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PIC16F15213-I/SN

MCHPPIC16F15213-I/SN

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® 16F, Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 32MHz 3.5KB (2K x 14) FLASH 8-SOIC
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Overview

The PIC16F15213-I/SN is a cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller featuring Microchip's Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and functional safety capabilities. It operates at up to 32MHz with 3.5KB of Flash and 256B of RAM, packaged in a compact 8-SOIC form factor for space-constrained designs. This MCU is designed for simple, reliable control applications requiring low power consumption and high integration in a small footprint.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a high level of integration for its size, including a 10-bit ADC, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces within an 8-pin package. Its low-power architecture consumes less than 1mA at 4MHz and features a very low sleep current of approximately 0.6uA, making it ideal for battery-operated devices.

Applications

Sensor Signal Conditioning
Utilizing the 10-bit ADC and internal voltage reference for localized sensor processing.
Functional Safety Monitoring
Implementing safety watchdogs and power-on reset monitoring in industrial subsystems.
Simple LED Drivers
Managing PWM signals and basic user interface logic in consumer electronics.
System Supervisors
Acting as a low-power housekeeping controller to manage power sequencing and system health for larger processors.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 256 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 5
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 5/2x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 3.5KB (2K x 14)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Developers can use the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler to program the device via the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) pins. For hardware evaluation, the Curiosity Nano series or a PIC16F15213 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit provides a plug-and-play environment with a built-in debugger.

PIC16F1521 Family

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Part Number Package Stock
PIC16F15213-I/SN (this part) SOIC-8 14,729
PIC16F15213T-I/SN SOIC-8 7,776
PIC16F15213T-I/MF VDFN-8 16,238
Also available as: PIC16F15213-E/SNVAO, PIC16F15214-E/MFVAO, PIC16F15214-E/SNVAO
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