PIC18F2525-I/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The PIC18F2525-I/SO is an 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller with 48 KB of Flash program memory, a 10-bit ADC, and up to 25 MHz clock operation in a 28-pin SOIC package. It integrates USART, SPI, I2C, and multiple timers for general-purpose embedded control and communication applications. Available worldwide with RoHS-compliant construction and standard tape-and-reel packaging for automated production.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC18F2525-I/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $6.7270(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
- 48 KB Flash program memory with self-write capability, providing ample code space for complex state machines and communication stacks in an 8-bit PIC18 core
- Integrated 10-bit ADC with multiple input channels enabling direct analog sensor acquisition without external ADC components
- 28-pin SOIC package at up to 25 MHz clock, offering a compact through-hole-compatible footprint with SPI, I2C, and USART peripherals on-chip
Applications
The PIC18F2525-I/SO is a versatile 8-bit microcontroller suited for industrial control panels, home automation nodes, and consumer appliance controllers that require a cost-effective processor with substantial Flash memory and mixed-signal capability. Its 10-bit ADC and multi-protocol serial interfaces allow direct integration with temperature sensors, display modules, and EEPROM chips in a single 28-pin SOIC solution. The device is also popular in educational and prototyping environments where the PIC18 architecture and mature MPLAB toolchain reduce firmware development time.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 12Weeks |
| YTEOL | 10 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC18 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 25MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G28 |
| 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 | 6 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP28,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 250 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 3968 |
| ROM (words) | 49152 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 40MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 25mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
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 | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC18F2525-I/SO:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Flash memory does PIC18F2525-I/SO contain, and is it sufficient for a Modbus RTU communication stack?
The PIC18F2525-I/SO contains 48 KB of Flash program memory. A typical Modbus RTU slave stack for PIC18 compiles to approximately 4 KB to 8 KB, leaving over 40 KB for application logic and lookup tables. This makes the device a practical host for Modbus RTU combined with a PID control loop and a 10-bit ADC sampling routine running at 25 MHz.
What ADC resolution does PIC18F2525-I/SO provide, and how many analog input channels can it sample?
The PIC18F2525-I/SO includes a 10-bit ADC capable of resolving input voltages into 1024 discrete steps, giving a resolution of approximately 4.88 mV per LSB on a 5 V reference. The PIC18F2525 provides up to 13 analog input channels multiplexed into the single ADC core, enabling a compact multi-channel data acquisition front-end without external analog multiplexers.
For a legacy design using 28-pin DIP, is PIC18F2525-I/SO an equivalent alternative in a 28-pin SOIC footprint?
Yes. The PIC18F2525-I/SO occupies a 28-pin SOIC body with 1.27 mm pin pitch, which adapts to a 28-pin DIP socket using a standard SOIC-to-DIP adapter or a dedicated SMT pad layout. The PIC18F2525 core is pin-compatible with the 28-pin PIC18F2520 and PIC18F252 families, allowing firmware portability with only minor oscillator and peripheral configuration changes between variants.
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