PIC18F46K20-E/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
PIC18F46K20-E/ML is an 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller from Microchip in 44-pin QFN package, featuring 64 kB Flash, 3936 bytes RAM, 13-channel 10-bit ADC, and operation down to 1.8 V. Available with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 44
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC18F46K20-E/ML Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.8500(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC18F46K20-E/ML?
- 64 kB Flash program memory with 3936 bytes RAM supporting mid-complexity firmware and RTOS task stacks
- 13-channel 10-bit ADC enabling simultaneous multi-sensor analog measurement in a compact 44-pin QFN footprint
- 1.8 V minimum supply voltage at 16 MHz enabling ultra-low power operation in battery-powered embedded nodes
What is PIC18F46K20-E/ML used for?
The PIC18F46K20-E/ML is ideal for battery-powered sensor nodes, portable medical monitors, and industrial I/O controllers that require multi-channel analog measurement at low supply voltages. Its 13-channel 10-bit ADC and 64 kB Flash make it capable of running sensor fusion algorithms and local data logging without external memory in a compact 44-pin QFN package. The ability to operate at 1.8 V down to 16 MHz reduces system power consumption significantly in always-on monitoring applications.
What are the specifications of PIC18F46K20-E/ML?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | QFN-44 |
| 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-N44 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of External Interrupts | 3 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 36 |
| 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 | LCC44,.31SQ,25 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| 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 |
Where can I find the PIC18F46K20-E/ML datasheet?
PIC18F46K20-E/ML Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC18F46K20-E/ML?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog input channels does PIC18F46K20-E/ML support and what resolution do they provide?
The PIC18F46K20-E/ML integrates 13 analog input channels connected to a 10-bit ADC, providing 1024 discrete output codes with a resolution of approximately 3.2 mV per LSB at a 3.3 V reference. This makes it sufficient for measuring signals from temperature sensors, pressure transducers, potentiometers, and light sensors without requiring an external ADC in most low-to-mid-accuracy applications.
What is the minimum supply voltage for PIC18F46K20-E/ML and how does it affect the maximum clock frequency?
The PIC18F46K20-E/ML can operate at a minimum supply voltage of 1.8 V, but at that voltage the maximum CPU clock is limited to 16 MHz. Raising the supply to 2.0 V allows operation up to 20 MHz, and the full 48 MHz speed is available when the supply is at least 2.3 V. This voltage-frequency scaling is useful for dynamic power management in battery systems where supply voltage drops during discharge.
For a compact 44-pin PCB design, how does the QFN package of PIC18F46K20-E/ML compare to a TQFP footprint of the same pin count?
The 44-pin QFN package of the PIC18F46K20-E/ML has a 7 mm × 7 mm body versus a typical 10 mm × 10 mm body for 44-pin TQFP packages, saving approximately 51% of component footprint area. The QFN also has no exposed lead-forming tolerances, improving co-planarity to under 0.05 mm for more reliable automated solder paste printing and reflow on high-density PCBs.
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