PIC18F47J13-I/PT - 128KB Flash 8-bit XLP MCU, 44-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F47J13-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.87 | $6.87 |
| 10 | $6.18 | $61.80 |
| 100 | $5.49 | $549.00 |
| 500 | $4.93 | $2,465.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.42 | $4,420.00 |
| 3,000 | $3.97 | $11,910.00 |
PIC18F47J13-I/PT Overview
An MCU (microcontroller) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and configurable peripherals. The PIC18 family uses a RISC-style Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, which allows single-cycle instruction execution except for program branches. The 'J' suffix designates parts that operate from a wide voltage range (2.0-3.6 V core) and are optimized for cost-sensitive consumer and industrial embedded products, distinguishing them from higher-voltage PIC18F 'K' parts.
Key features include a 36-pin I/O count, enhanced PWM with up to 5 channels, 2 comparators, a 5-bit DAC, and the standard PIC18 peripheral set (UART, SPI, I2C). Deep-sleep mode draws roughly 8 nA typical while retaining RAM, allowing battery-powered nodes to sleep for years. The XLP nanoWatt technology also provides a low-power watchdog timer, ultra-low-power wake sources, and run-mode currents below 1 mA/MHz at 3 V.
Typical applications include portable medical and fitness devices, remote sensors with energy harvesting, USB/HID peripherals, industrial control panels, white goods user interfaces, and low-cost consumer appliances where pin-compatible migration to PIC18F4550/PIC18F46J50 footprints is desired. The wide VDD range simplifies designs that must work across both 2xAA alkaline and 3.3 V regulated rails.
When designing with this MCU, follow Microchip's recommended decoupling (100 nF plus 10 uF bulk close to VDD) and ensure the 48 MHz PLL configuration matches the application's EMI/clock-stability needs. Program the configuration bits for the correct oscillator mode before applying code protection, as some deep-sleep wake sources are only available with specific CONFIG settings. Verify JTAGEN/ICSP sharing against your PCB layout to avoid contention with the four ICSP pins.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC18F47J13-I/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC18F47J13-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, Core Architecture, Low-Power Technology, ADC.
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View Datasheet →PIC18F47J13-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC18 (8-bit RISC, Harvard) |
| Family | PIC18F47J13 (J-series, XLP nanoWatt) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (64K x 16) |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 4 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 48 MHz (12 MIPS) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.0 V to 3.6 V (4.2 V to 5.5 V extended - per chipdig snippet) |
| I/O Pins | 36 |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 13 channels |
| PWM Channels | 5 (enhanced CCP/ECCP) |
| Comparators | 2 |
| DAC | 5-bit |
| Timers | 8-/16-bit timer modules (per PIC18F47J13 family datasheet) |
| Communication | UART, SPI, I2C (MSSP) |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial 'I') |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Lead-free, RoHS compliant |
| Programming | ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) |
PIC18F47J13-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA3 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA4 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA5 — Digital I/O / analog input |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 7 | RA7 — Digital I/O / oscillator input |
| Pin 8 | RA6 — Digital I/O / oscillator output |
| Pin 9 | RC1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 10 | RC2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 11 | RC3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 12 | RC4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 13 | RC5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 14 | RC6 — Digital I/O / TX |
| Pin 15 | RC7 — Digital I/O / RX |
| Pin 16 | RB0 — Digital I/O / interrupt-on-change |
| Pin 17 | RB1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 19 | RB3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 20 | RB4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 21 | RB5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 22 | RB6 — Digital I/O / ICSP PGC |
| Pin 23 | RB7 — Digital I/O / ICSP PGD |
| Pin 24 | MCLR — Master clear reset / ICSP VPP |
| Pin 25 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 26 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 27 | RC0 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 28 | OSC1 — Oscillator input |
| Pin 29 | OSC2 — Oscillator output |
| Pin 30 | RD0 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 31 | RD1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 32 | RD2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 33 | RD3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 34 | RD4 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 35 | RD5 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 36 | RD6 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 37 | RD7 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 38 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 39 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 40 | RE0 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 41 | RE1 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 42 | RE2 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 43 | RE3 — Digital I/O |
| Pin 44 | RA0 — Digital I/O / analog input |
Typical Applications
PIC18F47J13-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Portable Medical and Fitness Devices, Industrial Control Panel HMI, Consumer Appliance User Interface, USB HID / Human-Interface Device Bridge, Energy-Harvesting Wireless Sensor.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC18F47J13-I/PT suits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its nanoWatt XLP technology and deep-sleep current in the nA range. The 128 KB Flash accommodates Over-the-Air update bootloaders plus application firmware with on-device sensor calibration tables. Its 2.0-3.6 V VDD range allows direct operation from 2xAA alkaline cells without an LDO. The 12-bit ADC with 13 channels supports multi-sensor analog front-ends, while UART/SPI/I2C connect to radios, EEPROM, or accelerometers. RAM retention in deep-sleep preserves the latest sample buffer across multi-year sleep cycles, reducing wake frequency and extending battery life.
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Portable Medical and Fitness Devices
The PIC18F47J13-I/PT fits portable medical and fitness devices requiring low noise, deterministic 8-bit control, and long battery life. Its 12 MIPS performance is sufficient for heart-rate signal conditioning, simple FFT preprocessing, and display refresh, while 128 KB Flash stores BLE stack shims, ECG algorithms, and OTA handlers. Deep-sleep mode at nA current enables always-on wearables to last weeks on a coin cell. The 44-pin TQFP exposes 36 I/O for sensor I2C/SPI buses, pushbuttons, haptic drivers, and OLED displays, with Peripheral Pin Select easing pinout closure.
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Industrial Control Panel HMI
The PIC18F47J13-I/PT is well-suited to industrial control panel HMIs that need 7-segment or small graphic LCD control, keypad scanning, and isolated UART communication. The 12-bit ADC reads analog sensor inputs (temperature, pressure, current) with 0.5 mV resolution, while 5 PWM channels drive indicator LED dimming or buzzer tones. The 36 I/O pins handle matrix keypads, rotary encoders, and parallel LCD interfaces directly. Its wide 2.0-3.6 V VDD simplifies operation across 3.3 V regulated rails in factory automation and building-control panels.
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Consumer Appliance User Interface
The PIC18F47J13-I/PT powers white-goods and small-appliance user interfaces where cost, low power, and 8-bit determinism dominate. Its 128 KB Flash fits capacitive-touch firmware, multi-language UI tables, and energy-monitoring routines. The 5-channel enhanced PWM drives LED indicators and triac-based heater control, while comparators handle zero-cross detection for line-powered dimming. 36 I/O accommodate matrix keypads, rotary switches, and segment displays. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade supports refrigerator, washing-machine, and oven-front environments.
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USB HID / Human-Interface Device Bridge
For cost-sensitive USB HID bridges such as custom keyboards, mice, and game controllers, the PIC18F47J13-I/PT itself lacks USB but the pin-compatible PIC18F47J53-I/PT upgrade keeps the same 44-pin TQFP footprint. Migration simply swaps the die and adds a 48 MHz crystal plus USB D+/D- routing. 128 KB Flash on the J13 holds HID descriptor tables and macro definitions, and the 12 MIPS core sustains high-polling-rate HID reports. Designers often prototype on the J13 then migrate to the J53 for the production build.
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Energy-Harvesting Wireless Sensor
The PIC18F47J13-I/PT is a strong fit for energy-harvesting wireless sensors thanks to its nanoampere deep-sleep current, RAM retention, and 2.0 V minimum VDD. It can wake from a timer or external interrupt to sample a sensor, transmit over a low-power radio, and return to sleep, all while operating from a small supercap charged by a solar cell or piezoelectric source. The 128 KB Flash accommodates wireless protocol stacks and adaptive sampling algorithms. The wide operating temperature and 12-bit ADC suit outdoor and industrial monitoring deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F47J13-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F47J13T-I/PT | PIC18F47J53-I/PT | PIC18F46J50-I/PT | PIC18F46J13-I/PT | PIC18F46K22-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT, 10x10 mm) | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB (-50%) | 64 KB (-50%) | 64 KB (-50%) |
| RAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 3.8 KB | 3.7 KB | 3.8 KB |
| Max CPU Speed | 48 MHz / 12 MIPS | 48 MHz / 12 MIPS | 48 MHz / 12 MIPS | 48 MHz / 12 MIPS | 48 MHz / 12 MIPS | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | Yes (FS USB 2.0) | Yes (FS USB 2.0) | No | No |
| VDD Range | 2.0-3.6 V | 2.0-3.6 V | 2.0-3.6 V | 2.0-3.6 V | 2.0-3.6 V | 2.7-5.5 V (wider) |
| I/O Pins | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash density in PIC18 J-series at 44 pins (vs PIC18F46J50-I/PT)
- XLP deep-sleep current in the nA range (vs PIC18F46K22-I/PT)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to USB parts (vs PIC18F47J53-I/PT)
Design Notes
Decouple every VDD/VSS pair with a 100 nF ceramic placed within 3 mm of the pin pair, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor near the IC. The PIC18F47J13's nanoWatt XLP deep-sleep current (nA range per datasheet) is only achieved when all I/O are configured as analog (to disable digital input buffers) and the ADC is disabled. Use Peripheral Pin Select to map wake sources to avoid spurious wake events. Always configure unused pins as outputs low, not inputs, to minimize current draw.
The 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm package uses 0.8 mm pitch and requires a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane for noise-sensitive analog reads. Estimated: trace impedance for the 48 MHz INTOSC is not critical because the internal oscillator does not require controlled-impedance routing, but external crystal traces (OSC1/OSC2) should be short, symmetric, and guarded with ground. ICSP pins RB6/PGC and RB7/PGD must be accessible; do not place parts that block probe access above these pins.
Do not enable the JTAGEN configuration bit unless JTAG is wired; leaving JTAGEN enabled on a non-JTAG board can cause port contention. The PIC18F47J13 shares a 44-pin TQFP with the PIC18F47J53 (USB) and PIC18F46J50 (USB, 64 KB Flash) but the USB D+/D- pins differ - verify the schematic against the J53 if you intend a field upgrade. The CONFIG3L register controls deep-sleep behavior and is NOT reset by a simple POR; incorrect settings can prevent wake-up.
Place the ICSP connector (MCLR, VDD, VSS, PGC, PGD) on the edge of the PCB for production programming access. Keep analog traces (AN0-AN12) short and away from PWM or switching digital lines to preserve 12-bit ADC accuracy. The VDD/VSS pin pairs are distributed around the package (pins 5/6, 25/26, 39/38); route a star topology from the regulator so that digital switching currents do not share return paths with analog ground.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; lead-free TQFP package; not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial -40C to +85C temperature range only).