PIC18LC658-I/L
PIC18LC658-I/L - 8-bit MCU 32KB OTP 52 I/O CAN | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC18LC658-I/L is an 8-bit CMOS microcontroller from the PIC18 family, integrating 32 KB of program memory, 1.5 KB of RAM, and an on-chip CAN (Controller Area Network) module in a 68-lead PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) J-lead package. It operates up to 40 MHz from a 2.3 V to 5.5 V supply, offers 52 digital I/O pins, and includes peripherals such as multiple 10-bit ADC channels, USART, I2C, SPI, capture/compare/PWM timers.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, program memory (ROM/Flash/OTP), working memory (RAM), and integrated peripherals such as timers, communication controllers, and analog blocks. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an MCU belongs to: microcontroller -> embedded controller -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The PIC18 family uses a modified Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses and an advanced C-optimized RISC instruction set, which is why the part is described as a "C-compiler optimized architecture" in the datasheet.
Key features of the PIC18LC658-I/L include: linear program memory addressing up to 32 KB, linear data memory addressing up to 4 KB, on-chip CAN module for automotive and industrial networking, 52 I/O pins with high-current sink/source capability, wide 2.3 V to 5.5 V operating range (the "LC" low-voltage variant), and 40 MHz maximum clock speed. The device family supports in-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and is suitable for both prototype and production environments.
The PIC18LC658 uses a Harvard architecture with a 16-bit instruction word and an 8-bit data path, plus an 8x8 hardware multiplier. It includes power-managed modes (Run, Idle, Sleep), brown-out reset, watchdog timer with its own on-chip RC oscillator, and a programmable code protection scheme. The CAN module is compliant with CAN 2.0B active specification, supporting both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) identifiers and bit rates up to 1 Mbps.
Typical applications include automotive body and chassis ECUs, industrial CAN nodes, building automation gateways, HVAC controllers, and sensor aggregators that need deterministic real-time CAN communication. The wide 52 I/O count plus on-chip CAN makes it a strong fit for distributed control nodes.
When designing with this MCU, verify whether the "LC" low-voltage variant matches your application's supply rail: the LC suffix denotes 2.3 V to 5.5 V operation, while the non-LC PIC18C658 family runs from a wider range. Also confirm whether OTP (one-time programmable) memory fits your firmware update strategy, or whether a Flash-based PIC18F alternative would be more appropriate for in-field updates.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives within the PIC18 family, and practical design considerations that supplement the manufacturer datasheet without duplicating it.
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