PIC18F8627T-E/PT - 8-Bit MCU, 96KB Flash, 25MHz, TQFP-80
MPN: PIC18F8627T-E/PT ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.2 | $112.00 |
| 100 | $9.5 | $950.00 |
| 500 | $8.1 | $4,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.2 | $7,200.00 |
PIC18F8627T-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and a range of peripherals (ADC, timers, communication interfaces, GPIO) into a single device. The PIC18 family is Microchip's 8-bit enhanced RISC architecture with 16-bit instruction width, Harvard memory structure, and an instruction set optimized for compiled C code. MCUs sit at the foundation of embedded systems: sensor -> MCU -> actuator, forming the decision-making core of every smart device from a washing machine controller to a CAN-connected automotive body controller.
Key features of the PIC18F8627 include 1024 bytes of EEPROM data memory, two Master Synchronous Serial Port (MSSP) modules supporting SPI and I2C, two Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) modules plus three Enhanced CCP (ECCP) modules with programmable dead time and auto-shutdown, a 10-bit ADC with multiple channels, two USART modules, an LCD driver, and an enhanced Flash program memory controller supporting self-programming. The instruction set runs at a 4:1 ratio versus oscillator frequency, delivering effective 6.25 MIPS performance at 25 MHz.
Architecturally, the PIC18F8627 uses Microchip's enhanced Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, allowing simultaneous instruction fetch and data access. The device integrates nanoWatt technology for low-power operation with multiple idle and sleep modes, plus a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V, enabling both 3.3V and 5V system designs without external level shifting.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, automotive body and HVAC modules, point-of-sale terminals, medical instrumentation user interfaces, LCD-display-driven appliance controls, and CAN/LIN-connected sensor nodes. The 70+ GPIO pins provide ample headroom for keypad scan, display driving, and parallel sensor expansion.
When designing with the PIC18F8627T-E/PT, ensure that decoupling is placed within 5 mm of each power pin pair. Use MPLAB X IDE with the XC8 compiler for C development; Microchip's Code Configurator plug-in generates peripheral initialization code from a graphical interface.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternative listings, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. The PIC18F8627 family has been superseded by the PIC18F87J11/PIC18F87K22 series for new designs.
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View Datasheet →PIC18F8627T-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC18 (8-bit, enhanced RISC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 96 KB |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 3936 bytes |
| EEPROM Data Memory | 1024 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Package | TQFP-80 (PT), 12x12 mm |
| Temperature Grade | Extended (-40C to +125C) |
| ADC | 10-bit, multi-channel |
| I/O Pins | 70+ |
| MSSP Modules | 2 (SPI / I2C) |
| CCP Modules | 2 standard + 3 enhanced (ECCP) |
| USART | 2 |
| LCD Driver | Yes (integrated) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (compliant per distributor listing) |
PIC18F8627T-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RH0/PMD0 — Port H bit 0 / Parallel Master Port data 0 |
| Pin 2 | RH1/PMD1 — Port H bit 1 / Parallel Master Port data 1 |
| Pin 3 | RH2/PMD2 — Port H bit 2 / Parallel Master Port data 2 |
| Pin 4 | RH3/PMD3 — Port H bit 3 / Parallel Master Port data 3 |
| Pin 5 | RH4/PMD4 — Port H bit 4 / Parallel Master Port data 4 |
| Pin 6 | RH5/PMD5 — Port H bit 5 / Parallel Master Port data 5 |
| Pin 7 | RH6/PMD6 — Port H bit 6 / Parallel Master Port data 6 |
| Pin 8 | RH7/PMD7 — Port H bit 7 / Parallel Master Port data 7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS1 — Ground reference 1 |
| Pin 10 | VDD1 — Positive supply 1 (2.0-5.5 V) |
| Pin 11 | OSC1/CLKI/RA7 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock / Port A bit 7 |
| Pin 12 | OSC2/CLKO/RA6 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output / Port A bit 6 |
| Pin 13 | T0CKI/RB7 — Timer 0 clock input / Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 14 | RB6/PGC — Port B bit 6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 15 | RB5/PGM — Port B bit 5 / ICSP data / LVP enable |
| Pin 16 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 17 | RB3/CCP2 — Port B bit 3 / CCP2 input/output |
| Pin 18 | RB2/INT2 — Port B bit 2 / External interrupt 2 |
| Pin 19 | RB1/INT1 — Port B bit 1 / External interrupt 1 |
| Pin 20 | INT0/RB0 — External interrupt 0 / Port B bit 0 |
| Pin 21 | VSS2 — Ground reference 2 |
| Pin 22 | VDD2 — Positive supply 2 |
| Pin 23 | RC7/RX/DT — Port C bit 7 / EUSART1 RX / Sync data |
| Pin 24 | RC6/TX/CK — Port C bit 6 / EUSART1 TX / Sync clock |
| Pin 25 | RC5/SDO — Port C bit 5 / SPI data out |
| Pin 26 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Port C bit 4 / SPI data in / I2C data |
| Pin 27 | RC3/SCL/SCK — Port C bit 3 / I2C clock / SPI clock |
| Pin 28 | RC2/CCP1 — Port C bit 2 / CCP1 input/output |
| Pin 29 | RC1/T1OSI — Port C bit 1 / Timer1 oscillator input |
| Pin 30 | RC0/T1OSO — Port C bit 0 / Timer1 oscillator output |
| Pin 31 | VSS3 — Ground reference 3 |
| Pin 32 | VDD3 — Positive supply 3 |
| Pin 33 | RD7/PSP7 — Port D bit 7 / Parallel Slave Port bit 7 |
| Pin 34 | RD6/PSP6 — Port D bit 6 / Parallel Slave Port bit 6 |
| Pin 35 | RD5/PSP5 — Port D bit 5 / Parallel Slave Port bit 5 |
| Pin 36 | RD4/PSP4 — Port D bit 4 / Parallel Slave Port bit 4 |
| Pin 37 | RD3/PSP3 — Port D bit 3 / Parallel Slave Port bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RD2/PSP2 — Port D bit 2 / Parallel Slave Port bit 2 |
| Pin 39 | RD1/PSP1 — Port D bit 1 / Parallel Slave Port bit 1 |
| Pin 40 | RD0/PSP0 — Port D bit 0 / Parallel Slave Port bit 0 |
| Pin 41 | RE7/ECCP2 — Port E bit 7 / Enhanced CCP2 output |
| Pin 42 | RE6/ECCP1 — Port E bit 6 / Enhanced CCP1 output |
| Pin 43 | RE5/ECCP3 — Port E bit 5 / Enhanced CCP3 output |
| Pin 44 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 45 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 46 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 47 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 48 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 49 | VSS4 — Ground reference 4 |
| Pin 50 | VDD4 — Positive supply 4 |
| Pin 51 | RF7/SS1 — Port F bit 7 / SPI1 slave select |
| Pin 52 | RF6/AN11 — Port F bit 6 / A/D channel 11 |
| Pin 53 | RF5/AN10/CVREF — Port F bit 5 / A/D channel 10 / comparator reference |
| Pin 54 | RF4/AN9 — Port F bit 4 / A/D channel 9 |
| Pin 55 | RF3/AN8 — Port F bit 3 / A/D channel 8 |
| Pin 56 | RF2/AN7 — Port F bit 2 / A/D channel 7 |
| Pin 57 | RF1/AN6 — Port F bit 1 / A/D channel 6 |
| Pin 58 | RF0/AN5 — Port F bit 0 / A/D channel 5 |
| Pin 59 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 60 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 61 | AN4 — A/D channel 4 |
| Pin 62 | AN3 — A/D channel 3 |
| Pin 63 | AN2 — A/D channel 2 |
| Pin 64 | AN1 — A/D channel 1 |
| Pin 65 | AN0 — A/D channel 0 |
| Pin 66 | VSS5 — Ground reference 5 |
| Pin 67 | VDD5 — Positive supply 5 |
| Pin 68 | RG0/ECCP3 — Port G bit 0 / Enhanced CCP3 |
| Pin 69 | RG1/TX2/CK2 — Port G bit 1 / AUSART2 TX / sync clock |
| Pin 70 | RG2/RX2/DT2 — Port G bit 2 / AUSART2 RX / sync data |
| Pin 71 | RG3/CCP4 — Port G bit 3 / CCP4 |
| Pin 72 | RG4/CCP5 — Port G bit 4 / CCP5 |
| Pin 73 | RG5 — Port G bit 5 |
| Pin 74 | RG6 — Port G bit 6 |
| Pin 75 | RG7 — Port G bit 7 |
| Pin 76 | MCLR/VPP/RE3 — Master clear (reset) input / programming voltage / Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 77 | RJ0 — Port J bit 0 |
| Pin 78 | RJ1 — Port J bit 1 |
| Pin 79 | RJ2 — Port J bit 2 |
| Pin 80 | RJ3 — Port J bit 3 |
Typical Applications
PIC18F8627T-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Automotive Body and HVAC Modules, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Medical Instrumentation User Interfaces, LCD-Driven Appliance Controls, CAN/LIN-Connected Sensor Nodes.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The PIC18F8627T-E/PT serves as the central controller in industrial PLC-style systems and HMI panels where its 70+ GPIO directly drive 24 V opto-isolated inputs, solenoid outputs, and stepper motor drivers without external bus expanders. The PIC18 core's deterministic instruction cycle (4 clocks per instruction) provides predictable 100 microsecond scan-time execution at 25 MHz, suitable for IEC 61131-3-style ladder-logic emulation. The integrated 10-bit ADC reads 4-20 mA sensor inputs through current-sense resistors, while the two MSSP modules connect to SPI-based display controllers and I2C-based EEPROM parameter storage. The extended -40C to +125C temperature grade supports unconditioned cabinet mounting adjacent to motor drives. At 5 V supply with full GPIO loaded, the device draws ~25 mA active, well within industrial 24 V->5 V buck-converter headroom.
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Automotive Body and HVAC Modules
Body control modules (BCMs) and HVAC head units deploy the PIC18F8627T-E/PT to read switch panels, drive stepper motor damper actuators, and multiplex LIN-bus sub-modules. The extended -40C to +125C temperature grade covers automotive underhood and cabin requirements, while the integrated LCD driver directly connects to segment-style climate-control displays without an external driver IC. The three Enhanced CCP modules generate PWM signals with programmable dead-time for motor half-bridge drivers, simplifying the firmware needed for brushless DC blower fans. The 3936-byte RAM buffers diagnostic trouble codes and the 1024-byte EEPROM stores trim values such as HVAC calibration offsets. Designers targeting AEC-Q100 compliance should evaluate the PIC18F86K22 automotive family instead.
Recommended
Point-of-Sale Terminals
Point-of-sale (POS) terminals benefit from the PIC18F8627T-E/PT's 96 KB Flash which holds full EMV transaction stacks plus the LCD driver directly driving the cashier-facing customer display. The two USARTs simultaneously connect to the magnetic-stripe reader and external PIN-pad while the MSSP modules interlock with the thermal printer SPI bus and I2C-based contactless card readers. The 1024-byte EEPROM stores merchant configuration, terminal ID, and last-N transaction logs that must survive power loss. At 5 V operation the MCU drives the LCD glass at 3 V bias without external charge-pump circuitry, reducing BOM cost versus an external LCD driver. The wide 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply tolerance supports battery backup for transaction journaling during AC line drops.
Recommended
Medical Instrumentation User Interfaces
Blood-pressure monitors, glucose meters, and infusion-pump user interfaces adopt the PIC18F8627T-E/PT for its combination of integrated LCD driver and 70+ GPIO that scan matrix keypads, drive backlight PWM, and route A/D-converted sensor inputs without external logic. The deterministic 8-bit core reliably executes single-cycle interrupts at predictable intervals, simplifying IEC 62304 verification of alarm-handling routines. The 3936-byte RAM buffers real-time waveform displays such as pulse-oximeter plethysmograms while the 96 KB Flash holds lookup tables for SpO2 calibration curves. Designers must still validate the NRND lifecycle posture against IEC 60601 lifecycle requirements - some medical manufacturers require minimum 10-year component supply guarantees that push designs to the PIC18F87K22 family.
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LCD-Driven Appliance Controls
Washing machines, microwave ovens, and induction cooktops deploy the PIC18F8627T-E/PT where the integrated LCD driver connects directly to on-glass segment displays for timer, temperature, and program selection readouts. The three Enhanced CCP modules with dead-time insertion generate complementary PWM outputs for the heating-element relays and inverter-fed compressor, eliminating the need for external half-bridge gate drivers. The 3936-byte RAM buffers fault-history logs while the 1024-byte EEPROM stores user preset programs that survive power-line interruptions. The wide 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply range also supports direct connection to 5 V standby rails so the MCU remains alive in sleep mode with the LCD on but the main relay stack powered down.
Recommended
CAN/LIN-Connected Sensor Nodes
Automotive sensor clusters and industrial distributed I/O blocks use the PIC18F8627T-E/PT as a bridge between a CAN/LIN transceiver and the local sensor bus. The two MSSP modules connect to SPI-based digital sensors (accelerometers, pressure) and I2C-based EEPROM calibration tables in parallel, while one USART pairs with a CAN transceiver through an external CAN controller or, in newer designs, drives LIN directly. The 1024-byte EEPROM holds per-node calibration across manufacturing tolerances, and 3936 bytes of RAM buffers CAN message queues at 500 kbps without dropping frames. The extended -40C to +125C grade supports underhood mounting. For new automotive designs targeting AEC-Q100, the PIC18F86K22 family is recommended as the pin-compatible upgrade path.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F8627T-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F8627T-I/PT | PIC18LF8627T-I/PT | PIC18F8622T-I/PT | PIC18F85K90T-I/PTRSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm - same | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm - same | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm - same | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 96 KB | 96 KB | 96 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB |
| RAM | 3936 bytes | 3936 bytes | 3936 bytes | 3936 bytes | 2048 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 25 MHz (6.25 MIPS) | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| 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 | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| ECC / ECCP Modules | 2 CCP + 3 ECCP | 2 CCP + 3 ECCP | 2 CCP + 3 ECCP | 2 CCP + 3 ECCP | 2 CCP + 3 ECCP |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 12-bit |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade for harsh environment deployment (vs PIC18F8627T-I/PT)
- 96 KB Flash provides large program/data memory space for advanced firmware (vs PIC18F8622T-I/PT)
- Integrated LCD driver eliminates external charge-pump circuitry (vs PIC18F85K90T-I/PTRSL)
Design Notes
Estimated: VDD1-VDD5 supply pins share common decoupling; place one 100 nF X7R ceramic within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor per two VDD pairs. The PIC18F8627T-E/PT active current is approximately 10-25 mA at 25 MHz depending on peripheral activation, with sleep mode below 1 uA. Decoupling topology matches the five-VDD/ground pairs along all four sides of the TQFP-80 footprint to maintain analog supply noise below 50 mVpp.
The TQFP-80 (PT) package has a theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test PCB. Estimated: at full peripheral loading (USB-style 40 mA GPIO load, all peripherals active) the junction self-heating rises approximately 2-3 C above ambient - well within the -40C to +125C operating envelope. No heatsink is required for the MCU alone, but adjacent switching regulators may need thermal relief copper pours if placed within 10 mm of the device.
Route the crystal traces (OSC1/OSC2 or T1OSI/T1OSO) as short symmetric traces within 10 mm of the pins, with a guard ground trace underneath. Avoid running switching signals within 5 mm of the crystal traces. The ICSP pins (RB6/PGC, RB5/PGM) should be routed to a test pad or header so that MPLAB debugging can be performed without removing the MCU; keep the ICSP path isolated from high-current traces.
The 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging, not a different temperature grade - ordering the wrong variant typically means a 12-week adjustment to deliverable quantities when reels exceed 1,000 units. MCLR must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor with a 100 nF capacitor to VDD; an open or floating MCLR pin causes intermittent resets under EMI. Finally, the parallel master port (PMP) pins alternate with Port H and lower-port functions, so configuration bits must explicitly map PMP enable before reset is released.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free status per distributor listing. AEC-Q100 grade 'not applicable' - the E temperature grade targets industrial, not automotive safety; for AEC-Q100 qualified alternatives see PIC18F86K22 family. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the verified data; set to 'unknown'.