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PIC18F26K83-E/SS

MCHPPIC18F26K83-E/SS

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® XLP™ 18K, Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 64MHz 64KB (32K x 16) FLASH 28-SSOP
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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

Automotive Control Units
Utilizes the integrated CAN bus and Functional Safety (FuSa) features for engine or body control modules.
Industrial Automation
Deploys the DMA and CRC modules to ensure reliable data transfer and integrity in noisy industrial environments.
Smart Power Conversion
Uses the 64MHz speed and hardware multiplier to execute control loops for power supplies or lighting systems.
Functional Safety Systems
Implements the Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) and Memory Scanner to meet safety-critical design requirements.

Key Specifications

Speed 64MHz
RAM Size 4K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 1K x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 25
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
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 ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 28-SSOP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.3V ~ 5.5V

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
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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