PIC16F1513-I/SS - 8-bit 20MHz 7KB Flash MCU 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1513-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.95 | $1.95 |
| 10 | $1.78 | $17.80 |
| 100 | $1.55 | $155.00 |
| 500 | $1.35 | $675.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.18 | $1,180.00 |
| 3,000 | $1.02 | $3,060.00 |
PIC16F1513-I/SS Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (Flash for program, SRAM for data, EEPROM for non-volatile storage), and peripheral interfaces. The 8-bit PIC family uses a RISC-based Harvard architecture optimized for deterministic instruction execution and low power consumption, making it popular for cost-sensitive embedded applications in consumer, industrial, and low-end automotive systems.
Key features of the PIC16F1513 include 256 bytes of SRAM, 256 bytes of EEPROM, 17 channels of 10-bit ADC, 2 enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP) modules, 1 MSSP (SPI/I2C) peripheral, 1 EUSART, and a 32 kHz internal oscillator. The XLP technology provides ultra-low-power sleep currents in the nanoamp range, enabling battery-powered designs to operate for years on a single cell.
The device supports in-circuit debugging via Microchip's MPLAB PICkit 3, MPLAB ICD 3, or MPLAB Snap, and programming through ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) without requiring a separate debug header. Pin-compatible variants exist within the PIC16F151x family, allowing memory and peripheral scaling without PCB redesign.
Typical applications include home appliances, white goods, motor control, low-cost sensor interfaces, LED lighting controllers, battery-powered IoT nodes, and remote controls. The wide operating voltage and low power make it suitable for energy harvesting designs.
When designing, allocate decoupling capacitors of 0.1 uF near each supply pin, and verify ADC input impedance against the source impedance to meet acquisition time requirements. The internal oscillator accuracy is typically 1-2 percent, sufficient for UART baud rates at common values.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F1513-I/SS Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data SRAM | 256 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz (200 ns instruction cycle) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Timers | 8-bit and 16-bit, multiple instances |
| PWM Modules | 2 Enhanced CCP (ECCP) |
| Communication | 1x MSSP (SPI/I2C), 1x EUSART |
| I/O Pins | Up to 25 (varies by package) |
| Internal Oscillator | Yes, 32 kHz and 16 MHz selectable |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, -I suffix) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Debug Support | ICSP via PICkit 3 / ICD 3 / MPLAB Snap |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F1513-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2 — I/O / AN2 / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA3 — I/O / AN3 / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — I/O / AN4 / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA5 — I/O / AN5 / analog input |
| Pin 5 | RA6 — I/O / oscillator output |
| Pin 6 | RA7 — I/O / oscillator input |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 9 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — I/O / AN16 |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — I/O / AN17 |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — I/O |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — I/O / SCL (MSSP) |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — I/O / SDA (MSSP) |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — I/O |
| Pin 17 | RC6 — I/O / TX (EUSART) |
| Pin 18 | RC7 — I/O / RX (EUSART) |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 21 | RB0 — I/O / AN12 / interrupt |
| Pin 22 | RB1 — I/O / AN10 |
| Pin 23 | RB2 — I/O / AN8 |
| Pin 24 | RB3 — I/O / AN9 |
| Pin 25 | RB4 — I/O / AN11 |
| Pin 26 | RB5 — I/O / AN13 |
| Pin 27 | RB6 — I/O / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 28 | RB7 — I/O / ICSPDAT |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1513-I/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Home Appliance Control Board, LED Lighting Controller, Industrial Sensor Interface Module, Remote Control / Consumer Handheld, Small DC Motor Control (BLDC / Brushed).
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F1513-I/SS is well-suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because of its XLP nanoWatt technology, which delivers sleep currents in the nanoamp range. Its 7 KB Flash, 256 B SRAM, and 17-channel 10-bit ADC support multiple sensor inputs (temperature, humidity, analog signal conditioning) without external components. The internal 32 kHz LFINTOSC enables RTC-style timekeeping with minimal power drain, while the 16 MHz HFINTOSC plus PLL provides on-demand CPU throughput. Designers should pair this MCU with a low-power wireless module (Sub-GHz or BLE) to maximize battery life, and use the ECCP PWM modules for sensor excitation or LED indication. The wide 2.5V-5.5V operating range simplifies direct connection to a 3.3V or lithium battery source.
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Home Appliance Control Board
Home appliance controls (washing machines, microwave ovens, dishwashers, white goods) use the PIC16F1513-I/SS to combine user input scanning, motor control, sensor reading, and display driving on a single chip. The 17-channel 10-bit ADC handles analog front-ends (temperature, current sensing, water level), while the two ECCP PWM modules drive motor control or TRIAC-based AC loads. The 7 KB Flash fits typical state-machine firmware, and 256 B SRAM is sufficient for short working buffers. The -40C to +85C Industrial temperature grade covers appliance environments; the integrated MSSP (SPI/I2C) and EUSART support display modules and Wi-Fi/BLE daughter boards for connected appliances.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F1513-I/SS serves as a low-cost LED lighting controller, leveraging its two enhanced ECCP PWM modules to drive multiple LED channels with high-resolution dimming. Each PWM can be configured for complementary outputs and dead-band control, useful for half-bridge LED driver topologies. The 17-channel ADC accepts ambient light sensors, color sensors, and potentiometer inputs for tunable-white and dimmer applications. Operating from 2.5V-5.5V enables direct connection to 3.3V or 5V LED driver rails, and XLP technology keeps standby power below energy-star limits. The wide temperature range supports outdoor and industrial lighting fixtures.
Industrial Sensor Interface Module
In industrial 4-20 mA sensor interfaces, the PIC16F1513-I/SS reads multiple analog signals via its 10-bit ADC and outputs a digitized value over UART, SPI, or I2C. The 7 KB Flash fits calibration and linearization routines, while 256 B EEPROM stores per-unit calibration data with 1M erase/write cycles. The EUSART supports RS-485 transceivers for industrial networks, and the MSSP drives SPI-based precision ADCs or DACs for higher accuracy. With its 20 MHz CPU, signal conditioning and PID loops can be executed in real time without external DSP. The wide voltage tolerance protects against industrial supply transients.
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Remote Control / Consumer Handheld
Consumer handheld devices (TV remotes, garage door openers, key fobs, IR/RF transmitters) benefit from the PIC16F1513-I/SS's XLP low-power sleep modes, enabling multi-year battery life. The two PWM modules generate carrier signals for IR or Sub-GHz RF transmission, and the EUSART supports direct connection to RF transceiver ICs. The small 28-SSOP footprint (5.30 mm body) suits compact handheld enclosures. The 17-channel ADC and integrated timers support push-button matrix scanning and capacitive touch via the CVD module. Pricing near USD 1.00 per unit in volume makes it ideal for cost-sensitive consumer products.
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Small DC Motor Control (BLDC / Brushed)
For low-voltage brushed DC or small sensorless BLDC motor control, the PIC16F1513-I/SS provides two ECCP PWM modules with complementary outputs and programmable dead-band. Combined with the 17-channel ADC for back-EMF and current sensing, the MCU implements 6-step commutation or closed-loop PID for brushed motors. The 20 MHz CPU budget is sufficient for 20 kHz PWM frequency with 10-bit resolution, and the integrated op-amp (on select PIC16F151x variants) handles current-shunt amplification without external components. The 28-SSOP package supports PCB layouts designed for through-hole or surface-mount motor drivers.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F1513-I/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1513T-I/SSVAO | PIC16F1513-E/SS | PIC16F1512-I/SS | PIC16F1509-I/SS | PIC16F1516-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 3.5 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| Data SRAM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 128 B | 512 B | 1 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 128 B | 512 B | 256 B |
| ADC Channels | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 28 |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial, AEC-Q100) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| ECCP PWM Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest ADC channel count in the 28-SSOP PIC16F151x family (vs PIC16F1509-I/SS)
- Automotive-qualified variant available with same silicon (vs PIC16F1513-I/SS (non-automotive))
- Optimal balance of Flash and SRAM for cost-sensitive designs (vs PIC16F1512-I/SS)
Design Notes
Decouple VDD pins with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to each supply pin (pins 7 and 20 on the 28-SSOP). Add a bulk capacitor (4.7-10 uF) on the main supply rail. The PIC16F1513 operates from 2.5V to 5.5V; for 3.3V-only systems, an MCP1700 LDO provides a low-Iq supply solution. Enable the internal voltage regulator's bulk capacitance per Microchip's 'Powering the PIC16F1x' section of the datasheet.
The 28-SSOP has 0.65 mm pin pitch. Place decoupling capacitors on the same PCB side, within 3 mm of VDD/VSS pins, with short traces to minimize inductance. Route MCLR (pin 1 if used as dedicated) away from analog inputs. If the ICSP debug interface is used, route PGD/PGC (RB7/RB6) signals with a clear path to the programming header and avoid long parallel traces with analog lines to reduce coupling.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum VDD of 5.5V (DS40001741 specifies 6.5V absolute maximum stress rating, but continuous operation above 5.5V is out of spec). Ensure MCLR is tied through a 10 kohm resistor to VDD for normal operation, or left open only if the internal MCLR is configured as disabled in the configuration bits. The internal oscillator accuracy is typically 1-2 percent across temperature; for UART baud rates requiring tighter accuracy, use a crystal. Verify ADC acquisition time against source impedance per the datasheet's ADC specifications.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Standard variant is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive use select PIC16F1513T-I/SSVAO which is AEC-Q100 qualified. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance statement.
