PIC16F18344-I/GZ Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
Microchip PIC16F18344-I/GZ is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller running at up to 32 MHz with 7 kB Flash, integrated ADC and DAC, and a minimum supply of 2.3 V at 16 MHz. Packaged in a compact 20-pin UQFN, it is designed for low-power consumer and IoT embedded control applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F18344-I/GZ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.9200(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 8-bit PIC16 CPU core clocked up to 32 MHz
- 7 kB on-chip Flash program memory
- Integrated ADC and DAC channels for mixed-signal designs
- Minimum supply voltage of 2.3 V at 16 MHz for low-power operation
- 20-pin UQFN ultra-compact package for miniaturized PCB designs
- 15-year YTEOL lifecycle for long production run confidence
Applications
The PIC16F18344-I/GZ is ideal for small embedded control and sensing applications such as smart home accessories, wearable health monitors, and battery-powered IoT nodes where a compact 8-bit MCU with analog capability is needed. Its low minimum supply voltage and tiny UQFN footprint also suit coin-cell or harvested-energy systems requiring an energy-efficient microcontroller.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | UQFN-20 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| 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 | S-PQCC-N20 |
| 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 | LCC20,.16SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 1024 |
| ROM (words) | 8192 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 32MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
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
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F18344-I/GZ:
7KB, 512 B RAM, 4xPWMs, Comparator, DAC, ADC, CWG, 2xEUSART, SPI/I2C
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 32MHz, CMOS, PQCC20
28KB, 2KB RAM, 256 EEPROM, 12b ADC2, Comparator, DAC, PWM, CCP, CLC, NCO, CWG,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum operating voltage for PIC16F18344-I/GZ and how does it affect clock speed?
The PIC16F18344-I/GZ operates at a minimum supply voltage of 2.3 V while clocked at up to 16 MHz. At higher supply voltages it can reach its maximum clock frequency of 32 MHz. This voltage flexibility supports designs powered by two AA batteries, a Li-ion cell, or energy harvesting sources where the rail may drop below 3 V during operation.
For a smart home sensor node, how does the 20-pin UQFN package of the PIC16F18344-I/GZ support miniaturized PCB design?
The UQFN-20 package has a very small body, typically around 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm, and uses exposed pad thermal construction with a 0.5 mm pitch, enabling very dense PCB layouts. This makes PIC16F18344-I/GZ an excellent fit for coin-sized IoT sensor boards, wearable modules, and compact smart home node designs where space is critical.
Does the PIC16F18344-I/GZ include on-chip analog peripherals that can replace external ADC or DAC ICs?
Yes, the PIC16F18344-I/GZ integrates both ADC and DAC channels on-chip. This integration allows designers to eliminate external ADC and DAC components, simplifying the BOM and reducing PCB footprint. The device is well suited for sensor interfaces, temperature monitoring, and analog control loops that require both analog input and programmable analog output on a single 8-bit MCU.
How long is the PIC16F18344-I/GZ expected to remain in production and what is the procurement lead time?
The PIC16F18344-I/GZ has a YTEOL (years to end of life) rating of 15, indicating Microchip plans to manufacture it for at least 15 more years from the current date. Factory lead time is approximately 6 weeks from authorized distributors, making it a low lifecycle-risk choice for products with multi-year production horizons in the consumer and IoT markets.
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