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PIC18F26K42-I/SP

MCHPPIC18F26K42-I/SP

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 64KB Flash, 4KB RAM, 1KB EEPROM, 12-bit ADC2, Vector Interrupts, DMA, MAP, DIA, DAC, Comp, PWM, CWG, HLT, WWDT, SCAN/CRC, ZCD, PPS, UART, SPI/I2C, IDLE/DOZE/PMD
963 in stock

Overview

The PIC18F26K42-I/SP is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller featuring 64KB of Flash and Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that offload tasks from the CPU for increased efficiency. It is housed in a 28-pin SPDIP package, making it an ideal choice for through-hole prototyping and legacy system integration requiring advanced 8-bit processing.

Why Choose This Part

The integration of Direct Memory Access (DMA) and Vectored Interrupts significantly reduces CPU overhead compared to standard 8-bit MCUs. Its 28-DIP form factor allows for easy breadboarding and socketed replacement in industrial hardware.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Utilizes the Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) and Brown-out Reset (BOR) for reliable operation in electrically noisy environments.
Sensor Interfacing
Features a 12-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2) and Zero-Cross Detect (ZCD) for precise analog signal processing.
Automotive Networking
Includes hardware support for LINbus and UART/USART, suitable for localized vehicle control modules.

Key Specifications

Speed 64MHz
RAM Size 4K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 1K x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, HLVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Through Hole
Number of I/O 25
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 28-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Data Converters A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (32K x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 28-SPDIP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.3V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development is supported by the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C compiler. For hardware debugging and programming, use the MPLAB PICkit 4 or Snap in-circuit debugger connected to the ICSP pins.

PIC18F26 Family

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

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Connectivity Stock
PIC18F26K42-I/SP (this part) 64KB 4K 25 DIP-28 A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. 963
PIC18F26K83-E/SS 64KB 4K 25 SSOP-28 A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b CANbus, I2C, LINbu.. 4,276
PIC18F26K42-I/SO 64KB 4K 25 SOIC-28 A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. 25,499
PIC18F26Q10-I/SS 64KB 3.53K 25 SSOP-28 A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. 1,184
PIC18F26K40-I/SP 64KB 3.6K 25 DIP-28 A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. 1,333
PIC18F26Q10-E/ML 64KB 3.53K 25 VQFN-28 A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b I2C, LINbus, SPI, ..
PIC18F26K22-I/SP 64KB 3.8K 24 DIP-28 A/D 19x10b I2C, SPI, UART/USART 1,636
Also available as: PIC18F26Q83-E/5NVAO, PIC18F26Q10-E/STXVAO, PIC18F26Q10-E/SOVAO, PIC18F26Q10-E/MLVAO, PIC18F26Q43-E/STXVAO, PIC18F26Q83-E/SSVAO, PIC18F26K42-E/SO

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