PIC18F46Q71-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

The PIC18F46Q71-I/P is an 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller from Microchip running at up to 64 MHz with 64 KB Flash, 4 KB RAM, dual op-amps, a 12-bit differential ADC with computation, DMA channels, and DAC outputs in a 40-pin DIP package for embedded sensing and control.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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PIC18F46Q71-I/PDual-In-Line Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
40
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $1.7600(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

  • 12-bit differential ADC with hardware computation (ADCC) for signal averaging and threshold detection without CPU overhead
  • Dual integrated operational amplifiers enabling on-chip analog signal conditioning before ADC sampling
  • 64 KB Flash and 4 KB RAM supporting complex 8-bit firmware with data buffers and state machines
  • Up to 64 MHz core clock frequency delivering responsive real-time control for PIC18-class applications
  • DAC and DMA channels allowing autonomous waveform generation and data movement alongside main program execution

Applications

The PIC18F46Q71-I/P is well suited for smart sensor nodes, industrial I/O modules, and home automation controllers that require analog measurement with hardware-computed averaging directly on an 8-bit MCU. The dual integrated op-amps allow capacitive touch sensing, current loop conditioning, and low-noise amplification without external analog ICs, reducing BOM size in space-constrained designs. Its 40-pin DIP package makes it accessible for rapid prototyping on breadboards and for legacy through-hole PCB designs in energy metering, HVAC, and motor starter control applications.

Specifications

Manufacturer Package CodePDIP-40
Factory Lead Time5Weeks
YTEOL24
Has ADCYES
Bit Size8
Boundary ScanNO
CPU FamilyPIC18
Clock Frequency-Max64MHz
DAC ChannelsYES
DMA ChannelsYES
FormatFIXED POINT
Integrated CacheNO
JESD-30 CodeR-PDIP-T40
JESD-609 Codee3
Low Power ModeYES
Number of DMA Channels4
Number of External Interrupts3
Number of I/O Lines37
Number of Serial I/Os4
Number of Timers9
On Chip Data RAM Width8
On Chip Program ROM Width8
PWM ChannelsYES
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeDIP40,.6
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleIN-LINE
RAM (bytes)4096
ROM (words)65536
ROM ProgrammabilityFLASH
Speed64MHz
Supply Current-Max13.8mA
Supply Voltage-Max5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min1.8V
Supply Voltage-Nom3V
Surface MountNO
TechnologyCMOS
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormTHROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch2.54mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeMICROCONTROLLER, RISC
PackageDual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCN3A991.a.2
HTS Code8542.31.00.15
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

PIC18F46Q71-I/P Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 12-bit differential ADCC on the PIC18F46Q71-I/P reduce firmware complexity in sensor measurement designs?

The 12-bit differential ADC with computation (ADCC) module in the PIC18F46Q71-I/P performs hardware oversampling, averaging, and threshold comparison autonomously at up to 64 MHz core clock, delivering filtered results to the CPU without interrupt-driven accumulation routines, reducing firmware complexity in precision temperature and pressure sensor applications.

What benefit do the dual on-chip op-amps provide in PIC18F46Q71-I/P analog front-end designs?

The two integrated operational amplifiers in the PIC18F46Q71-I/P amplify and filter sensor signals before they reach the 12-bit ADCC, allowing designers to eliminate external op-amp ICs and their passive networks, cutting BOM cost and shrinking PCB area by removing up to 10 passive components per channel in current-loop and bridge sensor interfaces.

Which low-power embedded applications benefit from the DMA and DAC combination in the PIC18F46Q71-I/P?

Applications such as ultrasonic distance sensors, audio tone generators, and waveform-driven motor soft-starters leverage the DMA and DAC channels in the PIC18F46Q71-I/P to stream waveform data from the 4 KB RAM to the DAC output at 64 MHz clock rates while the CPU handles communication or user-interface tasks concurrently.

When should an engineer select the 40-pin DIP PIC18F46Q71-I/P over a surface-mount variant for a new design?

The 40-pin DIP package of the PIC18F46Q71-I/P is preferred during rapid prototyping on solderless breadboards, in university laboratory kits, and on legacy through-hole PCBs where 0.1-inch pitch through-hole footprints are already laid out, enabling access to all 64 KB Flash and 4 KB RAM features without SMT rework equipment.

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