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PIC18F6525-E/PT - 48KB Flash 8-bit MCU 64-TQFP | Microchip

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4.2 V to 5.5 V Vdss 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm Package 40 MHz (10 MIPS) Speed 48 KB (24K x 16) Memory
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PIC18F6525-E/PT Übersicht

The Microchip Technology PIC18F6525-E/PT is a high-performance 8-bit RISC microcontroller with 48KB (24K x 16) of enhanced flash program memory, 3840 bytes of RAM, and a 64-pin TQFP (PT) package. It runs up to 40 MHz (10 MIPS) and operates over an extended industrial temperature range of -40C to +125C, identified by the -E suffix and /PT package code.

A PIC18F microcontroller is a member of Microchip's PIC18 family of 8-bit RISC microcontrollers - the architectural evolution of the PIC16 line that adds a 16-bit instruction word, hardware multiply, and C-optimized architecture while retaining the classic PIC register model. PIC18 devices sit above PIC16/12 in the 8-bit MCU hierarchy (PIC10/12/16/18 -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded IC) and are widely used where deterministic interrupt response and small code size matter more than raw MHz.

Key features include 52 digital I/O pins, a 12-channel 10-bit ADC with 16K sample-and-hold, two USART modules, one MSSP (SPI/I2C), two CCP/ECCP modules, two 8-bit timers plus three 16-bit timers, a 16-bit wide instruction set, and ICD (In-Circuit Debug) support. The 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) package exposes more I/O than 40/44-pin siblings while keeping a familiar PIC18 peripheral set.

Architecturally, the PIC18F6525 uses a 16-bit modified Harvard core with separate program and data paths, allowing the CPU to fetch a 16-bit instruction while reading a data byte in the same cycle. The 'enhanced' flash supports >100k erase/write cycles typical and is self-programmable under firmware control, enabling field updates via bootloader.

Typical applications include industrial control (PLCs, sensor hubs, motor drivers), automotive body/chassis ECUs (with -E temp grade), home appliances (white goods, HVAC), embedded HMI with character LCD or graphic panels, USB/serial converter bridges using the USART/MSSP, and CAN/lin gateways (paired with external transceivers).

When designing with this part, reserve pin RE3/MCLR as a true reset input with the standard 10k pull-up; on the PIC18F65xx family RE3 is input-only on most parts. Also confirm VDDCORE decoupling - the device has separate AVdd/Vdd pairs that should each have a 0.1uF + bulk cap.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping engineers shorten the BOM-selection cycle from days to minutes.

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Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit PIC18F6525-E/PT (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, Package, Timers, ADC.

Microchip Technology
Core Architecture: 8-bit PIC18 enhanced Harvard RISC
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial, "I" grade)
Package: 64-TQFP (10x10 mm)
Microchip Technology
Core Architecture: PIC 8-bit RISC
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (Industrial)
Package: 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)

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PIC18F6525-E/PT Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Core Architecture PIC18 8-bit RISC (16-bit instruction word)
Program Memory (Flash) 48 KB (24K x 16)
Data RAM 3840 bytes
Max CPU Speed 40 MHz (10 MIPS)
Operating Voltage (Vdd) 4.2 V to 5.5 V
I/O Pins 52
ADC 10-bit, 12 channels (approximately - confirm datasheet)
Timers 2x 8-bit + 3x 16-bit
Capture/Compare/PWM 2 CCP + 1 ECCP
Serial Interfaces 2x USART (EUSART), 1x MSSP (SPI/I2C)
Gehäuse 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm
Betriebstemperatur -40C to +125C (extended, -E suffix)
Montageart Surface Mount
In-Circuit Debug ICSP / ICD 2/3
RoHS-Status Compliant

PIC18F6525-E/PT Pin-Konfiguration

TQFP-64 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-64 10x10mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 16 TQFP-64
Pin 1 MCLR/RE3 — Master Clear (reset) input / PORTE bit 3 (input only on most variants)
Pin 2 RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / analog input 0
Pin 3 RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / analog input 1
Pin 4 RA2/AN2/VREF- — PORTA bit 2 / analog input 2 / ADC VREF-
Pin 5 RA3/AN3/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3 / analog input 3 / ADC VREF+
Pin 6 RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / Timer0 clock input
Pin 7 RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5 / analog input 4 / SPI slave select
Pin 8 RE0/RD/AN5 — PORTE bit 0 / parallel port read / AN5
Pin 9 RE1/WR/AN6 — PORTE bit 1 / parallel port write / AN6
Pin 10 RE2/CS/AN7 — PORTE bit 2 / parallel port chip select / AN7
Pin 11 VDD — Digital supply (4.2V to 5.5V)
Pin 12 VSS — Digital ground
Pin 13 OSC1/CLKI/RA7 — Crystal input / external clock / PORTA bit 7
Pin 14 OSC2/CLKO/RA6 — Crystal output / clock output / PORTA bit 6
Pin 15 RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1 clock
Pin 16 RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — PORTC bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2
Pin 17 RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1
Pin 18 RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock
Pin 19 RD0/PSP0/C1IN+ — PORTD bit 0 / parallel slave port / comparator 1 input
Pin 20 RD1/PSP1/C1IN- — PORTD bit 1 / parallel slave port / comparator 1 input
Pin 21 RD2/PSP2/C2IN+ — PORTD bit 2 / parallel slave port / comparator 2 input
Pin 22 RD3/PSP3/C2IN- — PORTD bit 3 / parallel slave port / comparator 2 input
Pin 23 RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data
Pin 24 RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5 / SPI data out
Pin 25 RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / USART TX / USART clock
Pin 26 RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / USART RX / USART data
Pin 27 RD4/PSP4/ECCP1/P1A — PORTD bit 4 / parallel slave port / ECCP1 / PWM output A
Pin 28 RD5/PSP5/P1B — PORTD bit 5 / parallel slave port / ECCP1 PWM output B
Pin 29 RD6/PSP6/P1C — PORTD bit 6 / parallel slave port / ECCP1 PWM output C
Pin 30 RD7/PSP7/P1D — PORTD bit 7 / parallel slave port / ECCP1 PWM output D
Pin 31 VSS — Digital ground
Pin 32 VDD — Digital supply (4.2V to 5.5V)
Pin 33 RB0/INT0/FLT0 — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt 0 / ECCP fault input
Pin 34 RB1/INT1 — PORTB bit 1 / external interrupt 1
Pin 35 RB2/INT2 — PORTB bit 2 / external interrupt 2
Pin 36 RB3/INT3/CCP2A — PORTB bit 3 / external interrupt 3 / CCP2 alternate
Pin 37 RB4/KBI0 — PORTB bit 4 / interrupt-on-change bit 0
Pin 38 RB5/KBI1 — PORTB bit 5 / interrupt-on-change bit 1
Pin 39 RB6/KBI2/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / interrupt-on-change bit 2 / ICD clock
Pin 40 RB7/KBI3/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / interrupt-on-change bit 3 / ICD data
Pin 41 AVDD — Analog supply (tie to VDD via ferrite)
Pin 42 AVSS — Analog ground
Pin 43 RF0/AN8 — PORTF bit 0 / analog input 8
Pin 44 RF1/AN9/C2OUT — PORTF bit 1 / analog input 9 / comparator 2 output
Pin 45 RF2/AN10/C1OUT — PORTF bit 2 / analog input 10 / comparator 1 output
Pin 46 RF3/AN11 — PORTF bit 3 / analog input 11
Pin 47 RF4/AN12 — PORTF bit 4 / analog input 12
Pin 48 RF5/AN13 — PORTF bit 5 / analog input 13
Pin 49 RF6/AN14 — PORTF bit 6 / analog input 14
Pin 50 RF7/AN15 — PORTF bit 7 / analog input 15
Pin 51 RG0 — PORTG bit 0
Pin 52 RG1 — PORTG bit 1
Pin 53 RG2 — PORTG bit 2
Pin 54 RG3 — PORTG bit 3
Pin 55 RG4 — PORTG bit 4
Pin 56 RG5 — PORTG bit 5 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 57 RH0 — PORTH bit 0 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 58 RH1 — PORTH bit 1 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 59 RH2 — PORTH bit 2 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 60 RH3 — PORTH bit 3 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 61 RH4 — PORTH bit 4 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 62 RH5 — PORTH bit 5 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 63 RH6 — PORTH bit 6 (no connect on 64-pin variant)
Pin 64 RH7 — PORTH bit 7 (no connect on 64-pin variant)

Typische Anwendungen

PIC18F6525-E/PT ist geeignet für 7 Anwendungs: Industrial Control / PLC Module, Automotive Body Electronics ECU, Home Appliance / White Goods Control, Embedded HMI / LCD Terminal, Sensor Hub / Data Logger, USB/Serial Bridge and Protocol Converter, Motor Control / Stepper Driver.

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Industrial Control / PLC Module

The PIC18F6525-E/PT fits industrial PLC and sensor-hub modules because of its 52 I/O on a 64-TQFP footprint, 10 MIPS throughput at 40 MHz, and extended -40C to +125C temperature rating. Its 3840 bytes RAM is enough to host a Modbus RTU slave buffer (256-byte PDU plus framing) alongside a 4x20 character LCD driver and a 1 kHz PID loop tick without DMA contention. The 12-channel 10-bit ADC reads thermocouple amplifiers or 4-20 mA loops through external shunt resistors with simultaneous sampling via CCP-triggered conversions, while the two EUSARTs bridge RS-485 to a HMI panel and RS-232 to a configuration port. Use the MSSP in SPI mode to drive isolated digital outputs (e.g., CPC5001 solid-state relays) for actuator switching. Recommended: pair with MAX485 for RS-485 and MCP1700 for 3V3 sensor rail.

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Automotive Body Electronics ECU

The PIC18F6525-E/PT is widely deployed in automotive body and chassis ECUs (window lifters, seat controllers, HVAC flaps, lighting modules) thanks to its 5V-native I/O tolerant of 12V battery transients via external TVS clamps and the extended -40C to +125C temperature grade matching cabin and underhood thermal envelopes. Its 2 EUSARTs implement LIN bus via a LIN SBC such as TJA1027 or MCP2021, while the 1 MSSP drives an SPI-controlled stepper driver for HVAC damper motors. PWM via the ECCP module generates brushed DC motor speed control with hardware dead-band insertion. Note: -E grade is NOT AEC-Q100 - for safety-critical designs (airbag, ABS, EPS) use the AEC-Q100-qualified PIC18F K-series or dsPIC33 variants. Recommended companion parts: MCP2021 LIN SBC, TLE4271 5V LDO.

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Home Appliance / White Goods Control

The PIC18F6525-E/PT is a strong fit for white-goods controllers (washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, induction cooktops) where 5V-tolerant I/O drives triac optocouplers directly and the 64-TQFP exposes enough I/O for keypad scanning, LCD/LED display multiplexing, and motor encoder feedback. Its 3840 RAM buffers wash-cycle state machines, while 48 KB flash holds state-flow firmware plus a bootloader for OTA field updates. Hardware CCP modules generate zero-crossing synchronized triac pulses for heater banks and motor phase control. The PIC18F6525-E/PT's nanoWatt technology provides sleep currents under 1 uA for battery-backed appliance clocks. Pair with MOC3021 triac drivers and a character LCD module for user interface. Recommended companion parts: MOC3021, ULN2003, character LCD.

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Embedded HMI / LCD Terminal

The PIC18F6525-E/PT drives character LCDs (16x2 to 40x4) and small graphic panels (128x64 KS0108) directly via its 52 I/O and 3840 RAM, providing 8-bit data bus plus 6 control lines plus 4-8 keypad matrix rows. Its 40 MHz throughput keeps redraw latencies under 16 ms for 128x64 panels at 50% screen refresh, sufficient for menu navigation. The 2 CCP/ECCP modules can generate audio tones or backlight PWM dimming simultaneously with LCD refresh, sharing CPU time without contention thanks to the PIC18's deterministic 2-cycle interrupt latency. Use the MSSP in SPI mode to drive an external SD card for font/log storage; 48 KB flash is enough for menu tree plus custom font tables. Pair with HD44780 LCD or KS0108 graphic controller.

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Sensor Hub / Data Logger

The PIC18F6525-E/PT is well-suited as a sensor-hub or data-logger controller in environmental monitoring, building automation, and industrial telemetry. Its 12-channel 10-bit ADC reads thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20 mA loops via external signal conditioning, while the MSSP in I2C mode scans a digital sensor bus (SHT31 humidity, BMP280 pressure, MAX31855 thermocouple) at 400 kHz. The 3840 RAM buffers sample frames (typically 64 bytes per sample x 30 samples per burst) before flushing to SPI flash or SD card. The 2 EUSARTs publish data over RS-485 Modbus and a debug console simultaneously. Use ECCP to generate a 1-second RTC tick from a 32.768 kHz crystal, eliminating an external RTC chip. Pair with MAX31855 thermocouple ADC and SHT31 humidity sensor.

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USB/Serial Bridge and Protocol Converter

The PIC18F6525-E/PT serves as a USB-to-UART, USB-to-I2C, or USB-to-SPI bridge when paired with a USB3300 ULPI PHY or - more commonly - the MCP2200 USB-to-UART chip. Its 48 KB flash easily hosts CDC ACM USB stacks, vendor-class firmware, or custom protocols (Modbus, NMEA 0183, DMX-512) at 12 Mbps full-speed USB. The 2 EUSARTs enable dual-bus protocol conversion (e.g., RS-485 to SPI gateway), and the MSSP handles I2C/SPI master duties for downstream peripherals. The -E temperature grade supports industrial cabinets. Note: the PIC18F6525 does NOT have native USB - for true single-chip USB consider PIC18F4455/4550 with integrated USB 2.0 FS. Recommended companion parts: MCP2200 (USB-UART bridge), FT230X (USB-UART alternative).

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Motor Control / Stepper Driver

The PIC18F6525-E/PT controls stepper motors (via external DRV8825 or A4988 drivers), brushed DC motors (via H-bridge drivers like L298N or DRV8871), and BLDC motors (with external 3-phase gate drivers). Its 3x 16-bit timers and 2 CCP + 1 ECCP generate precise step pulses up to 200 kHz with hardware acceleration/deceleration ramps stored in RAM. The 52 I/O accommodate encoder inputs (A/B/index), enable signals, fault feedback, and current sensing via the 10-bit ADC. The extended -40C to +125C temperature range suits industrial motor enclosures. Pair with DRV8825 stepper driver, A4988 alternative, or DRV8871 brushed DC driver for closed-loop current control with the ADC.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

MAX485 RS-485 transceiver for Modbus RTU Verwendet in: Industrial Control / PLC Module MCP1700 3.3V LDO for sensor rail Verwendet in: Industrial Control / PLC Module PIC18F6621-I/PT Microchip Technology Verwendet in: Industrial Control / PLC Module MCP2021 LIN bus transceiver with integrated 5V LDO Verwendet in: Automotive Body Electronics ECU TLE4271 Automotive 5V LDO with watchdog Verwendet in: Automotive Body Electronics ECU MOC3021 Random-phase triac optocoupler driver Verwendet in: Home Appliance / White Goods Control ULN2003 Darlington array for relay driving Verwendet in: Home Appliance / White Goods Control HD44780 Character LCD controller Verwendet in: Embedded HMI / LCD Terminal KS0108 128x64 graphic LCD controller Verwendet in: Embedded HMI / LCD Terminal MAX31855 SPI thermocouple digitizer Verwendet in: Sensor Hub / Data Logger SHT31 I2C humidity/temperature sensor Verwendet in: Sensor Hub / Data Logger MCP2200 USB 2.0 FS to UART bridge Verwendet in: USB/Serial Bridge and Protocol Converter FT230X Alternative USB-UART bridge Verwendet in: USB/Serial Bridge and Protocol Converter DRV8825 Stepper motor driver up to 2.5 A Verwendet in: Motor Control / Stepper Driver DRV8871 Brushed DC motor driver with current sense Verwendet in: Motor Control / Stepper Driver
What is the flash program memory size of PIC18F6525-E/PT?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT contains 48 KB (24K x 16 words) of enhanced flash program memory. According to the Microchip PIC18F6525/6621/8525/8621 datasheet, the flash is organized as 16-bit words (because the PIC18 uses a 16-bit instruction path), which is why 24K x 16 equals 48 KB. Flash endurance is typically >100k erase/write cycles with self-programmability under firmware control.
What is the maximum operating frequency of PIC18F6525-E/PT?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT operates up to 40 MHz, delivering 10 MIPS of throughput. Verified distributor listings show 25 MHz part variants exist (e.g., DigiKey PIC18F6525-E/PT = 25 MHz internal/40 MHz external spec line) - engineers should treat 40 MHz as the maximum external clock and 10 MIPS as the sustained core throughput for deterministic timing budgets.
What is the operating temperature range of PIC18F6525-E/PT?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT operates from -40C to +125C. The -E suffix designates the extended industrial temperature grade in Microchip's PIC18 naming convention; the -I grade typically tops out at +85C and the -V grade targets automotive -40C to +150C. For automotive underhood designs choose PIC18F6625-V or similar -V grade parts.
What package does PIC18F6525-E/PT use?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT ships in a 64-pin TQFP package measuring 10x10 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. The /PT suffix in Microchip's naming scheme denotes TQFP; /PT, /PT-I and /PT-E are identical packages differentiated only by temperature grade. This 64-TQFP exposes 52 I/O, more than the 40-pin 44-TQFP siblings.
How many I/O pins does PIC18F6525-E/PT have?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT exposes 52 digital I/O pins across ports A through G. Verified distributor listings confirm 52 I/O on the 64-TQFP variant. Note that pin RE3/MCLR is input-only on most PIC18F65xx parts and should be reserved for the reset function with a 10k pull-up to Vdd.
What is the difference between PIC18F6525 and PIC18F6621?
The PIC18F6621 is the higher-memory sibling of the PIC18F6525 in the same 64/80-pin family. According to the Microchip datasheet, PIC18F6621 upgrades program flash from 48 KB (6525) to 64 KB (6621) and RAM from 3840 to 4096 bytes; both share the same 64-pin TQFP package and pinout, making PIC18F6621 a drop-in upgrade for designs needing more code space.
Can PIC18F6525-E/PT be used in automotive applications?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT is rated -40C to +125C extended industrial, NOT AEC-Q100 automotive qualified. For underhood or safety-critical automotive designs, choose the -V suffix variant (e.g., PIC18F6625-V/PT) or PIC18F K-series parts carrying AEC-Q100 Grade 1. Using -E grade parts in automotive applications without explicit OEM qualification is a common OEM audit finding.
Where to download PIC18F6525-E/PT datasheet PDF?
The official PIC18F6525 datasheet (document 39609e covering 6525/6621/8525/8621 family) is hosted at ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/39609e.pdf. Always download the latest revision directly from Microchip's product page rather than third-party mirrors, because errata documents are issued as separate PDFs and only the manufacturer host guarantees currency.
Where to buy PIC18F6525-E/PT online at the best price?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT is in stock at DigiKey (572873), Mouser, LCSC (C634559, $4.40 unit), Xecor and Hotenda as of 2026-09-28. Pricing tiers seen across distributors range from $4.40 (LCSC, qty 1) to $11.52 (higher-margin distributors). For production volumes, request a quote directly from Microchip's authorized distributors to avoid gray-market risk on this older 5V PIC18 part.
What is the lead time for PIC18F6525-E/PT?
Lead time for PIC18F6525-E/PT was 0-6 weeks as of 2026-09-28 across major distributors, with DigiKey and Mouser typically shipping from stock on qty 1 orders. LCSC and Hotenda also showed stock. Because this is a mature 5V PIC18 part on a long-running fab process, allocation events are rare, but for safety stock in production, place orders through Microchip direct or franchised distributors with a bonded inventory program.
Is PIC18F6525-E/PT in stock right now?
Yes, PIC18F6525-E/PT is in stock at multiple authorized distributors as of 2026-09-28, including DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC (33250+ units per FindIC), Xecor, and Hotenda. LCSC's $4.40 unit price is the lowest publicly available, while DigiKey and Mouser stock small quantities for prototype and NPI builds. Always confirm real-time stock before placing an order.
What is the best drop-in replacement for PIC18F6525-E/PT?
The best drop-in replacement for PIC18F6525-E/PT is PIC18F6621-I/PT (or PIC18F8525/8621 for the 80-pin sibling). All three share the same 64-pin TQFP pinout and pin-to-pin peripheral mapping; PIC18F6621 simply doubles the flash from 48 KB to 64 KB. PIC18F6520-I/PT is also pin-compatible but has only 32 KB flash and 2048 RAM - not drop-in for code size. Same-brand Microchip alternatives are listed on this page; cross-brand equivalents do not exist in the same pinout.
PIC18F6525-E/PT vs PIC18F6621-I/PT - which is better for new designs?
For new designs, the PIC18F6621-I/PT is the better choice because it has the same pinout and peripherals as PIC18F6525-E/PT but with 64 KB flash (vs 48 KB) and 4096 RAM (vs 3840). The cost premium is typically <10%, giving you ~33% more code headroom for future firmware growth. PIC18F6525-E/PT remains a sensible pick only for cost-down designs where the firmware is locked at <48 KB.
When should I choose PIC18F6525-E/PT over PIC18F46K22-E/PT?
Choose PIC18F6525-E/PT when you need 5V operation, more I/O (52 vs 36 pins), or 3840 RAM for buffer-heavy applications. Choose PIC18F46K22-E/PT when you want 3.3V operation, lower power (nanoWatt XLP), K-series peripherals, or a smaller 44-pin footprint. The two are NOT drop-in compatible - they use different packages (64-TQFP vs 44-TQFP) and different voltage rails. Source: Microchip PIC18 product selector guide.
What are the key specifications of PIC18F6525-E/PT that engineers should know?
The PIC18F6525-E/PT has three headline specs that drive most design decisions: 48 KB flash / 3840 RAM (the code/data budget), 52 I/O on 64-TQFP (the connectivity budget), and 4.2-5.5V Vdd at -40C to +125C (the power envelope). According to the Microchip datasheet (document 39609e), it also delivers 10 MIPS at 40 MHz, includes a 10-bit ADC with up to 12 channels, 2 EUSART, 1 MSSP, and 2+1 CCP/ECCP. This 8-bit PIC18 is the de-facto 5V workhorse for industrial control.

Technische Referenzdaten für PIC18F6525-E/PT – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose PIC18F6525-E/PT when you need a 5V-native 8-bit PIC18 with 48 KB flash, 52 I/O on 64-TQFP, and -40C to +125C extended temperature rating for industrial, automotive body, or appliance designs. Choose PIC18F6621-I/PT if your firmware is likely to exceed 48 KB (it gives 64 KB flash at the same footprint, but only -40C to +85C). Choose PIC18F6520-I/PT only for cost-sensitive designs locked below 32 KB code size. Avoid the 6525-E/PT for AEC-Q100 automotive safety (airbag/ABS/EPS) - use the K-series or dsPIC33 AEC-Q100 variants instead. For new low-power designs, prefer the PIC18F46K22 family at 3.3V with nanoWatt XLP unless you specifically need 5V I/O. All four PIC18F65xx 64-TQFP siblings share the same footprint, simplifying PCB reuse across product variants.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt PIC18F6621-I/PT PIC18F6520-I/PT
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Package 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm
Program Flash 48 KB 64 KB 32 KB
Data RAM 3840 bytes 4096 bytes 2048 bytes
Max CPU Speed 40 MHz (10 MIPS) 40 MHz (10 MIPS) 40 MHz (10 MIPS)
Operating Voltage 4.2V to 5.5V 4.2V to 5.5V 4.2V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature -40C to +125C (E grade) -40C to +85C (I grade) -40C to +85C (I grade)
I/O Pins 52 52 52

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • More code space than the 6520 sibling without footprint change (vs. PIC18F6520-I/PT)
  • Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade vs -85C (vs. PIC18F6621-I/PT)
  • Mature 5V PIC18 architecture vs newer 3.3V K-series (vs. PIC18F46K22-E/PT)

Designhinweise

PIC18F6525-E/PT requires 4.2V-5.5V on VDD and a separate AVDD pin (typically tied to VDD through a ferrite bead). Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the board-level supply. For designs migrating to 3.3V-only peripherals, add an external 3.3V LDO (MCP1700) rather than running the PIC18 at 3.3V - the flash write VDD spec is 4.5V minimum, so dropping below 4.5V may cause flash programming failures. Estimated: at 40 MHz, core current is around 25 mA, plus 10 mA I/O drive budget - so size VDD trace to handle 50 mA peak with <50 mV drop.

Place the 20 MHz or 40 MHz crystal within 5 mm of OSC1/OSC2 with short symmetrical traces and a grounded guard ring; the PIC18 oscillator stage is sensitive to stray capacitance beyond ~20 pF. Add 18-22 pF load capacitors (value depends on crystal CL spec). Route ICSP pins (RB6/PGC, RB7/PGD) to a 6-pin header with no series resistors on the data/clock lines (resistors are fine on MCLR but optional). Keep analog traces (PORTA, PORTF analog inputs) away from switching digital lines - cross only at right angles - and guard the AVSS pin with a clean ground pour stitched with vias.

Do not leave MCLR floating - even with the internal pull-up disabled on some PIC18 variants, noise on MCLR causes spurious resets. Always use a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for slow-rising supply rejection. Another common mistake is configuring RE3 as output on PIC18F65xx parts - RE3 is INPUT-ONLY and serves as MCLR alternate; configuring it as output writes are silently ignored. Finally, remember that on the PIC18F6525 the EUSART TX/CK pins default to PORTC, but some remappable variants (not the -E/PT) require peripheral pin select (PPS) configuration - always check the silicon errata for the specific mask revision in your lot.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Bleifrei
Yes
Halogenfrei
Yes
Konfliktmineralien
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. -E grade is extended industrial -40C to +125C, NOT AEC-Q100 automotive qualified; for AEC-Q100 use the -V suffix or K-series automotive parts.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-09-28 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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