PIC16F15214-I/P - 8-bit 32MHz 7KB Flash MCU, 8-PDIP | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15214-I/P β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.18 | $1.18 |
| 10 | $1.06 | $10.60 |
| 100 | $0.94 | $94.00 |
| 500 | $0.84 | $420.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.76 | $760.00 |
PIC16F15214-I/P Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program and data memory, and programmable I/O peripherals. The PIC16F15214 belongs to the 8-bit microcontroller -> microcontrollers -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors product hierarchy, and targets cost-sensitive sensor and real-time control applications with on-chip analog and digital peripherals.
Key features of the PIC16F15214 family include Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), a 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference, two PWM modules, two CCP modules, hardware limit timer (HLT), windowed watchdog timer (WDT), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), EUSART, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces. The device also supports eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep modes, making it well-suited for battery-powered sensor nodes.
Architecturally, the PIC16F15214 uses a RISC-based 8-bit core with a hardware stack, single-cycle instruction execution (at 32 MHz), and an internal 32 MHz oscillator. The functional-safety (FuSa) variant designation in the family datasheet indicates design support for safety-critical applications, and the device is supported by MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB XC8 compiler toolchain.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-power remote controls, home appliance user interfaces, small motor control (fans, BLDC drivers), LED lighting controllers, and battery-powered consumer devices. The 5 I/O pins and PPS allow flexible peripheral routing within the constraints of an 8-pin footprint.
When designing with this device, pay attention to the 8-pin package constraint - only 5 I/O pins are available plus the reset pin, so peripheral mapping must be planned before PCB layout. Use the PPS feature to map EUSART, SPI, or I2C functions to the most convenient pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in package alternatives within the same 8-PDIP footprint, and practical design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet to help engineers select and source the right variant quickly.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC16F15214-I/P 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 PIC16F15214-I/P (same form factor and footprint) β differing in Package, Program Memory (Flash), ADC, Operating Temperature, Core Architecture.
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PIC16F15214-E/P
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PIC16F15213-I/P
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PIC16F15213-E/P
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$0.48 / Unit
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PIC16F1454-E/P
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PIC16F15214-I/P Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 7 KB (4K x 14 words) |
| Data RAM | 512 bytes |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz (max) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 5 |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| PWM Modules | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Communication | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Package | 8-PDIP (DIP-8) through-hole |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) |
| Watchdog Timer | Windowed WDT |
| Special Features | PPS, HLT, XLP Sleep, FuSa |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15214-I/P Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3 β Bidirectional I/O / VPP (programming) |
| Pin 2 | RA5 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 3 | RA4 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 4 | RA2 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 5 | RA1 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 6 | RA0 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 7 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | VDD β Positive supply (1.8 V to 5.5 V) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15214-I/P is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Small BLDC or DC Motor Control, Home Appliance User Interface, Remote Control Transmitter, Industrial Sensor Conditioning Module, LED Lighting Controller.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15214-I/P is well-suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep mode draws roughly 30 nA, allowing multi-year coin-cell operation on a sensor duty-cycled at 1% active time. The 32 MHz core provides enough bandwidth to compress and transmit sensor packets over EUSART or SPI to a sub-GHz radio, while the 7 KB Flash supports over-the-air firmware updates. The 10-bit ADC digitizes thermistor or photodiode signals at low sample rates with on-chip voltage reference, eliminating external analog components.
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Small BLDC or DC Motor Control
The PIC16F15214-I/P fits small fan or DC motor control applications through its two PWM modules and two CCP modules with hardware limit timer (HLT). With a 32 MHz CPU, the device generates PWM frequencies up to 16 kHz with 10-bit resolution while maintaining time for a feedback control loop using the 10-bit ADC to sense current via a shunt. The 8-PDIP through-hole package simplifies prototype builds with hand-soldered or breadboard wiring, and PPS allows the PWM outputs and fault inputs to be mapped to any of the five I/O pins.
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Home Appliance User Interface
For appliance user interfaces, the PIC16F15214-I/P drives LED indicators, capacitive-touch buttons (via firmware on the ADC), and rotary encoder inputs through its 5 I/O pins and PPS routing. The 32 MHz instruction cycle keeps button-debounce and LED-blink loops responsive, while the 7 KB Flash stores user-interface state machines and EEPROM emulation routines. The 1.8-5.5 V supply range allows direct connection to a 3.3 V or 5 V regulated rail inside the appliance without level shifters.
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Remote Control Transmitter
The PIC16F15214-I/P operates as the brain of a low-cost remote control transmitter, using the EUSART or PWM modules to drive an IR LED at 38 kHz carrier while reading button matrices on the ADC. The XLP Sleep current of approximately 30 nA allows multi-year battery life from a coin cell, since the device sleeps between button presses and wakes in microseconds on interrupt. The 8-PDIP package and small footprint simplify PCB layout for hand-held enclosures.
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Industrial Sensor Conditioning Module
The PIC16F15214-I/P provides digital sensor conditioning for industrial 4-20 mA loops, thermocouples, or strain gauges by digitizing analog signals with its 10-bit ADC and transmitting calibrated data over EUSART, SPI, or I2C to a host PLC. The 1.8-5.5 V supply range supports both 3.3 V logic-level and legacy 5 V industrial backplanes. Industrial temperature grade of -40C to +85C is appropriate for factory-floor and outdoor cabinet environments; choose PIC16F15214-E/P for -40C to +125C.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F15214-I/P drives LED lighting fixtures through its two PWM outputs, which can be software-mapped to red/green/blue channels or to warm-white and cool-white strings for tunable-white fixtures. The 32 MHz core and 10-bit PWM resolution provide smooth dimming curves without visible flicker at 1 kHz update rates. The 1.8-5.5 V supply matches low-voltage LED driver rails, and the 8-PDIP package suits both through-hole and hand-prototyped lighting PCBs.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15214-I/P β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15214-E/P | PIC16F15213-I/P | PIC16F1503-I/P | PIC16F1454-E/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 8-PDIP (through-hole) | 8-PDIP - same | 8-PDIP - same | 8-PDIP - same | 8-PDIP - same |
| Flash Memory | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 7 KB (4K x 14) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) | 3.5 KB (2K x 14) | 7 KB (4K x 14) |
| Data RAM | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 256 bytes | 128 bytes | 256 bytes |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Extended (-40C to +125C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Extended (-40C to +125C) |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | No | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| PWM Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest memory in the 8-PDIP PIC16F152xx family (vs PIC16F15213-I/P)
- Newer Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) generation (vs PIC16F1503-I/P)
- Industrial temperature grade standard part (vs PIC16F15214-E/P)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15214-I/P has only 5 I/O pins (RA0-RA5 minus RA3 which is also VPP). Plan peripheral mapping before PCB layout: with PPS you can route EUSART, SPI, or I2C to most pins, but you cannot simultaneously bring out debug, two PWMs, and an ISP header without sacrificing user I/O. If your design needs more than 5 functional pins, step up to PIC16F15244 (14/20-pin) or PIC16F15254 (28-pin) in the same family.
For battery-powered designs, configure XLP Sleep with the 32 kHz LFINTOSC and disable all unused peripherals via PMD registers. Estimated: with the ADC disabled, the on-chip voltage reference disabled, and only WDT enabled at 1 s interval, Sleep current drops to ~30 nA at 3 V. Adding PPS routing wake-up on a single interrupt pin allows the device to wake in <5 us, suitable for low-duty-cycle sensor nodes.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to pin 8 (VDD) and pin 7 (VSS) of the 8-PDIP, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor within 1 cm. The 8-PDIP through-hole package has longer lead inductance than an SOIC, so the bulk cap helps with the PWM switching transients. Keep analog traces (ADC input) short and away from PWM outputs to minimize coupling; use the on-chip voltage reference rather than VDD as ADC reference when accurate readings matter.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose PIC16F15214-E/P for high-temperature industrial. No automotive-grade variant available in this family.
