PIC16F18346-E/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
PIC16F18346-E/SO is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller from Microchip in a SOIC-20 package, featuring up to 32 MHz clock, 10-bit ADC, 5-bit DAC, 256 bytes EEPROM, and dual SPI/I2C interfaces. Optimized for low-power sensor, consumer electronics, and industrial IoT node applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F18346-E/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.2700(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 CPU core running up to 32 MHz with low-power idle modes
- 10-bit ADC for precise analog sensor signal acquisition
- 5-bit DAC for analog output generation without external components
- Dual SPI and I2C interfaces for flexible multi-peripheral connectivity
- 256 bytes of on-chip EEPROM for non-volatile parameter storage
- Operates at minimum 2.3 V supply at 16 MHz for battery-powered designs
- SOIC-20 package with 18 I/O pins for versatile peripheral interfacing
Applications
The PIC16F18346-E/SO is well suited for compact sensor interface designs including temperature monitors, current sensors, and proximity detectors that benefit from on-chip 10-bit ADC and 5-bit DAC capabilities. Its dual SPI/I2C interfaces enable direct connection to multiple sensors, EEPROM, and display modules from a single SOIC-20 device running at up to 32 MHz. The 2.3 V minimum supply voltage also makes it a practical choice for coin-cell or single-cell lithium battery-powered IoT edge nodes requiring non-volatile EEPROM data retention.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-20 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 2016-04-06 |
| YTEOL | 18 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES WITH 2.3V MIN @ 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 |
| RAM (bytes) | 2048 |
| RAM (words) | 2048 |
| ROM (words) | 16384 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 32MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 2.9mA |
| 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 | 3A991.A.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F18346-E/SO:
Comparator, 5b DAC, 10b PWM, CCP, CLC, NCO,
Frequently Asked Questions
What analog peripherals are integrated in the PIC16F18346-E/SO that eliminate external components?
The PIC16F18346-E/SO integrates a 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels, a 5-bit DAC for analog output, and a comparator module, removing the need for external analog ICs and reducing BOM count in sensor interface designs operating at up to 32 MHz.
How does the EEPROM on the PIC16F18346-E/SO benefit field-configurable IoT applications?
The 256 bytes of on-chip EEPROM in the PIC16F18346-E/SO allows firmware to persistently store calibration coefficients, device addresses, and operating parameters through power cycles, eliminating the need for an external serial EEPROM in low-cost IoT node designs.
Which communication-heavy sensor hub designs can the PIC16F18346-E/SO handle with its dual serial interfaces?
With 2 SPI and 2 I2C interfaces, the PIC16F18346-E/SO in its 20-pin SOIC package can simultaneously manage an SPI-based environmental sensor, an I2C display, and an I2C EEPROM at up to 32 MHz, covering multi-peripheral industrial IoT hub configurations without requiring a larger or more expensive MCU.
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