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PIC18F14Q40T-I/2LX

MCHPPIC18F14Q40T-I/2LX

Microchip Technology
PIC - Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 64MHz 16KB (16K x 8) FLASH 20-VQFN (3x3)
Active6,000 in stock

Overview

The PIC18F14Q40T-I/2LX is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip's Q40 family, featuring a 64MHz internal oscillator and 16KB of Flash memory. It is designed in a compact 20-VQFN package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications that require robust Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) to handle hardware tasks without CPU intervention.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU provides a high 64MHz clock speed in an 8-bit architecture, offering a significant performance-to-power ratio. Its inclusion of 512 bytes of EEPROM allows for reliable non-volatile storage of calibration data or user settings without consuming Flash program space.

Applications

Sensor Interfacing
Utilizing the integrated 10-bit ADC and hardware peripherals to process analog sensor data in real-time.
Hardware Supervisory
Acting as a system manager to handle power sequencing, watchdog monitoring, and brown-out detection for larger processors.
Serial Bridge
Converting data between different communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, and LINbus.
LED Control
Leveraging internal PWM modules for efficient brightness control and color mixing in small-scale lighting systems.

Key Specifications

Speed 64MHz
RAM Size 1K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 512 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount, Wettable Flank
Number of I/O 18
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 20-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 17x12b SAR; D/A 2x8b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 16KB (16K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 20-VQFN (3x3)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 compiler. Engineers can use the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) to graphically initialize the Core Independent Peripherals and accelerate firmware development. Hardware debugging is typically performed using the MPLAB PICkit 4 or Snap in-circuit debuggers.

PIC18F14 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC18F14Q40T-I/2LX (this part) 16KB 1K 18 VFQFN-20 64M A/D 17x12b SAR; D/.. 6,000
PIC18F14Q41T-I/2LX 16KB 1K 18 VFQFN-20 64M A/D 17x12b; D/A 2x8b 6,000
PIC18F14K22-I/SS 16KB 512 x 8 17 SSOP-20 64M A/D 12x10b 8,258
PIC18F14K50-I/P 16KB 768 x 8 14 DIP-20 48M A/D 11x10b 622
PIC18F14K22-I/SO 16KB 512 x 8 17 SOIC-20 64M A/D 12x10b 4,410
PIC18F14K50-I/SS 16KB 768 x 8 14 SSOP-20 48M A/D 11x10b 3,321