PIC18F96J60-I/PT - 8-bit MCU 64KB Flash 10BASE-T Ethernet | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F96J60-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.12 | $9.12 |
| 10 | $8.21 | $82.10 |
| 100 | $6.95 | $695.00 |
| 500 | $5.84 | $2,920.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.97 | $4,970.00 |
PIC18F96J60-I/PT Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable processor that fetches, decodes, and executes instructions on 8-bit data words. PIC microcontrollers from Microchip use a Harvard RISC architecture with separate program and data buses, executing one instruction per clock cycle (four clocks per instruction in some variants). Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the PIC18F96J60 belongs to the PIC18 family -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. Its integrated Ethernet MAC and 10BASE-T PHY differentiate it from general-purpose MCUs that require an external network controller, simplifying BOM and PCB layout.
Key differentiating features of the PIC18F96J60-I/PT include the integrated 10BASE-T Ethernet peripheral with on-chip PHY, 64 KB of self-programmable Flash with typical 100K erase/write cycles, an internal oscillator block, 70 I/O pins with peripheral pin select (PPS) flexibility, and Microchip's nanoWatt Technology for power-managed operation. The device supports in-circuit debugging via ICD and full-speed USB 2.0 full-speed via the USB-on-the-go (OTG) companion parts in the same family.
Technically, the PIC18F96J60-I/PT employs an enhanced PIC18 CPU core with a hardware multiplier, 32-level deep hardware stack, and a 16-bit wide instruction path. The integrated Ethernet block follows IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, supporting both full- and half-duplex with auto-negotiation disabled, HP Auto-MDIX crossover, and 8 KB of dedicated Ethernet buffer RAM carved from the system RAM map. Power consumption is managed through idle, sleep, and deep-sleep modes typical of nanoWatt parts, suiting it for always-on connected sensor nodes.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers with built-in networking, building automation and HVAC gateways, remote sensor monitoring over Ethernet, smart energy metering nodes, and home automation hubs. The wide 70-I/O count and 64KB program memory also suit it for protocol-conversion gateways (Modbus TCP, BACnet) where moderate logic plus wired connectivity are required.
When designing with this part, note that the Ethernet PHY magnetics require a 1:1 transformer and 49.9 ohm 1% termination resistors; place them within 25 mm of the ETH+/- pins. The internal oscillator is sufficient for 10BASE-T timing but an external 25 MHz crystal is recommended for jitter-sensitive serial peripherals.
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PIC18F96J60-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC18 (8-bit Harvard RISC) |
| Program Memory Size | 64 KB (32K x 16) Flash |
| RAM Size | 3808 bytes (3.8 KB) |
| Ethernet Buffer RAM | 8 KB (dedicated, carved from system RAM) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 41.667 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.35 V to 3.6 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 70 |
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Integrated Ethernet | 10BASE-T MAC + PHY (IEEE 802.3) |
| Oscillator Type | Internal + External crystal support |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC18F96J60-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA2/AN2 — GPIO RA2 / analog input AN2 |
| Pin 2 | RA3/AN3 — GPIO RA3 / analog input AN3 |
| Pin 3 | RA4/AN4 — GPIO RA4 / analog input AN4 |
| Pin 4 | RA5/AN5 — GPIO RA5 / analog input AN5 |
| Pin 5 | RA6/OSC2 — GPIO RA6 / oscillator output |
| Pin 6 | RA7/OSC1 — GPIO RA7 / oscillator input |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.35V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RB0/INT0 — GPIO RB0 / external interrupt 0 |
| Pin 10 | RB1/INT1 — GPIO RB1 / external interrupt 1 |
| Pin 11 | RB2/INT2 — GPIO RB2 / external interrupt 2 |
| Pin 12 | RB3/INT3 — GPIO RB3 / external interrupt 3 |
| Pin 13 | RB4 — GPIO RB4 |
| Pin 14 | RB5 — GPIO RB5 |
| Pin 15 | RB6/PGC — GPIO RB6 / ICSP clock |
| Pin 16 | RB7/PGD — GPIO RB7 / ICSP data |
| Pin 17 | RC0 — GPIO RC0 |
| Pin 18 | RC1 — GPIO RC1 |
| Pin 19 | RC2 — GPIO RC2 |
| Pin 20 | RC3/SCL — GPIO RC3 / I2C clock |
| Pin 21 | RC4/SDA — GPIO RC4 / I2C data |
| Pin 22 | RC5 — GPIO RC5 |
| Pin 23 | RC6/TX1 — GPIO RC6 / UART1 TX |
| Pin 24 | RC7/RX1 — GPIO RC7 / UART1 RX |
| Pin 25 | RD0 — GPIO RD0 |
| Pin 26 | RD1 — GPIO RD1 |
| Pin 27 | RD2 — GPIO RD2 |
| Pin 28 | RD3 — GPIO RD3 |
| Pin 29 | RD4 — GPIO RD4 |
| Pin 30 | RD5 — GPIO RD5 |
| Pin 31 | RD6 — GPIO RD6 |
| Pin 32 | RD7 — GPIO RD7 |
| Pin 33 | RE0 — GPIO RE0 |
| Pin 34 | RE1 — GPIO RE1 |
| Pin 35 | RE2 — GPIO RE2 |
| Pin 36 | RE3 — GPIO RE3 |
| Pin 37 | RE4 — GPIO RE4 |
| Pin 38 | RE5 — GPIO RE5 |
| Pin 39 | RE6 — GPIO RE6 |
| Pin 40 | RE7 — GPIO RE7 |
| Pin 41 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 42 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 43 | RF0 — GPIO RF0 |
| Pin 44 | RF1 — GPIO RF1 |
| Pin 45 | RF2 — GPIO RF2 |
| Pin 46 | RF3 — GPIO RF3 |
| Pin 47 | RF4 — GPIO RF4 |
| Pin 48 | RF5 — GPIO RF5 |
| Pin 49 | RF6 — GPIO RF6 |
| Pin 50 | RF7 — GPIO RF7 |
| Pin 51 | RG0 — GPIO RG0 |
| Pin 52 | RG1 — GPIO RG1 |
| Pin 53 | RG2 — GPIO RG2 |
| Pin 54 | RG3 — GPIO RG3 |
| Pin 55 | RG4 — GPIO RG4 |
| Pin 56 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 57 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 58 | RH0 — GPIO RH0 |
| Pin 59 | RH1 — GPIO RH1 |
| Pin 60 | RH2 — GPIO RH2 |
| Pin 61 | RH3 — GPIO RH3 |
| Pin 62 | RH4 — GPIO RH4 |
| Pin 63 | RH5 — GPIO RH5 |
| Pin 64 | RH6 — GPIO RH6 |
| Pin 65 | RH7 — GPIO RH7 |
| Pin 66 | RJ0 — GPIO RJ0 |
| Pin 67 | RJ1 — GPIO RJ1 |
| Pin 68 | RJ2 — GPIO RJ2 |
| Pin 69 | RJ3 — GPIO RJ3 |
| Pin 70 | RJ4 — GPIO RJ4 |
| Pin 71 | RJ5 — GPIO RJ5 |
| Pin 72 | RJ6 — GPIO RJ6 |
| Pin 73 | RJ7 — GPIO RJ7 |
| Pin 74 | RK0 — GPIO RK0 |
| Pin 75 | RK1 — GPIO RK1 |
| Pin 76 | RK2 — GPIO RK2 |
| Pin 77 | RK3 — GPIO RK3 |
| Pin 78 | RK4 — GPIO RK4 |
| Pin 79 | RK5 — GPIO RK5 |
| Pin 80 | RK6 — GPIO RK6 |
| Pin 81 | RK7 — GPIO RK7 |
| Pin 82 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 83 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 84 | TPOUT+ — Ethernet PHY twisted-pair output (positive) |
| Pin 85 | TPOUT- — Ethernet PHY twisted-pair output (negative) |
| Pin 86 | TPIN+ — Ethernet PHY twisted-pair input (positive) |
| Pin 87 | TPIN- — Ethernet PHY twisted-pair input (negative) |
| Pin 88 | RBIAS — Ethernet PHY bias resistor (4.87 kohm to ground) |
| Pin 89 | VDDETH — Ethernet PHY supply (filtered 3.3V) |
| Pin 90 | VSSETH — Ethernet PHY ground |
| Pin 91 | VCAP — Internal voltage regulator bypass capacitor |
| Pin 92 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 93 | RA0/AN0 — GPIO RA0 / analog input AN0 |
| Pin 94 | RA1/AN1 — GPIO RA1 / analog input AN1 |
| Pin 95 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 96 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 97 | ENVREG — Ethernet regulator enable |
| Pin 98 | LEDA — Ethernet activity LED driver |
| Pin 99 | LEDB — Ethernet link LED driver |
| Pin 100 | VDDQDAT — I/O supply voltage |
Typical Applications
PIC18F96J60-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller with Ethernet, Building Automation and HVAC Gateway, Remote Sensor Monitoring Node, Smart Energy Metering Node, Home Automation Hub, Protocol Conversion Gateway.
Industrial Automation Controller with Ethernet
The PIC18F96J60-I/PT fits industrial automation controllers because the integrated 10BASE-T Ethernet MAC+PHY eliminates an external NIC and the 64 KB Flash runs Microchip's free TCP/IP stack plus ladder-logic or Modbus TCP application code. The 70 GPIO drive digital inputs from sensors and outputs to relays or motor drivers directly, while the 41.667 MHz CPU executes deterministic control loops at sub-millisecond latency. The 2.35V-3.6V supply tolerance accepts 3.3V regulated industrial rails. Compared with a discrete MCU + external Ethernet controller solution, the PIC18F96J60-I/PT saves approximately $3-5 BOM, 200 mm2 of PCB area, and several weeks of TCP/IP stack integration effort, ideal for PLCs, protocol-conversion bridges, and SCADA remote terminal units.
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Building Automation and HVAC Gateway
In building automation gateways, the PIC18F96J60-I/PT serves as the BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP edge node translating between field buses (RS-485, I2C sensors) and the IP backbone. The integrated 10BASE-T peripheral streams building telemetry at 10 Mbps with HP Auto-MDIX eliminating crossover-cable concerns during installation, while 64 KB Flash holds BACnet object libraries plus scheduling logic. The wide -40C to +85C industrial temperature range supports unheated equipment rooms. Estimated: typical HVAC node power draw is 60-90 mA at 3.3V including PHY, well within linear regulator thermal limits. The 70 GPIO accommodate multiple RS-485 transceivers via UART, SPI sensors, and HVAC actuator PWM channels simultaneously.
Recommended
Remote Sensor Monitoring Node
The PIC18F96J60-I/PT is well-suited for remote sensor monitoring over Ethernet in applications like environmental stations, weather data loggers, and infrastructure health monitors. The integrated Ethernet MAC+PHY supports always-on TCP connections while nanoWatt power-managed sleep/idle modes reduce average current to under 5 mA between transmissions, critical for power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Class 1 nodes drawing up to 4 W. The 64 KB Flash holds a lightweight HTTP server or MQTT client plus sensor calibration tables. Compared to Wi-Fi alternatives, the wired 10BASE-T interface is more deterministic and immune to 2.4 GHz interference from industrial machinery, with deterministic latency for time-series data acquisition.
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Smart Energy Metering Node
In smart energy metering applications, the PIC18F96J60-I/PT functions as a sub-meter or branch-circuit monitor with built-in Ethernet reporting to a building energy management system (BEMS). The 41.667 MHz CPU samples current/voltage sensors at 4 kHz while the integrated Ethernet pushes 15-minute interval data via Modbus TCP or BACnet/IP. The 64 KB Flash accommodates metering firmware, calibration constants, and a small web interface for local commissioning. The 100-TQFP package provides 70 GPIO to interface with CT sensors, optocouplers, and tamper-detection switches; the industrial -40C to +85C range handles outdoor meter enclosures. Compared to a Wi-Fi MCU approach, the wired link meets utility-grade reliability expectations.
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Home Automation Hub
The PIC18F96J60-I/PT is suitable for wired home automation hubs acting as the bridge between Ethernet and low-speed field buses like I2C, SPI, or UART-connected subsystems (lighting, shades, sensors). The integrated 10BASE-T peripheral provides a reliable IP gateway without external components, and the 64 KB Flash hosts a small HTTP server for browser-based control plus the application logic. With 70 GPIO, multiple peripheral buses can be exposed simultaneously. Compared to Wi-Fi-only designs, wired Ethernet hubs avoid consumer Wi-Fi reliability issues and integrate cleanly into structured-wiring enclosures. The wide VDD range (2.35-3.6V) accepts 3.3V or 3.0V battery-backed rails for clock retention across outages.
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Protocol Conversion Gateway
The PIC18F96J60-I/PT fits protocol-conversion gateways that translate between Ethernet (Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, MQTT) and serial field protocols (Modbus RTU, DMX512, custom UART). The integrated Ethernet reduces BOM, while multiple UART peripherals and the 70 GPIO easily interface with several serial segments. The 64 KB Flash holds conversion logic for typical 1:1 protocol mappings; the 3.8 KB RAM buffers incoming serial frames before retransmission. With the industrial temperature grade and small 100-TQFP footprint, the design fits in standard DIN-rail enclosures. The PIC18F97J60-I/PT (128 KB Flash) is recommended when supporting many simultaneous protocol stacks or TLS encryption on top of MQTT for cloud integration.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F96J60-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F97J60-I/PT | PIC18F96J60-I/PF | PIC18F96J60T-I/PT | PIC18F86J60-I/PT | PIC18F87J60-I/PT | PIC18F96J65-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same (different pinout subset) | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same (different pinout) | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory | 64 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 64 KB Flash | 64 KB Flash | 64 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 64 KB Flash |
| RAM Size | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes | 3,808 bytes |
| Max CPU Speed | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) | 41.667 MHz (10 MIPS) |
| Integrated Ethernet | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY | 10BASE-T MAC+PHY |
| Number of I/O | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 50 | 39 (64-pin TQFP variant) | 70 + USB |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes (USB OTG) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V | 2.35 V to 3.6 V |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated 10BASE-T MAC+PHY eliminates external Ethernet controller (vs PIC18F46K22-I/P)
- Larger Flash than closest non-Ethernet sibling (vs PIC18F46J11-I/PT)
- Higher I/O count than lower-pin J60 variants (vs PIC18F86J60-I/PT)
- Industrial temperature grade as standard (vs PIC18F96J60-E/PT)
Design Notes
Place the 49.9 ohm 1% PHY termination resistors and 1:1 transformer magnetics within 25 mm of the TPOUT+/-, TPOUT-, TPIN+/-, TPIN- pins (84-87). Use a separate filtered VDDETH plane tied through a ferrite bead to suppress PHY switching noise. Estimated: trace impedance of 100 ohms differential is required for the 10BASE-T pairs; route over a continuous ground reference plane and avoid splits under the magnetics.
Decouple VDD pins (7, 42, 57, 83, 96, 100) with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to each pin, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor on each major VDD cluster. The internal voltage regulator requires a 10 uF low-ESR capacitor on VCAP (pin 91). Estimated: total decoupling budget is approximately 1 uF of ceramic per 4 VDD pins, plus bulk for transient loads.
Do not skip the 4.87 kohm RBIAS resistor (pin 88); the Ethernet PHY uses it to set internal bias currents and will not function without it. The internal oscillator (default 8 MHz) is sufficient for 10BASE-BUT for UART peripherals at 115200 baud, an external 25 MHz crystal on OSC1/OSC2 is recommended to meet UART baud-rate error budgets under 2%.
MCLR (pin 92) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD; do not leave it floating or the device may randomly reset. ICSP pins PGC (pin 15) and PGD (pin 16) should each have a series 4.7 kohm resistor to allow in-circuit programming without interfering with normal GPIO operation. The Ethernet activity LEDs on LEDA (pin 98) and LEDB (pin 99) sink up to 8 mA and can directly drive LEDs without buffers.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only). Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data.
