PIC18F4620-I/P 8-Bit High-Performance Flash Microcontroller with 64KB Flash DIP-40 (PIC18F4620-I/P DIP IC)
The PIC18F4620-I/P is a high-capacity, 8-bit Flash-based microcontroller from Microchip's advanced PIC18 family. Housed in a standard 40-pin DIP package, it is designed for memory-intensive applications that require high computational throughput and extensive I/O capabilities. It features a powerful RISC architecture with 75 instructions (optimized for C-compilers) and a hardware 8x8 multiplier for single-cycle math operations. This IC offers a substantial 64KB of Flash program memory and 3968 bytes of RAM, making it one of the most powerful 8-bit microcontrollers in a through-hole package. With its NanoWatt technology for ultra-low power management and a versatile peripheral set, it is a premier choice for sophisticated, large-scale embedded systems.
This IC is primarily used in industrial automation, medical instrumentation, and complex data-logging systems. It is an exceptional component for professional and student electronics projects in India for building DIY smart home servers, advanced robotics controllers with large sensor arrays, and multi-protocol communication gateways that require significant code space and RAM in a 40-pin DIP footprint.
Key Features
- High-performance RISC CPU with 75 instructions (optimized for C)
- Hardware 8x8 Single-Cycle Multiplier for accelerated math operations
- 64KB Flash program memory (100,000 erase/write cycles)
- 3968 Bytes of Data RAM (SRAM) for extensive data buffering
- 1,024 Bytes of high-endurance Data EEPROM (1,000,000 cycles)
- 13-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- Dual Enhanced Capture/Compare/PWM (ECCP) modules
- Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I2C
- Enhanced USART (EUSART) with auto-baud detect
- Internal Oscillator Block with 8 selectable frequencies (31kHz to 8MHz)
Specifications
- IC Type = 8-Bit Flash Microcontroller
- Program Memory = 64KB (32768 Words)
- Data RAM = 3968 Bytes
- Data EEPROM = 1024 Bytes (1KB)
- ADC Resolution = 10-Bit (13 Channels)
- Maximum Speed = 40MHz (10 MIPS)
- I/O Pins = 36 (Ports A, B, C, D, and E)
- Supply Voltage = 2.0V to 5.5V (4.2V-5.5V for full speed)
- Current Sink/Source = 25mA
- Package Type = PDIP-40
- Number of Pins = 40
- Mounting Type = Through-Hole
- Operating Temperature = -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
Interfaces
- PIN 1 (MCLR/VPP/RE3) = Master Clear / Programming Voltage
- PIN 2 to 7 (RA0 to RA5) = Port A / Analog Inputs / Vref
- PIN 8 to 10 (RE0 to RE2) = Port E / Analog Inputs / Parallel Control
- PIN 11, 32 (VDD) = Positive Supply Voltage (5V)
- PIN 12, 31 (VSS) = Ground (0V)
- PIN 13, 14 (OSC1, OSC2) = External Crystal/Oscillator Inputs
- PIN 15 to 18, 23 to 26 (RC0 to RC7) = Port C / Timers / ECCP / EUSART / SPI / I2C
- PIN 19 to 22, 27 to 30 (RD0 to RD7) = 8-Bit Port D / Enhanced PWM Outputs
- PIN 33 to 40 (RB0 to RB7) = 8-Bit Port B / External Interrupts / Analog Inputs / ICSP
