PIC18F43K20-E/PT - 8KB Flash 8-bit MCU 44-TQFP | Microchip
Référence : PIC18F43K20-E/PT ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.92 | $3,92 |
| 10 | $3.53 | $35,30 |
| 100 | $3.14 | $314,00 |
| 500 | $2.81 | $1 405,00 |
| 1 000 | $2.51 | $2 510,00 |
PIC18F43K20-E/PT Présentation
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a small, self-contained computer-on-a-chip that combines a CPU, non-volatile program memory (Flash), volatile data memory (SRAM), peripheral set, and I/O on a single silicon die. The PIC18F family sits within Microchip's 8-bit PIC architecture hierarchy (PIC10 -> PIC12 -> PIC16 -> PIC18) and is widely used in low-power, deterministic embedded control applications where simple firmware and rich peripheral integration outweigh raw CPU throughput. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the PIC18F43K20 belongs to the microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor device family.
Key features of the PIC18F43K20-E/PT include 64 MHz maximum clock speed (16 MIPS internal execution), a wide 1.8V to 3.6V operating voltage range, nanoWatt XLP technology with sub-microamp sleep currents, two analog comparators, two 8-bit timers and three 16-bit timers, an EUSART, an MSSP (SPI/I2C), and a 10-bit ADC with up to 14 input channels. The '-E' suffix indicates the extended temperature grade (-40C to +125C) and the '/PT' suffix denotes the 44-pin TQFP package.
Internally, the device uses a 16-bit RISC-style modified Harvard architecture with a single accumulator (WREG) and an instruction pipeline, giving it deterministic interrupt latency that is well-suited to real-time control loops. The internal oscillator can be calibrated to ±1% across 8 MHz to 32 MHz, eliminating external crystal cost on cost-sensitive designs. The 10-bit ADC uses a sample-and-hold architecture with a 1.2V bandgap reference.
Typical applications include industrial sensor interface boards, HVAC controllers, automotive body modules, battery-powered remote sensors, and consumer white-goods control boards. The combination of nanoWatt XLP sleep currents (as low as 20 nA typical), wide voltage range, and 36 I/O pins makes it well matched to space-constrained, energy-harvesting, or always-on designs. Designers typically pick this part when they need more I/O and peripheral than PIC16F parts can deliver but do not require the 16-bit DSP or ARM-class throughput of dsPIC33/PIC32 families.
For new designs prefer the PIC18F43K20-I/PT (industrial grade -40C to +85C) unless extended temperature is explicitly required, since 'E' parts are now mainly used for replacement of legacy designs. Verify in your design that your toolchain (MPLAB X IDE, XC8 compiler) supports the 'E' silicon revision before committing to volume production.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PIC18F43K20-E/PT — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec PIC18F43K20-E/PT (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash), Timers, Data EEPROM.
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Voir la fiche technique →PIC18F43K20-E/PT Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Architecture | 8-bit PIC18 (RISC modified Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 8 KB (4K x 16 words) |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 36 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 14 channels |
| Timers | 2x 8-bit, 3x 16-bit |
| Communication | EUSART, MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Comparators | 2 |
| Plage de température de fonctionnement | -40C to +125C (extended, '-E') |
| Boîtier | 44-pin TQFP ('/PT') |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Niveau MSL | MSL3 (JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (lead-free finish); RoHS status see compliance_info |
| Core Series | PIC18F43K20 family (nanoWatt XLP) |
Configuration des broches de PIC18F43K20-E/PT
| Broche 1 | MCLR/RE3 — Master Clear (reset) input, also PORTE bit 3 |
| Broche 2 | RA0/AN0 — PORTA bit 0, analog input channel 0 |
| Broche 3 | RA1/AN1 — PORTA bit 1, analog input channel 1 |
| Broche 4 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — PORTA bit 2, analog input channel 2, ADC VREF- |
| Broche 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3, analog input channel 3, ADC VREF+ |
| Broche 6 | RA4/T0CKI — PORTA bit 4, Timer0 clock input |
| Broche 7 | RA5/AN4/SS — PORTA bit 5, analog input channel 4, SPI slave select |
| Broche 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 9 | OSC1/RA7/CLKIN — External oscillator input or PORTA bit 7 |
| Broche 10 | OSC2/RA6/CLKOUT — External oscillator output or PORTA bit 6 |
| Broche 11 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — PORTC bit 0, Timer1 oscillator output or clock input |
| Broche 12 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — PORTC bit 1, Timer1 oscillator input or CCP2 |
| Broche 13 | RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2, Capture/Compare/PWM 1 |
| Broche 14 | RC3/SCK/SCL — PORTC bit 3, SPI clock or I2C clock |
| Broche 15 | RC4/SDI/SDA — PORTC bit 4, SPI data in or I2C data |
| Broche 16 | RC5/SDO — PORTC bit 5, SPI data out |
| Broche 17 | RC6/TX/CK — PORTC bit 6, EUSART TX or clock |
| Broche 18 | RC7/RX/DT — PORTC bit 7, EUSART RX or data |
| Broche 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 20 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Broche 21 | RB0/INT0/FLT0 — PORTB bit 0, external interrupt 0, PWM fault |
| Broche 22 | RB1/INT1 — PORTB bit 1, external interrupt 1 |
| Broche 23 | RB2/INT2 — PORTB bit 2, external interrupt 2 |
| Broche 24 | RB3/CCP2 — PORTB bit 3, alternate CCP2 |
| Broche 25 | RB4 — PORTB bit 4 |
| Broche 26 | RB5 — PORTB bit 5 |
| Broche 27 | RB6/PGC — PORTB bit 6, ICSP clock |
| Broche 28 | RB7/PGD — PORTB bit 7, ICSP data |
| Broche 29 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 30 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Broche 31 | RD0 — PORTD bit 0 |
| Broche 32 | RD1 — PORTD bit 1 |
| Broche 33 | RD2 — PORTD bit 2 |
| Broche 34 | RD3 — PORTD bit 3 |
| Broche 35 | RD4 — PORTD bit 4 |
| Broche 36 | RD5 — PORTD bit 5 |
| Broche 37 | RD6 — PORTD bit 6 |
| Broche 38 | RD7 — PORTD bit 7 |
| Broche 39 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 40 | VDD — Positive supply (1.8V-3.6V) |
| Broche 41 | RE0/RD — PORTE bit 0, alternate parallel port read |
| Broche 42 | RE1/WR — PORTE bit 1, alternate parallel port write |
| Broche 43 | RE2/CS — PORTE bit 2, alternate parallel port chip select |
| Broche 44 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Broche 45 | AVSS — Analog ground reference (refer to datasheet for exact TQFP pin) |
Applications typiques
PIC18F43K20-E/PT convient pour 7 applications: Industrial Sensor Interface Boards, HVAC and Building Automation Controllers, Automotive Body and Interior Modules, Battery-Powered Remote Sensor Nodes, Consumer White Goods Control Boards, Medical Point-of-Care Devices, Educational Development and Prototyping.
Industrial Sensor Interface Boards
The PIC18F43K20-E/PT is well matched to multi-channel industrial sensor hubs that aggregate 4-20 mA loops, thermistors, and digital inputs. Its 10-bit ADC with up to 14 channels handles analog sensors directly, while the 36 I/O pins drive relay coils, opto-isolators, and indicator LEDs without external mux logic. The nanoWatt XLP sleep current (sub-microamp typical) allows battery-backed installations to ride out plant power interruptions. The 64 MHz CPU (16 MIPS) runs MODBUS RTU or proprietary sensor polling protocols at 1-10 ms loop times with margin.
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HVAC and Building Automation Controllers
Building automation thermostats and HVAC damper controllers benefit from the PIC18F43K20-E/PT's mix of analog inputs (temperature, humidity), PWM outputs (fan/valve control), and serial communication. The extended -40C to +125C temperature grade supports rooftop equipment and unconditioned plant rooms. Two analog comparators enable zero-crossing detection for triac-driven loads, and the EUSART links to wireless or wired BMS gateways. The 1.8V-3.6V supply range is compatible with 3.3V HVAC controller rails.
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Automotive Body and Interior Modules
The PIC18F43K20-E/PT extended-temperature grade makes it suitable for non-safety automotive body control such as seat position controllers, ambient lighting drivers, mirror adjusters, and HVAC panel modules. The 36 I/O pins multiplex with LIN slaves via the EUSART, PWM outputs for LED dimming, and switch matrix inputs. The 10-bit ADC reads current sense and potentiometer inputs. For ASIL-classified systems Microchip recommends AEC-Q100-qualified dsPIC33A or PIC32CK parts instead.
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Battery-Powered Remote Sensor Nodes
Energy-harvesting or coin-cell-powered remote sensors rely on the PIC18F43K20-E/PT's nanoWatt XLP sleep currents (sub-microamp typical) and 1.8V minimum supply to operate for years from a CR2032 cell. Sleep current is so low that wake-on-interrupt from the comparators or watchdog timer becomes practical. The internal 32 MHz oscillator eliminates external crystal cost. The 10-bit ADC reads battery voltage, sensor output, and temperature at 100 kSPS, sufficient for most environmental monitoring tasks.
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Consumer White Goods Control Boards
Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators use 8-bit PIC18 controllers for their deterministic real-time behavior, low cost, and proven long-term reliability. The PIC18F43K20-E/PT drives seven-segment or character LCD displays, keypad matrices, motor enable relays, and triac-fired heater elements. The extended temperature grade handles the oven-cavity environment, and the 36 I/O pins accommodate the full switch + indicator matrix without external logic.
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Medical Point-of-Care Devices
Low-end point-of-care diagnostic devices (glucometers, pulse oximeters, infrared thermometers) use the PIC18F43K20-E/PT for its deterministic ADC sequencing, low sleep current, and small footprint. The 10-bit ADC reads photodiode or electrochemical sensor currents with on-chip op-amp support. The integrated EEPROM stores calibration coefficients and patient records. For new medical designs with IEC 60601-1 isolation requirements, add external isolation barriers and verify IEC 60751/ISO 13485 compliance at the system level.
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Educational Development and Prototyping
The PIC18F43K20-E/PT (and its industrial sibling PIC18F43K20-I/PT) is a popular choice in university embedded systems courses and hobbyist projects because MPLAB X IDE and the free XC8 compiler provide a complete toolchain without licensing fees. The 44-TQFP package is breadboard-friendly with adapter boards, and the PICkit 4 / MPLAB Snap programmers deliver one-click debug. The Microchip sample code library covers ADC, I2C, SPI, UART, and PWM peripherals.
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Récapitulatif des produits recommandés
Données de référence d'ingénierie pour PIC18F43K20-E/PT — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PIC18F43K20-I/PT | PIC18F46K22-I/PT | PIC18F47K40-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-TQFP | 44-TQFP (same) | 44-TQFP (same) | 44-TQFP (same) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 8 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB |
| Data SRAM | 512 bytes | 512 bytes | 768 bytes | 2 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, '-E') | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit (12-bit on select variants) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs PIC18F43K20-I/PT)
- Drop-in migration path to higher-memory PIC18F4xK20 family (vs PIC18F46K22-I/PT)
- nanoWatt XLP sub-microamp sleep current (vs PIC18F47K40-I/PT)
Notes de conception
The PIC18F43K20-E/PT operates from 1.8V to 3.6V on VDD. Decouple each VDD pin (pins 20, 30, 40) with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of the pin, plus a bulk 1 uF-10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the main rail. AVDD (pin 44) and AVSS (pin 45) require their own 100 nF decoupling cap to keep ADC readings stable. Estimated: total decoupling budget is approximately 200 nF ceramic + 1 uF bulk per MCU, providing a target 50 mV or less supply ripple for ADC and CPU operation.
Route ICSP lines PGD (pin 28) and PGC (pin 27) to a 6-pin header with no series resistors or capacitors - Microchip programmers drive these directly. Keep the ICSP header within 50 mm of the MCU and avoid stubs on the trace. MCLR (pin 1) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for power-on-reset; do not omit the cap or the device may reset intermittently. The 44-TQFP exposed thermal pad (if present on the package) should be soldered to a small copper pour connected to ground for thermal relief.
Three common pitfalls with the PIC18F43K20-E/PT: (1) Do not pull MCLR directly to VDD without the 100 nF capacitor - the part will fail to power-on-reset under noise. (2) The configuration bits (CONFIG1L through CONFIG5L) must be set explicitly in code or the device will boot with the wrong oscillator and watchdog settings. (3) The 8 KB Flash is 4K x 16 words, so XC8 compiler `const` data tables consume word-aligned space and can fill the Flash unexpectedly. Use the linker `--rom` map to verify code placement.
Informations de conformité
Lead-free TQFP package with matte-tin plating. The PIC18F43K20 family is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive safety applications use AEC-Q100-grade dsPIC33A or PIC32CK families. RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed per Microchip product declaration.
