MCHPPIC18F26K83-E/SS
Overview
The PIC18F26K83-E/SS is a 64MHz 8-bit microcontroller that integrates advanced peripherals for functional safety and automotive networking applications. It features 64KB of Flash, 4KB of RAM, and a dedicated CAN bus interface, making it a robust choice for mission-critical control systems. The device includes Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) like DMA and Vectored Interrupts to handle complex tasks with minimal CPU intervention.
Why Choose This Part
This MCU offers a high degree of integration with its 1024 bytes of EEPROM and dual DMA controllers, which reduce software overhead. Its ability to operate up to 5.5V provides high noise immunity and flexibility for older industrial or automotive voltage rails. The inclusion of hardware-based CRC and memory scanning enhances system reliability without impacting processing throughput.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To begin development, use the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler provided by Microchip. Hardware debugging can be performed using the MPLAB PICkit 4 or ICD 4 in-circuit debuggers connected via the ICSP interface. The MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) is highly recommended for quickly initializing the CAN and DMA peripherals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC18F26K83-E/SS (this part) | 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 |
| PIC18F26K42-I/SP | 64KB | 4K | 25 | DIP-28 | A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b | I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. | 963 |



