PIC16F526-I/SL Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The PIC16F526 is an 8-bit PIC microcontroller with 1.5 KB Flash and up to 20 MHz clock in a SOIC-14 package. It features an integrated ADC, operates down to 2V supply at 4 MHz, and is ideal for cost-sensitive low-power sensing and control applications. Available from authorized distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F526-I/SL Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.2400(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 core running up to 20 MHz for responsive control
- 1.5 KB Flash program memory in compact SOIC-14 package
- Operates from as low as 2V supply at 4 MHz for battery-powered designs
- Integrated ADC for direct analog sensor input acquisition
- Low-cost solution for simple embedded control and sensing tasks
Applications
The PIC16F526 is well-suited for cost-sensitive embedded applications such as simple sensor interfaces, home appliance controls, and battery-powered IoT endpoints where minimal Flash memory and low-voltage operation are key requirements. Its 8-bit core and integrated ADC make it an efficient choice for tasks like temperature sensing, LED dimming, and small motor speed control running from a 2V to 5V supply.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 2V MINIMUM SUPPLY FOR 4 MHZ |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 20MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of I/O Lines | 12 |
| Number of Timers | 2 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | NO |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.24 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 67 |
| ROM (words) | 1536 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 2.2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what minimum supply voltage can the PIC16F526 operate, and what clock speed does that enable?
The PIC16F526 can operate from a minimum supply voltage of 2V, supporting a clock frequency of up to 4 MHz at that voltage. This low-voltage capability makes it suitable for single-cell battery applications, coin-cell powered sensors, and energy-harvesting designs where the supply may drop below 3V during operation.
How much program memory does PIC16F526-I/SL provide, and what application complexity does it support?
The PIC16F526-I/SL provides 1.5 KB of Flash program memory, accommodating firmware for simple control tasks such as LED sequencing, button debouncing, ADC-based temperature measurement, and UART communication at up to 20 MHz. This memory size is typical for cost-optimized 8-bit MCU designs in consumer and industrial low-pin-count applications.
When is PIC16F526-I/SL a practical choice over a PIC16F with more Flash memory?
PIC16F526-I/SL is the preferred choice when the application firmware fits within 1.5 KB of Flash and BOM cost is a primary constraint, such as in high-volume appliance controls or single-function sensor nodes. The SOIC-14 package and 8-bit core keep unit price low, making it competitive for designs where adding 4 KB Flash memory would unnecessarily increase component cost without providing functional benefit.
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