PIC18F2410T-I/ML - 8-Bit 40MHz PIC MCU 16KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F2410T-I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.2 | $4.20 |
| 10 | $3.78 | $37.80 |
| 100 | $3.36 | $336.00 |
| 500 | $2.95 | $1,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.62 | $2,620.00 |
PIC18F2410T-I/ML Overview
What is a PIC18F Microcontroller? The PIC18F family is Microchip's high-performance 8-bit PIC microcontroller line, built on an enhanced Harvard RISC architecture with separate program and data buses. As an 8-bit MCU, the PIC18F2410 executes instructions on 8-bit data while the 16-bit instruction word enables compact, powerful opcodes. PIC18F devices belong to the broader PIC microcontrollers category (PIC -> microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> semiconductor), serving mainstream industrial and consumer applications.
Key features include 25 I/O pins, 10-bit ADC, multiple timers, USART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), and an enhanced 8-bit CPU core with hardware multiply. The Flash program memory supports self-programming and ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) via two pins, enabling field firmware updates without removing the device. The industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C supports harsh environments.
The architecture pairs a wide 16-bit instruction set with a 31-level hardware stack and 75 instructions (83 with extended instruction set enabled), allowing compact, deterministic code. The 'T' suffix denotes Tape and Reel packaging, and the 'I' suffix denotes the industrial temperature grade.
Typical applications include sensor interfacing, low-cost motor control, HVAC controls, and white goods. The combination of 16 KB Flash and rich peripherals makes the part suitable for mid-complexity embedded designs requiring reliable 8-bit performance in a small QFN footprint.
When designing, note that the QFN exposed pad must be soldered to the ground plane for thermal dissipation and electrical performance. Decoupling capacitors (100 nF plus 1 uF or larger) should be placed close to VDD/VSS pairs.
This page combines real-time distributor pricing, drop-in alternative cross-references, and practical design notes curated for engineers evaluating the PIC18F2410T-I/ML for production.
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View Datasheet →PIC18F2410T-I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC18F 8-bit RISC |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Program Memory Size | 16 KB (8K x 16) |
| RAM Size | 768 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 25 |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad (ML) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Instruction Set | 75 (83 with extended) |
| ICSP | Yes (In-Circuit Serial Programming) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Packaging Type | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
PIC18F2410T-I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — I/O port A bit 2 / ADC input 2 / ADC negative reference |
| Pin 2 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — I/O port A bit 3 / ADC input 3 / ADC positive reference |
| Pin 3 | RA4/T0CKI — I/O port A bit 4 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 4 | RA5/AN4/SS — I/O port A bit 5 / ADC input 4 / SPI slave select |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | OSC1/CLKI/RA7 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock / I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 7 | OSC2/CLKO/RA6 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output / I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RC0/T1OSO — I/O port C bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator output |
| Pin 9 | RC1/T1OSI — I/O port C bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | RC2/CCP1 — I/O port C bit 2 / Capture/Compare/PWM 1 |
| Pin 11 | RC3/SCK/SCL — I/O port C bit 3 / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 12 | RC4/SDI/SDA — I/O port C bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 13 | RC5/SDO — I/O port C bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 14 | RC6/TX/CK — I/O port C bit 6 / USART TX / USART clock |
| Pin 15 | RC7/RX/DT — I/O port C bit 7 / USART RX / USART data |
| Pin 16 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 17 | VDD — Positive power supply (2.0V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 18 | RB0/INT0 — I/O port B bit 0 / External interrupt 0 |
| Pin 19 | RB1/INT1 — I/O port B bit 1 / External interrupt 1 |
| Pin 20 | RB2/INT2 — I/O port B bit 2 / External interrupt 2 |
| Pin 21 | RB3/CCP2 — I/O port B bit 3 / Capture/Compare/PWM 2 |
| Pin 22 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 23 | RB5/PGM — I/O port B bit 5 / ICSP low-voltage programming |
| Pin 24 | RB6/PGC — I/O port B bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 25 | RB7/PGD — I/O port B bit 7 / ICSP data |
| Pin 26 | RA0/AN0 — I/O port A bit 0 / ADC input 0 |
| Pin 27 | RA1/AN1 — I/O port A bit 1 / ADC input 1 |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive power supply |
Typical Applications
PIC18F2410T-I/ML is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Interfacing, HVAC Control Systems, Low-Cost Motor Control, Consumer Appliance Control, Automotive Body Electronics (non-safety), Smart Sensor Hubs.
Industrial Sensor Interfacing
The PIC18F2410T-I/ML is well-suited for industrial sensor interfacing thanks to its 10-bit ADC, 25 I/O lines, and -40C to +85C industrial temperature range. The 16 KB Flash holds compact Modbus RTU or proprietary sensor protocols, while the 40 MHz core delivers the throughput needed for fast polling loops. In a typical design, analog sensors connect to the ADC channels, digital sensors use dedicated I/O, and RS-485 transceivers link via the USART. The 28-QFN package keeps the footprint compact inside DIN-rail enclosures.
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HVAC Control Systems
HVAC controllers benefit from the PIC18F2410T-I/ML's robust industrial temperature rating and rich peripheral mix. The 16 KB Flash accommodates thermostat control firmware, scheduling logic, and basic PID loops. The MSSP peripheral drives SPI/I2C displays and EEPROM while the USART handles Wi-Fi or sub-GHz module links. The 28-QFN 6x6 mm package fits behind compact wall thermostats where PCB real estate is limited. Power consumption is acceptable for line-powered HVAC controllers.
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Low-Cost Motor Control
Small DC and stepper motor controllers fit the PIC18F2410T-I/ML profile well. The 40 MHz core executes commutation algorithms at sufficient rates for low-RPM BLDC or stepper motors, while the PWM modules drive MOSFET bridges through gate drivers. The 10-bit ADC reads back current sense and potentiometer inputs, and 25 I/O lines connect to HMI buttons and status LEDs. The 16 KB Flash holds state machines and basic safety logic without code-space concerns for simple motion profiles.
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Consumer Appliance Control
White goods such as washing machines, dishwashers, and small kitchen appliances often deploy PIC18F2410T-I/ML-class devices. The 16 KB Flash stores user-interface state machines, while the 25 I/O lines drive seven-segment displays, keypads, and relay controls. The industrial -40C to +85C range handles the thermal stress of appliance environments. The 28-QFN package enables slim control-board layouts behind appliance panels, and the 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply range tolerates rectified mains rails.
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Automotive Body Electronics (non-safety)
For non-safety automotive body electronics - such as interior lighting, seat controllers, or accessory modules - the PIC18F2410T-I/ML's industrial temperature grade covers many in-cabin use cases. The PIC18 instruction set and 16 KB Flash support LIN protocol stacks and simple body-control firmware. The 28-QFN package is drop-in compatible with PIC18F25K22-I/ML automotive variants when an AEC-Q100 upgrade is needed. Designers should pair this part with proper automotive TVS protection and watchdog supervisors.
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Smart Sensor Hubs
Sensor hub applications consolidate multiple sensors behind a single MCU. The PIC18F2410T-I/ML's 25 I/O lines can host several I2C/SPI sensors through the MSSP peripheral plus additional GPIO. The 16 KB Flash runs TinyOS-style or custom sensor-fusion code, and the 768-byte RAM holds intermediate sensor data. The 40 MHz core executes simple threshold and averaging algorithms for environmental monitoring. The QFN package fits inside compact IoT bridge devices.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F2410T-I/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F2510T-I/ML | PIC18F2410-I/ML | PIC18F23K22T-I/ML | PIC18F2410T-I/SO | PIC18F2510-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6) | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-SOIC - different package | 28-QFN (6x6) - same |
| Core | 8-bit PIC18 | 8-bit PIC18 | 8-bit PIC18 | 8-bit PIC18 (XLP) | 8-bit PIC18 | 8-bit PIC18 |
| Max CPU Frequency | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 64 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB | 32 KB | 16 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB |
| RAM Size | 768 bytes | 1536 bytes | 768 bytes | 512 bytes | 768 bytes | 1536 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Tape-and-reel ready for SMT production (vs PIC18F2410-I/ML)
- Drop-in upgrade path to 32 KB Flash (vs PIC18F2510T-I/ML)
- Mature long-life-cycle PIC18F family (vs PIC18F23K22T-I/ML)
Design Notes
The 28-QFN package has a center exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to the PCB ground plane for both thermal dissipation and electrical ground continuity. Use an array of thermal vias under the pad to spread heat to inner copper layers. Avoid signal traces under the exposed pad, since these can cause shorts if solder paste wicks underneath.
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pair, with an additional 1 uF to 10 uF bulk capacitor near the supply pin. The PIC18F2410 can operate from 2.0 V to 5.5 V; for noisy motor or relay boards, add a ferrite bead or LC filter between the bulk supply and the MCU's VDD pin to suppress conducted noise.
Do not leave the ICSP pins (PGD/PGC, plus PGM for low-voltage programming) floating - tie them to defined states through pull-ups if unused, since stray capacitance can cause unintended programming-mode entry. Also ensure the MCLR pin has a proper reset circuit (typically 10 kohm pull-up to VDD plus a 100 nF capacitor to ground) to prevent spurious resets.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade - not AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100 automotive applications, select a -Q1 or automotive-grade variant such as PIC18F25K22-I/ML.