (1) Exceeding the 4 MHz oscillator frequency at Vdd < 4.0V causes unreliable ADC sampling - either raise Vdd to 4.5V+ or drop to a 2 MHz crystal; (2) Using the ICSP pins (RB6/RB7) as outputs without isolating them in hardware can lock out in-circuit programming - add a 4.7 kohm pull-up to MCLR; (3) Forgetting to disable the analog inputs (ANSEL/ADCON1) on unused PORTA pins causes floating-input current drain - configure all unused analog-capable pins as digital outputs.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - select automotive-grade variants for under-hood or safety applications. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip green-compound declaration.
