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PIC16F15386-E/PTVAO

MCHPPIC16F15386-E/PTVAO

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 28KB, 2KB RAM, 46x I/O, 4xPWMs, Comp, DAC, ADC, CWG, 2xEUSART, 2xSPI/I2C
Active500 in stock

Overview

The PIC16F15386-E/PTVAO is an AEC-Q100 qualified 8-bit microcontroller featuring 28KB of Flash and 2KB of RAM in a 48-pin TQFP package. Part of the PIC16F153xx family, it integrates essential Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) like PWMs, CRC, and Configurable Logic Cells to offload tasks from the CPU for increased efficiency.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU provides a robust set of Core Independent Peripherals including the Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) and Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) which reduce power consumption and software overhead. Its Memory Access Partition (MAP) and Device Information Area (DIA) support secure boot and easy factory calibration storage.

Applications

Automotive Body Electronics
Utilizes AEC-Q100 qualification for reliable operation in lighting control, mirror adjustments, and window lift systems.
Industrial Sensor Nodes
Leverages the 12-bit ADC and Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD) for precise analog monitoring and AC power control.
Distributed Intelligence Systems
Acts as a peripheral controller in larger systems using dual EUSART and SPI/I2C interfaces to manage localized logic.

Getting Started

Developers can use the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 Compiler to write code for this device. For rapid prototyping, use the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) to graphically set up peripherals and the PICkit 4 or MPLAB Snap for in-circuit debugging and programming.

PIC16F1538 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
PIC16F15385-E/6MXVAO 5-E/6MXVAO 427

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STM32G070RB STMicroelectronics - A 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ alternative for users needing higher computational performance and 128KB Flash in a similar pin-count package.
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