PIC16F15245T-I/SO - 8-Bit MCU, 32MHz, 14KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15245T-I/SO β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
| 10 | $1.28 | $12.80 |
| 100 | $1.05 | $105.00 |
| 500 | $0.92 | $460.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.84 | $840.00 |
PIC16F15245T-I/SO Overview
Key features include a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), two PWM modules, two Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) peripherals, a Hardware Limit Timer (HLT), Windowed Watchdog Timer (WDT), Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), an EUSART, SPI and I2C interfaces, and Microchip's eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep mode. The wide 1.8V to 5.5V operating voltage range combined with XLP makes the part well suited for battery-powered sensor nodes.
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO is built around Microchip's enhanced mid-range 8-bit core, which executes most instructions in a single clock cycle. Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) such as the CWG (Complementary Waveform Generator), NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator) and HLT offload timing-critical tasks from the CPU, allowing deterministic behavior without software overhead. The integrated 32MHz internal oscillator eliminates the need for an external crystal in many designs, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
Typical applications include IoT sensor nodes, low-cost motor control, LED lighting controllers, household appliances, and general-purpose embedded control. The combination of PPS (which remaps digital peripherals to almost any I/O pin) and XLP sleep currents makes the part especially attractive for battery-powered wireless sensor end-points.
When designing with the PIC16F15245T-I/SO, ensure that the ICSP programming pins (PGD/PGC) remain accessible for in-circuit programming and debugging. For applications requiring ADC accuracy better than the 10-bit native resolution, enable the integrated acquisition delay and average multiple conversions to reduce noise-induced error.
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View Datasheet βPIC16F15245T-I/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit enhanced mid-range |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 14 KB (8K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 1 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| PWM Modules | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 |
| Communication Interfaces | EUSART, SPI, I2C |
| Watchdog Timer | WDT with windowed option |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes (PPS) |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CWG, NCO, HLT |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 20-pin SOIC (SO) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
PIC16F15245T-I/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD β Positive power supply |
| Pin 2 | RA5 β Bidirectional I/O / ADC input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 4 | MCLR/RA3 β Master clear reset (active low) / I/O |
| Pin 5 | RC5 β Bidirectional I/O / PPS |
| Pin 6 | RC4 β Bidirectional I/O / PPS |
| Pin 7 | RC3 β Bidirectional I/O / I2C SCL |
| Pin 8 | RC2 β Bidirectional I/O / I2C SDA |
| Pin 9 | RC1 β Bidirectional I/O / EUSART TX |
| Pin 10 | RC0 β Bidirectional I/O / EUSART RX |
| Pin 11 | RA2 β Bidirectional I/O / ADC |
| Pin 12 | RA1 β Bidirectional I/O / ADC / DAC reference |
| Pin 13 | RA0 β Bidirectional I/O / ADC |
| Pin 14 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 15 | RB7 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSP PGD |
| Pin 16 | RB6 β Bidirectional I/O / ICSP PGC |
| Pin 17 | RB5 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB4 β Bidirectional I/O |
| Pin 19 | RC7 β Bidirectional I/O / SPI SDO |
| Pin 20 | RC6 β Bidirectional I/O / SPI SCK |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15245T-I/SO is suitable for 6 applications: IoT Sensor Node, Low-Cost Motor Control, LED Lighting Controller, Household Appliance Control, Battery-Powered Remote Control, Industrial Sensor Interface.
IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO's 14KB Flash, 1KB RAM and Core Independent Peripherals make it ideal for IoT sensor nodes. Its eXtreme Low-Power Sleep mode allows multi-year battery life on coin cells, while the 10-bit ADC digitizes sensor data with up to 8 channels. The integrated 32MHz oscillator and PPS eliminate external components, minimizing board area. SPI/I2C interfaces connect directly to wireless transceivers or environmental sensors, and the 1.8V minimum supply supports 2x AA alkaline or single Li-ion chemistries. According to Microchip, designers can implement complete sensor-to-wireless pipelines without external logic.
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Low-Cost Motor Control
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO is well suited for low-cost brushed DC or small BLDC motor control with its 2 PWM channels, 2 CCP modules, and 32MHz core speed. The Hardware Limit Timer (HLT) provides hardware-based current limiting without CPU intervention, while the Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) supports dead-band control for half-bridge drivers. The 10-bit ADC samples back-EMF or current-sense amplifiers for closed-loop speed control. According to Microchip, the combination of CIPs reduces firmware complexity, enabling responsive motor control in fans, pumps, and small appliances at minimal BOM cost.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO drives LED lighting systems using its PWM outputs for dimming and color mixing. With 2 PWM channels and 32MHz clock, the part supports smooth dimming curves and high-frequency PWM (>20kHz) above the audible band, eliminating coil whine. The 1.8V to 5.5V supply range simplifies designs using 3.3V or 5V LED driver rails. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routes PWM signals to any I/O, easing PCB layout. According to Microchip, integrating the CWG and NCO enables color-mixing and breathing effects with minimal firmware load on the CPU.
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Household Appliance Control
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO is ideal for household appliance controllers including washing machines, dishwashers, and microwave ovens. Its 14KB Flash accommodates protocol stacks (LIN, Modbus), while the 10-bit ADC monitors temperature, humidity, and current sensors. The Windowed Watchdog Timer (WDT) ensures fault recovery, and the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range supports appliance environments. According to Microchip, the part's CIPs offload timing-critical tasks, freeing CPU cycles for user interface logic such as button debouncing and 7-segment or LCD displays.
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Battery-Powered Remote Control
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO is well matched to battery-powered remote control applications due to its XLP Sleep mode drawing nanoampere currents. The 1.8V minimum operating voltage supports 2x AAA or coin cells directly. The EUSART and SPI peripherals connect to wireless modules such as sub-GHz transceivers, while the integrated Hardware Limit Timer provides debouncing and timing without CPU wake-up. According to Microchip, the part enables remote controls with multi-year battery life and responsive user interfaces with minimal external components.
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Industrial Sensor Interface
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO functions as a low-cost industrial sensor interface, digitizing analog signals and forwarding data over RS-485, SPI, or I2C. Its 10-bit ADC is adequate for 1% measurement accuracy, and the 32MHz core supports fast conversion cycles. The EUSART directly interfaces to RS-485 transceivers for Modbus RTU slave devices. According to Microchip, the industrial temperature range and robust peripheral set make the part suitable for factory automation and process control loops where cost is a primary driver.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15245T-I/SO β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15245-I/SO | PIC16F15244-I/SO | PIC16F15225-I/SO | PIC16F15213-I/SN | PIC16F1516-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 20-SOIC | 20-SOIC - same | 20-SOIC - same | 20-SOIC - same | 20-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - different |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 14 KB | 14 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 7 KB | 14 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 512 B | 256 B | 1 KB |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| PPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Price (qty 100) | $1.05 | $1.05 | $0.95 | $0.85 | $0.78 | $1.20 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in PIC16F152xx 20-pin SOIC family (vs PIC16F15225-I/SO)
- Integrated PPS for flexible pin assignments (vs PIC16F1516-I/SO)
- 32MHz core speed in 20-pin SOIC (vs PIC16F1516-I/SO)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15245T-I/SO's XLP Sleep mode reduces current consumption to nanoampere levels, but peripherals such as ADC and EUSART must be disabled before entering Sleep to avoid phantom current paths. Use the DOZE and IDLE modes for intermediate power/performance trade-offs. Place a 100nF decoupling capacitor close to VDD pin 1 and a bulk capacitor (10uF) at the board supply input to suppress digital switching transients.
Route the ICSP PGD (RB7) and PGC (RB6) signals directly to a 6-pin header for in-circuit programming and debugging. Keep these traces short and isolated from switching power and PWM outputs to prevent programming glitches. Place the MCLR pull-up resistor (typically 10kOhm) close to the IC, and ensure the ICSP header's VDD pin is current-limited to avoid backpowering the circuit during programming.
When migrating from PIC16F151x or PIC16F152x to PIC16F15245, verify the PPS mapping because peripheral-to-pin assignments differ between revisions. Do not assume ADC channels are 5V tolerant when operating VDD at 1.8V; ADC input voltage must remain within VDD + 0.3V. Always configure unused I/O pins as outputs driven low to minimize supply current.
Estimated: For SOIC-20 designs, allocate at least 0.5mm clearance between the IC body and surrounding traces to allow post-assembly inspection. Place the crystal or external oscillator (if used) within 5mm of OSC1/OSC2 pins and guard the traces with a grounded copper pour to reduce EMI. The exposed lead frame of the SOIC should have a small copper pad beneath it (electrically isolated) to improve thermal dissipation.
Compliance Information
Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C). RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product documentation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consider PIC16F15244-E/SO or AEC-Q100-qualified PIC18F variants.
