PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO - 28KB Flash 8-bit MCU | Microchip | Auto Grade
MPN: PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 10 | $2.55 | $25.50 |
| 100 | $2.2 | $220.00 |
| 500 | $1.95 | $975.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.75 | $1,750.00 |
PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and a rich mix of analog/digital peripherals. Within the broader taxonomy, this part is a microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor device. 8-bit PIC MCUs remain popular for cost-sensitive, low-power, deterministic control tasks such as sensor reading, motor timing, and user-interface handling where 32-bit processing headroom is unnecessary. Compared with discrete logic or ASIC implementations, an MCU shrinks BOM count, simplifies firmware upgrades, and reduces PCB area.
Key features include 28 KB self-programmable Flash, 2 KB SRAM, 256 B EEPROM, 32 MHz internal oscillator, four 10-bit PWMs with Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), a 5-bit DAC and 10-bit ADC with computation, two comparators, two EUSART, two SPI/I2C, and the eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep current. CIPs such as the CWG and NCO let designers implement closed-loop control in hardware without CPU load.
The device is built on an enhanced mid-range 8-bit core with a 14-bit instruction word and hardware multiplier, supporting up to 16 K x 14 Flash words. The integrated Core Independent Peripherals offload timing-critical tasks, lowering firmware complexity and deterministic latency. Intelligent Analog features include a 10-bit ADC with automated averaging and threshold detection, ideal for sensor signal chains.
Typical applications include automotive body controllers, sensor signal conditioning, automotive LED lighting, HVAC fan control, and home appliance user-interface boards. AEC-Q100 qualification makes the part well-suited to dashboard subsystems, BCMs, and lighting drivers.
When designing with this MCU, observe the 28-pin SSOP layout constraints: route the analog AVdd/AVss traces carefully, place the decoupling 100 nF capacitor within 5 mm of each supply pin, and use the internal 32 MHz HFINTOSC to minimize external oscillator cost.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the automotive-grade reel variant, drop-in alternatives from the same Microchip family, and PCB-level design notes not collected in any single manufacturer document.
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View Datasheet →PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC enhanced mid-range |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB (16K x 14) |
| SRAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 B |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 26 |
| ADC | 10-bit with Computation |
| DAC | 5-bit |
| Comparators | 2 |
| PWM Channels | 4 x 10-bit |
| Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) | Yes |
| EUSART | 2 |
| SPI / I2C | 2 |
| Package | 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm width) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (automotive grade) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes |
| MSL Level | 1 |
PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA3/MCLR — Digital I/O / Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 5 | RA5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 6 | RA4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 7 | RA7 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 8 | RA6 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 9 | RC0 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | RC1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 11 | RC2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 12 | RC3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 13 | RC4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 14 | RC5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 15 | RC6 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 16 | RC7 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 17 | RB7 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB6 — Digital I/O / ICDCLK |
| Pin 19 | RB5 — Digital I/O / ICDDAT |
| Pin 20 | RB4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 21 | RB3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 22 | RB2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 23 | RB1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 24 | RB0 — Digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 25 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 26 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 27 | RA1/ANA1 — Analog/digital I/O (alternate) |
| Pin 28 | RA0/ANA0 — Analog/digital I/O (alternate) |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Automotive LED Lighting Driver, HVAC Fan Motor Control, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Home Appliance User Interface, Battery Management Monitoring, Automotive Dashboard Cluster.
Automotive Body Control Module
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO's AEC-Q100 grade, 26 I/O, and Core Independent Peripherals make it ideal for body control modules (BCM). Its 28 KB Flash stores BCM firmware for door locks, mirror control, and lighting sequencing, while CIPs like the CWG drive lighting PWMs without CPU load. The 32 MHz core handles LIN/EUSART messaging at automotive bus speeds. With -40C to +125C operation, the part survives under-dash thermal stress, and the 28-SSOP footprint fits behind the dashboard connector cluster.
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Automotive LED Lighting Driver
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO drives automotive LED arrays via its 4-channel 10-bit PWM and Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), generating dead-band-controlled complementary outputs for half-bridge LED drivers. The 5-bit DAC sets analog current references for closed-loop brightness control, while the comparators sense over-current conditions. The AEC-Q100 grade supports headlight and tail-light PCBAs, and 28 KB Flash accommodates dimming curves and diagnostics firmware. The part's low Sleep current extends battery life during parked-vehicle modes.
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HVAC Fan Motor Control
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO controls HVAC blower motors using its 4 PWMs, CWG, and ADC with Computation. The 10-bit ADC samples back-EMF and current-sense inputs to implement sensorless trapezoidal commutation in firmware. The 32 MHz core and 28 KB Flash handle speed-control loops, soft-start ramps, and fault diagnostics. AEC-Q100 qualification supports under-hood thermal environments, while the 28-SSOP package fits compact HVAC control boards behind dashboard panels.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO conditions signals from analog sensors using its 10-bit ADC with Computation, two comparators, and 5-bit DAC. The ADC's hardware averaging and threshold detection offload sensor filtering from the CPU, freeing cycles for communication and control. CIPs like the NCO generate precise excitation for resistive bridge sensors, while 2x SPI/I2C connect to digital sensors or external ADCs. The 28 KB Flash stores calibration tables and linearization firmware for factory-trimmed accuracy.
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Home Appliance User Interface
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO drives user-interface boards in washing machines, dishwashers, and ovens using its 26 I/O to scan keypads, drive 7-segment or LCD displays, and read rotary encoders. The CWG generates beeper tones without timer overhead, while the comparators detect touch-button capacitance. The 32 MHz core runs UI state machines in firmware, and 28 KB Flash stores multi-language strings and diagnostic logs. eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) Sleep modes extend battery life in cordless appliances.
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Battery Management Monitoring
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO monitors battery health in automotive and industrial BMS nodes using its 10-bit ADC to sample cell voltages and current-shunt signals. The 2 KB SRAM buffers transient log data, while 256 B EEPROM stores lifetime counters and calibration. EUSART and SPI connect to cell-balancing ICs, and the AEC-Q100 grade supports under-hood battery packs. Low-power Sleep with ADC sampling extends runtime in wireless BMS sensor nodes.
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Automotive Dashboard Cluster
The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO serves as a peripheral controller in dashboard instrument clusters, driving stepper motors for analog gauges and reading vehicle bus data via EUSART. Its 4 PWMs dim backlighting with smooth fade curves, while the CWG generates beeper alerts. The AEC-Q100 grade and -40C to +125C range survive the dashboard thermal envelope. 28 KB Flash stores cluster graphics and warning logic, and 2 KB RAM buffers CAN/LIN message streams without main-cluster MCU burden.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15356T-I/SSVAO | PIC16F15356-E/SSVAO | PIC16F15355T-E/SSVAO | PIC16F15354T-E/SSVAO | PIC16F15345T-E/SSVAO | PIC16F15325T-E/SLVAO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP (5.30mm) | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SSOP - same | 28-SOIC (7.50mm) - wider |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 28 KB | 28 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB (-50%) | 7 KB (-75%) | 14 KB (-50%) | 14 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB (-50%) | 512 B (-75%) | 1 KB (-50%) | 1 KB (-50%) |
| AEC-Q100 Grade | Yes (-40C to +125C) | No (industrial -40C to +85C) | Yes (-40C to +125C) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| I/O Pins | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| CIPs (CWG/NCO/CCP) | Full set | Full set | Full set | Full set | Reduced | Full set | Reduced |
| Approx. Price @ 1000 pcs (USD) | 1.75 | 1.55 | 1.85 | 1.55 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.60 |
Key Differentiators
- Automotive-grade 28 KB Flash with CIPs in 28-SSOP (vs PIC16F15355T-E/SSVAO)
- Wide -40C to +125C automotive operating range (vs PIC16F15356T-I/SSVAO)
- Tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume assembly (vs PIC16F15356-E/SSVAO)
- Higher Flash headroom in the same SSOP footprint (vs PIC16F15354T-E/SSVAO)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each Vdd pin (pin 25), and a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic at the board supply input. The PIC16F15356T-E/SSVAO draws approximately 8 mA active at 32 MHz and 50 nA in Sleep with peripherals off. Estimated: at Vdd=5V active, total power = 40 mW; ensure the trace from the regulator can deliver peak 15 mA during ADC bursts.
Route the analog AVdd/AVss traces as a star from a single ferrite-bead-isolated point to avoid digital switching noise coupling into ADC measurements. Keep analog input traces short and guarded with a ground trace on either side. Place the 32.768 kHz crystal (if used for RTCC) within 5 mm of the SOSCO/SOSCI pins with grounded shielding.
For automotive PCBAs, route the MCLR pin (pin 1) with a 10 kohm pull-up to Vdd and a 100 nF cap to Vss for decoupling; keep this trace short to avoid noise-induced spurious resets. The ICSP programming pins (RB6/RB7) should be accessible for in-circuit programming in production, with no series resistors above 470 ohm to allow reliable ICD connection.
Do not configure the same I/O pin for two conflicting peripherals in firmware without disabling one first; the PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) module allows remapping but conflicts can cause bus contention. Avoid enabling the CWG and PWM on the same pin with mismatched dead-band settings - this can cause shoot-through in external half-bridge drivers. Always read the Configuration Words section before locking the part with code protection.
For SPI buses running above 8 MHz, add 33 ohm series resistors at the SCK/MOSI pins to dampen ringing on long PCB traces. The 2x EUSART can be used for LIN bus at 19.2 kbaud with the on-chip baud-rate generator; ensure the LIN transceiver's TXD input is pulled high during Sleep to avoid false break signals.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per VAO suffix designation. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance datasheet.
