PIC18C452T-I/PT - 8-Bit 40MHz 32KB OTP MCU 44-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC18C452T-I/PT ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.45 | $9.45 |
| 10 | $8.52 | $85.20 |
| 100 | $7.34 | $734.00 |
| 500 | $6.18 | $3,090.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.27 | $5,270.00 |
PIC18C452T-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, program memory, data memory, and programmable I/O peripherals. The PIC18C family extends the legacy PIC16 architecture with a 16-bit wide instruction word, 77 single-word instructions, a hardware multiplier, and an extended 16-level stack, positioning the part as an upgrade path for PIC16C5X, PIC12CXXX, PIC16CXX, and PIC17CXX designs while maintaining source-code compatibility at the architectural level.
Key features include OTP program memory for fast prototyping and small-to-medium volume production, hardware USART for full-duplex asynchronous serial, Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) supporting SPI and I2C, capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules, a 10-bit ADC with up to 8 input channels, and a Parallel Slave Port for direct microprocessor bus attachment. The wide operating voltage range of 4.2 V to 5.5 V supports standard 5 V embedded designs.
Typical applications include industrial control and automation, sensor interface boards, motor control front-ends, instrumentation and data acquisition, consumer appliances with display/keypad interfaces, and embedded communication gateways requiring USART plus SPI/I2C peripherals. The PSP allows the MCU to behave as a memory-mapped peripheral to an external host processor.
Designers should plan OTP programming into the production flow (windowed JW package is required for code iteration), budget for the 1.5 KB RAM ceiling when selecting higher-protocol stacks, and use the ICD (In-Circuit Debug) variants PIC18C452-I/PT or PIC18F452-I/PT for development before committing to OTP volume. Pin-compatible Flash alternatives exist if field firmware update is required.
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PIC18C452T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC18C 8-bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture | 16-bit wide, 77 single-word instructions |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) |
| Program Memory Type | OTP (One-Time Programmable) |
| Program Memory Size | 32 KB (16K x 16) |
| RAM Size | 1.5 KB (1536 bytes) |
| EEPROM | None (OTP device) |
| I/O Pins | 34 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 8 channels |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 3 x 16-bit |
| CCP Modules | 2 (Capture/Compare/PWM) |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x USART, 1 x MSSP (SPI / I2C) |
| Parallel Slave Port (PSP) | Yes |
| Operating Voltage | 4.2 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-Free finish (check lot for full RoHS) |
| ICSP / ICD Support | Yes (In-Circuit Serial Programming) |
PIC18C452T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR/VPP/RA5 — Master Clear / Programming Voltage / Port A bit 5 |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / Analog input 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / Analog input 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — Port A bit 2 / Analog input 2 / ADC VREF- |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Port A bit 3 / Analog input 3 / ADC VREF+ |
| Pin 6 | RA4/TOCKI — Port A bit 4 / Timer 0 clock input |
| Pin 7 | RA5/SS/AN4 — Port A bit 5 / SPI Slave Select / Analog input 4 |
| Pin 8 | RE0/RD/AN5 — Port E bit 0 / Parallel Slave Port read / Analog input 5 |
| Pin 9 | RE1/WR/AN6 — Port E bit 1 / Parallel Slave Port write / Analog input 6 |
| Pin 10 | RE2/CS/AN7 — Port E bit 2 / Parallel Slave Port chip select / Analog input 7 |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (4.2V-5.5V) |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 13 | OSC1/CLKIN — Oscillator crystal input / external clock in |
| Pin 14 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Oscillator crystal output / clock out |
| Pin 15 | RC0/T1OSO/T1CKI — Port C bit 0 / Timer 1 oscillator output / T1 clock in |
| Pin 16 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Port C bit 1 / Timer 1 oscillator input / CCP2 |
| Pin 17 | RC2/CCP1 — Port C bit 2 / CCP1 PWM output |
| Pin 18 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Port C bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 19 | RD0/PSP0 — Port D bit 0 / Parallel Slave Port bit 0 |
| Pin 20 | RD1/PSP1 — Port D bit 1 / Parallel Slave Port bit 1 |
| Pin 21 | RD2/PSP2 — Port D bit 2 / Parallel Slave Port bit 2 |
| Pin 22 | RD3/PSP3 — Port D bit 3 / Parallel Slave Port bit 3 |
| Pin 23 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Port C bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 24 | RC5/SDO — Port C bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 25 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 26 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 27 | RD4/PSP4 — Port D bit 4 / Parallel Slave Port bit 4 |
| Pin 28 | RD5/PSP5 — Port D bit 5 / Parallel Slave Port bit 5 |
| Pin 29 | RD6/PSP6 — Port D bit 6 / Parallel Slave Port bit 6 |
| Pin 30 | RD7/PSP7 — Port D bit 7 / Parallel Slave Port bit 7 |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 32 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (4.2V-5.5V) |
| Pin 33 | RB0/INT0 — Port B bit 0 / External interrupt 0 |
| Pin 34 | RB1/INT1 — Port B bit 1 / External interrupt 1 |
| Pin 35 | RB2/INT2 — Port B bit 2 / External interrupt 2 |
| Pin 36 | RB3/CCP2 — Port B bit 3 / CCP2 alternate |
| Pin 37 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 (interrupt-on-change) |
| Pin 38 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 (interrupt-on-change) |
| Pin 39 | RB6/PGC — Port B bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 40 | RB7/PGD — Port B bit 7 / ICSP data |
| Pin 41 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 42 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet, no bond-out) |
| Pin 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet, no bond-out) |
Typical Applications
PIC18C452T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control & Automation, Sensor Interface & Data Acquisition, Consumer Appliances with Display Interfaces, Embedded Communication Gateways, Motor Control Front-Ends, Instrumentation & Test Equipment.
Industrial Control & Automation
The PIC18C452T-I/PT is well-suited for industrial control and PLC-style I/O modules thanks to its 40 MHz core (10 MIPS), 34 digital I/O, and 4.2V to 5.5V 5V-native operation that interfaces directly to industrial sensors and 24V-tolerant optocouplers with simple resistor dividers. Its 32 KB OTP program memory stores deterministic control firmware, while the 10-bit ADC with up to 8 channels reads analog process variables (temperature, pressure, flow) at sufficient resolution for closed-loop PID. The USART plus MSSP (SPI/I2C) enables connection to HMI displays and remote I/O expansion modules. Compared with PIC18F452-I/PT, the OTP variant offers one-time-program security that prevents reverse engineering of proprietary control algorithms. For new industrial designs, however, the Flash-based PIC18F452-I/PT is preferred because field firmware updates are critical for deployed industrial assets.
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Sensor Interface & Data Acquisition
For data acquisition front-ends, the PIC18C452T-I/PT provides 10-bit ADC resolution across 8 input channels, sample-and-hold, and a programmable acquisition timer adequate for low-bandwidth sensor arrays (temperature, strain gauge, light, gas). The 1.5 KB RAM supports small circular acquisition buffers, while the USART streams packets to a host computer. Combined with the MSSP in SPI mode, the MCU can read digital sensors (accelerometers, pressure ICs) on the same board. The OTP memory ensures measurement calibration routines cannot be tampered with after deployment, a regulatory benefit for medical or metering applications. Migration tip: pairing this part with a precision external ADC such as MCP3421 yields higher dynamic range when 12-bit or 16-bit accuracy is needed.
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Consumer Appliances with Display Interfaces
Household appliances (washing machines, microwave ovens, HVAC thermostats) commonly use PIC18C452T-I/PT as the main controller driving character LCDs, keypads, and rotary encoders. The 34 I/O pins comfortably handle a 4x4 keypad matrix, an 8-character LCD parallel bus, and indicator LEDs with spare lines for relay drivers. The two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) channels generate PWM signals for motor speed control or TRIAC phase-angle firing. The 40 MHz CPU executes 10 MIPS, allowing real-time debouncing and PID temperature control. The OTP memory secures brand-specific firmware; the 5 V I/O tolerance directly drives standard character LCD modules without level shifters.
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Embedded Communication Gateways
Protocol-conversion gateways (RS-232 to RS-485, SPI to UART bridges, MODBUS slaves) are a natural fit for PIC18C452T-I/PT. The USART implements RS-232/RS-485 with external transceivers, while the MSSP in I2C mode connects to EEPROM, RTC, or temperature sensors. The PSP (Parallel Slave Port) allows an external host processor to read the gateway's status registers as if it were memory, easing integration into larger systems. With 32 KB of code space, the MCU can host MODBUS RTU, DMX512, or simple custom protocols. For wireless gateway upgrades, designers can pair the MCU with MRF24J40 (ZigBee) or RN171 (WiFi) modules via SPI. The industrial temperature range ensures deployment in uncontrolled enclosures.
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Motor Control Front-Ends
Low-power DC motor and stepper control benefit from PIC18C452T-I/PT's two CCP modules generating complementary PWM outputs, plus a third timer for commutation sequencing. The 10 MIPS throughput handles trapezoidal commutation profiles for small BLDC motors used in fans, pumps, or robotic actuators. The 10-bit ADC samples back-EMF or current-sense amplifiers at the PWM zero-crossing, closing the speed/torque loop. The 5 V I/O directly interfaces to IR2104 half-bridge gate drivers without level shifting. Designers who need field updates for tuning motor parameters should target PIC18F452-I/PT, which keeps the same PWM/timer architecture but adds Flash for in-application reprogramming.
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Instrumentation & Test Equipment
Bench-top instrumentation (logic analyzers, signal generators, educational lab kits) historically used PIC18C452T-I/PT to manage front-panel keypads, character LCDs, and USB-to-UART bridges. The 32 KB OTP fits full protocol stacks for SCPI command parsing, while the USART streams captured data to a PC at 115.2 kbps. The MSSP in SPI mode drives DACs or digital potentiometers for waveform synthesis. For modern lab equipment requiring firmware updates as features are added, designers should plan migration to PIC18F452-I/PT or PIC18F46J50-I/PT, both of which are pin-compatible 44-TQFP Flash replacements. The PIC18C452T-I/PT remains useful when the firmware is locked and cost-sensitive educational equipment is being manufactured in volume.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18C452T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18C452-I/PT | PIC18C452T-E/PT | PIC18F452-I/PT | PIC18F46J50-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Program Memory Type | 32 KB OTP | 32 KB OTP | 32 KB OTP | 32 KB Flash | 64 KB Flash |
| CPU Speed | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) | 48 MHz |
| RAM Size | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 3.8 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 4.2 V - 5.5 V | 4.2 V - 5.5 V | 4.2 V - 5.5 V | 4.2 V - 5.5 V | 2.0 V - 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| ADC Channels / Resolution | 8 ch / 10-bit | 8 ch / 10-bit | 8 ch / 10-bit | 8 ch / 10-bit | 13 ch / 10-bit |
| Special Peripherals | PSP, MSSP (SPI/I2C), USART | PSP, MSSP, USART | PSP, MSSP, USART | PSP, MSSP, USART, ICD | USB 2.0 FS, PSP, MSSP, USART, ICD |
Key Differentiators
- One-Time-Programmable memory provides firmware IP protection (vs PIC18F452-I/PT)
- Industrial temperature range with full 5 V native I/O (vs PIC18F46J50-I/PT)
- Drop-in migration to Flash with same pinout (vs External 8051-based MCUs)
Design Notes
PIC18C452T-I/PT is OTP (One-Time Programmable): code is written once and cannot be erased. Use the PIC18C452-I/PT (non-T) or PIC18F452-I/PT for development with ICD debugging, then program the OTP version for production. Plan ICSP programming jig time into your SMT line budget since OTP parts cannot be reworked in the field.
The MCU operates from 4.2 V to 5.5 V. Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pins 11 and 32) and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum cap on the supply rail. The analog AVDD pin (42) requires its own 100 nF + 10 uF filter with a ferrite bead to isolate ADC noise from digital switching.
Keep the 40 MHz crystal (or external oscillator) traces to pins 13-14 short and symmetric, with the load capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) placed within 3 mm of the OSC pins. Avoid routing signal traces under the crystal or its capacitors. For high-EMI environments, use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the TQFP to reduce radiated emissions.
The 10-bit ADC achieves its rated accuracy only when the source impedance is below 2.5 kohm. Add an op-amp buffer (MCP6001 or similar) for high-impedance sensors. Use the RA3/AN3 pin as the dedicated VREF+ input and decouple it with 100 nF + 10 uF; do not tie VREF+ directly to VDD if absolute ADC accuracy matters.
Compliance Information
Lead-free (Pb-free) finish; RoHS compliance verified per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade only - not AEC-Q100 qualified (use PIC18C452T-E/PT for extended temp).