PIC12F1572-E/SN

PIC12F1572-E/SN is Microchip’s 8-bit PIC microcontroller in an 8-pin RoHS-compliant package. It belongs to the PIC12F family and is intended for small, low-power embedded control tasks.
Key points:
- 8-bit PIC core with on-chip program memory and RAM; supports in-system programming.
- Package: 8-pin, with -SN indicating a RoHS-compliant surface-mount variant.
- Voltage and power: designed for low-power operation over a typical 2.0–5.5 V range; supports sleep modes for battery-powered apps.
- I/O and peripherals: provides general-purpose I/O pins and a set of on-chip peripherals (timers, watchdog timer, and other device-specific features); additional analog and serial peripherals vary by exact variant.
- Applications: ideal for simple control tasks such as sensors, switches, LED drivers, small appliances, and toy electronics.
Note: exact memory sizes, peripheral availability, and pinout depend on the specific part within the PIC12F1572 family. For precise specs, package options, and programming details, consult the official PIC12F1572 datasheet and Microchip’s product page.

Key features of PIC12F1572-E/SN (8-pin, RoHS):
- 8-bit PIC core in an 8-pin package (GPIOs: up to 6)
- Memory: Flash program memory up to ~2 KB; RAM ~128 bytes; EEPROM ~128 bytes
- Clock: Internal oscillator up to 8 MHz; external clock input option
- A/D: 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels
- Timers: Timer0 (8-bit) and Timer1 (16-bit); Watchdog timer
- Analog/Comparator: Analog comparator
- Communication: MSSP module for I2C/SPI (master mode)
- Power: 2.0–5.5 V operation; Brown-out reset and/or LVD
- Sleep modes for low power; Code protection and other safety features
- Packaging: -E/SN RoHS, 8-pin packages (PDIP/SOIC)
Note: Exact memory sizes and peripheral counts can vary by revision; this lists typical features of the PIC12F1572 family.

An 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline) package, RoHS-compliant (Small Outline No Lead).

- Pin count: 8 pins (SN package).
- Function: An 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller (PIC12F1572) in an 8-pin SN package, intended for general-purpose embedded control with on‑chip flash RAM, I/O, timers, oscillator, and related peripherals.

Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers (including PIC), memory, and analog/other ICs.

Typical application areas for PIC12F1572-E/SN include:
- Low-cost, space-constrained embedded controllers for consumer electronics
- Battery-powered sensors and data loggers
- Sensor interfacing for environmental, temperature, light, and proximity sensing
- Small motor/actuator control and switch interfaces
- LED driving and indicator/control logic
- Simple human–machine interfaces (keypads, displays, touch)
- Home automation, remote controls, and portable instrumentation
These roles leverage its compact footprint, low power, and versatile I/O.

Equivalents are other devices in the PIC12F157x family:
- PIC12F1571
- PIC12F1573
They share the same core and peripherals as PIC12F1572. For drop-in substitutes, use the same packaging variant (e.g., -SN) of PIC12F1571 or PIC12F1573 and verify memory/feature differences in the datasheet.