PIC16F15213-E/MF - 8-bit 32MHz MCU, 3.5KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15213-E/MF β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $0.93 | $0.93 |
| 10 | $0.86 | $8.60 |
| 100 | $0.74 | $74.00 |
| 500 | $0.66 | $330.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.58 | $580.00 |
PIC16F15213-E/MF Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a small computer-on-a-chip that integrates a CPU, program memory (Flash), data memory (RAM), peripherals, and I/O on a single silicon die. The PIC16F152xx family sits within Microchip's broad 8-bit PIC microcontroller lineup, targeting cost-sensitive sensor and real-time control applications. Within the broader hierarchy, this part class spans PIC microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor. The 8-bit data path means the ALU natively processes 8 bits per instruction cycle, balancing code density with deterministic interrupt response, which suits real-time sensing and motor-control loops.
Key differentiating features include Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) such as the 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference, the hardware limit timer that offloads timing-critical tasks from the CPU, and the PPS module that routes digital peripherals to virtually any I/O pin. These CIPs reduce firmware complexity, shrink BOM cost, and lower active power. The device also offers standard communication modules including EUSART, SPI, and I2C, allowing it to act as a network slave or sensor hub in distributed architectures.
Architecturally, the PIC16F15213 uses a Harvard RISC core with a hardware stack and a 14-bit instruction word optimized for compiled C code. The 32MHz internal oscillator eliminates the need for an external crystal in many designs, reducing both PCB area and BOM cost. Functional Safety (FuSa) features in the PIC16F152xx family make the part appropriate for applications that need self-diagnostics or fail-safe behavior.
Typical applications for the PIC16F15213-E/MF include IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless transmitters, battery-powered HVAC sensors, small appliance controls, LED lighting drivers, and consumer white goods. The combination of small footprint, low power, and standard communication peripherals positions it for designs where PCB real estate is at a premium. When designing with this MCU, allocate the ADC acquisition time carefully, place the decoupling capacitor within 3mm of the VDD pin, and confirm that PPS mapping is finalized before committing the firmware - changing PPS mappings later often requires firmware rework.
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View Datasheet βPIC16F15213-E/MF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | 8-bit PIC (Harvard RISC) |
| Core Family | PIC16F152xx |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) |
| RAM | 256 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| PWM Channels | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) | Yes |
| Watchdog Timer (WDT) | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Communication Peripherals | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| XLP Sleep Mode | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E suffix) |
| Package | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Functional Safety (FuSa) | Yes (PIC16F15213 variant) |
PIC16F15213-E/MF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA5 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 2 | RA4 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 3 | RA3 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 4 | RA2 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 5 | RA1 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 6 | RA0 β Bidirectional I/O / analog input / digital peripheral via PPS |
| Pin 7 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | VDD β Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15213-E/MF is suitable for 7 applications: IoT Wireless Sensor Node, Battery-Powered HVAC Sensor, Small Appliance Control, LED Lighting Driver, Consumer White Goods Interface, Remote Control / IR Transmitter, Portable Medical Accessory.
IoT Wireless Sensor Node
The PIC16F15213-E/MF fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its XLP Sleep mode drops active consumption to under 1 uA, while the 32 MHz CPU wakes fast enough to read sensors and transmit packets before returning to sleep. The 10-bit ADC samples analog sensors directly, and the integrated SPI/I2C/EUSART peripherals connect to radios such as LoRa, BLE, or Sub-GHz transceivers without external glue logic. With 3.5 KB Flash and 256 B RAM, firmware can implement a sensor stack plus periodic OTA-style updates; the 1.8 V minimum VDD enables single-cell lithium or two-AA alkaline operation.
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Battery-Powered HVAC Sensor
The PIC16F15213-E/MF suits HVAC sensor applications where temperature, humidity, or CO2 must be sampled on long intervals. The 10-bit ADC delivers adequate resolution for thermistor and humidity interfaces, while the hardware limit timer offloads periodic wakeups from the CPU, freeing the application layer to focus on data formatting. Low-voltage operation (1.8 V) extends battery life in wall-mounted wireless thermostats and IAQ monitors. The 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) footprint fits inside coin-cell enclosures, simplifying mechanical integration.
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Small Appliance Control
For small appliance controls such as coffee makers, blenders, and kitchen hoods, the PIC16F15213-E/MF delivers sufficient MIPS for user-interface polling, motor PWM control, and safety timing. The two PWM channels can drive a brushed DC motor or MOSFET bridge directly, while the two CCP modules handle capture for RPM feedback or compare for timing events. The hardware limit timer (HLT) provides a hardware-enforced shutoff if firmware stalls, supporting IEC 60730-style functional safety on simple appliances.
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LED Lighting Driver
The PIC16F15213-E/MF can serve as the control brain of LED drivers, generating PWM to set constant current and using the 10-bit ADC to monitor photodiode or current-sense feedback. The XLP Sleep mode enables standby power below 0.5 uA for ENERGY STAR compliance in standby, while PPS allows the designer to route PWM and ADC channels to optimal pins without board rework. Operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supports both low-voltage USB-powered strips and 12/24 V buck-derived lighting.
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Consumer White Goods Interface
Washing machines, dishwashers, and similar white goods benefit from the PIC16F15213-E/MF's combination of PPS-routed peripherals, 10-bit ADC for water-level and temperature sensors, and PWM for motor/valve control. The 8-pin DFN package is small enough to fit behind keypads and seven-segment displays, while the 32 MHz CPU handles encoder inputs and user feedback loops in real time. The extended temperature range (-40 C to +125 C) tolerates hot control-cabinet environments.
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Remote Control / IR Transmitter
Battery-powered remote controls run on coin cells where the PIC16F15213-E/MF's XLP Sleep mode preserves battery life across years of standby. The integrated PWM can synthesize the 38 kHz carrier for IR transmission, while the EUSART/SPI/I2C interfaces accept commands from BLE bridges or capacitive touch controllers. The 1.8 V minimum supply allows direct coin-cell operation without boost regulators, simplifying BOM and shrinking the PCB area.
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Portable Medical Accessory
Portable medical accessories such as pill reminders, pulse oximetry front-ends, and single-use diagnostic patches can use the PIC16F15213-E/MF as the host MCU. The 10-bit ADC digitizes photodiode current for SpO2 sensors, the EUSART streams data to a BLE module, and the XLP Sleep mode keeps standby power negligible between measurements. The FuSa features documented in the PIC16F152xx datasheet help satisfy basic safety requirements for non-critical medical accessories.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15213-E/MF β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15213-I/MF | PIC16F15213T-I/MF | PIC16F15213-E/MFVAO | PIC16F15214-I/MF | PIC16F15223-I/MF | PIC16F1503-I/ST |
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| Package | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) - same | 8-pin DFN/TSSOP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 3.5 KB | 7 KB (+100%) | 7 KB (+100%) | 2 KB (-43%) |
| RAM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 512 B (+100%) | 512 B (+100%) | 128 B (-50%) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz (-38%) |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (automotive) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Key Differentiators
- PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) for flexible pin mapping (vs PIC16F1503-I/ST)
- More Flash and RAM than older PIC16F1503 family (vs PIC16F1503-I/ST)
- Functional Safety (FuSa) features built in (vs PIC16F15214-I/MF)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15213-E/MF operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V on VDD and supports the eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep mode documented in the Microchip datasheet DS40002195A. Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of the VDD pin and a bulk capacitor (4.7 uF to 10 uF) at the supply rail. For battery applications, route VDD through a ferrite bead to suppress inrush noise from the radio module during TX bursts.
The 8-pin DFN (3x3 mm) package has an exposed thermal pad that should be soldered to a copper pour on the PCB for mechanical stability. Route the PPS-mapped peripherals early in the layout to avoid re-spinning the board when firmware mapping changes. Keep analog traces short and away from PWM outputs to minimize ADC switching noise; add a small RC filter on the analog inputs when sampling high-impedance sensors.
The 10-bit ADC sample window is sensitive to source impedance; keep the analog source impedance below 10 kohm for full accuracy. Use the internal voltage reference when precise readings are required and ensure adequate acquisition time (set ADCON1.ACQT) before initiating conversion. For SPI/I2C buses, keep clock traces short and add 4.7 kohm pull-ups on I2C SDA/SCL per the datasheet AC characteristics.
Do not forget to configure the PPS registers in firmware - peripherals default to disabled pin mappings. Confirm the watchdog timer (WDT) timeout suits your application; the WDT helps recover from firmware stalls but should be cleared during long blocking operations. Verify that the configuration bits (CONFIG1/CONFIG2) match the operating conditions, especially the LVP bit if using low-voltage programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Standard -E variant is not AEC-Q100; choose PIC16F15213-E/MFVAO for automotive. Halogen-free per Microchip material declarations.
