PIC16F18344-E/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
PIC16F18344-E/SO is an 8-bit PIC microcontroller by Microchip featuring 7 KB Flash, 512 B RAM, 256 B EEPROM, and a maximum clock frequency of 32 MHz. It includes integrated ADC, DAC channels, and operates down to 2.3 V, making it highly versatile for low-power embedded designs. Available in a SOIC-20 package, it is suitable for consumer, industrial, and IoT sensor applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F18344-E/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.0600(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit PIC16 core running up to 32 MHz clock frequency
- 7 KB Flash program memory, 512 B RAM, and 256 B EEPROM
- Integrated ADC and DAC channels for analog signal processing
- Low-voltage operation down to 2.3 V minimum supply at 16 MHz
- SOIC-20 package for surface-mount assembly in compact designs
- Extended temperature range for industrial and automotive use
Applications
PIC16F18344-E/SO is commonly used in IoT sensor nodes, home automation modules, and consumer electronics requiring compact 8-bit microcontroller performance with mixed-signal peripherals. Its integrated ADC and DAC make it well-suited for temperature sensing, motor speed control, and low-power battery-operated products where code density and low supply voltage are priorities.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-20 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 2.3 V MINIMUM SUPPLY AT 16 MHz |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 32MHz |
| DAC Channels | YES |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 18 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 9 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 14 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP20,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 1024 |
| RAM (words) | 1024 |
| ROM (words) | 8192 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 32MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much program memory does PIC16F18344-E/SO provide for firmware storage?
PIC16F18344-E/SO offers 7 KB of Flash program memory along with 512 B of RAM and 256 B of EEPROM data memory. This combination supports moderate-complexity firmware for sensor interfaces, simple communication stacks, and data logging without external memory in most 8-bit embedded applications.
At what minimum supply voltage can PIC16F18344-E/SO operate reliably?
PIC16F18344-E/SO can operate at a minimum supply voltage of 2.3 V when running at 16 MHz, making it well-suited for battery-powered designs using two AA cells or a single lithium coin cell where supply voltage drops below 3 V during discharge.
Which SOIC-20 footprint dimensions should be expected when laying out a PCB for PIC16F18344-E/SO?
PIC16F18344-E/SO uses the standard SOIC-20 package with 20 pins on a 1.27 mm pitch. The package body is approximately 12.8 mm long and 7.5 mm wide, fitting standard SMT SOIC-20 land patterns and compatible with pick-and-place assembly in volume production runs.
When is PIC16F18344-E/SO a better fit than PIC16F18345 for cost-sensitive designs?
PIC16F18344-E/SO targets applications needing 7 KB Flash in a 20-pin SOIC body where the full 28-pin PIC16F18345 would waste board area and add unnecessary cost. If firmware fits within 7 KB and fewer than 18 I/O pins are needed, PIC16F18344-E/SO reduces BOM cost while keeping the same PIC16 core running at up to 32 MHz.
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