PIC16LF1615-I/JQ

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC16LF1615-I/JQ is an 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC16(L)F161x family, utilizing a C Compiler Optimized RISC architecture with only 49 instructions. It features 14 KB of Flash program memory and 1024 bytes of data SRAM. The device operates at clock frequencies up to 32 MHz with a minimum instruction cycle of 125 ns. It supports an operating voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V and functions within industrial temperature ranges. Key peripherals include a 10-bit ADC, two comparators, an 8-bit DAC, four Configurable Logic Cells (CLCs), and two Signal Measurement Timers (SMTs).

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Integrates specialized motor control peripherals including Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), Signal Measurement Timers (SMT), and Angular Timer for precise motion management.
• Includes a Math Accelerator with Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller to offload complex calculations from the CPU core.
• Features eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology enabling ultra-low current consumption in Sleep mode and during Watchdog Timer operation.
• Provides flexible pin mapping via Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) and includes safety mechanisms such as Windowed Watchdog Timer and CRC with Memory Scan.

Microcontrollers Applications

• Embedded control systems for small motors and white goods
• Safety-critical home appliance applications requiring memory integrity checks
• General purpose embedded control in compact packages

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify that the ordering suffix 'I' corresponds to the Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and 'JQ' denotes the specific UQFN package variant. Confirm RoHS compliance status through official Microchip documentation prior to integration. Ensure design compatibility with the 1.8V to 3.6V operating voltage limits specified for the LF series.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when designing applications requiring dedicated motor control hardware like CWG and SMT alongside low-power constraints. The inclusion of a PID math accelerator makes it suitable for closed-loop control systems. Consider the 14-pin UQFN package for space-constrained PCB layouts while ensuring thermal management aligns with the industrial temperature rating.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This device belongs to the PIC16(L)F1615/9 family, which shares architectural similarities but varies in memory size and I/O count. The PIC16LF1615 specifically offers 14 KB Flash and 12 I/O pins in 14-pin packages, distinguishing it from the higher-capacity PIC16LF1619 and lower-capacity PIC16LF1614 variants within the same series.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

PIC16F1615-I/JQ