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PIC16LF Low-Voltage 8-bit Microcontroller Variants

Microchip PIC16LF devices are low-voltage 8-bit MCUs derived from PIC16 families for battery-powered control, sensing, display, and low-energy embedded applications.

PIC16LF Datasheet

Voltage focus

Targets products powered from batteries or lower system rails.

Control class

Efficient for simple firmware, housekeeping, and sensor tasks.

Package spread

Supports compact products and easier-to-handle layouts.

Low-voltage PIC16 control for battery and portable products

Compare PIC16LF variants by voltage range, memory, package, analog resources, and low-power behavior.

The PIC16LF base number groups low-voltage Microchip 8-bit microcontrollers related to the broader PIC16 architecture. These devices are typically selected when the design needs familiar PIC16 peripherals and tool support but runs from lower supply rails or batteries. Variants include small SOIC and TSSOP devices, compact QFN and UQFN packages, and larger TQFP options with more I/O and memory.

PIC16LF MCUs are used in handheld devices, appliance controls, sensor nodes, simple metering products, display controllers, and low-power industrial modules. Depending on the exact part, features may include Flash memory, ADC, comparators, timers, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C, EEPROM on selected devices, LCD support on selected variants, and sleep modes. Substitution should verify voltage range, maximum frequency at voltage, Flash/RAM size, pinout, programming/debug pins, and peripheral compatibility.

Key Features

  • Low-voltage branch of familiar PIC16 8-bit controller families
  • Good fit for battery and energy-sensitive control tasks
  • Wide package range supports compact and serviceable products
  • Analog, timing, serial, and display-related features on selected variants
  • MPLAB ecosystem support for development and programming

Target Applications

  • Battery-powered sensor nodes
  • Handheld consumer devices
  • Appliance and display controls
  • Simple metering products
  • Low-voltage industrial modules

Ordering Variants

Compare 173 PIC16LF part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part NumberDescriptionPackage TypeManufacturerLifecycleRoHSAvailabilityAction
PIC16LF1824T39A| Official Price: 1.9200 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1824T39A-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1902| Official Price: 1.0200 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1902-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1903| Official Price: 1.1000 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1903-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1904| Official Price: 1.5300 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1904-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1906| Official Price: 1.1900 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1906-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1907| Official Price: 1.6000 | Official Product URL: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC16LF1907-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1454-I/SLIC MCU 8BIT 14KB FLASH 14SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1455-I/SLIC MCU 8BIT 14KB FLASH 14SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1455-I/STIC MCU 8BIT 14KB FLASH 14TSSOP-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1459-E/SSIC MCU 8BIT 14KB FLASH 20SSOP-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1459-I/SOIC MCU 8BIT 14KB FLASH 20SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1503-I/STIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 14TSSOP-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1503T-I/MGIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 16QFN-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1503T-I/MVIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 16UQFN-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1503T-I/SLIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 14SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1503T-I/STIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 14TSSOP-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1507-E/SOIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 20SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1507-I/MLIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 20QFN-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1507T-I/SSIC MCU 8BIT 3.5KB FLASH 20SSOP-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock
PIC16LF1508-E/SOIC MCU 8BIT 7KB FLASH 20SOIC-Microchip TechnologyActiveCompliantIn Stock

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on PIC16LF map to package, grade, and reel options.

[{"code":"PIC16LF","meaning":"Low-voltage variant family related to PIC16F devices."},{"code":"PIC16LF18xx / 19xx","meaning":"Subfamilies with different memory, analog, display, and peripheral resources."},{"code":"I or E markers","meaning":"Temperature or grade markers depending on the exact Microchip order code."},{"code":"SO, ST, ML, PT, P suffixes","meaning":"Package indicators such as SOIC, TSSOP, QFN, TQFP, or DIP."}]

How to Choose the Right PIC16LF Microcontrollers

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Check speed versus voltage

Maximum clock frequency can depend on supply voltage, so confirm performance at the actual battery range.

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Compare with PIC16F carefully

LF variants can differ in voltage limits and operating speed even when the base function is similar.

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Budget sleep current

Wake sources, brown-out detect, watchdog, and retained peripherals affect real battery life.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for PIC16LF product family

Core class
Microchip low-voltage 8-bit PIC MCU
Power focus
Lower-voltage operation than corresponding F variants
Common peripherals
ADC, timers, PWM, UART/SPI/I2C, comparators on selected parts
Common packages
SOIC, TSSOP, SSOP, QFN, UQFN, TQFP, DIP on selected variants
Typical role
Battery-powered and low-voltage embedded control

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the PIC16LF product family.

PIC16LF variants are generally intended for lower-voltage operation. Speed range, supply limits, and package availability must be checked for the exact device.
Possibly, but confirm voltage range, maximum frequency, pinout, peripherals, firmware configuration bits, and programming requirements.
It provides familiar 8-bit PIC control with low-voltage operation, useful peripheral sets, and compact packages for battery-powered or low-energy designs.