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PIC18F45K22-E/PT

MCHPPIC18F45K22-E/PT

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 32KB Flash 1536B RAM 8B nanoWatt
467 in stock

Overview

The PIC18F45K22-E/PT is an 8-bit microcontroller featuring 32KB of Flash memory and integrated XLP technology for low power consumption. This Extended temperature range (-40C to +125C) variant operates at up to 64 MHz and includes a hardware multiplier for efficient math processing. It is designed for robust performance in industrial and automotive environments with integrated analog peripherals and high-current I/O pins.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a 16 MHz precision internal oscillator and a hardware multiplier that significantly speeds up control loops compared to standard 8-bit cores. The high-current I/O pins can sink or source up to 25 mA, often eliminating the need for external transistors when driving LEDs or small relays.

Applications

Industrial Sensor Nodes
Utilizes the auto-acquisition ADC and CTMU for high-resolution capacitive sensing and analog measurements in harsh factory environments.
Automotive Body Electronics
The Extended temperature rating and 5V operation make it suitable for HVAC control, lighting modules, and seat adjustment systems.
Power Management Controllers
Integrates an internal voltage reference, comparators, and a DAC to manage DC-DC conversion feedback loops and battery charging profiles.
Handheld Diagnostic Tools
Leverages XLP technology for low sleep current and integrated LCD/UI control via its 44-pin TQFP package and flexible I/O steering.

Getting Started

Develop applications using the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 compiler. Hardware debugging and programming are best handled with the MPLAB PICkit 4 or ICD 4 tools via the integrated ICSP interface. Evaluation can be accelerated using the Curiosity High Pin Count Development Board or similar PIC18-focused hardware platforms.

PIC18F45 Family

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

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Connectivity Stock
PIC18F45K22-E/PT (this part) 467
PIC18F45K22-I/PT 32KB 1.5K 35 TQFP-44 A/D 30x10b I2C, SPI, UART/USART 2,240
PIC18F45Q10-E/MPVAO 32KB 2.25K 36 VFQFN-40 A/D 35x10b SAR; D/.. I2C, LINbus, SPI, .. 503
PIC18F45K20-I/P 32KB 1.5K 35 TQFP-44 A/D 14x10b I2C, SPI, UART/USART 169
Also available as: PIC18F45K50-I/PT

Also Consider

ATmega324PB MCHPMicrochip Technology - A comparable 32KB AVR-based 8-bit MCU with dual USARTs and lower operating voltage options if the PIC18 architecture is not required.
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