PIC18F26Q10-E/ML - 8-Bit 64MHz 64KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F26Q10-E/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.78 | $2.78 |
| 10 | $2.5 | $25.00 |
| 100 | $2.23 | $223.00 |
| 500 | $1.96 | $980.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.71 | $1,710.00 |
PIC18F26Q10-E/ML Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer optimized for embedded control, executing one byte per instruction cycle while integrating CPU, non-volatile program memory, RAM, and peripherals on one die. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, the PIC18F26Q10-E/ML is a microcontroller belonging to the 8-bit MCU class, a sub-category of microcontrollers, which themselves sit under embedded processors, broader mixed-signal ICs, and finally the semiconductor taxonomy. Its 8-bit RISC core, modified Harvard architecture, and 5 V I/O tolerance make it distinct from 3.3 V ARM Cortex-M parts.
Key features include Functional Safety (FuSa) support, ultra-low-power XLP sleep currents, 36 instruction set, hardware multiplier, direct and indirect addressing modes, multiple I/O ports (PORTA/PORTB/PORTC), and on-board debug via ICD/ICSP. The 64 KB Flash supports 100K endurance cycles typical, with self-programmability and code protection. The 28-QFN (6x6) package provides 23 I/O pins and a low thermal resistance path through the exposed pad for high-current GPIO drive.
The PIC18-Q10 architecture pairs a deterministic 8-bit core with Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) - CLC, CWG, HLT, and ADC2 - which offload timing-critical tasks from the CPU, improving real-time responsiveness. The 5 V operation directly interfaces to industrial sensors, motor drivers, and noisy environments without external level shifters, reducing BOM and PCB area.
Typical applications include industrial sensor nodes, BLDC/PMSM motor control, LED lighting controllers, home appliances, automotive body and chassis ECUs (non-safety), IoT edge nodes with long battery life, and human-machine interfaces. The XLP nanoWatt technology enables sleep currents below 50 nA typical, suiting battery-backed designs.
When designing with this device, allocate the exposed pad (EP) as the primary thermal dissipation path, place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on each VDD pin, and reserve the ICSP/ICD pins for in-circuit programming to simplify firmware iteration.
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View Datasheet →PIC18F26Q10-E/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 8-bit PIC18 RISC, modified Harvard |
| CPU Speed | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (64K x 8) |
| SRAM | 4 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 B |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Voltage Tolerance | 5 V tolerant digital I/O |
| I/O Pins | 23 |
| ADC | 10-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2) |
| DAC | 5-bit DAC |
| PWM Channels | 4 x 10-bit PWM |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| Instruction Set | 36 instructions |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Functional Safety (FuSa) | Yes |
| Core Independent Peripherals | CLC, CWG, HLT, WWDT, scan/CRC |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC18F26Q10-E/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2 — PORTA digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA3 — PORTA digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — PORTA digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA5 — PORTA digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — PORTA digital I/O |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — PORTA digital I/O |
| Pin 9 | RB0 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 10 | RB1 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 11 | RB2 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 12 | RB3 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 13 | RB4 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 14 | RB5 — PORTB digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 15 | RB6 — PORTB digital I/O / ICD PGC |
| Pin 16 | RB7 — PORTB digital I/O / ICD PGD |
| Pin 17 | RC0 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 18 | RC1 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 19 | RC2 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 20 | RC3 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 21 | RC4 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 22 | RC5 — PORTC digital I/O |
| Pin 23 | RC6 — PORTC digital I/O / TX |
| Pin 24 | RC7 — PORTC digital I/O / RX |
| Pin 25 | RE3 — PORTE / MCLR |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | EP — Exposed thermal pad - connect to VSS |
Typical Applications
PIC18F26Q10-E/ML is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Nodes, BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, LED Lighting Controllers, Home Appliance Control, Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs, IoT Edge Nodes with Long Battery Life.
Industrial Sensor Nodes
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML fits industrial sensor nodes because its 5 V I/O tolerance interfaces directly to 4-20 mA loop transmitters, PLC digital inputs, and 24 V proximity sensors without external level shifters. The 10-bit ADC with Computation (ADC2) offloads averaging, thresholding, and oversampling from the CPU, reducing firmware complexity and real-time latency. Functional Safety (FuSa) features - WWDT, scan/CRC, and HLT - support safety integrity at the node level. The 28-QFN (6x6) exposed pad provides a low thermal resistance path for hot-spot management in sealed IP67 enclosures. At 64 KB Flash, the device fits Zigbee/Modbus firmware plus a bootloader, and XLP nanoWatt sleep currents extend battery life in wireless transducer nodes.
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BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML suits BLDC and PMSM motor control thanks to its Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) and Hardware Limit Timer (HLT), which produce complementary PWM with hardware dead-band and fault shutdown without CPU intervention. Four 10-bit PWM channels support single-shunt or dual-shunt FOC on small to mid-power 3-phase motors up to several hundred watts. The 64 MHz core delivers 16 MIPS - sufficient for sensorless or Hall-sensored commutation at 50 kHz PWM with margin. Functional Safety peripherals (WWDT, scan/CRC) provide diagnostic coverage for appliance-grade safety. The 28-QFN exposed pad dissipates GPIO drive losses into the PCB copper pour.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML addresses commercial and architectural LED lighting controllers by combining four 10-bit PWM channels for RGBW color mixing with Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) for hardware-based timing protocols - all without CPU loading. Its 5 V I/O tolerance drives high-side MOSFET gate drivers directly, eliminating level shifters in mains-isolated buck/boost LED drivers. The 64 KB Flash fits color-mapping tables, DMX-512 / DALI / 0-10 V protocol stacks, and OTA-friendly bootloaders. XLP nanoWatt technology keeps standby power below regulatory limits for always-connected smart luminaires. The 28-QFN (6x6) package mounts inside compact driver housings.
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Home Appliance Control
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML serves home appliance controllers - washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators - by integrating CIPs (CLC, CWG, HLT, ADC2) that handle UI scanning, motor timing, and safety interlocks independently of the CPU. The 5 V tolerant I/O interfaces to triac drivers, optocouplers, and mechanical switches in white-goods environments with high electrical noise. Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation supports IEC 60730 Class B compliance for household appliances. Extended temperature grade (-40 C to +125 C) tolerates under-cabinet heat in ovens and outdoor compressor compartments. 64 KB Flash fits state-machine firmware plus diagnostic logs.
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Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML is appropriate for non-safety automotive body and chassis ECUs - body controllers, lighting modules, seat adjusters, mirror controls - where its 5 V CAN-tolerant I/O and FuSa-grade peripherals meet OEM quality requirements. The -E extended temperature grade (-40 C to +125 C) tolerates under-hood and cabin thermal stress. WWDT and scan/CRC provide diagnostic coverage expected by automotive SPICE audits. 64 KB Flash supports CAN/J1939 stacks plus bootloaders for end-of-line programming. The 28-QFN (6x6) package with exposed pad suits miniaturized ECU housings, and the /MLVAO variant offers automotive screening for OEM traceability.
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IoT Edge Nodes with Long Battery Life
The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML enables battery-backed IoT edge nodes by combining XLP nanoWatt sleep currents (sub-100 nA typical in sleep) with 64 KB Flash for protocol stacks (BLE through HCI, LoRaWAN, Sub-GHz proprietary). The CLC peripherals wake the device on GPIO events without CPU start-up, reducing average current by orders of magnitude in duty-cycled sensor reporting. The 5 V tolerant I/O works with both 3.6 V Li-SOCl2 and 3.3 V Li-Po chemistries through simple resistor dividers. The 28-QFN (6x6) exposed pad couples to coin-cell or AAA battery holders for compact wireless sensor assemblies. Functional Safety features support industrial-grade reliability.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F26Q10-E/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F26Q10-I/ML | PIC18F26Q10-E/MLVAO | PIC18F24Q10-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-QFN (6x6) | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - same |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B | 256 B |
| CPU Speed | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, Automotive) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Functional Safety (FuSa) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Unit Price @ 100 | USD 2.23 | USD 2.20 (similar) | USD 2.45 (similar) | USD 1.85 (lower) |
Key Differentiators
- Functional Safety (FuSa) peripherals integrated (vs PIC18F26K42-I/SS)
- 5 V I/O tolerance vs 3.3 V-only K-series (vs PIC18F26K83-I/SS)
- Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) for hardware events (vs PIC18F46Q10-I/PT (40-pin))
Design Notes
The 28-QFN (6x6) package relies on the exposed pad (EP, pin 28) for primary heat dissipation. Solder the EP directly to a ground copper pour with at least 25 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch) to the internal ground layer. For GPIO-heavy designs driving LEDs or relay coils, expand the EP copper to at least 100 mm^2 to keep junction temperature within the -40 C to +125 C range. Without proper EP soldering, the part can overheat in 4-layer PCB designs under sustained GPIO load.
Place a 100 nF X7R 0603 capacitor on each VDD pin (pins 5 and 26) within 3 mm of the package, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the supply rail. The PIC18F26Q10-E/ML has strict VDD rise-time requirements (0.05 V/ms to VDD rise rate) - if the VDD rise is too slow, the device may execute power-on reset incorrectly. A 10 kohm MCLR pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap on MCLR provides clean reset behavior.
Reserve RB6 (PGC) and RB7 (PGD) for ICSP/ICD programming even if not used in the application - routing them to a 6-pin header allows in-circuit programming and debugging. Use a 100 mil 1x6 header with standard Microchip pinout (VPP/MCLR, VDD, VSS, PGD, PGC, AUX). If the design is space-constrained, use castellated test pads on the PCB edge instead of a header.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum ratings: VDD must remain below 6.5 V, and 5 V tolerance applies only to digital I/O - analog inputs have lower overvoltage limits. When migrating from PIC18F26K22 or PIC18F26K80 designs, note that the Q10 family uses different configuration bit semantics - verify CONFIG1 through CONFIG4 settings in MPLAB X before porting firmware. Failure to update configuration bits can cause debug access lockout.
The 10-bit ADC2 with Computation can be sensitive to high-frequency switching noise on VDD - place the VDD bypass capacitor within 3 mm of the AVdd pin if a separate analog supply is used. Enable ADC2 hardware averaging (ADCRC register) for sensor readings to suppress switching-noise artifacts. For CLC-generated waveforms, route CLC outputs to dedicated PORTB pins to avoid capacitive loading that distorts timing edges above 10 MHz.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the PIC18F26Q10-E/MLVAO variant offers automotive screening but is not formally AEC-Q100. Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation supports IEC 60730 Class B for white-goods applications.
