PIC16F15376-E/PT - 32MHz 28KB Flash 8-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC16F15376-E/PT โ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.93 | $2.93 |
| 10 | $2.61 | $26.10 |
| 100 | $2.27 | $227.00 |
| 500 | $1.96 | $980.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.68 | $1,680.00 |
PIC16F15376-E/PT Overview
An 8-bit PIC microcontroller is a compact, deterministic processor built around a Harvard-architecture RISC core optimized for low-power, real-time control. PIC microcontrollers belong to the microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor device hierarchy. The XLP variant adds nanoWatt sleep modes and peripheral modules that can operate while the CPU is halted, making the family well-suited for battery-powered sensor nodes and IoT endpoints.
Key features of this part include 4 PWM channels, a comparator, a 5-bit DAC, a 10-bit ADC, a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), 4 Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), 2 EUSART peripherals, and SPI/I2C communication interfaces. The device operates from 2.3V to 5.5V and supports eXtreme Low-Power modes with currents as low as nanoampere levels in deep sleep.
The PIC16F15376 uses a RISC-based PIC16 core with a 14-bit instruction word and an internal 32MHz oscillator block with PLL, providing deterministic instruction execution and a wide peripheral set. Hardware-based CIPs offload timing-critical tasks from the CPU, allowing complex functions like waveform generation and signal conditioning to run autonomously.
Typical applications include low-power IoT nodes, sensor interfaces, LED lighting control, consumer electronics, industrial control, and battery-powered monitoring. The 44-pin TQFP package provides ample I/O for system integration while remaining compact for space-constrained designs.
When designing with this part, note the -E temperature grade of -40C to +125C suitable for industrial environments. Use the MPLAB X IDE with XC8 compiler for firmware development, and consider the PIC16F15376-I/PT (-40C to +85C) variant for commercial temperature ranges.
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PIC16F15376-I/PT
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View Datasheet โPIC16F15376-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB (16K x 14 words) |
| RAM | 2 KB (2048 bytes) |
| Data EEPROM | 0 bytes (none) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Package | 44-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Pin Count | 44 pins |
| PWM Channels | 4 |
| 10-bit ADC | Yes |
| Comparators | Yes |
| 5-bit DAC | Yes |
| Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) | Yes |
| Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) | 4 |
| EUSART | 2 |
| SPI / I2C | Yes / Yes |
| Temperature Grade (E suffix) | -40C to +125C (Industrial) |
| XLP (eXtreme Low-Power) | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC16F15376-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA1 โ I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 2 | RA2 โ I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 3 | RA3 โ I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 4 | RA4 โ I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin 5 | RA5 โ I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin 6 | RA6 โ I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 7 | RA7 โ I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 8 | VSS โ Ground |
| Pin 9 | RA0 โ I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 10 | OSC1 โ External oscillator input |
| Pin 11 | OSC2 โ External oscillator output |
| Pin 12 | RC0 โ I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 13 | RC1 โ I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 14 | RC2 โ I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 15 | RC3 โ I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 16 | RC4 โ I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 17 | RC5 โ I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 18 | RC6 โ I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 19 | RC7 โ I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 20 | VSS โ Ground |
| Pin 21 | RB0 โ I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 22 | RB1 โ I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | RB2 โ I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 24 | RB3 โ I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 25 | RB4 โ I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 26 | RB5 โ I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 27 | RB6 โ I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 28 | RB7 โ I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 29 | VSS โ Ground |
| Pin 30 | VDD โ Positive supply |
| Pin 31 | RD0 โ I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 32 | RD1 โ I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 33 | RD2 โ I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 34 | RD3 โ I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 35 | RD4 โ I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 36 | RD5 โ I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 37 | RD6 โ I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 38 | RD7 โ I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 39 | VSS โ Ground |
| Pin 40 | RE0 โ I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 41 | RE1 โ I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 42 | RE2 โ I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 43 | RE3 โ I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 44 | VDD โ Positive supply |
Typical Applications
PIC16F15376-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, LED Lighting and Color Control, Industrial Control and HMI, Consumer Appliance Control, Automotive Body Electronics, Medical Monitoring Devices.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC16F15376-E/PT's XLP nanoWatt sleep modes and 2.3V-5.5V operating range make it ideal for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes. Its 28 KB Flash supports lightweight MQTT-SN or LoRaWAN stacks, while 4 CLC cells implement wake-on-signal logic without CPU intervention. Typical quiescent current in deep sleep is in the nanoampere range, enabling multi-year coin-cell operation for environmental sensors.
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LED Lighting and Color Control
With 4 PWM channels and a Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), the PIC16F15376-E/PT can drive multi-channel LED strings with hardware-generated complementary waveforms, leaving the CPU free for color-mixing algorithms. The 10-bit ADC enables ambient light sensing, and the CLC cells can implement blanking logic to prevent shoot-through in high-current LED drivers.
Recommended
Industrial Control and HMI
The PIC16F15376-E/PT operates from -40C to +125C with 32 MHz deterministic execution, making it suitable for industrial control panels and small HMIs. Its 2 EUSART peripherals support RS-485 Modbus, the SPI/I2C interfaces drive displays and EEPROM, and 36 usable I/O pins handle keypad scanning and relay control without external I/O expanders.
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Consumer Appliance Control
The PIC16F15376-E/PT's integrated peripherals - 4 PWMs, comparators, 10-bit ADC, and 5-bit DAC - eliminate the need for many external analog components in small kitchen and home appliances. The 32 MHz core drives user interfaces with capacitive touch via the CLC cells, while XLP modes extend battery life in portable appliances like cordless vacuums or handheld mixers.
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Automotive Body Electronics
For non-safety automotive body modules such as lighting controllers, mirror adjusters, or seat controllers, the PIC16F15376-E/PT provides the wide temperature range and robust peripheral set. CIPs like the CWG and PWM handle motor commutation without CPU load, and 2 EUSARTs support LIN bus via external transceivers, with operating voltage compatible with 12V battery rails via a 5V regulator.
Recommended
Medical Monitoring Devices
Deterministic 8-bit execution and CIP peripherals make the PIC16F15376-E/PT a fit for low-end medical monitoring peripherals such as pill dispensers, spirometer flow sensors, or therapy device controllers. The integrated 10-bit ADC acquires sensor data while the CLC cells pre-process signals in hardware, and XLP modes keep battery replacement intervals long for portable patient-worn devices.
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Engineering reference data for PIC16F15376-E/PT โ comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC16F15376-I/PT | PIC16F15375-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 44-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 44-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 28 KB | 28 KB | 14 KB (-50%) |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| PWM Channels | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| EUSART / I2C / SPI | 2 / 1 / 1 | 2 / 1 / 1 | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| CLC Cells | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Key Differentiators
- 28 KB Flash in 44-TQFP (vs PIC16F15375-I/PT)
- Industrial -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs PIC16F15376-I/PT)
- 4 CLC cells for hardware logic (vs PIC16F15356-E/SO)
Design Notes
The PIC16F15376-E/PT supports XLP nanoWatt sleep modes; configure unused peripherals via the PMD (Peripheral Module Disable) registers to minimize active current. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor close to each VDD pin (pins 30 and 44) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the supply input. Use the internal 32 MHz HFINTOSC with PLL to eliminate the external crystal and reduce BOM cost.
The 44-TQFP package has 0.8 mm pitch pads; use 0.4 mm-wide traces with 0.2 mm spacing. Fan out the inner pads (RB0-RB7) on both sides of the package to avoid via congestion. Expose a continuous ground plane under the IC to improve thermal dissipation and EMI performance. Keep the ICSP/ICD programming header (PGED2/PGEC2 on RB6/RB7) accessible for in-circuit debug.
The PIC16F15376 has NO Data EEPROM (0 bytes); use Flash self-erase with wear-leveling if persistent parameter storage is required. The CONFIG words must be set correctly to enable the internal oscillator and disable unused peripherals - leaving the default configuration enables the external oscillator which may not be populated. The -E temperature grade is for industrial use; the -I grade is only specified to +85C and may fail in automotive environments.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed by Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not qualified - this is an industrial-grade part, not automotive. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in the verified web data.
