PIC16LF1778-I/MX
PIC16LF1778-I/MX - 28KB Flash 8-bit MCU, 32MHz, 28-UQFN | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LF1778-I/MX is a low-power 8-bit PIC microcontroller built on the enhanced mid-range core, featuring 28KB (16K x 14) of Flash program memory, 2KB of RAM, and a 32MHz internal oscillator, all integrated in a compact 28-pin UQFN (6x6 mm) package with exposed pad. It belongs to the PIC16(L)F177x family, which is engineered for high-integration analog and digital peripheral applications such as LED lighting, power conversion, battery charging, and motor control.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), working memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals (ADC, PWM, communication interfaces) into one device. Within the broader taxonomy, an 8-bit MCU sits below 16-bit DSC and 32-bit Cortex-M parts in compute power, but offers deterministic behavior, low cost, and extremely low active/standby power — making it the dominant choice in cost-sensitive and battery-powered embedded designs. The PIC16LF1778-I/MX is the 'LF' (low-voltage, low-power Flash) variant of the PIC16F1778, optimized for operation down to 1.8V.
Key features include four 10-bit DACs, four operational amplifiers, two high-speed comparators, a 10-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2), Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD), programmable ramp generator (PRG), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), 10/16-bit PWMs with complementary outputs, and 100 mA I/O drive capability. Communication interfaces include SPI, I2C, and EUSART with auto-baud detect. On-chip Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) allow complex functions such as power-factor correction, SMPS control, and capacitive touch sensing to run without CPU intervention.
Architecturally, the PIC16LF1778-I/MX uses Microchip's nanoWatt XLP technology for ultra-low sleep current (down to ~30 nA typical), making it suitable for energy-harvesting and always-on applications. The integrated 32MHz internal oscillator eliminates the need for an external crystal in many designs, reducing BOM cost and PCB area. The device operates from 1.8V to 3.6V across an industrial -40C to +85C temperature range, supporting both consumer and industrial deployments.
Typical applications include LED lighting drivers with dimming and color-mixing control, digital switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), USB Type-C power delivery controllers, battery chargers for Li-ion packs, BLDC and stepper motor control loops, and general-purpose IoT sensor nodes. Designers leverage the integrated op-amps and comparators to build closed-loop current/voltage control without external analog ICs.
When designing with this part, allocate the exposed pad (EP) to a continuous ground pour to meet thermal and electrical performance; the UQFN-28 EP package dissipates heat primarily through this pad. Use Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler for firmware development, and consult the PIC16(L)F177x datasheet family for shared peripheral programming guidance. For a drop-in alternative with more Flash/RAM, consider PIC16LF1779 in the same UQFN-28 EP footprint.
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