PIC16F15213-I/SN

PIC16F15213-I/SN is an 8‑bit Microchip PIC16F1 family microcontroller in a compact 14‑pin package, aimed at low‑cost, low‑power embedded tasks.
Key points:
- Core: PIC16 14‑bit instruction word; flash, RAM and EEPROM sizes vary by option.
- Peripherals: ADC, comparators, timers, PWM, and serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART); multiple I/O pins with configurable functions.
- Clock/Power: operates from 2.0–5.5 V; internal/external oscillator options; sleep/idle modes for low power.
- Packaging/Temp: Industrial temperature grade, RoHS compliant; available in common 14‑pin packages (PDIP/SOIC/TSSOP) with suffix -I/SN.
- Development: supported by MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler; suitable for hobbyist and small‑scale commercial projects.
Note: exact memory sizes, max clock frequency, and peripheral counts depend on the specific device option—check the datasheet/product page for the -I/SN variant.

Here are the key features of the PIC16F15213-I/SN (8‑bit PIC16 MCU, 14‑pin):
- Package/temperature: 14‑pin PDIP/SOIC; -I/SN denotes industrial temp (-40 to 85°C) with RoHS compliance.
- Memory: 4 KB Flash program memory; 256 bytes RAM; 256 bytes EEPROM.
- CPU: 8‑bit PIC16 core, up to 32 MHz oscillator; instruction cycle = Fosc/4.
- Peripherals: 8‑channel, 10‑bit ADC; two analog comparators; CCP/PWM module; timers Timer0 and Timer1; Watchdog Timer (with optional prescaler).
- Communications: MSSP module for I2C and SPI; EUSART/UART.
- Power and sleep: Operating voltage 2.0–5.5 V; Power‑on Reset, Brown‑out Detection; Sleep and Idle low‑power modes.
- Programming/debug: In‑Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) via MCLR.
- I/O: Flexible I/O ports with interrupts and reconfigurable digital I/O.
Note: exact counts may vary by package variant; consult the datasheet for specifics.

- Pin count: 14 pins (I/SN indicates a 14‑pin SOIC package).
- Function: 8‑bit PIC microcontroller with on‑chip flash RAM/EEPROM and integrated peripherals (timers, I/O, and serial interfaces) for general embedded control applications.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: A global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including PIC), analog and memory products, and other embedded control solutions. It is a publicly traded company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA).

Key application areas for PIC16F15213-I/SN:
- Battery-powered handheld devices and wearables (low power, compact)
- Sensor interfaces and data logging (ADC inputs, I2C/SPI, UART)
- LED lighting, display drivers, backlighting, keypad scanning
- Home automation and consumer electronics (remotes, alarms, thermostats, small IoT nodes)
- Small automation and motor control (DC motors, fans, PWM)
- Prototyping, education, and basic industrial/consumer instrumentation within industrial temperature range

14-pin SOIC (Small-Outline) package.