PIC18F2520-I/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
8-bit PIC18 microcontroller with 32KB Flash, 1536 bytes RAM, 10-channel 10-bit ADC, and 40 MHz max clock in a compact QFN-28 package. Supports USART, SPI, I2C interfaces. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC18F2520-I/ML Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $4.6300(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 32KB Flash and 1536 bytes RAM delivering ample code and data storage for embedded control tasks
- 10-channel 10-bit ADC enabling precise analog signal acquisition at up to 40 MHz clock
- QFN-28 package (6x6 mm footprint) ideal for space-constrained PCB designs
- Hardware USART, SPI, and I2C peripherals reducing external component count
Applications
The PIC18F2520-I/ML suits embedded control applications such as sensor data acquisition, industrial automation, and home appliance controllers. Its 10-channel 10-bit ADC makes it well suited for multi-sensor monitoring nodes running from 2V to 5.5V supplies. The compact QFN-28 footprint also fits wearable and IoT edge devices where board space is limited.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | VQFN-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC18 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 40MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-N28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 3 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 25 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 4 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC28,.24SQ,25 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, VERY THIN PROFILE, HEAT SINK/SLUG |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 1536 |
| ROM (words) | 32768 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 40MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 3.5mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | 3A991.A.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Philippines, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC18F2520-I/ML:
Microchip Technology Inc 28 pin, 32 KB Enh Flash, 1536 RAM, 25 I/O
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum clock frequency of the PIC18F2520-I/ML and how does it affect performance?
The PIC18F2520-I/ML operates at up to 40 MHz, delivering up to 10 MIPS throughput. This makes it capable of real-time control loops and fast sensor polling in embedded applications requiring deterministic timing with 8-bit processing.
How many ADC channels does the PIC18F2520-I/ML provide and what is the resolution?
It provides 10 analog input channels with 10-bit resolution, allowing measurements across a range of 0 V to VREF. This suits multi-sensor designs where simultaneous analog monitoring of temperature, pressure, or current at better than 1 mV precision is needed.
Which communication interfaces are built into the PIC18F2520-I/ML for peripheral connectivity?
The PIC18F2520-I/ML integrates a hardware USART, an SPI module, and an I2C module, covering the most common 2-wire and 3-wire serial protocols. This reduces the need for external interface ICs and lowers BOM cost in designs using sensors, displays, or memory devices.
When is the PIC18F2520-I/ML a better fit than the PIC18F2525 for cost-sensitive designs?
The PIC18F2520-I/ML offers 32 KB Flash versus the PIC18F2525's 48 KB Flash, making it the lower-cost option when code size fits within 32 KB. For battery-powered or high-volume applications where unit cost savings of a few cents per part matter, it is the preferred choice.
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