PIC18F448-I/L Microchip Integrated Circuit (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) In Stock

Name: PIC18F448-I/L
Brand: Microchip
SKU: PIC18F448-I/L
Availability: InStock

Microchip PIC18F448-I/L is a high-performance 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller running at up to 40 MHz, with integrated ADC and 2 V minimum supply operation, housed in a 44-pin PLCC package. It delivers 10 MIPS throughput for demanding embedded control tasks. RoHS-compliant and available worldwide.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026

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PIC18F448-I/LPlastic Leaded Chip Carrier

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: Microchip
Package: Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Pin Count: 44
Lifecycle: OBSOLETE
Datasheet: PIC18F448-I/L Datasheet PDF
Category: Integrated Circuit
Price: From $21.0700(MOQ 81)
Temp Range: -40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS: Compliant
Lead Time: 3–7 business days
Shipping: DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of PIC18F448-I/L?

PIC18 8-bit CPU running at up to 40 MHz, delivering 10 MIPS for real-time control and communication tasks
Integrated ADC with 2 V minimum supply enabling low-voltage battery-powered embedded applications
44-pin PLCC package offering ample I/O connectivity for complex peripheral interfacing on compact PCBs

What is PIC18F448-I/L used for?

PIC18F448-I/L is targeted at industrial control, motor drive sequencing, and communications gateway applications that need 40 MHz 8-bit processing with a broad I/O set. Its ability to operate down to 2 V makes it viable for battery-backed systems and low-power embedded nodes where supply voltage can sag under load. The 44-pin PLCC package suits socketed prototyping boards and field-replaceable control modules in legacy-compatible industrial equipment.

What are the specifications of PIC18F448-I/L?

Pbfree Code	Yes
YTEOL	0
Has ADC	YES
Additional Feature	ALSO OPERATES AT 2V MINIMUM SUPPLY
Bit Size	8
Boundary Scan	NO
CPU Family	PIC18
Clock Frequency-Max	40MHz
DAC Channels	NO
DMA Channels	NO
JESD-30 Code	S-PQCC-J44
JESD-609 Code	e3
Number of I/O Lines	33
On Chip Program ROM Width	16
PWM Channels	YES
Package Body Material	PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence Code	LDCC44,.7SQ
Package Shape	SQUARE
Package Style	CHIP CARRIER
Qualification Status	Not Qualified
RAM (bytes)	768
ROM (words)	8192
ROM Programmability	FLASH
Speed	40MHz
Supply Current-Max	50mA
Supply Voltage-Max	5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min	4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom	4.5V
Surface Mount	YES
Technology	CMOS
Temperature Grade	INDUSTRIAL
Terminal Finish	Matte Tin (Sn)
Terminal Form	J BEND
Terminal Pitch	1.27mm
Terminal Position	QUAD
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type	MICROCONTROLLER, RISC
Package	Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier

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

Where can I find the PIC18F448-I/L datasheet?

PIC18F448-I/L Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for PIC18F448-I/L?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC18F448-I/L:

PIC18F458-I/LMicrochip Technology Inc

RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC18 CPU, 40MHz, CMOS, PQCC44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What processing throughput does PIC18F448-I/L achieve at its maximum 40 MHz clock?

Operating at 40 MHz, PIC18F448-I/L achieves 10 MIPS throughput on the PIC18 single-cycle instruction pipeline. This is double the performance of a 20 MHz PIC16 device, enabling real-time PID control loops with 100 µs sample intervals and full UART/SPI communication handling in parallel.

How does PIC18F448-I/L's 2 V minimum supply benefit designs powered from aging or partially discharged batteries?

PIC18F448-I/L maintains full operation down to 2 V supply, allowing embedded systems to continue functioning as battery voltage drops from 3.3 V to near end-of-life without triggering a brownout reset. This extends usable battery capacity by 15-20% compared to 2.7 V minimum devices, which is significant in field instruments requiring maximum uptime.

For a motor-control retrofit project, why might an engineer choose PIC18F448-I/L in a PLCC-44 socket over a surface-mount alternative?

The 44-pin PLCC socket allows the PIC18F448-I/L to be removed and replaced without soldering, which is valuable in field-serviceable motor control boards and prototyping platforms. The socketed approach reduces rework time during firmware iteration and supports easy swap-out for higher-density PIC18 variants sharing the same 44-pin PLCC footprint.

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PIC18F448-I/L Microchip Integrated Circuit (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) In Stock

What are the key features of PIC18F448-I/L?

What is PIC18F448-I/L used for?

What are the specifications of PIC18F448-I/L?

Compliance & Regulatory

Where can I find the PIC18F448-I/L datasheet?

What are equivalent replacements for PIC18F448-I/L?

Frequently Asked Questions

What processing throughput does PIC18F448-I/L achieve at its maximum 40 MHz clock?

How does PIC18F448-I/L's 2 V minimum supply benefit designs powered from aging or partially discharged batteries?

For a motor-control retrofit project, why might an engineer choose PIC18F448-I/L in a PLCC-44 socket over a surface-mount alternative?

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