PIC18F26K20-E/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
PIC18F26K20-E/ML is a Microchip 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller in a 28-pin VQFN package with 64 KB Flash, 3968 bytes RAM, 25 I/O pins, and 48 MHz maximum clock supporting down to 1.8 V supply for low-power embedded designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC18F26K20-E/ML Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.6600(MOQ 5)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 64 KB Flash program memory and 3968 bytes RAM providing ample code and data storage for complex 8-bit embedded applications
- Wide supply voltage operation: 1.8 V at 16 MHz or 2 V at 20 MHz, enabling ultra-low-power battery-powered designs
- 28-pin VQFN-28 QFN package with 25 I/O lines offering high I/O density in a compact SMT footprint
Applications
The PIC18F26K20-E/ML is designed for space-constrained embedded control systems in consumer electronics, portable instruments, and IoT edge nodes that require 8-bit processing with up to 48 MHz throughput. Its 64 KB Flash and 3968-byte RAM provide sufficient resources for bootloaders, sensor fusion algorithms, and communication stacks on a single chip. The 1.8 V minimum supply operation extends battery life in always-on monitoring devices by allowing the processor to run at 16 MHz from a deeply discharged Li-ion cell.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | VQFN-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 1Week |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | ALSO OPERATES AT 1.8V MIN SUPPLY FOR 16 MHZ AND OPERATES AT 2V FOR 20 MHZ |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC18 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 48MHz |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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) | 3936 |
| ROM (words) | 65536 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 48MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 15mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| 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 | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum clock frequency of the PIC18F26K20-E/ML and how does supply voltage affect it?
The PIC18F26K20-E/ML operates at a maximum of 48 MHz from a standard 3.3 V or 5 V supply. At reduced supply voltages the device can still run at 20 MHz from 2 V and at 16 MHz from 1.8 V, allowing designers to trade speed for lower power consumption in battery-operated applications.
How does the 64 KB Flash and 3968-byte RAM of the PIC18F26K20-E/ML compare to typical 8-bit MCU memory sizes?
The PIC18F26K20-E/ML offers 64 KB of Flash program memory and 3968 bytes of SRAM, which is larger than many entry-level 8-bit PIC devices with 8 KB to 32 KB Flash. This expanded memory supports bootloaders, USB protocol stacks, and more sophisticated sensor fusion code within a single 8-bit MCU.
Which compact assembly processes benefit from the PIC18F26K20-E/ML VQFN-28 package?
The 28-pin VQFN package of the PIC18F26K20-E/ML has a 6 mm × 6 mm body with 0.65 mm lead pitch and an exposed thermal pad, making it suitable for automated SMT pick-and-place and reflow assembly. The QFN package reduces PCB footprint by roughly 50% compared to a 28-pin SOIC, benefiting high-density portable product designs.
Can PIC18F26K20-E/ML replace PIC18F25K20 and what are the main differences?
The PIC18F26K20-E/ML (64 KB Flash, 3968 bytes RAM) is the higher-memory variant compared to the PIC18F25K20 (32 KB Flash, 1536 bytes RAM). Both share the same 28-pin pinout and 48 MHz PIC18 core, so dropping in the 26K20 variant doubles the program memory and nearly triples the SRAM for applications that need more code space.
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