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PIC16F1823-I/ST

MCHPPIC16F1823-I/ST

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® XLP™ 16F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 32MHz 3.5KB (2K x 14) FLASH 14-TSSOP
Active3,387 in stock

Overview

The PIC16F1823-I/ST is a versatile 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip's Enhanced Mid-range family featuring eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology. It integrates 3.5KB of Flash memory and 256 bytes of EEPROM into a compact 14-pin TSSOP package, making it suitable for space-constrained, battery-operated designs. The device includes a variety of serial communication interfaces and hardware peripherals such as a temperature indicator and a factory-calibrated internal oscillator.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a high degree of integration including I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces within a 14-pin footprint. It features an optimized architecture for C compilers and a 16-level deep hardware stack, facilitating efficient firmware development. The high-endurance Flash memory supports up to 100,000 write cycles, ensuring reliability in data-logging applications.

Applications

Battery-Powered Sensors
Utilizes XLP technology to minimize current draw in sleep modes for long-term remote monitoring.
Handheld Consumer Electronics
The 14-TSSOP form factor and integrated temperature sensing are ideal for small portable devices.
System Supervisors
Performs housekeeping tasks like power-on reset (POR) and watchdog timing for larger processors.
Lighting Controllers
Uses integrated PWM and serial interfaces to manage LED drivers and lighting communication protocols.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 128 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 256 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 12
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 14-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm 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-TSSOP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Developers can begin by using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler provided by Microchip. Hardware programming and debugging are supported via the PICkit 4 or MPLAB Snap tools using the 2-pin ICSP interface. For rapid prototyping, a breadboard-friendly breakout or a Curiosity Development Board can be used to evaluate the device peripherals.

Part of PIC16 family » PIC16F1823

PIC16F1823 Family

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

Part Number Package Stock
PIC16F1823-I/ST (this part) TSSOP-14 3,387
PIC16F1823-I/ML VQFN-16 6,875

Also Consider

PIC16LF1823-I/ST MCHPMicrochip Technology - The 'LF' variant is optimized for lower voltage operation, suitable for strictly 1.8V to 3.6V systems.
STM8L051F3P6 STMicroelectronics - An alternative 8-bit low-power MCU with 8KB Flash and a similar TSSOP-20 footprint for basic control tasks.