PIC12LF1552-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
PIC12LF1552-I/P is a low-voltage 8-bit PIC12 microcontroller with I2C/SPI and 10-bit ADC from Microchip in an 8-pin DIP package. It runs at up to 16 MHz from a 1.8 V minimum supply and features XLP ultra-low power technology for extended battery life. Suited for low-cost sensor interfaces, I2C peripheral controllers, and battery-powered IoT edge nodes.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC12LF1552-I/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7700(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC12LF1552-I/P?
- Operates from 1.8 V minimum supply at 16 MHz for direct 2-cell battery or LDO operation
- Hardware I2C and SPI master/slave support enables direct connection to digital sensors
- XLP ultra-low power idle mode extends coin cell battery life in always-on sensor designs
- 10-bit ADC for direct analog signal sampling without external converter components
- 8-pin DIP package suits prototyping and through-hole industrial control boards
What is PIC12LF1552-I/P used for?
PIC12LF1552-I/P is used in low-cost I2C sensor interface modules, EEPROM controllers, and simple peripheral expanders where a compact 8-pin MCU with hardware SPI and I2C reduces the need for dedicated bridge chips. Its 1.8 V minimum supply makes it compatible with energy-harvesting circuits and single-cell lithium applications in IoT sensor nodes and wireless tags. The DIP-8 package also favors rapid prototyping on breadboards and low-volume through-hole industrial assemblies where SMT manufacturing is not available.
What are the specifications of PIC12LF1552-I/P?
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 14 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 1.8V MIN AT 16 MHZ |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC12 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 6 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 8 |
| Number of Timers | 4 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | NO |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 256 |
| ROM (words) | 3584 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 32MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.5mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC12LF1552-I/P datasheet?
PIC12LF1552-I/P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC12LF1552-I/P?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what minimum supply voltage does PIC12LF1552-I/P operate and what clock speed does it support at that voltage?
PIC12LF1552-I/P operates from a minimum supply of 1.8 V at a clock speed of 16 MHz, making it compatible with single-cell lithium-ion and thin-film batteries that discharge to near 2 V at end of life. This 1.8 V operation enables direct integration with energy-harvesting power management ICs in wireless sensor nodes that must sustain operation through supply dips below 2 V.
What serial communication interfaces does PIC12LF1552-I/P include on its 8 pins?
PIC12LF1552-I/P integrates a hardware MSSP module supporting both I2C and SPI protocols on dedicated pins within the 8-pin DIP package. This allows the MCU to directly communicate with I2C temperature sensors, SPI ADCs, or serial EEPROMs at up to 1 MHz I2C or several MHz SPI clock rates without consuming CPU cycles on bit-banged implementations, freeing the 8-bit core for application logic.
How does PIC12LF1552-I/P's XLP technology benefit battery-operated IoT sensor designs?
XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology reduces the deep sleep current to below 50 nA at 1.8 V, allowing a button-cell-powered sensor node to maintain standby state for over 5 years before depleting a 200 mAh CR2032 coin cell. This eliminates the need for frequent battery replacement in sealed or inaccessible enclosures such as pipeline vibration monitors and building wall-mount sensors operating from -40°C to 85°C.
When is PIC12LF1552-I/P a better choice than PIC12F1572 for a simple I2C peripheral design?
PIC12LF1552-I/P is preferred over PIC12F1572 when hardware I2C and SPI are required and the application does not need the 3-channel 16-bit PWM output of the PIC12F1572. Running from 1.8 V at 16 MHz, PIC12LF1552-I/P draws less active current — typically below 1 mA at 4 MHz — making it the lower-power choice for I2C sensor bridge designs powered from a 2 V to 3.6 V coin cell in compact 8-pin DIP boards.
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