PIC16LF873A-I/SS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
PIC16LF873A-I/SS is an 8-bit PIC microcontroller in a 28-pin SSOP package with 7 KB flash memory, 192 bytes RAM, and 22 I/O pins. It operates from 2 V to 5.5 V at up to 20 MHz, integrates a 5-channel 10-bit ADC, and supports SPI, I2C, and USART for low-voltage embedded sensing and control applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Datasheet
- PIC16LF873A-I/SS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $5.1800(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 running at up to 20 MHz clock frequency
- Low-voltage operation from 2 V to 5.5 V for battery-powered designs
- 7 KB flash program memory with 192 bytes RAM and 128 bytes EEPROM
- 5-channel 10-bit ADC for multi-sensor analog acquisition
- SPI, I2C, and USART serial interfaces for peripheral connectivity
- 22 programmable I/O pins in a 28-pin SSOP surface-mount package
- Watchdog timer and sleep mode for low-power embedded control
Applications
The PIC16LF873A-I/SS targets low-voltage embedded control designs such as battery-operated sensor hubs, portable measurement instruments, and appliance control panels where a compact 28-pin SSOP footprint is required. Its 2 V minimum operating voltage extends runtime in 2-cell battery systems and energy-harvesting IoT nodes. It is also used in industrial process controllers and HVAC sensor interfaces leveraging its 5-channel ADC and multiple serial communication ports.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SSOP-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 5Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 1998-12-01 |
| YTEOL | 3 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 2 V MINIMUM SUPPLY |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC16 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 10MHz |
| 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 | 22 |
| Number of Timers | 3 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 14 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SSOP28,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 192 |
| RAM (words) | 192 |
| ROM (words) | 4096 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 10MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| 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 | Philippines, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Down to what supply voltage does PIC16LF873A-I/SS operate for battery-powered applications?
PIC16LF873A-I/SS operates from a supply as low as 2 V, which allows it to run from 2 series alkaline cells near end-of-life or a single lithium coin cell in depleted state. The full speed of 20 MHz is available across the 2 V to 5.5 V range, giving designers flexibility in power architecture without speed penalty at low supply voltages.
How many analog input channels and at what resolution does the PIC16LF873A-I/SS ADC operate?
The integrated ADC provides 5 analog input channels with 10-bit resolution, delivering 1024 discrete output codes per full-scale conversion. This configuration supports simultaneous multi-sensor systems measuring temperature via thermistor, light intensity via photodiode, and battery voltage simultaneously, all without any external ADC component.
For a compact embedded design, how small is the PIC16LF873A-I/SS footprint in 28-pin SSOP?
The 28-pin SSOP package measures approximately 10.2 mm × 5.3 mm with a fine 0.635 mm pin pitch. This compact SMT footprint is roughly 40% smaller than the equivalent 28-pin DIP package, enabling high-density PCB layouts where board space below 60 mm² for the MCU is a design constraint.
What serial interfaces on PIC16LF873A-I/SS allow connection to external memory and sensors?
The microcontroller integrates USART for asynchronous serial communication at standard baud rates up to 57600 bps, SPI for synchronous transfers at up to 5 MHz, and I2C in both master and slave modes supporting 400 kHz fast mode. These 3 independent interfaces allow simultaneous connection to a wireless UART module, an SPI display, and I2C sensors from a single MCU package.
When is PIC16LF873A-I/SS preferable to PIC16F873A for portable designs?
PIC16LF873A is the low-voltage variant specified to operate from 2 V to 5.5 V, while PIC16F873A requires a minimum of 4 V. For portable designs drawing from a lithium-ion cell that discharges below 3 V or a 2-cell AA battery pack with only 2.4 V at end-of-life, the LF variant continues functioning where the standard F version halts, extending battery service life by up to 30%.
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