PIC16F726-I/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The PIC16F726-I/SO is an 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller with 14KB of Flash program memory, 368 bytes of RAM, and 25 I/O pins, running up to 20 MHz on a 5V supply or 16 MHz from 1.8V for low-power battery applications. It integrates an on-chip ADC, comparators, and timers in a 28-pin SOIC surface-mount package. Available from Microchip with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F726-I/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.6300(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
- 14KB Flash program memory and 368 bytes RAM support moderately complex embedded control firmware
- 25 I/O pins with integrated 10-bit ADC enable direct connection to sensors, buttons, and actuators
- Wide supply voltage from 1.8V (at 16 MHz) to 5.5V accommodates both battery and regulated-rail designs
- PIC16 architecture with 20 MHz maximum clock delivers up to 5 MIPS throughput for real-time control
- 28-pin SOIC package provides a compact SMT footprint with standard 1.27 mm pitch for automated assembly
Applications
The PIC16F726-I/SO is suited for appliance control panels, LED lighting drivers, HVAC sensor nodes, and low-power battery-operated instruments that require 8-bit MCU processing with 25 configurable I/O pins and a 10-bit ADC. Its 1.8V minimum supply voltage at 16 MHz makes it attractive for IoT edge devices running from AA or AAA batteries where energy budgets are constrained. Industrial automation accessories, home automation modules, and consumer electronics with simple state-machine logic leverage its 14KB Flash and SOIC-28 form factor for cost-effective volume production.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 5Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | ALSO OPERATES AT 16MHZ AT 1.8V MIN SUPPLY |
| 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-G28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 25 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP28,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 368 |
| ROM (words) | 14336 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| 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 |
| ## PIC16F726-I/SO Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.15 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F726-I/SO:
suggested
suggested
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDSO28
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDSO28
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDSO28
Frequently Asked Questions
What Flash memory size and I/O count does the PIC16F726-I/SO provide for embedded control designs?
The PIC16F726-I/SO offers 14KB of Flash program memory and 25 general-purpose I/O pins, which is sufficient for storing moderately complex control firmware—such as a multi-mode LED driver or a sensor data logger—while connecting to buttons, LCDs, sensors, and relays simultaneously without requiring an external I/O expander.
At what supply voltages and clock frequencies can the PIC16F726-I/SO operate, and how does this affect battery-powered designs?
The PIC16F726-I/SO runs at up to 20 MHz from a 2.3V to 5.5V supply, delivering 5 MIPS throughput, and can also operate at 16 MHz from as low as 1.8V for battery-powered applications. The 1.8V minimum supply allows 2 AA alkaline cells to power the device down to near-end-of-life discharge, extending battery runtime in wireless sensor nodes and handheld instruments.
Does the PIC16F726-I/SO include an on-chip ADC, and what resolution does it provide?
Yes, the PIC16F726-I/SO integrates a 10-bit successive-approximation ADC with multiple input channels multiplexed across its 25 I/O pins. The 10-bit resolution provides 1024 discrete output codes, giving approximately 4.88 mV per LSB at a 5V reference voltage—adequate for temperature sensor reading, potentiometer position sensing, and battery voltage monitoring without external ADC ICs.
How does the 28-pin SOIC package of the PIC16F726-I/SO compare to a DIP package for production volume manufacturing?
The 28-pin SOIC package of the PIC16F726-I/SO has a 1.27 mm lead pitch and a body width of 7.5 mm, making it compatible with standard SMT pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering for high-volume automated assembly at lower per-unit placement cost compared to a PDIP-28 through-hole package. The SOIC also saves approximately 40% of PCB area versus DIP-28, benefiting compact PCB designs in consumer and industrial products.
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