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PIC16F1454-I/SL

MCHPPIC16F1454-I/SL

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® XLP™ 16F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 48MHz 14KB (8K x 14) FLASH 14-SOIC
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Overview

The PIC16F1454-I/SL is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller featuring eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology and integrated USB 2.0 connectivity. This device is unique for its Crystal-free USB operation, utilizing an internal oscillator with active-clock tuning from the USB host to eliminate the need for external timing components. It operates at up to 48MHz and provides 8KB of Flash memory in a compact 14-pin SOIC package.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the reduction in BOM cost and PCB footprint achieved through its crystal-free USB architecture. Its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) performance, featuring 30 uA/MHz active current at 1.8V, makes it ideal for energy-sensitive designs. Additionally, the device supports a wide operating voltage from 2.3V to 5.5V and includes 5V tolerant I/O pins for simplified interfacing.

Applications

USB-to-Serial Bridges
Creating compact, low-cost interfaces between legacy UART/SPI/I2C hardware and modern USB hosts.
USB PC Peripherals
Designing human interface devices (HID) such as customized keyboards, mice, or specialized game controllers.
Battery-Powered Data Loggers
Leveraging XLP technology and 0.02uA standby current for long-term monitoring with USB data retrieval.
Embedded Security Dongles
Implementing hardware-based license keys or authentication tokens using the dedicated USB serial interface engine.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 1K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 8
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 14KB (8K x 14)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 14-SOIC
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.3V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development is supported by the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler. For hardware evaluation, the MPLAB PICkit 4 or MPLAB Snap in-circuit programmers can be used via the ICSP interface. Microchip provides the MLA (Microchip Libraries for Applications) which includes pre-verified USB stacks for HID, CDC, and Custom classes specifically for this PIC16F family.

Also Consider

CH340G WCH - A dedicated USB-to-UART bridge IC for applications that do not require custom microcontroller logic.
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