PIC16F15256-E/SP Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC16F15256-E/SP is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller with 28 KB Flash, 2 KB RAM, 10-bit ADC, dual PWM, EUSART, SPI/I2C, and XLP technology operating at up to 32 MHz from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply. Housed in a 28-pin SPDIP package with Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible I/O assignment. Available in stock worldwide with competitive pricing and typically ships within days.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F15256-E/SP Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.6400(MOQ 10)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 28 KB Flash program memory and 2 KB RAM support complex firmware with extensive data buffering in 8-bit PIC16 architecture
- XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology enables operation from 1.8 V at 16 MHz for battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs
- 10-bit ADC with multiple channels, dual PWM, 2x CCP, and EUSART/SPI/I2C peripherals in a single 28-pin DIP package
- Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) allows flexible routing of digital peripherals to any available I/O pin for optimized PCB layout
Applications
The PIC16F15256-E/SP is well suited for battery-powered sensor nodes, home automation controllers, and low-cost industrial monitoring systems that require rich peripheral integration in a compact 28-pin DIP form factor. Its 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels and dual PWM outputs enable direct interfacing with analog sensors, motor drivers, and LED dimming circuits without additional external components. The XLP low-power modes and 1.8 V minimum operating voltage extend battery life in handheld meters, remote controls, and IoT edge devices running from 2x AA cells.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SPDIP-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 23 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 1.8V MIN @ 16 MHZ |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 32MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 26 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 4 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP28,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| RAM (bytes) | 2048 |
| ROM (words) | 28672 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 32MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.6mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| 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 | 3A991.a.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.15 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F15256-E/SP:
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 32MHz, CMOS, PDSO28
28KB Flash,2KB RAM,10b ADC,2xPWM, 2xCCP,HLT,WDT,PPS,EUSART,SPI/I2C,XLP
14KB Flash,1KB RAM,10b ADC,2xPWM,2xCCP,HLT,WDT,PPS,EUSART,SPI/I2C,XLP
Frequently Asked Questions
What memory and clock resources does the PIC16F15256-E/SP provide for embedded firmware development?
The PIC16F15256-E/SP includes 28 KB of Flash program memory and 2 KB of SRAM data memory, with a maximum clock frequency of 32 MHz using the internal oscillator. This combination supports firmware images with hundreds of functions and data buffers for sensor averaging, protocol stacks, and display drivers in 8-bit PIC16 applications running at voltages from 1.8 V to 5.5 V.
How does the XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology in the PIC16F15256-E/SP benefit battery-operated designs?
XLP technology reduces active current consumption to as low as 35 microamps per MHz at 1.8 V and sleep current to below 50 nanoamps, allowing the PIC16F15256-E/SP to run from a pair of AA batteries for months or years in data-logging and wireless sensor applications. At 16 MHz from a 1.8 V supply, the MCU operates at approximately 56 microamps, making it suitable for energy-harvesting systems powered by small solar cells or piezoelectric elements.
Which communication peripherals are integrated in the PIC16F15256-E/SP, and what protocols can they support?
The PIC16F15256-E/SP integrates an EUSART (universal asynchronous/synchronous receiver-transmitter), an MSSP module supporting both SPI at up to 8 MHz and I2C at 100 kHz and 400 kHz, plus 2x CCP and 2x PWM capture-compare-PWM modules. These peripherals enable the MCU to communicate with environmental sensors over I2C, interface with SD cards or display drivers over SPI, and control motor speed or LED brightness over 10-bit PWM outputs from a single 28-pin package.
When is the PIC16F15256-E/SP in SPDIP-28 package preferred over the same die in a surface-mount QFN or SOIC package?
The SPDIP-28 (0.3 inch row spacing DIP) package is preferred during prototyping and in low-volume designs where hand soldering and breadboard evaluation are required, as the 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) pin pitch fits standard DIP sockets without any special tooling. It is also chosen for industrial field-repair environments and educational kits where through-hole reliability over 1000 thermal cycles is more important than the PCB space savings offered by 28-pin SOIC or QFN alternatives.
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