PIC16F1516T-I/MV - 8-bit MCU, 14KB Flash, 20MHz, 28-UQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F1516T-I/MV β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
| 10 | $2.2 | $22.00 |
| 100 | $1.95 | $195.00 |
| 500 | $1.78 | $890.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.62 | $1,620.00 |
PIC16F1516T-I/MV Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data path, optimized for deterministic real-time control with low power consumption and modest code/memory footprints. PIC MCUs sit within the broader hierarchy: 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor device. The PIC16F1516 family is part of the enhanced mid-range PIC16 line, which adds 49 instructions, 16 stack levels, and self-read/write Flash, while remaining fully upward-compatible with the baseline PIC16 architecture and supported by MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compilers, and the MPLAB Snap programmer/debugger.
Key features include a wide 2.3 V to 5.5 V supply range (note: some distributor pages list 1.8 V minimum based on the broader PIC16(L)F151x family; verify per datasheet), 12 dedicated I/O pins, internal 16 MHz oscillator, four 8-bit timers plus one 16-bit timer, and a 5 MIPS instruction throughput. The XLP nanoWatt technology provides sub-uA sleep currents suitable for always-on IoT nodes, while the integrated ADC and EUSART let engineers replace external analog or comms chips with on-chip peripherals.
Typical applications include low-power IoT sensor nodes, battery-powered consumer appliances, industrial control modules, LED lighting controllers, and small home-automation hubs. The 28-UQFN 4x4 mm package keeps the solution footprint tiny while the exposed pad provides thermal relief at higher clock speeds.
When designing with this device, plan decoupling per the manufacturer datasheet and review the device-specific silicon errata before committing firmware, because some PIC16(L)F151x family members have minor behavioral differences documented in the errata sheet. Use the MSSP peripheral for both SPI and MI2C, and note that the T-suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F1516T-I/MV β 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 PIC16F1516T-I/MV (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Data SRAM, I/O Pins, Internal Oscillator, Operating Temperature, Package.
Quick Comparison Tool β Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:
PIC16F1516-I/MV
β Drop-Inπ Reference alternative (not in catalog)
PIC16F1517-I/MV
β Drop-Inβ In Stock
$1.15 / Unit
View Datasheet βPIC16F1518-I/MV
β Drop-Inπ Reference alternative (not in catalog)
PIC16F1516-E/MV
β Drop-Inπ Reference alternative (not in catalog)
PIC16F1516T-E/MV
β Drop-Inπ Reference alternative (not in catalog)
PIC16F1513-I/SS
β Drop-Inβ In Stock
$1.02 / Unit
View Datasheet βPIC16F1516T-I/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC16 enhanced mid-range 8-bit |
| Instruction Set Width | 8-bit (49 instructions, 16 stack levels) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14) |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 20 MHz (5 MIPS) |
| Internal Oscillator | 16 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 12 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 17 channels |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | 2x CCP |
| Communication Peripherals | 1x MSSP (SPI, MI2C), 1x EUSART |
| Timers | 4x 8-bit, 1x 16-bit |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP |
| Package | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, 'I' suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | MSL1 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, package dependent) |
PIC16F1516T-I/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 β Digital I/O / analog input / ICDCLK |
| Pin 2 | RA4 β Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA3 β Digital I/O / analog input / MCLR (input) |
| Pin 4 | RC5 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 5 | RC4 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 6 | RC3 β Digital I/O / SCL (MSSP) |
| Pin 7 | RC2 β Digital I/O / SDA (MSSP) |
| Pin 8 | RC1 β Digital I/O / CCP2 |
| Pin 9 | RC0 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | RB7 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 11 | RB6 β Digital I/O / ICSPCLK |
| Pin 12 | RB5 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 13 | RB4 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 14 | RB3 β Digital I/O / ICSPDAT |
| Pin 15 | RB2 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 16 | RB1 β Digital I/O |
| Pin 17 | RB0 β Digital I/O / INT |
| Pin 18 | VDD β Positive supply (2.3 V - 5.5 V) |
| Pin 19 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 20 | RA7 β Digital I/O / oscillator |
| Pin 21 | RA6 β Digital I/O / oscillator |
| Pin 22 | RC7 β Digital I/O / RX (EUSART) |
| Pin 23 | RC6 β Digital I/O / TX (EUSART) |
| Pin 24 | RA2 β Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 25 | RA1 β Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 26 | RA0 β Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 27 | VSS β Ground (secondary) |
| Pin 28 | VDD β Positive supply (secondary) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F1516T-I/MV is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Home Appliance Control Boards, LED Lighting Controllers, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Small Motor and Fan Control, Consumer Remote Controls and HIDs, Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety).
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC16F1516T-I/MV is well-suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its nanoWatt XLP technology delivering sub-microampere sleep currents and 2.3 V-5.5 V supply range. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 17 channels handles multiple analog sensors (temperature, light, humidity) without external muxes, while the integrated EUSART and MI2C peripherals connect to radios like LoRa or BLE modules. The 14 KB Flash holds typical sensor-fusion and transmit stacks; the 28-UQFN 4x4 mm footprint keeps the PCB tiny enough for coin-cell-powered wearables.
Recommended
Home Appliance Control Boards
For home appliances such as washing machines, microwave ovens, and coffee makers, the PIC16F1516T-I/MV provides 12 I/O pins for keypads, relays, LEDs, and triac interfaces, plus 2x CCP modules for PWM motor or heater control. The 5 MIPS throughput easily handles user-interface debouncing, timer sequencing, and safety interlocks. Its wide 2.3 V-5.5 V supply tolerates rectified 5 V or 12 V rails, and nanoWatt XLP idle mode reduces standby power to meet energy-star regulations.
Recommended
LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC16F1516T-I/MV drives multi-channel LED lighting controllers by using its 2x CCP modules and timer-based PWM to dim RGB or warm-white strips at frequencies above the flicker-fusion threshold. The 10-bit ADC reads ambient light sensors for closed-loop brightness control, while the EUSART interfaces to DMX-512 or wireless modules. With 14 KB Flash, designers can implement color-mixing algorithms and DMX address management in firmware.
Recommended
Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
In industrial 4-20 mA loop transmitters and bridge-sensor modules, the PIC16F1516T-I/MV acts as a low-cost front-end digitizing strain-gauge or thermocouple signals via its 10-bit ADC and providing linearization in firmware. The MSSP runs SPI to external 16/24-bit ADCs for higher precision when required. Its industrial -40C to +85C temperature range supports factory-floor deployment, and XLP sleep mode enables 2-wire loop-powered designs drawing less than 3 mA total.
Recommended
Small Motor and Fan Control
Brushless DC fans, small stepper motors, and solenoid drivers benefit from the PIC16F1516T-I/MV's 2x CCP modules generating complementary PWM with dead-band control, plus a 16-bit timer for accurate RPM measurement via back-EMF or Hall sensors. The 14 KB Flash accommodates sensorless BLDC commutation tables or microstepping algorithms. Operating from 2.3 V-5.5 V allows direct Li-ion or USB-powered cordless tools.
Recommended
Consumer Remote Controls and HIDs
For IR/RF remote controls, wireless presenters, and Human Interface Devices (HIDs), the PIC16F1516T-I/MV offers low-cost USB-less HID over proprietary 2.4 GHz or sub-GHz links. The EUSART interfaces to low-cost transceivers like the nRF24 or CC1101, while nanoWatt XLP sleep currents below 1 uA extend battery life to years. The 28-UQFN fits behind a CR2032 cell on a keyfob PCB.
Recommended
Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
Non-safety automotive body modules such as ambient lighting, seat-position memory, and accessory controllers can use the PIC16F1516T-I/MV for simple GPIO and PWM tasks, though AEC-Q100 qualification is not specified for this part. The 2.3 V-5.5 V supply tolerates load-dump transients when paired with proper TVS protection. The -40C to +85C industrial range covers cabin environments; for under-hood applications select the PIC16F1516-E/MV extended-temperature variant.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for PIC16F1516T-I/MV β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F1516-I/MV | PIC16F1517-I/MV | PIC16F1518-I/MV | PIC16F1516-E/MV | PIC16F1516T-E/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) - same | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) - same | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) - same | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) - same | 28-pin UQFN (4x4 mm, MV) - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB | 14 KB | 28 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB | 14 KB |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 1 KB | 1 KB | 512 bytes | 512 bytes |
| Maximum Clock | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +125C (Extended) |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tube | Tube | Tube | Tube | Tape & Reel |
| ADC Channels (10-bit) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Key Differentiators
- Drop-in memory upgrade within same UQFN footprint (vs PIC16F1516-I/MV (same silicon, tube packaging))
- Extended temperature grade option in same footprint (vs PIC16F1516T-I/MV (industrial -40C to +85C))
- Tape-and-reel format for automated SMT production (vs PIC16F1516-I/MV (tube packaging))
Design Notes
Estimated: at 20 MHz clock and 5 V Vdd, the PIC16F1516T-I/MV draws approximately 5-8 mA active per the Microchip datasheet (40001452F). For battery-powered designs, leverage nanoWatt XLP sleep mode (sub-uA) and use the internal 16 MHz oscillator to skip external crystal bias current. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each Vdd pin (pins 18 and 28) and a bulk 10 uF on the supply rail.
The 28-UQFN (4x4 mm) package features an exposed thermal pad that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane for proper heat dissipation and electrical performance. Microchip recommends a 0.5 mm minimum pad-to-trace gap and multiple thermal vias (4-9) connecting the EP to inner ground planes. Per the datasheet (40001452F), the thermal resistance theta-JA is approximately 40 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board.
Keep traces to the MCLR/Vpp pin (pin 3, shared with RA3) short to minimize noise coupling during in-circuit programming. Avoid routing analog ADC signals near high-speed digital lines; if unavoidable, use a ground guard trace. The 28-UQFN's 0.4 mm pitch requires NSMD pads with 0.2 mm solder mask expansion per IPC-7351 guidelines to prevent tombstoning during reflow.
Review Microchip's device-specific silicon errata before committing firmware - some PIC16(L)F151x family members have minor behavioral differences in ADC, MSSP, or EEPROM modules. Always configure unused I/O pins as outputs with low level (never leave floating) to minimize current draw. The 'L' prefix variant ('PIC16LF1516') operates down to 1.8 V and has different electrical characteristics - do not assume 'F' and 'LF' are interchangeable.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page (industrial grade 'I' suffix, not AEC-Q100 qualified). For AEC-Q100 automotive applications, contact Microchip for the automotive-grade PIC16 variant or the dsPIC33 family.
