PIC18LF26J13T-I/ML
PIC18LF26J13T-I/ML - 64KB Flash XLP 8-bit MCU 28-VQFN | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC18LF26J13T-I/ML is a low-power 8-bit PIC microcontroller from the PIC18 XLP family, offering 64KB of Flash program memory (32K x 16) and 3.8KB of RAM, operating at up to 48MHz (12 MIPS) in a 28-pin VQFN (ML, 6x6 mm) package with exposed thermal pad. The device belongs to the PIC18 J-series, integrates an internal oscillator, and supports 22 digital I/O lines plus a 12-bit ADC, making it suitable for general-purpose embedded designs that demand low active and sleep currents.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory, volatile working RAM, and a rich set of peripherals (ADC, timers, communication interfaces, GPIO). The PIC18 family uses a modified Harvard RISC architecture with 16-bit instructions and 8-bit data, optimized for deterministic real-time response. Within the broader hierarchy, an 8-bit MCU sits below 32-bit Cortex-M devices in raw compute power but typically wins on cost, simplicity, and active-current efficiency in cost-sensitive or battery-powered designs.
Key features of the PIC18LF26J13T-I/ML include 64KB Flash, 3.8KB RAM, 22 I/O pins, internal oscillator, 12-bit A/D converter, and Microchip's eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, which enables nanoWatt sleep modes for long battery life. The wide 2.0V-3.6V operating range simplifies direct connection to single-cell Li-ion or two-AA battery stacks without additional regulation. The 28-VQFN (ML) 6x6 mm package with exposed pad supports efficient thermal dissipation and compact PCB layouts.
The PIC18 J-series core runs instructions in 4 clock cycles, achieving 12 MIPS at 48 MHz, with hardware multiplier, C compiler friendly architecture, and rich peripheral set including USB, SPI, I2C, and UART. The integrated 12-bit ADC delivers up to 16 channels for sensor acquisition, and the nanoWatt XLP power management provides multiple software-selectable sleep modes with wake-on-interrupt capability for energy harvesting applications.
Typical applications include battery-powered sensor nodes, USB peripherals, industrial control panels, consumer appliances, and low-cost IoT edge devices where the combination of XLP nanoWatt sleep, USB, and ample Flash is decisive. When designing with this part, ensure proper decoupling (100 nF plus 10 uF bulk) close to the VDD pins, follow the recommended PCB layout for the exposed thermal pad, and consult Microchip's PIC18 J-series family reference manual for peripheral configuration.
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