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PIC16F1503T-I/SL

MCHPPIC16F1503T-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 PIC16F1503T-I/SL is a cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller featuring Microchip's Core Independent Peripherals, including Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) and Complementary Waveform Generators (CWG). Designed for functional safety (FuSa) applications, it integrates an 8-channel 10-bit ADC and multiple timers in a compact 14-pin SOIC package. Its low-power architecture is optimized for simple control logic and signal processing tasks at speeds up to 20MHz.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers high flexibility through its CLC and CWG peripherals, which operate independently of the core to reduce CPU overhead. It features 128 bytes of High-Endurance Flash for frequent data logging and an internal 16MHz oscillator with 1 percent accuracy, eliminating the need for external timing components.

Applications

Safety-Critical Monitoring
Utilizing the built-in Windowed Watchdog Timer and Brown-out Reset for fault detection in industrial environments.
LED Lighting Control
Using the 4-channel PWM and CWG to manage brightness and power stage switching in small lighting fixtures.
Sensor Interface
Aggregating analog data from up to eight sensors via the 10-bit ADC and transmitting results over I2C or SPI.
Custom Logic Replacement
Employing the Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) to replace discrete gates or glue logic on the PCB.

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

Developers can use the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler for firmware development. Hardware debugging is supported via In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) using tools like the MPLAB PICkit 4 or Snap. The Curiosity Development Board (DM164137) is a recommended platform for rapid prototyping with this family.

PIC16F1503 Family

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

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