PIC18F4610T-I/PT - 64KB Flash 8-bit MCU | Microchip | TQFP-44
MPN: PIC18F4610T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| 10 | $7.58 | $75.80 |
| 100 | $6.75 | $675.00 |
| 500 | $6.05 | $3,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.4 | $5,400.00 |
| 3,000 | $4.85 | $14,550.00 |
PIC18F4610T-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a processor core, program and data memory, I/O peripherals, and supporting logic on one integrated circuit. The PIC18F family belongs to the broader 8-bit microcontroller category, which sits beneath 16-bit and 32-bit MCU families in performance, but excels in deterministic interrupt latency, low power consumption, and small code size. PIC18F MCUs target general-purpose embedded applications including industrial control, consumer appliances, and automotive body electronics.
Key features of the PIC18F4610 include 36 digital I/O pins, a 10-bit ADC with up to 13 channels, two analog comparators, two CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) modules, one enhanced CCP, a hardware USART, an MSSP (SPI/I2C) port, two 8-bit timers and three 16-bit timers. The nanoWatt technology offers multiple power-managed operating modes (Run, Idle, Sleep) with typical Sleep current below 100 nA, enabling battery-powered designs.
The device supports industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C), operates from 2.0 V to 5.5 V, and is qualified to Microchip's standard product roadmap. The 'T' suffix denotes Tape & Reel packaging, 'I' denotes industrial temperature grade, and 'PT' identifies the 44-pin TQFP package. The internal PLL provides 4x multiplication of the external clock, allowing low-frequency crystals to drive the 40 MIPS core.
Typical applications include industrial sensor interfacing, HVAC control, small appliance control panels, USB device controllers (with external interface IC), smart card readers, automotive body modules, and general-purpose data acquisition systems. The high memory density (64 KB Flash) supports protocol stacks and graphical user interfaces in cost-sensitive products.
When designing with this MCU, allocate sufficient decoupling (100 nF ceramic + bulk) near each VDD/VSS pair and follow Microchip's recommended PCB layout for the analog and oscillator pins. The ICD/ICSP programming/debug interface requires dedicated RB6/RB7 pins; reserve these in your pin allocation even if not used in the final application to enable in-circuit debugging.
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View Datasheet →PIC18F4610T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | 8-bit PIC18 enhanced RISC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (32K x 16 words) |
| Data SRAM | 3968 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 1024 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 36 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 13 channels |
| Analog Comparators | 2 |
| CCP Modules | 2 CCP + 1 ECCP |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit + 3 x 16-bit |
| Communication | EUSART + MSSP (SPI/I2C) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Programming | ICSP / ICD via RB6/RB7 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC18F4610T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR/RE3 — Master Clear (reset) input / digital input only on RE3 |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — Digital I/O / analog input / ADC negative reference |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / analog input / ADC positive reference |
| Pin 6 | RA4/T0CKI/C1OUT — Digital I/O / Timer0 clock input / comparator 1 output |
| Pin 7 | RA5/AN4/SS/C2OUT — Digital I/O / analog input / SPI slave select / comparator 2 output |
| Pin 8 | OSC2/RA6 — Oscillator output / digital I/O on RA6 |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/RA7 — Oscillator input / digital I/O on RA7 |
| Pin 10 | RB0/INT0/FLT0 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 0 / PWM fault input |
| Pin 11 | RB1/INT1 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 1 |
| Pin 12 | RB2/INT2 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 2 |
| Pin 13 | RB3/INT3/CCP2A — Digital I/O / external interrupt 3 / CCP2 output |
| Pin 14 | RB4/KBI0 — Digital I/O / keyboard interrupt 0 |
| Pin 15 | RB5/KBI1/PGM — Digital I/O / keyboard interrupt 1 / LVP programming data |
| Pin 16 | RB6/KBI2/PGC — Digital I/O / keyboard interrupt 2 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 17 | RB7/KBI3/PGD — Digital I/O / keyboard interrupt 3 / ICSP data |
| Pin 18 | RC0/T1OSO/T13CKI — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator output / Timer1/Timer3 clock input |
| Pin 19 | RC1/T1OSI/CCP2 — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator input / CCP2 I/O |
| Pin 20 | RC2/CCP1 — Digital I/O / CCP1 I/O |
| Pin 21 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Digital I/O / SPI clock / I2C clock |
| Pin 22 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Digital I/O / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 23 | RC5/SDO — Digital I/O / SPI data out |
| Pin 24 | RC6/TX/CK — Digital I/O / EUSART TX / EUSART synchronous clock |
| Pin 25 | RC7/RX/DT — Digital I/O / EUSART RX / EUSART synchronous data |
| Pin 26 | RD0 — Digital I/O (PORTD) |
| Pin 27 | RD1 — Digital I/O (PORTD) |
| Pin 28 | RD2 — Digital I/O (PORTD) |
| Pin 29 | RD3 — Digital I/O (PORTD) |
| Pin 30 | RD4 — Digital I/O (PORTD) |
| Pin 31 | RD5/P1B — Digital I/O / Enhanced PWM output 1B |
| Pin 32 | RD6/P1C — Digital I/O / Enhanced PWM output 1C |
| Pin 33 | RD7/P1D — Digital I/O / Enhanced PWM output 1D |
| Pin 34 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 35 | VDD — Positive power supply |
| Pin 36 | RE0/RD/AN5 — Digital I/O / parallel port read / analog input 5 |
| Pin 37 | RE1/WR/AN6 — Digital I/O / parallel port write / analog input 6 |
| Pin 38 | RE2/CS/AN7 — Digital I/O / parallel port chip select / analog input 7 |
| Pin 39 | RF0 — Digital I/O (PORTF) |
| Pin 40 | RF1/AN8 — Digital I/O / analog input 8 |
| Pin 41 | RF2/AN9/C2IN+ — Digital I/O / analog input 9 / comparator 2 non-inverting input |
| Pin 42 | RF3/AN10/C2IN- — Digital I/O / analog input 10 / comparator 2 inverting input |
| Pin 43 | RF4/AN11/C1IN+ — Digital I/O / analog input 11 / comparator 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 44 | RF5/AN12/C1IN-/CVREF — Digital I/O / analog input 12 / comparator 1 inverting input / comparator voltage reference output |
Typical Applications
PIC18F4610T-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Sensor Hub, HVAC Control Panel, Small Appliance Control Board, Data Acquisition Module, Smart Card Reader Interface, USB Device Controller (via external PHY), Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety).
Industrial Sensor Hub
The PIC18F4610's 64 KB Flash, 3968 bytes SRAM, and 13-channel 10-bit ADC fit industrial sensor hubs that aggregate multiple analog sensors (temperature, pressure, humidity) into a single Modbus RS-485 node. Its 36 I/O pins accommodate parallel LCD/keypad interfaces alongside the sensor array. The on-chip EUSART handles RS-485 communication with auto-direction control via an external transceiver, while the MSSP drives SPI sensors. The 40 MHz core and 10 MIPS throughput execute moving-average filtering and PID control loops at 1 kHz without timing headroom concerns.
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HVAC Control Panel
The PIC18F4610's PWM (CCP/ECCP) modules drive TRIAC phase-angle control for fan motor speed and damper actuators, while the ADC reads thermistor inputs and pressure transducers. The 64 KB Flash supports complete HVAC state-machine firmware including PID loops, fault detection, and user-interface menus rendered on character LCDs via the parallel I/O ports. nanoWatt Sleep mode drops average power consumption below 50 uA between sensor reads, meeting Energy Star standby requirements for residential HVAC thermostats.
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Small Appliance Control Board
The PIC18F4610 integrates washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator control boards where its 64 KB Flash supports proprietary user-interface graphics and appliance fault logs in EEPROM. Three 16-bit timers handle precise motor speed measurement via Hall sensors, while the ECCP module generates zero-crossing TRIAC drive signals. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade tolerates the thermal environment of motor compartments and oven-adjacent electronics.
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Data Acquisition Module
The PIC18F4610's 13-channel 10-bit ADC, 36 I/O, and 3968-byte SRAM configure the part as a standalone USB-tethered data logger (with external USB interface IC) or wireless sensor node (with external RF module). DMA-free but interrupt-driven sampling at 10 kSPS aggregate is achievable given the 10 MIPS core. ECCP and CCP modules drive timing pulses for synchronization with external events, while the MSSP SPI bus connects to commercial MEMS IMUs and pressure sensors.
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Smart Card Reader Interface
The PIC18F4610's 64 KB Flash supports ISO 7816 smart card protocol stacks with buffer management and T=0/T=1 handling, while its 3968-byte SRAM accommodates the maximum smart card APDU payload. EUSART handles ISO 7816 character transmission, while the MSSP I2C port drives the secure-accessory side-channel. Industrial-grade temperature range and ESD tolerance (HBM 4 kV on I/O pins per datasheet) make it suitable for point-of-sale terminals and access control readers.
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USB Device Controller (via external PHY)
Although the PIC18F4610 lacks native USB, its 40 MHz core and MSSP SPI at 10 MHz easily bit-bang low-speed USB via external PHY chips like the MCP2210 or DLP-USB1232H bridge. The 64 KB Flash hosts CDC/HID class drivers and device firmware upgrade (DFU) bootloaders, while the on-chip EEPOT emulation handles USB descriptor storage. For designs where USB is mandatory in a TQFP-44 footprint, migrate to PIC18F4553 (same package) for integrated USB 2.0 OTG.
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Automotive Body Electronics (Non-Safety)
The PIC18F4610's industrial -40C to +85C temperature range supports non-safety automotive body applications such as seat controllers, mirror adjusters, and lighting modules where AEC-Q100 qualification is not mandated. Its LIN-compatibility via EUSART plus external transceiver, combined with PWM channels for motor and LED driving, makes it a cost-effective choice. For AEC-Q100 qualified body modules, migrate to PIC18F46K80 in the same TQFP-44 footprint.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F4610T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F4610-I/PT | PIC18F4620-I/PT | PIC18F4680-I/PT | PIC18F4580-I/PT | PIC18F4585-I/PT | PIC18F4525-I/PT | PIC18F4553T-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-44 (PT) 10x10 mm | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same | TQFP-44 (PT) - same |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB (same die) | 64 KB (same) | 64 KB (same) | 32 KB (-50%) | 48 KB (-25%) | 48 KB (-25%) | 32 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 3968 bytes | 3968 bytes (same) | 3968 bytes (same) | 3328 bytes (-16%) | 2048 bytes (-48%) | 3328 bytes (-16%) | 3986 bytes (same) | 2048 bytes (-48%) |
| CAN Peripheral | No | No | No | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | No | No (USB instead) |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes (USB 2.0 FS OTG) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Unit Price (USD, as of 2026-09-28) | 8.42 | 8.20 (tray, similar) | 8.55 (slight premium) | 9.20 (CAN premium) | 7.85 (lower Flash) | 8.95 (CAN + E-PWM) | 7.95 (lower Flash) | 9.50 (USB premium) |
Key Differentiators
- Balanced Flash/RAM density with no CAN/USB overhead (vs PIC18F4680-I/PT)
- Same package footprint with integrated USB option (vs PIC18F4553T-I/PT)
- Industrial-grade TQFP-44 family offers wide migration paths (vs PIC18F4525-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors on each VDD/VSS pair (pins 35/34 plus any additional pairs if used), located within 5 mm of the MCU pins. Add a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the main VDD entry point. Per Microchip PIC18F4610 datasheet Section 25, AVDD (when used for ADC reference) requires an additional 100 nF + 10 uF RC network to isolate analog supply noise from digital VDD. Estimated: a 4-layer PCB with dedicated VDD/VSS planes keeps digital noise below 50 mVpp on AVDD without additional filtering.
Keep the XTAL/PLL trace lengths below 10 mm and shield them with a ground pour. The 44-pin TQFP has 0.8 mm pitch - use NSMD (Non-Solder Mask Defined) pads with via-in-pad or microvia fan-out to the inner ground plane. Per Microchip TB099 ('PIC18F Hardware Design Checklist'), MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF capacitor to VSS for reliable reset; do not leave MCLR floating in production hardware even if using internal BOR.
Reserve RB6/RB7 for ICSP/ICD programming even in the final release firmware - if these pins are used for general I/O, in-circuit debugging becomes impossible and firmware upgrades require a parallel programmer. Set CONFIG3H bit CCP2MX = OFF if migrating from PIC18F452, otherwise CCP2 function remaps to RC1 instead of RB3. Estimated: enabling the internal 8 MHz INTOSC with PLL via OSCCON register saves the XTAL footprint but increases active current by approximately 0.5 mA versus an external 10 MHz crystal.
The PIC18F4610 has no internal Schmitt triggers on analog-input capable pins used as digital inputs; route noisy signals (TRIAC zero-cross, switch debounce) through external RC filters (10 kohm + 100 nF, tau = 1 ms) before connecting to RAx/RBx. The MSSP I2C bus requires 4.7 kohm pull-ups on SCL/SDA for 100 kHz Standard mode operation; for 400 kHz Fast mode reduce to 2.2 kohm. Estimated: with 4.7 kohm pull-ups and 200 pF bus capacitance, the rise time is approximately 940 ns - within Fast-mode 300 ns spec? No, this exceeds the 300 ns Fast-mode limit, so use 2.2 kohm or lower bus capacitance.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product material declaration; lead-free TQFP-44 (PT) package with matte tin plating suitable for 260C reflow per JEDEC J-STD-020. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive applications use PIC18F4610T-E/PT (extended grade) or migrate to PIC18F46K80 family for AEC-Q100.