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PIC16F1503-I/SL

MCHPPIC16F1503-I/SL

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® 16F, Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 20MHz 3.5KB (2K x 14) FLASH 14-SOIC
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Overview

The PIC16F1503-I/SL is a cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller featuring Microchip's Enhanced Mid-Range core with functional safety (FuSa) features in a compact 14-pin SOIC package. Operating up to 20MHz with 3.5KB of Flash memory, it integrates core independent peripherals such as NCO and CLC to offload tasks from the CPU. This MCU is designed for simple, high-reliability control applications requiring a 2.3V to 5.5V supply range.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) which reduce power consumption and latency by handling timing-critical tasks in hardware. It features a high level of integration including a temperature indicator and a 16-level deep hardware stack for robust software execution. The 14-SOIC package provides a balance of small footprint and easy PCB assembly for space-constrained designs.

Applications

Safety-Critical Monitoring
Utilizes the integrated hardware stack, WDT, and LPBOR to monitor system health in industrial and consumer appliances.
LED Lighting Control
Uses on-board PWM channels and the Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) for precise dimming and color control.
Sensor Interface
Acts as a low-power bridge for analog or digital sensors using the 11 I/O pins and I2C/SPI connectivity.
Logic Gate Replacement
Employs Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) to implement hardware-based combinational and sequential logic without CPU overhead.

Key Specifications

Speed 20MHz
RAM Size 128 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 11
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 8x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 3.5KB (2K 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

Develop using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler for optimized code efficiency. Hardware debugging and programming are supported via In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) using tools like the MPLAB PICkit 4 or MPLAB Snap. For prototyping, the PIC16F1503 Curiosity Nano or similar 8-bit development boards can be used to evaluate peripheral configurations.

Part of PIC16 family » PIC16F1503

PIC16F1503 Family

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Part Number Package Stock
PIC16F1503-I/SL (this part) SOIC-14 16,676
PIC16F1503-I/ST TSSOP-14 3,556
PIC16F1503T-I/SL SOIC-14 4,991
PIC16F1503-I/P DIP-14 5,160

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