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PIC18F4520-I/P

MCHPPIC18F4520-I/P

Microchip Technology
Higher-performance 8-bit PIC18 family option with more code ROM and features if you need more program space or enhanced peripherals.
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Overview

The PIC18F4520-I/P is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller featuring Microchip nanoWatt technology for optimized power consumption. It offers 32KB of Flash memory and an extended instruction set, making it a robust choice for applications requiring more program space and enhanced peripheral sets than entry-level 8-bit devices.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU provides a significant performance boost within the 8-bit architecture by reaching speeds up to 40MHz. It features 256 bytes of dedicated EEPROM for non-volatile storage and 36 I/O pins with 25mA source/sink capability, allowing it to drive LEDs and other loads directly without additional circuitry.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Utilizing the 13-channel 10-bit ADC and multiple timers for monitoring and controlling industrial machinery.
Power Management
Implementing the integrated Brown-out Reset and High/Low-Voltage Detect (HLVD) for system monitoring and protection.
Communication Gateways
Using the addressable USART and I2C/SPI interfaces to bridge data between different sensor networks.
Motor Control
Leveraging the two PWM channels and 16-bit timers for precise control of DC or stepper motors.

Key Specifications

Speed 40MHz
RAM Size 1.5K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 256 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, HLVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 36
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 44-TQFP
Data Converters A/D 13x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 32KB (16K x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 44-TQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 4.2V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development typically requires the MPLAB X IDE and a compiler such as XC8. For hardware debugging and programming, the MPLAB PICkit 4 or MPLAB ICD 4 is used via the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) interface. The 40-pin PDIP package is ideal for breadboarding or socketed prototyping.

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

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC18F4520-I/P (this part) 32KB 1.5K 36 TQFP-44 40M A/D 13x10b 4,695
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
PIC18F16Q40-I/SS 64KB 4K 18 SSOP-20 64M A/D 17x12b; D/A 2x8b 581
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
PIC18F25K42-E/SS 32KB 2K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b 620
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 1,339
PIC18F46K22-I/PT 64KB 3.8K 35 TQFP-44 64M A/D 30x10b 12,258
PIC18F46K22-I/P 64KB 3.8K 35 TQFP-44 64M A/D 30x10b 91,882
PIC18F4550-I/PT 32KB 2K 35 TQFP-44 48M A/D 13x10b 1,941
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

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