PIC18F8520-I/PT Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat Packages) In Stock
Microchip PIC18F8520-I/PT is an 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller running up to 40 MHz with integrated ADC, 80-pin TQFP package, 32 KB Flash, and rich peripheral set, suited for industrial control, motor drive, and embedded automation applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat Packages
- Pin Count
- 80
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC18F8520-I/PT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $9.3007(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
- 8-bit PIC18 CPU core running up to 40 MHz for responsive control tasks
- 80-pin TQFP package with 20-bit address bus enabling extensive I/O expansion
- Integrated multi-channel ADC for direct sensor signal digitization
- Rich peripheral set including timers, USART, SPI, and I2C interfaces
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction in compact 12×12 mm, 1 mm height package
Applications
The PIC18F8520-I/PT is designed for complex 8-bit embedded control tasks such as industrial automation panels, motor-drive controllers, and building-management systems requiring many GPIO lines and analog inputs. Its 40 MHz core speed and broad peripheral integration allow it to replace multiple discrete interface chips, reducing BOM cost in high-I/O-count designs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | TQFP-80 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Address Bus Width | 20 |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| CPU Family | PIC18 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 40MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| External Data Bus Width | 16 |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQFP-G80 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | NO |
| Number of External Interrupts | 4 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 68 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TQFP80,.55SQ |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | FLATPACK, THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 2048 |
| ROM (words) | 32768 |
| 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 | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Quad Flat Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for PIC18F8520-I/PT:
RISC Microcontroller, 8-Bit, FLASH, PIC18 CPU, 40MHz, CMOS, PQFP80
Frequently Asked Questions
How many I/O pins does PIC18F8520-I/PT provide and how does its 80-pin count compare to smaller PIC18 variants?
The PIC18F8520-I/PT offers up to 70 general-purpose I/O pins in its 80-pin TQFP package, substantially more than the 28-pin PIC18F2520 or 44-pin PIC18F4520. This high pin count suits designs needing simultaneous LCD, keypad, multiple serial buses, and analog inputs without external port expanders, saving board space and reducing component count.
For a 40 MHz embedded control loop, what real-time performance can designers expect from PIC18F8520-I/PT?
At 40 MHz with its 4-clock instruction cycle, the PIC18F8520-I/PT executes up to 10 MIPS, completing a typical 10-instruction ISR in about 1 µs. This throughput supports 1 kHz servo update loops, 10-bit ADC sampling at hundreds of kSPS, and concurrent UART communication at 115,200 baud with minimal CPU overhead.
Is PIC18F8520-I/PT a suitable drop-in for designs originally targeting the PIC18F8680 if code size is under 32 KB?
The PIC18F8520 shares the same 80-pin TQFP footprint and PIC18 instruction set architecture as the PIC18F8680, making a hardware-level swap straightforward when firmware fits within 32 KB Flash. Designers should verify peripheral-register differences, particularly the CAN module present on the 8680 but absent on the 8520, before committing to the migration.
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