PIC18F4515-E/ML - 8-bit 48KB Flash MCU, 44-VQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F4515-E/ML ✓ AktifPIC18F4515-E/ML Ringkasan
An 8-bit microcontroller is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory (Flash), data RAM, EEPROM, and a rich set of peripherals (ADC, timers, communication ports) on one die. PIC18F devices specifically target mid-range embedded applications with C-friendly architecture (linear program memory, hardware multiply, hardware stack), placing them in the hierarchy MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor. The nanoWatt Technology dynamic power-management modes in this family minimize active and sleep currents, extending battery life in low-duty-cycle applications.
Key differentiating features include a 10-bit ADC with up to 13 channels, enhanced CCP modules, a programmable 16-bit timer, an enhanced USART supporting RS-485/RS-232, an MSSP port for SPI and I2C (master/slave), dual analog comparators, a 32 kHz secondary oscillator for real-time-clock use, fail-safe clock monitor, and a separate RC-oscillator watchdog timer. The enhanced instruction set adds 8x8 hardware multiply in a single cycle, table read/write to Flash, and a 31-level hardware stack. The Extended (-E) temperature grade supports -40C to +125C operation.
The 44-pin VQFN with exposed pad offers a compact footprint while exposing a thermal pad that, when soldered to the PCB ground plane, dramatically lowers theta_JA and improves continuous full-speed operation. The MPLAB ICD and PICkit debuggers program Flash and provide in-circuit breakpoints through the standard ICSP interface, enabling firmware iteration without removing the chip.
Typical applications include industrial automation (sensor conditioning with on-chip ADC, Modbus RS-485 node), automotive body and HVAC controls (AEC-Q100 equivalent Extended temp grade), medical low-power instrumentation (sleep-mode sensor reading), consumer appliances (user interface + motor/relay control), and USB-free embedded networking using enhanced USART. The combination of large Flash, 10-bit ADC, and nanoWatt modes also suits data loggers and remote sensor transmitters.
A design consideration: the extended -E temperature variant is intended for harsh environments but operates at slightly different DC characteristics than the -I industrial grade; verify oscillator stability and ADC linearity across the full -40C to +125C range during validation, and place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatif penggantian untuk PIC18F4515-E/ML — paket yang sama, pin-pada-pin kompatibel. Bagian paket yang berbeda memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diabaikan.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian PIC18F4515-E/ML (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Program Memory (Flash), Timers, ADC, Operating Temperature.
PIC18F4515-I/ML
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →PIC18F4410-I/ML
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →PIC18F4455-I/ML
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)
PIC18F4450-I/ML
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternatif referensi (tidak dalam katalog)
PIC18F46K22-I/ML
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →PIC18F4458-I/ML
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →PIC18F4480-I/ML
✅ Drop-InKontak untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →PIC18F4515-E/ML Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Core Architecture | PIC18 8-bit RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 48 KB (24K x 16) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 25 MIPS at 5V |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Rentang Suhu Kerja | -40C to +125C (Extended, -E) |
| Paket | 44-pin VQFN (ML) with exposed pad |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 13 channels |
| Internal Oscillator | 31 kHz to 8 MHz with 4x PLL |
| Hardware Multiplier | 8x8 single-cycle |
| Stack Depth | 31 levels hardware |
| Communication | Enhanced USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Timers | 16-bit and 8-bit timers; Enhanced CCP |
| Comparators | 2x analog comparators |
| Watchdog | Yes, with separate RC oscillator |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Konfigurasi Pin PIC18F4515-E/ML
| Pin produk 1 | RG0 — Digital I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin produk 2 | RG1 — Digital I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin produk 3 | RG2 — Digital I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pin produk 4 | RG3 — Digital I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pin produk 5 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin produk 6 | RG4 — Digital I/O port G bit 4 |
| Pin produk 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin produk 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 9 | RA0 — Digital I/O port A bit 0 / AN0 |
| Pin produk 10 | RA1 — Digital I/O port A bit 1 / AN1 |
| Pin produk 11 | RA2 — Digital I/O port A bit 2 / AN2 |
| Pin produk 12 | RA3 — Digital I/O port A bit 3 / AN3 / VREF+ |
| Pin produk 13 | RA4 — Digital I/O port A bit 4 / AN4 |
| Pin produk 14 | RA5 — Digital I/O port A bit 5 / AN5 / SS |
| Pin produk 15 | RE0 — Digital I/O port E bit 0 / AN6 / RD |
| Pin produk 16 | RE1 — Digital I/O port E bit 1 / AN7 / WR |
| Pin produk 17 | RE2 — Digital I/O port E bit 2 / AN8 / CS |
| Pin produk 18 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin produk 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin produk 20 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin produk 21 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin produk 22 | OSC1 — Oscillator input / CLKIN |
| Pin produk 23 | OSC2 — Oscillator output / CLKOUT |
| Pin produk 24 | RC0 — Digital I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin produk 25 | RC1 — Digital I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin produk 26 | RC2 — Digital I/O port C bit 2 / CCP1 |
| Pin produk 27 | RC3 — Digital I/O port C bit 3 / SCL |
| Pin produk 28 | RC4 — Digital I/O port C bit 4 / SDA |
| Pin produk 29 | RC5 — Digital I/O port C bit 5 / SDO |
| Pin produk 30 | RC6 — Digital I/O port C bit 6 / TX |
| Pin produk 31 | RC7 — Digital I/O port C bit 7 / RX |
| Pin produk 32 | RB0 — Digital I/O port B bit 0 / INT0 |
| Pin produk 33 | RB1 — Digital I/O port B bit 1 / INT1 |
| Pin produk 34 | RB2 — Digital I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin produk 35 | RB3 — Digital I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin produk 36 | RB4 — Digital I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin produk 37 | RB5 — Digital I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin produk 38 | RB6 — Digital I/O port B bit 6 / PGC |
| Pin produk 39 | RB7 — Digital I/O port B bit 7 / PGD |
| Pin produk 40 | RD0 — Digital I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin produk 41 | RD1 — Digital I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin produk 42 | RD2 — Digital I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin produk 43 | RD3 — Digital I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin produk 44 | RD4 — Digital I/O port D bit 4 |
Aplikasi Umum
PIC18F4515-E/ML cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Sensor Conditioning & Data Logger, Automotive Body & HVAC Control, Medical Point-of-Care Diagnostic Instrument, Consumer Appliance User Interface & Relay Control, Remote Sensor Transmitter & Wireless Node, Educational Trainer & Development Platform.
Industrial Sensor Conditioning & Data Logger
The PIC18F4515-E/ML is well suited to industrial sensor-conditioning nodes because it integrates a 10-bit ADC with up to 13 channels for direct connection to RTD, thermistor, and 4-20 mA front-ends. Its 48 KB Flash easily holds calibration tables, Modbus RTU stacks, and EEPROM-backed configuration. The nanoWatt sleep modes drop current below 100 nA in sleep, enabling battery-powered remote transmitters that wake on timer or interrupt; the 31 kHz to 8 MHz internal oscillator eliminates external crystals in many nodes.
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Automotive Body & HVAC Control
The Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade and AEC-Q100 equivalent qualification on similar PIC18F parts make the PIC18F4515-E/ML a strong fit for under-dash body controllers, HVAC blend-door actuators, and instrument-panel sub-modules. Its enhanced USART supports LIN bus (when paired with an external LIN transceiver) and the MSSP drives SPI-controlled motor pre-drivers. The 44-VQFN with exposed pad handles continuous switching currents while keeping the thermal resistance below 30 C/W on a 4-layer PCB.
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Medical Point-of-Care Diagnostic Instrument
Battery-powered medical devices such as glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and handheld analyzers benefit from the PIC18F4515-E/ML's nanoWatt Technology sleep modes and 10-bit ADC for direct photodiode or electrochemical-sensor readout. The 48 KB Flash stores protocol stacks (USB HID via external transceiver) and on-board firmware-upgrade bootloaders, while 3,398 bytes of RAM hold acquisition buffers. IEC 60730 Class B safety libraries are available from Microchip for home-healthcare appliances.
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Consumer Appliance User Interface & Relay Control
Washing machines, dishwashers, and induction cooktops use the PIC18F4515-E/ML to drive 7-segment or graphical LCD displays, scan keypads, and control triac-gated relays. Its 36 I/O pins accommodate up to 32-button matrices plus multiple status LEDs, while the Enhanced CCP modules generate zero-cross timing for triac firing. The 16-bit timer with gate control measures motor RPM and water level, and the MSSP drives I2C EEPROM for fault-log retention across power cycles.
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Remote Sensor Transmitter & Wireless Node
Wireless sensor nodes (LoRa, Sub-GHz proprietary, Zigbee host) benefit from the PIC18F4515-E/ML's low sleep current, 10-bit ADC, and ability to host a UART-attached radio module. The 48 KB Flash fits LoRaWAN Class A/C stacks for end-device firmware, while nanoWatt modes and the 32 kHz secondary oscillator keep the average current below 5 uA in duty-cycled reporting. The MSSP in SPI mode drives SX1276/SX1262 transceivers at up to 10 MHz clock.
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Educational Trainer & Development Platform
Universities and makerspace labs use PIC18F4515-E/ML on trainer boards because the 44-VQFN exposed-pad package exercises fine-pitch soldering skills while the PICkit 5 debugger provides single-step C debugging via ICSP. The 48 KB Flash holds full TCP/IP stacks via MPLAB Harmony, and the rich peripheral set (ADC, USART, MSSP, CCP, comparators) lets a single chip demonstrate almost every MCU subsystem. Low cost, MPLAB X IDE support, and extensive application notes make it a teaching staple.
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Data referensi engineering untuk PIC18F4515-E/ML — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | PIC18F4515-I/ML | PIC18F4410-I/ML | PIC18F4455-I/ML | PIC18F4450-I/ML | PIC18F46K22-I/ML | PIC18F4458-I/ML | PIC18F4480-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) | VQFN-44 (ML) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 48 KB | 48 KB | 32 KB | 24 KB | 24 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB | 16 KB |
| ADC Channels | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 13 | 8 |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | No (CAN instead) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| Maximum MIPS | 25 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V | 16 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V | 25 MIPS at 5V |
| Drop-in Compatibility | Baseline (this part) | 100% (same die) | 90% (Flash 32K vs 48K) | 80% (Flash 24K + USB) | 80% (Flash 24K + USB) | 90% (Flash 64K, slower) | 80% (Flash 32K + USB) | 70% (Flash 16K + CAN) |
Diferensiator Kunci
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade on a 48 KB Flash 44-VQFN part (vsPIC18F4515-I/ML)
- 48 KB Flash at 25 MIPS in 44-VQFN without USB overhead (vsPIC18F4455-I/ML)
- Most Flash in PIC18F2X1X/4X1X family without stepping to K-series (vsPIC18F4410-I/ML)
Catatan Desain
Estimated: at VDD = 5V and 25 MIPS active current ~16 mA, the PIC18F4515-E/ML draws ~80 mW in active mode and drops below 1 uA in sleep. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pin pair and a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the AVDD rail to stabilize the ADC. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a 4-layer PCB ground plane for rated thermal resistance; otherwise junction temperature may exceed 125C at full load.
Route the ICSPDAT (PGD/RB7) and ICSPCLK (PGC/RB6) signals as short, noise-isolated traces to a 6-pin header, and add 4.7 kohm pull-ups on both lines to prevent unintended entry into programming mode. Keep the analog signals AN0-AN5 and AVSS/AVDD traces away from switching nodes (relay coils, PWM outputs) by at least 3x trace width to preserve 10-bit ADC accuracy. The exposed thermal pad requires a 1:1 thermal-via array (0.3 mm holes, 1 mm pitch) to inner ground plane.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum ratings of 7V on VDD or -0.3V on any pin relative to VSS. The MCLR pin must use the dedicated internal pull-up configuration register (CONFIG3H) and a 4.7-10 kohm external pull-up to VDD; floating MCLR causes intermittent resets. The internal oscillator block requires the OSCCON register to be configured in software for the desired frequency and PLL mode - leaving it at default INTIO2 may not match the datasheet MIPS table. Always clear the GIE bit before entering sleep to prevent immediate wake from pending interrupts.
When driving long cables from the enhanced USART in RS-485 mode, add 100 ohm termination at both ends of the differential pair and route the TX/RX differential traces with controlled 100 ohm differential impedance over a continuous reference plane. The MSSP SPI bus must not exceed 10 MHz bus clock at 5V VDD; at 3.3V the maximum is 6.6 MHz. Use series 33 ohm damping resistors near the source if the SPI cable length exceeds 50 mm.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip substance declaration; the -E extended temperature grade targets automotive-style environments but is not formally AEC-Q100 qualified. Halogen-free matte-tin finish on VQFN per IPC JEDEC J-STD-020.