MCHPPIC18F16Q40-I/SS
Overview
The PIC18F16Q40-I/SS is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology featuring 64KB of Flash and a maximum clock speed of 64MHz. This device integrates Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that handle tasks without constant CPU intervention, making it highly efficient for real-time control. It is housed in a compact 20-pin SSOP package, balancing high memory density with a small PCB footprint.
Why Choose This Part
This MCU stands out due to its Core Independent Peripherals, which reduce power consumption and CPU overhead by executing tasks in hardware. With 64KB of Flash and 512 bytes of EEPROM, it offers significant memory for an 8-bit device in a 20-pin package. Integrated safety features like the Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) and Brown-out Reset (BOR) enhance system reliability in noisy environments.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Development is primarily supported through Microchip MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 Compiler. Use the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) plugin to graphically initialize the Core Independent Peripherals and pin mappings. Hardware debugging and programming are best performed using the MPLAB PICkit 4 or the MPLAB Snap in-circuit debugger.
PIC18F Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Flash | RAM | I/O Pins | Package | Speed | ADC/DAC | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC18F16Q40-I/SS (this part) | 64KB | 4K | 18 | SSOP-20 | 64M | A/D 17x12b; D/A 2x8b | 581 |
| PIC18F26K42-I/SO | 64KB | 4K | 25 | SOIC-28 | 64M | A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b | 25,499 |
| PIC18F25Q10-I/SS | 32KB | 2K | 25 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b | 40,450 |
| PIC18F26K83-E/SS | 64KB | 4K | 25 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b | 4,276 |
| PIC18F46Q10-I/PT | 64KB | 3.53K | 36 | TQFP-44 | 64M | A/D 35x10b; D/A 1x5b | 2,422 |
| PIC18F25K22-I/SS | 32KB | 1.5K | 24 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 19x10b | 7,744 |
| PIC18F25K42-E/SS | 32KB | 2K | 25 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b | 620 |
| PIC18F25Q10-I/SO | 32KB | 2K | 25 | SOIC-28 | 64M | A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,745 |
| PIC18F14K22-I/P | 16KB | 512 x 8 | 17 | DIP-20 | 64M | A/D 12x10b | 1,733 |
| PIC18F26Q84-I/SS | 64KB | 4K | 25 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x8b | 1,049 |
| PIC18F26Q10-I/SS | 64KB | 3.53K | 25 | SSOP-28 | 64M | A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b | 1,184 |
| PIC18F4550-I/P | 32KB | 2K | 35 | TQFP-44 | 48M | A/D 13x10b | 938 |
| PIC18F46K22-I/P | 64KB | 3.8K | 35 | TQFP-44 | 64M | A/D 30x10b | 91,882 |
| PIC18F46K22-I/PT | 64KB | 3.8K | 35 | TQFP-44 | 64M | A/D 30x10b | 3,535 |
| PIC18F4550-I/PT | 32KB | 2K | 35 | TQFP-44 | 48M | A/D 13x10b | 1,941 |
| PIC18F4520-I/P | 32KB | 1.5K | 36 | TQFP-44 | 40M | A/D 13x10b | 4,695 |
| PIC18F45K22-I/PT | 32KB | 1.5K | 35 | TQFP-44 | 64M | A/D 30x10b | 2,240 |
| PIC18F47K42-E/MV | 128KB | 8K | 36 | UFQFN-40 | 64M | A/D 35x12b; D/A 1x5b | 257 |
| PIC18F47Q10-I/PT | 128KB | 3.53K | 36 | TQFP-44 | 64M | A/D 35x10b; D/A 1x5b | 429 |
| PIC18F4620-I/P | 64KB | 3.8K | 36 | TQFP-44 | 40M | A/D 13x10b | 7,121 |
| PIC18F45Q10-E/MPVAO | 32KB | 2.25K | 36 | VFQFN-40 | 64M | A/D 35x10b SAR; D/.. | 503 |



