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PIC16F15245T-I/REB

MCHPPIC16F15245T-I/REB

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® 16F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 32MHz 14KB (8K x 14) FLASH 20-VQFN (3x3)
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Overview

The Microchip PIC16F15245T-I/REB is an 8-bit microcontroller operating at up to 32MHz, featuring 14KB of Flash program memory and 1KB of RAM. This microcontroller integrates a range of peripherals, including a 12-bit ADC and multiple communication interfaces, making it suitable for a variety of embedded control applications. It is housed in a compact 20-VQFN (3x3) package for space-constrained designs.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the PIC16F15245T-I/REB's balance of performance and low power consumption, allowing for efficient operation in battery-powered designs. Its compact 20-VQFN package saves board space, and the rich set of integrated peripherals like ADC, PWM, and multiple communication interfaces reduces the need for external components. The robust hardware features, including Brown-out Reset and Watchdog Timer, enhance system reliability.

Applications

General Purpose Embedded Control
Ideal for basic control tasks in appliances, industrial sensors, and consumer electronics where cost-effectiveness and a small form factor are critical.
Sensor Interfacing
With an integrated 12-bit ADC and multiple I/O pins, it can efficiently read and process data from various analog and digital sensors.
Communication Gateways
Its support for I2C, SPI, and UART allows it to act as a communication bridge or controller in systems requiring diverse connectivity options.
Low-Power Applications
Features like Sleep mode with 0.6uA current consumption and configurable Power-up Timer make it suitable for battery-powered devices.
Motor and Actuator Control
Equipped with PWM channels, it can be used for basic motor speed control or driving other actuators in simple automation systems.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 1K 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 17
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 20-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 12/2x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 14KB (8K x 14)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 20-VQFN (3x3)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To get started with the PIC16F15245T-I/REB, Microchip's MPLAB X IDE provides a comprehensive development environment. The PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer is recommended for programming and debugging the device. Microchip also offers various development boards and code examples to accelerate project development.

PIC16F1524 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number RAM Package Flash Stock
PIC16F15245T-I/REB (this part) 1K VFQFN-20 14KB 16,512
PIC16F15244-I/SO 512 x 8 SOIC-20 7KB 2,166
PIC16F15244-I/REB 512 x 8 VFQFN-20 7KB 1,951

Also Consider

STM8S003F3P6 STMicroelectronics - This 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics offers 8KB Flash and similar communication interfaces in a smaller 20-pin TSSOP package for cost-sensitive designs.