PIC16F616-E/ST

The PIC16F616‑E/ST is Microchip’s compact 8‑bit PIC microcontroller in the PIC16F family, designed for simple, low‑cost embedded tasks. It uses an 8‑bit core with a 14‑bit program word and a small, deterministic instruction set suitable for basic control loops.
Key points:
- Small footprint with modest program memory and RAM, aimed at cost‑conscious designs.
- On‑chip peripherals suitable for basic control: I/O ports, timers, watchdog timer, and typical serial interfaces (device variant dependent).
- Low‑power operation with sleep modes and a broad operating voltage range.
Suffix notes:
- The E in PIC16F616‑E/ST denotes extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
- ST indicates a surface‑mount/RoHS‑compliant package variant; exact package is device‑specific.
Development: supported by Microchip MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler, with extensive PIC16F resources.
For exact memory sizes, I/O counts, and peripherals, consult the PIC16F616‑E/ST datasheet and family reference.

Here are the key features commonly associated with the PIC16F616-E/ST (industrial-temp variant in 14‑pin package):
- 8‑bit PIC microcontroller core in a 14‑pin package (code, data, and I/O)
- Memory: on-chip Flash program memory; RAM and EEPROM (exact sizes vary by package)
- Operating voltage: typically 2.0–5.5 V
- Clock: internal oscillator up to ~8 MHz; option for external clock
- I/O: several general-purpose I/O pins (sufficient for 14‑pin device)
- Timers: Timer0 (8‑bit) and Timer1 (16‑bit) for timing/counters
- A/D: multi-channel, 10‑bit ADC (number of channels device‑dependent)
- Analog features: on‑chip comparators
- Communications: Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) for I2C/SPI
- PWM: CCP module for pulse-width modulation
- Interrupts: external and peripheral interrupts, interrupt-on-change
- Power/low‑power: Watchdog Timer, Brown‑out Reset, Power‑on Reset, sleep/low‑power modes
- Package/temp: Industrial temperature range (E/ST variant), RoHS compliant; available in 14‑pin packages
Note: exact memory sizes, ADC channels, and peripheral counts depend on the specific package/revision. Check the Microchip datasheet for exact figures.

14‑pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) package (0.30" body width). The “E” denotes extended temperature range.

- Pin count: 14 pins (SOIC-14 package, ST).
- Function: 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller (PIC16F616) used for simple embedded control—includes on‑chip flash RAM/ROM, I/O ports, timers, oscillator, and basic peripherals for general-purpose control tasks.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc. (Microchip).
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including PIC16F616), memory, and analog/interface ICs. It is publicly traded (NASDAQ: MCHP) and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

Applications of PIC16F616-E/ST (low-pin, low-cost 8-bit MCU) include:
- Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Battery-powered handheld/portable devices
- Home automation, sensors and data logging
- Automotive interior lighting and controls
- Industrial sensing and light‑duty process control
- Remote controls, security alarms and access control
- Toys, hobby projects and education
- LED lighting drivers and small motor control
Peripherals such as ADC, timers, PWM and serial interfaces enable these applications.

Do you want a cross-reference to non-Microchip vendors or a pin‑/feature‑matched Microchip substitute? The -E/ST suffix is an extended- temperature variant; there isn’t a guaranteed 1:1 drop-in equivalent from other manufacturers. If staying Microchip, closest options are other PIC16F6xx devices with similar memory/peripherals (e.g., PIC16F616-I/ST for industrial temp). For an exact cross-reference, please specify package (DIP14/SOIC14) and your required memory, I/O, and peripherals.