PIC18C601-I/PT - 8-bit 25MHz ROMless MCU 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC18C601-I/PT ✗ پایان تولیدPIC18C601-I/PT نمای کلی
An 8-bit ROMless microcontroller is a CPU core that requires program code to be stored in an external memory device (EPROM, Flash, or SRAM) rather than internal non-volatile memory. In the broader system hierarchy it sits as an MCU (microcontroller) -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit, and is commonly selected for designs that need larger or more flexible program storage than on-chip flash parts can provide.
Key features include a C-optimized RISC instruction set with only 77 single-word instructions, linear program memory addressing to 2 Mbytes, an external memory interface supporting both 16-bit and 8-bit bus widths, and a programmable oscillator range supporting external clock sources up to 40 MHz. The device also integrates a wide operating voltage range of 4.2V to 5.5V and an industrial temperature grade of -40C to +85C.
Architecturally, the PIC18C601 uses a 16-bit instruction word with an 8-bit data path, a hardware multiplier, and a 31-level deep stack suitable for high-level language compilers. The external memory bus is configurable for separate address/data lines or multiplexed modes, making it adaptable to legacy external EPROM and modern parallel Flash parts. The lack of on-chip program memory reduces unit cost for high-volume applications and supports field-upgradable firmware via external memory swap.
Typical applications include industrial control systems, automotive body electronics, point-of-sale terminals, and consumer appliances requiring external program memory. The wide external memory bus is also suited for legacy designs migrating from PIC16C5X/PIC12CXXX devices. The I suffix indicates the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C), and the PT suffix denotes the 64-pin TQFP surface-mount package.
When designing with this part, allocate a minimum of 5 ns external memory access timing budget and place decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic plus 10 uF bulk) within 25 mm of the VDD pins. Designers should also confirm that external memory devices meet the 25 MHz (40 ns) cycle time at the chosen VDD level.
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PIC18C601T-I/PT
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مشاهده دیتاشیت ←PIC18C801-I/PT
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مشاهده دیتاشیت ←PIC18F8720-I/PT
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مشاهده دیتاشیت ←PIC18C601-I/PT حداکثر مقادیر مجاز و مشخصات الکتریکی
| Product Family | PIC18C |
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless (external memory bus) |
| Program Memory Size | 0 (external up to 2 Mbytes) |
| RAM Size | 1.5 KB (1536 bytes) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.2 V to 5.5 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 26 |
| External Memory Bus Width | 16-bit / 8-bit selectable |
| Instruction Set Size | 77 single-word instructions |
| Stack Depth | 31 levels |
| دمای کاری | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| بسته‌بندی | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| نوع نصب | Surface Mount |
| وضعیت RoHS | Compliant |
| Oscillator Type | External |
پیکربندی پین PIC18C601-I/PT
| پین 1 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 2 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| پین 3 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| پین 4 | RA2/AN2 — PORTA bit 2 / analog input 2 |
| پین 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3 / analog input 3 / VREF+ |
| پین 6 | RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| پین 7 | RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5 / analog input 4 / SPI slave select |
| پین 8 | VSS — Ground |
| پین 9 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator input / external clock in |
| پین 10 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator output / clock out |
| پین 11 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0 / Timer1 I/O |
| پین 12 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — PORTC bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator / CCP2 |
| پین 13 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1 |
| پین 14 | RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3 / SPI SCK / I2C SCL |
| پین 15 | RD0/AD0 — PORTD bit 0 / external address/data bit 0 |
| پین 16 | RD1/AD1 — PORTD bit 1 / external address/data bit 1 |
| پین 17 | RD2/AD2 — PORTD bit 2 / external address/data bit 2 |
| پین 18 | RD3/AD3 — PORTD bit 3 / external address/data bit 3 |
| پین 19 | RD4/AD4 — PORTD bit 4 / external address/data bit 4 |
| پین 20 | RD5/AD5 — PORTD bit 5 / external address/data bit 5 |
| پین 21 | RD6/AD6 — PORTD bit 6 / external address/data bit 6 |
| پین 22 | RD7/AD7 — PORTD bit 7 / external address/data bit 7 |
| پین 23 | VSS — Ground |
| پین 24 | VDD — Positive supply (4.2-5.5 V) |
| پین 25 | RB0/INT0 — PORTB bit 0 / external interrupt 0 |
| پین 26 | RB1/INT1 — PORTB bit 1 / external interrupt 1 |
| پین 27 | RB2/INT2 — PORTB bit 2 / external interrupt 2 |
| پین 28 | RB3/INT3 — PORTB bit 3 / external interrupt 3 |
| پین 29 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| پین 30 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| پین 31 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| پین 32 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / ICSP data |
| پین 33 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset / programming voltage |
| پین 34 | RE0/AD8 — PORTE bit 0 / external address/data bit 8 |
| پین 35 | RE1/AD9 — PORTE bit 1 / external address/data bit 9 |
| پین 36 | RE2/AD10 — PORTE bit 2 / external address/data bit 10 |
| پین 37 | RE3/AD11 — PORTE bit 3 / external address/data bit 11 |
| پین 38 | RE4/AD12 — PORTE bit 4 / external address/data bit 12 |
| پین 39 | RE5/AD13 — PORTE bit 5 / external address/data bit 13 |
| پین 40 | RE6/AD14 — PORTE bit 6 / external address/data bit 14 |
| پین 41 | RE7/AD15 — PORTE bit 7 / external address/data bit 15 |
| پین 42 | VSS — Ground |
| پین 43 | VDD — Positive supply (4.2-5.5 V) |
| پین 44 | ALE — Address latch enable for external memory bus |
| پین 45 | OE — Output enable for external memory |
| پین 46 | WR — Write enable for external memory |
| پین 47 | RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4 / SPI SDI / I2C SDA |
| پین 48 | RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5 / SPI SDO |
| پین 49 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6 / UART TX / clock |
| پین 50 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7 / UART RX / data |
| پین 51 | VSS — Ground |
| پین 52 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 53 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 54 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 55 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 56 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 57 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 58 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 59 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 60 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 61 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 62 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 63 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| پین 64 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
کاربردهای معمول
PIC18C601-I/PT مناسب است برای 6 کاربردs: Industrial Control Systems, Automotive Body Electronics, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Consumer Appliances, Legacy Migration from PIC16C5X/PIC12CXXX, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Control Systems
The PIC18C601-I/PT fits industrial control because its 25 MHz CPU and 1.5 KB RAM comfortably handle PID loops, sensor scanning, and relay sequencing. With 26 digital I/O plus the external memory bus, it can drive multi-axis stepper drivers and 4-20 mA loops while keeping the firmware in field-replaceable external EPROM. The 4.2-5.5 V supply range tolerates 24 V-derived industrial rails, and the -40C to +85C industrial grade suits factory cabinets. Placed on the main controller PCB between the I/O connector and the power supply, the C601 reduces BOM cost versus Flash parts and lets the factory swap firmware by replacing a chip.
پیشنهادی
Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC18C601-I/PT is suited for body-electronics modules such as seat controllers, window lifters, and lighting timers. Its external memory bus lets the OEM store large CAN/LIN lookup tables in external Flash, while the 77-instruction RISC core executes state machines within 160 ns per instruction. The 26 I/O pins support H-bridge drivers, Hall sensors, and indicator LEDs without external muxing. The part operates across -40C to +85C, matching SAE automotive body temperature profiles. Although automotive designs today favor PIC18F-Q1 parts, legacy PIC18C601 designs remain in service fleets and benefit from documented pinouts.
پیشنهادی
Point-of-Sale Terminals
The PIC18C601-I/PT serves POS terminals that need an external memory bus for font tables, encryption keys, or modular firmware images stored in removable Flash. Its 25 MHz core drives character LCDs, keypad scanning, and serial peripherals while leaving headroom for modular firmware upgrades. The 1.5 KB RAM holds transaction buffers and UART FIFOs. Placed between the display driver and the printer interface, it reduces unit cost compared with Flash-based MCUs because the same firmware image can serve multiple product variants by swapping external memory chips.
پیشنهادی
Consumer Appliances
The PIC18C601-I/PT is well-matched to white-goods controllers in washing machines, dishwashers, and microwave ovens where the BOM must be minimized. The external memory bus lets the manufacturer keep program code on a low-cost EPROM next to the MCU, and the 26 I/O pins drive triac outputs, keypads, and seven-segment displays directly. The wide 4.2-5.5 V supply range tolerates rectified mains rails, and the -40C to +85C grade covers unheated appliance enclosures. A typical implementation places the C601 between the mains zero-cross detector and the relay/triac driver stage, executing timed motor and heater sequences within 160 ns per instruction.
پیشنهادی
Legacy Migration from PIC16C5X/PIC12CXXX
The PIC18C601-I/PT is the recommended Microchip migration path for designers carrying forward PIC16C5X and PIC12CXXX code. Its 77-instruction RISC core is upwards compatible with those older families, while the external memory bus removes the program-size ceiling that limited earlier PIC parts to 1-2 KB. Drop-in 64-pin TQFP packages allow existing PCBs to be reused with minor firmware porting. The 25 MHz CPU delivers roughly 4x the throughput of PIC16C5X at 20 MHz, accelerating control loops without forcing a full board redesign. It is typically placed as the system MCU on legacy adapter boards bridging older code to new peripherals.
پیشنهادی
Test and Measurement Equipment
The PIC18C601-I/PT fits mid-range test and measurement front-ends where its external memory bus stores calibration constants and waveform tables. The 25 MHz core sequences ADC conversions, manages front-panel keypads, and drives character displays while leaving enough headroom for serial I/O with the host PC. The 1.5 KB RAM buffers sample streams before DMA or interrupt-driven transfers. Designers benefit from the part's documented 64-pin TQFP pinout and Microchip's extensive PIC18 assembly/C toolchain support, which simplifies porting of legacy calibration firmware to modern production testers.
پیشنهادی
خلاصه محصولات پیشنهادی
داده‌های مرجع مهندسی برای PIC18C601-I/PT — مقایسه، راهنمای طراحی و اطلاعات انطباق.
راهنمای انتخاب
مقایسه با جایگزین‌ها
| پارامتر | این محصول | PIC18C601T-I/PT | PIC18C801-I/PT | PIC18F8720-I/PT | PIC18F8722-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP - same | 64-pin TQFP - same | 64-pin TQFP - same |
| Program Memory | 0 (ROMless, external up to 2 MB) | 0 (ROMless, external up to 2 MB) | 0 (ROMless, extended external) | 128 KB Flash on-chip | 256 KB Flash on-chip |
| RAM Size | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 3.84 KB | 3.84 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz | 40 MHz |
| Number of I/O | 26 | 26 | 26 | 70 | 70 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active |
| Internal Memory Migration | N/A (ROMless) | N/A (ROMless) | N/A (ROMless) | Firmware port required | Firmware port required |
تفاوت‌های کلیدی
- ROMless architecture with 2 MB external program memory addressing (در مقابلPIC18F8720-I/PT)
- Documented upward compatibility from PIC16C5X/PIC12CXXX (در مقابلPIC18F8722-I/PT)
- Lower unit cost when paired with commodity external EPROM (در مقابلPIC18F8720-I/PT)
یادداشت‌های طراحی
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor within 25 mm of each VDD pin (pins 24 and 43) and a 100 nF cap at each VSS pin. The 5 V supply must remain within 4.2 V to 5.5 V to meet the 40 ns external memory cycle timing. Brown-out detector configuration should be enabled in CONFIG to prevent code corruption during power dips.
Route the external memory bus (AD0-AD15, ALE, OE, WR) with matched trace lengths and a maximum stub length of 12 mm to avoid timing violations at 25 MHz. Place external EPROM/Flash as close as possible to the AD bus pins on the same PCB layer to minimize capacitive loading. Per Microchip's PIC18C601/801 datasheet, the bus can be configured for multiplexed or separate address/data, and trace impedance should be controlled when bus length exceeds 50 mm.
Do not assume on-chip program memory exists: PIC18C601 is ROMless and requires an external EPROM/Flash/SRAM. When migrating from a PIC18C601 design to a PIC18F8720 or PIC18F8722, the firmware must be re-targeted for the new Flash memory map; do not assume object code compatibility. Also note that the I suffix indicates the industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C), not RoHS or other compliance flags.
Estimated: at 25 MHz and 5 V VDD with all 26 I/O pins switching at 10 MHz, typical power dissipation is approximately 60 mW (I_DD roughly 12 mA). The 64-pin TQFP package has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of approximately 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board, giving a temperature rise of only 3 C above ambient - no heatsink is required for normal operation.
اطلاعات انطباق
RoHS compliance per Microchip product page. The PIC18C601 family is not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive designs. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in verified web data - marked unknown. The I suffix denotes industrial temperature grade, not a compliance classification.
