PIC18F96J94T-I/PF - 8-Bit 64MHz 64KB Flash LCD MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC18F96J94T-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $8.92 | $8.92 |
| 10 | $8.03 | $80.30 |
| 100 | $7.14 | $714.00 |
| 500 | $6.32 | $3,160.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.65 | $5,650.00 |
PIC18F96J94T-I/PF Overview
A PIC18F XLP microcontroller is a member of Microchip's 8-bit PIC18 flash MCU family, which combines a RISC Harvard architecture with on-chip peripherals such as A/D converters, comparators, timers, USB, LCD segment drivers, and rich I/O. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC18F sits between 16-bit PIC24/dsPIC devices and 16-bit entry-level MCUs; compared with PIC16 mid-range parts, PIC18F adds wider 16-bit instruction paths, larger linear addressing, and more sophisticated peripherals. XLP variants emphasize deep-sleep current as low as a few hundred nanoamperes with retention, making them suitable for battery- and energy-harvesting designs.
Key features of the PIC18F96J94T-I/PF include 64KB Flash (32K × 16), 4KB RAM, up to 16 MIPS throughput, an integrated USB 2.0 transceiver, a segmented LCD controller supporting up to 480 segments and up to 1/4 duty / 1/3 bias drive, multiple power-managed operating modes (Run/Idle/Sleep with RTCC), a 12-channel 10-bit A/D converter, two analog comparators, hardware real-time clock/calendar with backup, multiple timers, two MSSP (SPI/I²C) modules, two Enhanced USART modules, and nanoWatt XLP™ ultra-low-power modes for extended battery life. The I/PF package designator indicates an industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) in a 100-pin TQFP.
Typical applications include USB-connected medical devices (glucometers, blood-pressure monitors, portable diagnostic tools), e-metering / utility metering with LCD readouts, home appliances with segment displays, automotive instrument clusters (after AEC-Q100 part-number check), industrial control panels, sensor platforms, and any battery-powered instrument requiring segmented LCD + USB in a single chip.
When designing, place the 100-pin TQFP decoupling capacitors directly at each VDDCORE/VDD/VSS pin pair, follow the datasheet's recommended decoupling of 100 nF + bulk caps, and route the USB DP/DM differential pair as a 90 Ω impedance-controlled line. Configure the LCD charge-pump capacitors per the segmented-LCD biasing mode chosen, since bias current scales with mux duty and number of segments driven.
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PIC18F96J94T-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC18 8-bit RISC |
| Family | PIC® XLP™ 18J |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (32K x 16) |
| RAM | 4 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 64 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 69 (approximate, per package variant) |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host/OTG transceiver, integrated |
| LCD | Integrated segmented LCD driver, up to 480 segments |
| A/D Converter | 10-bit, up to 16 channels |
| Comparators | 2 analog comparators |
| Timers | Multiple 8/16-bit timers (per datasheet) |
| Communication | 2x MSSP (SPI/I2C), 2x Enhanced USART |
| Low-Power Mode | nanoWatt XLP™ technology |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial, "I" grade) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm), "PF" designator |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC18F96J94T-I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG0 — Digital I/O port pin (LCD segment multiplexing shared) |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 13 | OSC1/CLKI/RA7 — Crystal oscillator input or external clock / GPIO |
| Pin 14 | OSC2/CLKO/RA6 — Crystal oscillator output or clock output / GPIO |
| Pin 15 | RC0 — Digital I/O port pin |
| Pin 20 | VUSB3V3 — USB internal transceiver 3.3V supply |
| Pin 21 | D-/RB0 — USB D- line / GPIO |
| Pin 22 | D+/RB1 — USB D+ line / GPIO |
| Pin 31 | VCAP/VDDCORE — Internal voltage regulator output (core supply decoupling) |
| Pin 55 | RA0/AN0 — Analog input 0 / GPIO |
| Pin 65 | RD0 — Digital I/O port pin |
| Pin 76 | RF1 — Digital I/O port pin (LCD segment shared) |
| Pin 85 | RH0 — Digital I/O port pin |
| Pin 100 | RG7 — Digital I/O port pin (LCD segment shared) |
Typical Applications
PIC18F96J94T-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: USB Medical Devices (Glucometers, BP Monitors), E-Metering and Utility Meter Readouts, Home Appliance User Interfaces with Segmented LCD, Industrial Sensor Platforms and Data Loggers, Portable Consumer Devices with USB Charging, IoT Sensor / Edge Nodes with Local LCD HMI.
USB Medical Devices (Glucometers, BP Monitors)
The PIC18F96J94T-I/PF is a strong fit for handheld medical instruments such as glucometers, blood-pressure monitors, and portable diagnostic readers. Its integrated USB 2.0 full-speed transceiver lets the device charge, transfer log data to a host PC, or accept firmware updates without an external PHY, while the segmented LCD controller (up to 480 segments) drives the user-facing readouts without a separate driver. The nanoWatt XLP™ sleep current in the microampere range extends battery life between measurements, and the 100-pin TQFP (14x14) footprint gives room for multiple analog sensor inputs, a 10-bit A/D converter, and a real-time clock/calendar for time-stamped readings.
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E-Metering and Utility Meter Readouts
The PIC18F96J94T-I/PF suits electronic energy meters, water/gas meters, and sub-metering readouts where large numeric/alphanumeric displays are mandatory. The integrated LCD driver supports up to 480 segments in static through 1/4 mux configurations, eliminating the external LCD driver IC and shrinking BOM cost for high-volume meter production. Its 64 KB Flash / 4 KB RAM is sufficient for metrology routines (pulse counting, tamper detection, and tariff logic), while the RTCC with backup-battery domain preserves timekeeping during main-power loss. The 2.0 V to 3.6 V supply range works directly with single-cell Li-ion or two-AA battery topologies.
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Home Appliance User Interfaces with Segmented LCD
The PIC18F96J94T-I/PF powers the user interface and main control MCU in white goods (washing machines, dishwashers, ovens) and small appliances (coffee makers, microwaves, induction cooktops) that need a segmented LCD plus button/HMI control. The 10-bit A/D converter reads temperature sensors and motor currents, while the 2x MSSP and 2x Enhanced USART modules drive segment-driver expansion, IO expansion, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module interfaces. The 100-pin TQFP (14x14) footprint provides ample GPIO for keypad matrices, relay drivers, and triac interfaces typical in appliance control boards.
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Industrial Sensor Platforms and Data Loggers
Industrial sensor hubs, environmental monitors, and standalone data loggers benefit from the PIC18F96J94T-I/PF's combination of USB for data offload, segmented LCD for local readout, multiple analog channels for sensor inputs, and real-time clock/calendar for time-stamped logging. nanoWatt XLP™ sleep current enables long battery-only deployments with wake-on-timer or wake-on-trigger for low-duty-cycle sampling. The integrated USB OTG capability allows direct export to a USB flash drive for portable field-deployment scenarios, eliminating a host PC from the data-retrieval loop.
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Portable Consumer Devices with USB Charging
Battery-powered consumer products that need USB charging, firmware updates, or PC connectivity use the PIC18F96J94T-I/PF to consolidate charging-interface and application logic into one IC. The integrated USB full-speed transceiver handles charging handshake via proprietary or BC1.2-compatible signaling in software, while the segmented LCD shows battery, mode, and status icons. Operating down to 2.0 V lets the MCU keep running through the full Li-ion discharge curve, and the 100-pin TQFP package provides ample GPIO for buttons, LED drivers, and external sensor interfaces.
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IoT Sensor / Edge Nodes with Local LCD HMI
Edge-IoT nodes and small gateways that need a local segmented LCD for status/configuration (alongside Wi-Fi/BLE module communication) pair well with the PIC18F96J94T-I/PF. The 64 KB Flash / 4 KB RAM accommodates local sensor-processing routines and command interpreters, while UART/SPI channels connect to ESP32-class modules or sub-GHz radios. nanoWatt XLP™ sleep current supports long battery-life deployments (months to years), and the segmented LCD lets the user provision the device or read diagnostics without a smartphone app. The 100-pin TQFP (14x14) footprint leaves room for future board expansion.
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Engineering reference data for PIC18F96J94T-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18F97J94T-I/PF | PIC18F96J94-I/PF | PIC18F96J94T-I/PT | PIC18F97J94-I/PF |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same pinout, smaller body | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Core | PIC18 8-bit | PIC18 8-bit | PIC18 8-bit | PIC18 8-bit | PIC18 8-bit |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| RAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS | 64 MHz / 16 MIPS |
| USB Transceiver | Integrated USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | Integrated USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | Integrated USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | Integrated USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | Integrated USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG |
| Segmented LCD Segments | Up to 480 segments | Up to 480 segments | Up to 480 segments | Up to 480 segments | Up to 480 segments |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrates USB 2.0 FS transceiver + segmented LCD + nanoWatt XLP™ on one 8-bit PIC18 (vs PIC18F96J60T-I/PF)
- Drop-in memory upgrade path within same package (vs PIC18F97J94T-I/PF)
- Industrial-grade 100-pin TQFP with broad peripheral integration (vs PIC18F96J94T-I/PT (12x12 mm TQFP))
Design Notes
Estimated: place 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling on every VDD/VSS pin pair (typically 5–6 pairs in this 100-pin TQFP), plus a single 4.7 µF–10 µF bulk capacitor near the device. The internal 2.5 V core LDO requires a 1 µF–4.7 µF low-ESR capacitor on the VCAP/VDDCORE pin (datasheet-recommended value). For USB applications, the VUSB3V3 pin needs a 100 nF + 4.7 µF decoupling pair, and the USB bus-powered sense resistor on VBUS must be sized per USB 2.0 inrush-current limits (10 µF max upstream VBUS capacitance without enumeration).
Route the USB DP/DM pair as a 90 Ω differential microstrip on the top layer, with continuous reference ground plane beneath and length matching within 150 mils. Keep the DP/DM traces away from clock lines, switching regulator inductors, and LCD segment driver traces. The 14x14 mm TQFP has a 0.5 mm pitch, so use fine-pitch PCB rules (6-mil trace/space minimum, microvia stackup for inner-layer escape), and keep 100 nF caps within 50 mils of each VDD pin.
Do not exceed 3.6 V on any VDD pin — the PIC18F96J94T-I/PF is a 3.3 V part and absolute-maximum 5 V exposure can damage the internal USB transceiver. Always enter USB Suspend mode in firmware after 3 ms of bus idle to stay USB 2.0 compliant; non-compliance can fail USB-IF certification. Configure the LCD charge pump capacitors exactly per the mux/bias mode chosen, because insufficient capacitance causes LCD ghosting and excessive capacitance draws more bias current.
Compliance Information
Industrial temperature grade (-40 C to +85 C) per Microchip ordering code designator "I". Not AEC-Q100 qualified - contact Microchip for automotive-grade (Q) variants of the 96J94 family. RoHS/REACH/conflict-mineral statements sourced from Microchip product environmental compliance documentation.
