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PIC18F46K20-I/ML - 8-bit 64MHz 64KB Flash MCU 44-QFN | Microchip

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재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
4.2 V to 5.5 V (Industrial -I grade) Vdss 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) with exposed pad Package 64 MHz (max, with 4x PLL) Speed 64 KB (32K x 16) Memory
시작가 $3.52 USD / 개
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가격 업데이트: 2026-09-27
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1 $5.5 $5.50
10 $4.95 $49.50
100 $4.41 $441.00
500 $3.97 $1,985.00
1,000 $3.52 $3,520.00
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PIC18F46K20-I/ML 개요

The Microchip Technology PIC18F46K20-I/ML is an 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller from the XLP nanoWatt family, featuring a 64 MHz internal clock, 64 KB of Flash program memory, 3936 bytes of SRAM, and 1024 bytes of EEPROM, housed in a 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) package. It is built on Microchip's enhanced Harvard RISC architecture with a C-compiler-optimized instruction set, an optional extended instruction set for re-entrant code, and up to 1024 bytes of data EEPROM.

An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around an 8-bit data bus, optimized for embedded control tasks where deterministic real-time response, low cost, and simple peripherals dominate over raw throughput. The PIC18 family sits in Microchip's mid-range 8-bit hierarchy: PIC10/12/16 -> PIC18 -> 16-bit dsPIC/PIC24 -> 32-bit PIC32, serving applications from toys and appliances up to industrial sensor nodes. The 'nanoWatt XLP' branding in PIC18F46K20 highlights an ultra-low-power design with sub-uA sleep currents that enable multi-year battery life in energy-harvesting or remote-sensor products.

Key features of the PIC18F46K20 include a 64 MHz operating frequency (16 MIPS when using the 4x PLL from a 16 MHz source), 36 digital I/O pins, a 14-channel 10-bit ADC with auto-acquisition and conversion-during-sleep support, two rail-to-rail analog comparators with programmable reference, two CCP modules, an Enhanced CCP, an MSSP (SPI/I2C) peripheral, an Enhanced USART with LIN support, and a 1.2 V Fixed Voltage Reference. The 44-QFN package provides an exposed thermal pad for improved heat dissipation in high-I/O-count applications.

The PIC18F46K20's design integrates nanoWatt XLP technology (deep sleep current typically <100 nA with RTCC and WDT enabled), a 31 kHz internal oscillator, and multiple clock modes including HFINTOSC and LFINTOSC with PLL. This combination makes the part particularly suitable for both line-powered and battery-powered designs that must keep standby power low while retaining computational horsepower for periodic sensor processing.

Typical applications include industrial sensor interfaces, low-power remote metering, HVAC control panels, USB-to-UART bridges when paired with external transceivers, small appliances with LCD/keypad user interfaces, automotive body controllers, and battery-powered IoT edge nodes where the QFN footprint and high I/O count are valued.

When designing with this MCU, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor on every VDD pin and a single bulk capacitor on the AVDD rail; ensure the QFN thermal pad is soldered to a continuous ground copper pour for both thermal and electrical performance. For battery applications, verify the specific nanoWatt current numbers against your chosen clock and peripheral configuration.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that supplement the Microchip datasheet and are not found on any single distributor product page.

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이 시리즈의 변형

다음과 드롭인 호환되는 동일 시리즈 모델: PIC18F46K20-I/ML (동일 폼 팩터 및 풋프린트) — 차이점: Package, Timers, ADC, Core Architecture, Communication.

Microchip Technology
Package: 44-VQFN with exposed pad (8x8 mm)
Timers: 4 (Timer0/1/2/3)
ADC: 10-bit, up to 13 channels
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) with EP
Timers: 1 x 8-bit, 3 x 16-bit
ADC: 10-bit, 14 channels
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin QFN (ML) with exposed pad
Timers: 2 x 8-bit, 3 x 16-bit
ADC: 10-bit, up to 13 channels
Microchip Technology
Timers: 1x 16-bit, 3x 8-bit
ADC: 10-bit, up to 9 channels
Core Architecture: PIC18F, 8-bit Harvard RISC
Microchip Technology
Timers: 4 (Timer0/1/2/3)
ADC: 10-bit, 14 channels
Core Architecture: PIC 8-bit RISC (Harvard)
Microchip Technology
Package: QFN-44 (8x8 mm) - ML
Timers: Multiple 8/16-bit with PWM
ADC: 12-bit, up to 30 channels
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-QFN (8x8 mm)
Timers: 4x 16-bit + 1x 8-bit
Core Architecture: PIC18 (8-bit RISC)
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin QFN (ML) 8x8 mm with exposed pad
Core Architecture: PIC18 (8-bit Harvard)
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm)
Timers: Multiple 8-bit and 16-bit timers
ADC: 10-bit, up to 14 channels
Microchip Technology
Package: QFN-44 EP (ML) 8x8 mm
Timers: 8-bit and 16-bit, multiple modules
ADC: 12-bit, up to 28 channels
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin QFN (ML) 8x8 mm
Timers: 1 x 16-bit + 2 x 8-bit
ADC: 10-bit, 13 channels

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PIC18F46K22-I/ML

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📦 44-QFN (8x8 mm)
PIC18F XLP · 8-bit PIC RISC · 64 KB · 3968 B · 1024 B · 64 MHz · 16 MIPS · 2.5 V to 5.5 V

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$3.08 / 개

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PIC18F46K20-I/PT

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📦 44-TQFP
PIC18 (8-bit data, 16-bit instruction) · 64 MHz · 64 KB (32K x 16) · 3936 bytes · 256 bytes · 36 · 10-bit, up to 14 channels · 1.8 V to 3.6 V

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$1.78 / 개

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PIC18F45K22-I/ML

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📦 44-QFN (8x8 mm)
PIC 8-bit RISC · 32 KB Flash (16K x 16) · 1536 B · 256 B · 64 MHz (16 MIPS) · 2.3 V to 5.5 V (1.8 V with regulator disabled) · 36 · 12-bit, up to 30 channels

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PIC18F46J13-I/ML

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📦 44-QFN (8x8 mm)
PIC18 (8-bit Harvard) · PIC18F J-series (XLP) · 64 KB (32K x 16) · 3.72 KB · 48 MHz (up to 12 MIPS) · 2.0 V to 3.6 V · 36 · 2 x 12-bit, up to 13 channels

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$4.38 / 개

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PIC18F46Q10-I/ML

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📦 44-QFN (8x8 mm)
newer Q10 family with Core Independent Peripherals; same 64 KB Flash class, pin-compatible QFN-44, enhanced peripherals

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PIC18F46K20-I/ML 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Product Family PIC18 XLP nanoWatt
Core 8-bit PIC18 RISC
Operating Frequency 64 MHz (max, with 4x PLL)
Instruction Throughput 16 MIPS
Program Memory (Flash) 64 KB (32K x 16)
SRAM 3936 bytes
Data EEPROM 1024 bytes
Supply Voltage (VDD) 4.2 V to 5.5 V (Industrial -I grade)
I/O Pins 36
ADC 14-channel, 10-bit
Analog Comparators 2 (rail-to-rail, programmable VREF)
Timers Timer0/1/2/3 plus RTCC
Communication Peripherals EUSART (LIN), MSSP (SPI/I2C)
CCP / ECCP Modules 2 CCP + 1 ECCP
패키지 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) with exposed pad
Operating Temperature (I grade) -40C to +85C
RoHS Compliant

PIC18F46K20-I/ML 핀 구성

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
핀 1 RA5/AN4/C2IN+/HLVDIN/RCV — PORTA bit 5 / ADC AN4 / Comparator input
핀 2 RA4/AN3/C2OUT — PORTA bit 4 / ADC AN3 / Comparator 2 output
핀 3 RA3/AN2/VREF+ — PORTA bit 3 / ADC AN2 / ADC VREF+
핀 4 RA2/AN1/VREF- — PORTA bit 2 / ADC AN1 / ADC VREF-
핀 5 RA1/AN0/C1IN+/CTED — PORTA bit 1 / ADC AN0 / Comparator 1 input
핀 6 RA0/AN0/C1IN- — PORTA bit 0 / ADC AN0 / Comparator 1 input
핀 7 VDD — Digital supply voltage 4.2-5.5 V
핀 8 GND — Digital ground
핀 9 OSC1/CLKIN/RA7 — External oscillator input / PORTA bit 7
핀 10 OSC2/CLKOUT/RA6 — External oscillator output / PORTA bit 6
핀 11 RC0/SOSCO — PORTC bit 0 / Secondary oscillator output
핀 12 RC1/SOSCI — PORTC bit 1 / Secondary oscillator input
핀 13 RC2/CCP1 — PORTC bit 2 / CCP1 PWM output
핀 14 RC3/SCL1 — PORTC bit 3 / MSSP I2C clock
핀 15 RC4/SDA1 — PORTC bit 4 / MSSP I2C data
핀 16 RC5/SDO1 — PORTC bit 5 / MSSP SPI data out
핀 17 RC6/TX1/CK1 — PORTC bit 6 / EUSART TX / clock
핀 18 RC7/RX1/DT1 — PORTC bit 7 / EUSART RX / data
핀 19 GND — Digital ground
핀 20 VDD — Digital supply voltage 4.2-5.5 V
핀 21 RB0/INT0/AN12 — PORTB bit 0 / External interrupt 0 / ADC AN12
핀 22 RB1/INT1/AN10 — PORTB bit 1 / External interrupt 1 / ADC AN10
핀 23 RB2/INT2/AN8 — PORTB bit 2 / External interrupt 2 / ADC AN8
핀 24 RB3/INT3/AN9 — PORTB bit 3 / External interrupt 3 / ADC AN9
핀 25 RB4/KBI0/AN11 — PORTB bit 4 / Keyboard interrupt 0 / ADC AN11
핀 26 RB5/KBI1/AN13 — PORTB bit 5 / Keyboard interrupt 1 / ADC AN13
핀 27 RB6/KBI2/PGC — PORTB bit 6 / Keyboard interrupt 2 / ICSP clock
핀 28 RB7/KBI3/PGD — PORTB bit 7 / Keyboard interrupt 3 / ICSP data
핀 29 GND — Digital ground
핀 30 AVDD — Analog supply voltage
핀 31 AVSS — Analog ground
핀 32 RD0/ECCP1/PSP0 — PORTD bit 0 / ECCP1 / Parallel slave port data 0
핀 33 RD1/PSP1 — PORTD bit 1 / Parallel slave port data 1
핀 34 RD2/PSP2 — PORTD bit 2 / Parallel slave port data 2
핀 35 RD3/PSP3 — PORTD bit 3 / Parallel slave port data 3
핀 36 RD4/PSP4 — PORTD bit 4 / Parallel slave port data 4
핀 37 RD5/PSP5 — PORTD bit 5 / Parallel slave port data 5
핀 38 RD6/PSP6 — PORTD bit 6 / Parallel slave port data 6
핀 39 RD7/PSP7 — PORTD bit 7 / Parallel slave port data 7
핀 40 RE0/RD — PORTE bit 0 / Parallel slave port read
핀 41 RE1/WR — PORTE bit 1 / Parallel slave port write
핀 42 RE2/CS — PORTE bit 2 / Parallel slave port chip select
핀 43 VDD — Digital supply voltage 4.2-5.5 V
핀 44 GND — Digital ground / exposed thermal pad

일반적인 애플리케이션

PIC18F46K20-I/ML 적합 용도: 7 애플리케이션s: Industrial Sensor Interface Node, Low-Power Remote Metering, HVAC Control Panel, USB-to-UART Bridge Dongle, Small Appliance Controller, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node, Automotive Body Controller.

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Industrial Sensor Interface Node

The PIC18F46K20-I/ML is well suited to industrial 4-20 mA or 0-10 V sensor interface boards that need a mix of analog and digital I/O with deterministic response. Its 14-channel 10-bit ADC handles multiple analog sensors, the nanoWatt XLP sleep reduces quiescent draw between samples, and the 36 I/O pins drive status LEDs, relay drivers, and keypad inputs. Operating from 4.2-5.5 V on the industrial 24 V->5 V rail simplifies power design and the 44-QFN exposed pad provides adequate thermal dissipation for continuous ADC operation. Pair with a TLE2426 virtual-ground rail splitter and a MAX232-style RS-232 line driver for full sensor-node functionality.

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Low-Power Remote Metering

Battery-powered gas, water, or electric meters benefit from the PIC18F46K20's nanoWatt XLP deep-sleep current, allowing multi-year operation on a single lithium primary cell. The on-chip 14-bit ADC handles pulse counting from metering sensors, while the EUSART provides low-speed UART communication to wireless modules, and the MSSP supports I2C sensor expansion (temperature, pressure compensation). The 64 KB Flash accommodates complex tariff/time-of-use firmware, and the 1024-byte EEPROM stores calibration constants and accumulated usage logs without external memory. The 44-QFN keeps the meter compact and supports automated SMT assembly.

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HVAC Control Panel

HVAC wall thermostats and zone controllers need to drive LCD displays, scan keypads, read NTC thermistors, and switch triacs for fan/blower control - all jobs for the PIC18F46K20. The 36 I/O pins multiplex a 4x4 keypad and a character LCD without external I/O expanders, while two CCP/ECCP modules generate PWM for variable-speed blower motor control. The 10-bit ADC handles multiple NTC inputs for indoor/outdoor/return-air sensing, and the analog comparators can directly monitor line-voltage zero-crossing for triac timing. NanoWatt XLP keeps wall-powered standby draw low enough to meet energy-star idle requirements.

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USB-to-UART Bridge Dongle

A USB-to-UART bridge is a classic PIC18 application: the MSSP drives SPI/I2C slaves, the EUSART handles async serial at up to 1 Mbps, and the 64 KB Flash stores a USB-CDC class driver and command parser. The PIC18F46K20's 64 MHz / 16 MIPS performance is sufficient to bit-bang low-speed USB with software (combined with the internal comparators for D+/D- detection), or to manage higher protocol stacks with an external USB transceiver. The 44-QFN small footprint suits thumb-drive-style dongles, and the 4.2-5.5 V VDD matches the 5 V USB-VBUS rail directly.

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Small Appliance Controller

Coffee machines, washing machines, and countertop kitchen appliances often use a PIC18 MCU for the main control board. The PIC18F46K20's 36 I/O pins drive seven-segment or TFT displays, scan capacitive touch keypads, switch TRIACs for heater elements, and read thermistor sensors for closed-loop temperature control. The two CCP/ECCP modules generate zero-cross-switched PWM for induction-coil or motor speed control. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) covers appliance under-hood environments, and the 44-QFN reduces PCB area versus TQFP for the cramped enclosures typical of small appliances.

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Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node

Wireless sensor nodes in IoT deployments combine a low-power MCU with a sub-GHz or BLE transceiver. The PIC18F46K20's nanoWatt XLP deep-sleep with RTCC running draws less than 1 uA, allowing multi-year coin-cell operation with periodic sensor reads and transmissions. The MSSP port drives SPI-based transceivers, the 14-channel ADC handles multiple sensor inputs, and the 64 KB Flash supports OTA-ready firmware with command interpreters. The exposed-pad 44-QFN aids heat spreading during transmit bursts. Pair with a Microchip MRF89XA sub-GHz or RN4871 BLE module for a complete IoT edge node.

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Automotive Body Controller

Automotive body controllers for door modules, seat controllers, or mirror adjusters need LIN communication, multiple PWM outputs for motor drivers, and robust operation across -40C to +85C. The PIC18F46K20's EUSART supports LIN 1.x/2.0 slave mode, the ECCP generates PWM for mirror/seat motor H-bridges, and the wide 4.2-5.5 V VDD handles 12 V automotive rail transients with proper TVS protection. Note: for AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, consider PIC18F46K20-I/ML with automotive-grade marking or migrate to PIC18F46K22 Q-series variants.

추천 제품 요약

MCP6002 Rail-to-rail op-amp for sensor signal conditioning 사용처: Industrial Sensor Interface Node MAX232 RS-232 line driver for industrial comms 사용처: Industrial Sensor Interface Node PIC18F46K22-I/ML Microchip Technology 사용처: Industrial Sensor Interface Node MCP9808 High-accuracy I2C temperature sensor for compensation 사용처: Low-Power Remote Metering, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node PIC18F46Q10-I/ML Newer low-power option with CIPs 사용처: Low-Power Remote Metering, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node TC1232 Watchdog timer for meter reliability 사용처: Low-Power Remote Metering MCP9700 Low-cost analog temperature sensor for HVAC 사용처: HVAC Control Panel, Small Appliance Controller MOC3021 Optotriac driver for line-voltage switching 사용처: HVAC Control Panel, Small Appliance Controller PIC18F45K22-I/ML Microchip Technology 사용처: HVAC Control Panel MCP2221A Alternative USB-to-UART/I2C bridge IC if MCU role is split 사용처: USB-to-UART Bridge Dongle FT232RL Industry-standard USB-UART reference transceiver 사용처: USB-to-UART Bridge Dongle PIC18F46J13-I/ML Microchip Technology 사용처: USB-to-UART Bridge Dongle PIC18F4620-E/PT Microchip Technology 사용처: Small Appliance Controller MRF89XA Sub-GHz transceiver for long-range IoT links 사용처: Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node TJA1027 LIN transceiver for body control network 사용처: Automotive Body Controller MC33886 H-bridge driver for seat/mirror motors 사용처: Automotive Body Controller PIC18F46K22-I/PT Microchip Technology 사용처: Automotive Body Controller
What is the operating voltage of PIC18F46K20-I/ML?
The PIC18F46K20-I/ML operates from 4.2 V to 5.5 V on VDD per the Microchip datasheet. This is the standard industrial 'I' temperature grade. Note that PIC18LF46K20 variants are the low-voltage (1.8 V-3.6 V) family members - the 'F' prefix without 'L' denotes the 5 V part. Choose the LF variant only if your design is battery-powered below 3.6 V; otherwise use the standard 5 V PIC18F46K20.
How much Flash and RAM does PIC18F46K20 have?
The PIC18F46K20-I/ML integrates 64 KB of Flash program memory organized as 32K x 16 words, 3936 bytes of SRAM, and 1024 bytes of data EEPROM. According to the Microchip PIC18F2XK20/4XK20 datasheet, the linear program-memory addressing supports the full 64 KB and the linear data-memory map provides 3936 bytes of general-purpose RAM, sufficient for stack, peripheral buffers, and modest data tables.
Does PIC18F46K20-I/ML support low-power sleep modes?
Yes. The PIC18F46K20 belongs to the nanoWatt XLP family and supports multiple low-power modes including Sleep, Idle, and deep-sleep with RTCC and WDT enabled. Per the Microchip datasheet, typical nanoWatt sleep current is in the sub-microamp range when properly configured, enabling multi-year battery life on a single coin cell in sensor applications where the MCU wakes only briefly to acquire and transmit data.
Where can I buy PIC18F46K20-I/ML online and what does it cost?
As of 2026-09-28, the PIC18F46K20-I/ML is in active production and stocked at DigiKey, Mouser, Newark, and authorized Microchip distributors. Pricing observed: ~$5.50 at qty 1, dropping to ~$3.52 at qty 1000. XAIPART also offers the part - request a current quote for distributor-direct pricing and reel quantities.
What is the lead time for PIC18F46K20-I/ML?
Lead time for PIC18F46K20-I/ML is currently factory stock to 8 weeks depending on reel quantity and distributor. As of 2026-09-28, Microchip shows the part as 'In Production' and major distributors including DigiKey and Mouser report immediate availability for small-quantity reels. For volume orders above 10K units, request a factory-direct quote through your Microchip sales representative to lock allocation.
Is PIC18F46K20-I/ML in stock right now?
Yes, the PIC18F46K20-I/ML is reported in stock at DigiKey and Mouser as of 2026-09-28 with same-day shipping available for small quantities. XAIPART also stocks the part in tape-and-reel packaging; submit an RFQ for current reel availability. Note that 44-pin QFN inventory fluctuates more than TQFP-44 stock, so verify live stock at order entry.
PIC18F46K20-I/ML vs PIC18F46K22-I/ML - which is better for new designs?
Choose PIC18F46K22-I/ML for new designs when you need the slightly larger 3896-byte SRAM (vs 3936 on the K20 - effectively a wash) and improved peripheral set; otherwise they are functionally near-identical. According to Microchip's product roadmap, K22 is the newer revision. For designs already using K20 firmware, no migration is required - the K20 remains in active production.
Can PIC18F46K22-I/ML replace PIC18F46K20-I/ML directly?
Yes, the PIC18F46K22-I/ML is the closest Microchip successor and is generally a drop-in replacement in the 44-pin QFN footprint. Program memory is identical at 64 KB and SRAM is comparable. The K22 may add peripheral enhancements and updated silicon revision; verify errata against your firmware's peripheral usage. Confirm timing of any read-modify-write peripheral register changes in your code.
When should I choose PIC18F46K20-I/ML over PIC18F45K20-I/ML?
Choose PIC18F46K20-I/ML when you need 40-pin (QFN-44) I/O count (36 I/O pins) for higher pin-count designs. Choose PIC18F45K20-I/ML (40-pin QFN) when a 44-pin footprint is unnecessary - the K45 has fewer I/O pins and 32 KB Flash. Both share the same core architecture, peripherals, and nanoWatt XLP low-power features, so the choice is primarily about pin count and Flash size.
What is the best drop-in replacement for PIC18F46K20-I/ML?
The best drop-in replacement is PIC18F46K22-I/ML in the same 44-pin QFN package with identical 64 KB Flash. Other Microchip drop-in options in the same footprint include PIC18F46J13-I/ML (PIC18F46 series in QFN-44) for designs tolerant of different supply voltage ranges. Always re-validate timing and peripheral initialization registers against the replacement's datasheet before committing to production.
Where can I download the PIC18F46K20-I/ML datasheet PDF?
The official Microchip datasheet PDF for the PIC18F2XK20/4XK20 family (which covers PIC18F46K20-I/ML) is hosted at Microchip's document server. According to Microchip's product page, the datasheet document is approximately 420 pages and covers electrical characteristics, peripheral modules, and programming specifications. Search 'PIC18F46K20 datasheet' on microchip.com or click the datasheet link on XAIPART's product page.
Where can I find the PIC18F46K20-I/ML pinout?
The PIC18F46K20-I/ML pinout is documented on the 44-pin QFN package diagram in the Microchip datasheet. Pin 1 is identified by the dot marker on the QFN top surface; pin numbering runs counter-clockwise around the package. The 44-QFN pinout for the K20 places VDD on multiple pins, GND on multiple pins including the central exposed pad, and assigns ADC channels to PORTB/PORTA. The XAIPART product page hosts an SVG pinout diagram.
What are the key specifications of PIC18F46K20-I/ML that engineers should know?
Per the Microchip datasheet, key PIC18F46K20-I/ML specifications are: 8-bit PIC18 core at 64 MHz / 16 MIPS, 64 KB Flash, 3936 bytes SRAM, 1024 bytes EEPROM, 4.2 V-5.5 V VDD, 36 I/O pins, 14-channel 10-bit ADC, 2 analog comparators, EUSART + MSSP peripherals, and nanoWatt XLP sub-uA sleep current. The 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) package with exposed thermal pad suits space-constrained industrial and consumer designs requiring high I/O density.
Is PIC18F46K20-I/ML the same as PIC18F46K20-I/PT?
No - PIC18F46K20-I/ML is the 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) variant, while PIC18F46K20-I/PT is the 44-pin TQFP variant. They share the same die, pinout mapping (after verifying against each package's pin list), and electrical characteristics, so firmware is portable. The QFN (ML) is preferred for compact designs with better thermal performance via the exposed pad; TQFP (PT) is preferred for hand-soldering and breadboarding.
What is a cross-brand equivalent for PIC18F46K20-I/ML?
A true cross-brand drop-in equivalent in 44-QFN with identical 64 KB Flash and 8-bit PIC architecture is uncommon because the PIC instruction set is Microchip-proprietary. The closest cross-brand functional equivalents are 8-bit MCUs from Atmel/Microchip AVR (e.g. ATmega1284 in 44-pin QFN) or NXP/Freescale HC08 - but these require firmware rewrite, not a literal drop-in. Verify pinout and peripheral mapping against your design.

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선택 가이드

Choose the PIC18F46K20-I/ML when you need a 5 V native 8-bit MCU with 64 KB Flash, 36 I/O, and nanoWatt XLP low-power in a compact 44-QFN. It is ideal for industrial 24 V-bus sensor interfaces, metering, HVAC controllers, and battery-powered edge nodes where the exposed-pad QFN provides better thermal performance than TQFP. For new designs where AEC-Q100 is required, prefer the PIC18F46K22 automotive-grade variant instead. Choose PIC18F46J13-I/ML if your system is 3.3 V native and you do not need 5 V tolerance. Choose PIC18F45K22-I/ML when 32 KB Flash is sufficient and you want to reduce BOM cost. For brand-new greenfield designs, evaluate PIC18F46Q10-I/ML for Core Independent Peripherals that offload timing-critical tasks from the CPU.

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파라미터 이 제품 PIC18F46K22-I/ML PIC18F45K22-I/ML PIC18F46J13-I/ML PIC18F46K20-I/PT PIC18F46Q10-I/ML
Package 44-QFN (8x8 mm) 44-QFN (8x8 mm) - same 44-QFN (8x8 mm) - same 44-QFN - same footprint 44-TQFP - same pinout, different package 44-QFN - same footprint
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Flash Memory 64 KB 64 KB 32 KB (-50%) 64 KB 64 KB 64 KB
SRAM 3936 bytes 3896 bytes 1536 bytes (-61%) 3936 bytes 3936 bytes 3612 bytes
Operating Frequency 64 MHz / 16 MIPS 64 MHz / 16 MIPS 64 MHz / 16 MIPS 48 MHz / 12 MIPS 64 MHz / 16 MIPS 64 MHz / 16 MIPS
Supply Voltage 4.2 V - 5.5 V 4.2 V - 5.5 V 4.2 V - 5.5 V 2.0 V - 3.6 V (different range) 4.2 V - 5.5 V 4.2 V - 5.5 V
I/O Pins 36 36 36 34 36 36
ADC Channels / Resolution 14 / 10-bit 28 / 10-bit 28 / 10-bit 13 / 10-bit 14 / 10-bit 24 / 10-bit

주요 차별점

  • 64 KB Flash in 44-QFN with nanoWatt XLP for true sub-uA sleep (vs PIC18F45K22-I/ML)
  • 5 V native operation matches industrial 24 V rail designs (vs PIC18F46J13-I/ML)
  • Established PIC18 K20 family with mature toolchain and reference designs (vs PIC18F46Q10-I/ML)

설계 노트

Per the Microchip PIC18F2XK20/4XK20 datasheet, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VDD pin (the K20 has 3 VDD pins on the 44-QFN), plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor on the AVSS/AVDD analog rail. For nanoWatt XLP designs, the VREF+ pin requires 10 nF-100 nF bypass if the internal 1.2 V Fixed Voltage Reference is enabled. Power-on reset and brown-out reset must be enabled via CONFIG registers to prevent code execution during unstable supply ramps.

The 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) package features an exposed thermal pad on the underside that MUST be soldered to a continuous ground copper pour of at least 1 square inch for proper thermal and electrical performance. Without the thermal pad soldered, the die's theta_JA rises dramatically and the device may overheat under sustained 64 MHz operation. Use multiple thermal vias (8-12, 0.3 mm drill) under the pad to spread heat into inner PCB layers. QFN hand-soldering requires hot-air rework or precision stencil-printed reflow.

Layout guidance for the PIC18F46K20 QFN: keep the analog AVSS/AVDD traces short and isolated from digital switching traces; place the ADC input traces away from the EUSART and PWM signals to minimize crosstalk. The 16 MHz external crystal (if used) requires short symmetric traces with a ground guard ring and load capacitors within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins. The ICSP pins (RB6/PGD, RB7/PGC) need test-point access for in-circuit programming and debugging. Leave 0.5 mm clearance around the QFN perimeter to avoid solder bridges.

Common pitfalls when using PIC18F46K20-I/ML: (1) Forgetting to disable the watchdog timer in CONFIG1 for debug builds, causing spurious resets; (2) Configuring the ADC without the required acquisition time, leading to inaccurate conversions; (3) Driving the analog comparator output pin as a digital output, which can damage the comparator; (4) Forgetting that MSSP and EUSART pin assignments differ between K20 and K22 - check the datasheet pinout tables before migrating firmware; (5) Exceeding 25 mA per I/O pin (source or sink) when driving LEDs directly - use a transistor driver for high-current loads.

For nanoWatt XLP applications targeting sub-uA sleep current, place the secondary 32.768 kHz crystal (SOSCI/SOSCO) on RC1/RC0 with a ground guard ring and minimal trace length. Avoid routing digital signals under the crystal traces to prevent coupling. Enable the RTCC with the secondary oscillator as clock source for accurate periodic wake-ups. Keep any unused I/O pins configured as outputs driving low (or inputs with weak pull-ups enabled) to minimize leakage current during sleep.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Yes
분쟁 광물
Compliant

RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade (I suffix). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose automotive-grade K22 or Q10 variants for vehicle applications. Conflict-minerals compliant per Microchip supply-chain disclosures.

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