PIC16F917-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC16F917-I/P is an 8-bit PIC16 family microcontroller running at up to 20 MHz with integrated ADC and wide supply range from 2 V to 5.5 V. It is housed in a 40-pin 0.600-inch DIP package ideal for breadboard prototyping and through-hole assembly. Available in RoHS-compliant lead-free finish for low-to-medium volume embedded control applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC16F917-I/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $3.2400(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 CPU at up to 20 MHz with 2 V minimum supply at 4 MHz enables operation across wide battery voltage ranges
- Integrated ADC supports analog sensor reading without external ADC ICs, reducing BOM complexity
- 40-pin PDIP package with 0.600 inch row spacing is breadboard compatible for rapid prototyping and through-hole PCB designs
- PIC16 instruction set with established MPLAB toolchain support simplifies firmware development for cost-sensitive embedded applications
Applications
The PIC16F917-I/P is used in cost-sensitive embedded control applications such as home appliance controllers, industrial sensor nodes, and educational microcontroller projects. Its 2 V minimum supply at 4 MHz operation makes it suitable for 2-cell AA battery-powered devices where supply voltage degrades over discharge. The 40-pin DIP form factor is popular in prototyping labs and low-volume production where hand-assembly and through-hole soldering are preferred over SMT processes.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-40 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | ALSO OPERATES AT 2V MINIMUM SUPPLY AT 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-PDIP-T40 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 1 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 36 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP40,.6 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 352 |
| ROM (words) | 14336 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 4.8mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Dual-In-Line 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
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC16F917-I/P:
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQFP44
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PDIP40
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC16 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQFP44
Frequently Asked Questions
At what clock frequency and minimum supply voltage can PIC16F917-I/P operate in a battery-powered design?
PIC16F917-I/P operates at a maximum of 20 MHz from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply, and can run at up to 4 MHz from a minimum supply of 2 V. This means a 2-cell AA battery pack starting at 3 V can power the MCU at reduced speed, and the device continues to operate as the batteries discharge toward 2 V. For applications such as wireless sensor nodes or handheld meters where battery longevity matters, running at 4 MHz on a 2 V supply significantly extends runtime compared to a full 5 V, 20 MHz operating point.
What analog capabilities does PIC16F917-I/P provide, and how do they reduce external component count?
PIC16F917-I/P integrates an on-chip ADC with multiple input channels, allowing direct connection of analog sensors such as temperature thermistors, light-dependent resistors, and potentiometers without an external ADC IC. For a 40-pin DIP MCU, this integration can eliminate 1 to 3 discrete ADC components and the associated decoupling capacitors from the BOM, saving both cost and board space. The ADC resolution and sampling speed are specified in the datasheet and suit most low-frequency sensor measurement tasks below 10 kHz.
Why is the 40-pin DIP package of PIC16F917-I/P preferred for prototyping and low-volume production?
The PDIP-40 package with 0.600 inch row spacing fits standard solderless breadboards and 0.1-inch pitch prototyping PCBs, allowing developers to wire circuits by hand without custom SMT footprints or solder paste stencils. In university lab and hobbyist settings, through-hole DIP components reduce the risk of soldering damage compared to fine-pitch SMT packages. For low-volume production of 10 to 500 units, hand-assembly of DIP packages is practical and avoids the setup costs of SMT pick-and-place programming.
How does PIC16F917-I/P compare to a 32-bit Cortex-M0 MCU for a simple relay timer application?
For a relay timer controlling on/off cycles with a simple state machine and a few GPIO outputs, PIC16F917-I/P executing at 20 MHz with 8-bit instructions uses far less power and costs less than a typical 32-bit Cortex-M0 device. The PIC16 instruction architecture executes most instructions in a single 4-clock cycle, and the peripheral integration including timers and ADC means the firmware is compact enough to fit in a few kilobytes of program memory. The 40-pin DIP package also reduces assembly cost compared to 32-pin QFN packages typical of Cortex-M0 MCUs in high-volume SMT designs.
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