PIC18LF4480T-I/PT - 8-Bit 40MHz 16KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC18LF4480T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.5 | $6.50 |
| 10 | $5.85 | $58.50 |
| 100 | $5.2 | $520.00 |
| 500 | $4.65 | $2,325.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.1 | $4,100.00 |
PIC18LF4480T-I/PT Overview
A PIC18 microcontroller is an 8-bit Harvard-architecture RISC device family from Microchip Technology, belonging to the broader microcontroller (MCU) class within power management and embedded processing semiconductor hierarchies. PIC18 devices use separate program and data buses for simultaneous instruction fetch and operand access, delivering deterministic throughput up to 10 MIPS at 40 MHz and offering Enhanced Flash with 100,000-cycle endurance plus self-programmability in-application.
Key features of this part include 16 KB on-chip flash, 768-byte SRAM, 256-byte EEPROM, two 8-bit and three 16-bit timers, 10-bit A/D converter with up to 11 channels, ECAN module for CAN 2.0B active/passive, MSSP for SPI/I²C, and a USART with LIN support. The 44-pin TQFP (PT) package exposes up to 36 I/O pins, supports ICD (in-circuit debugging), and carries the industrial temperature grade -40 °C to +85 °C.
The architecture employs a 16-bit instruction word with 8-bit data path, an 8-level deep hardware stack, and a priority level interrupt controller, enabling responsive event handling in real-time control loops. The LF silicon is optimized for low-voltage operation down to 2.0 V, suitable for battery-powered and 3.3 V designs without a 5 V boost stage.
Typical applications include industrial automation (CAN node endpoints, sensor conditioning), automotive body electronics (LIN/CAN nodes, BCMs), appliance control, building automation, and embedded CAN bridges. Its wide voltage range also enables portable instrumentation and battery-monitoring subsystems.
Designers should bias VDD with a 100 nF decoupling cap placed within 5 mm of the pin and route analog/digital grounds carefully when using ADC channels to avoid reference drift. For long CAN bus stubs, use 120 Ω termination at each end and keep stubs under 30 cm.
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View Datasheet →PIC18LF4480T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC18, 8-bit RISC Harvard |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 40 MHz (10 MIPS) |
| Program Memory | 16 KB (8K x 16) Enhanced Flash |
| Data RAM | 768 bytes |
| Data EEPROM | 256 bytes |
| I/O Pins | Up to 36 |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 11 channels |
| CAN | ECAN 2.0B active/passive |
| Serial Interfaces | USART (LIN), MSSP (SPI/I²C) |
| Timers | 2 x 8-bit, 3 x 16-bit |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm), Tape & Reel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Instruction Word | 16-bit |
| Hardware Stack | 31 levels |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (compliant) |
| Debug Interface | ICD (In-Circuit Debug) |
PIC18LF4480T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RC7/RX/DT — I/O pin / USART RX / MSSP data |
| Pin 2 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 3 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 4 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 5 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 6 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 7 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 8 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 9 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 10 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 11 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 12 | RC6/TX/CK — I/O pin / USART TX / MSSP clock |
| Pin 13 | RC7/RX/DT — I/O pin / USART RX / MSSP data |
| Pin 14 | RB0/INT0 — I/O port B bit 0 / external interrupt 0 |
| Pin 15 | RB1/INT1 — I/O port B bit 1 / external interrupt 1 |
| Pin 16 | RB2/INT2 — I/O port B bit 2 / external interrupt 2 |
| Pin 17 | RB3/INT3 — I/O port B bit 3 / external interrupt 3 |
| Pin 18 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 19 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 20 | RB6/PGC — I/O port B bit 6 / ICD clock |
| Pin 21 | RB7/PGD — I/O port B bit 7 / ICD data |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0-5.5V) |
| Pin 24 | RA0/AN0 — I/O port A bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 25 | RA1/AN1 — I/O port A bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 26 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — I/O port A bit 2 / analog input 2 / VREF- |
| Pin 27 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — I/O port A bit 3 / analog input 3 / VREF+ |
| Pin 28 | RA4/T0CKI — I/O port A bit 4 / Timer0 clock |
| Pin 29 | RA5/AN4 — I/O port A bit 5 / analog input 4 |
| Pin 30 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 31 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 32 | RE0/RD — I/O port E bit 0 / CAN RX |
| Pin 33 | RE1/CANTX — I/O port E bit 1 / CAN TX |
| Pin 34 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 35 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear / programming voltage |
| Pin 36 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 37 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 38 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 40 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 41 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0-5.5V) |
| Pin 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PIC18LF4480T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial CAN Node Endpoint, Automotive Body Electronics (LIN/CAN Node), Appliance Control Board, Building Automation Gateway, Battery-Powered Sensor Node, Embedded CAN-to-UART Bridge.
Industrial CAN Node Endpoint
The PIC18LF4480T-I/PT is well-suited as a CAN bus node endpoint in industrial automation because it integrates ECAN 2.0B supporting standard and extended identifiers with bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s, plus 16 KB flash for CANopen stack fragments and 768-byte RAM for PDO buffers. Operating from 2.0 V to 5.5 V enables deployment on 3.3 V sensor rails without level shifters, and 36 I/O pins accept multiple sensor inputs. Place the MCU near the bus connector with a 120 Ω termination at the bus ends; stub length should remain under 30 cm to suppress reflections. Compared with external CAN controllers, the integrated ECAN reduces BOM by eliminating a standalone CAN transceiver-less MCU interface stage.
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Automotive Body Electronics (LIN/CAN Node)
For automotive body electronics such as door modules, mirror controllers, and seat nodes, the PIC18LF4480T-I/PT integrates both a USART with LIN 1.3/2.0 support and ECAN 2.0B, plus a 10-bit ADC for potentiometer and switch sampling. The 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply range accommodates cranking transients above 5 V when paired with a wide-Vin LDO. Industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +85 °C) covers cabin environments; for under-hood AEC-Q100 zones, choose a Q100-qualified variant. Hardware multiplication and 10 MIPS throughput enable fast LIN schedule handling without software bottlenecks in body-domain applications.
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Appliance Control Board
The PIC18LF4480T-I/PT serves washing-machine, dishwasher, and induction-cooktop controllers thanks to its 16 KB flash storing user-interface state machines, 768-byte RAM buffering ADC readings, and 36 I/O pins driving relays, triacs, and segment displays. The Enhanced Flash supports in-application firmware updates, useful for post-sale bug-fix campaigns without service intervention. The 40 MHz core offers enough MIPS to run zero-crossing detection, triac timing, and UART diagnostics in a single chip, eliminating external logic and shrinking the BOM.
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Building Automation Gateway
For BACnet, Modbus, or KNX-style building automation gateways, the PIC18LF4480T-I/PT acts as a protocol bridge with USART, SPI, and I²C peripherals interfacing to RS-485, sensor, and keypad modules. Its 16 KB flash holds compact protocol stacks, while 36 I/O drive status LEDs and accept dry-contact inputs. Wide 2.0-5.5 V supply lets the gateway accept 24 VAC rectified supplies through a small LDO, simplifying installation in legacy panels without rewiring.
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Battery-Powered Sensor Node
Battery-driven wireless or wired sensor nodes benefit from the PIC18LF4480T-I/PT LF silicon because it operates down to 2.0 V, enabling direct Li-Ion discharge use without boost converters. The 10-bit ADC with up to 11 channels multiplexes thermistor, voltage-divider, and current-sense inputs, while 36 I/O drive indicator LEDs and interrupt sources. With sleep modes, average current can be reduced below typical RF sensor radio standby, extending service intervals. The 16 KB flash supports BLE/HID-over-GATT fragments alongside sensor-fusion firmware.
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Embedded CAN-to-UART Bridge
Use the PIC18LF4480T-I/PT as a compact CAN-to-UART bridge for retrofit industrial nodes by routing ECAN 2.0B messages to RS-232/RS-485 via the USART. The 16 KB flash holds the CAN-ID filter list and a small command interpreter, while 768-byte RAM absorbs burst frames before forwarding. Hardware CRC offload on the ECAN reduces CPU overhead, freeing cycles for the UART byte stream at 115200 baud or higher. The 44-pin TQFP and 2.0-5.5 V supply make retrofit into legacy 24 V cabinets straightforward with only a small LDO.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC18LF4480-I/PT | PIC18F4480T-I/PT | PIC18LF4580T-I/PT | PIC18F4580T-I/PT | PIC18LF4580-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 44-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 44-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 44-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 44-pin TQFP (10x10) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V (LF) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V (F) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Program Flash | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Data RAM | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 1536 bytes | 1536 bytes | 1536 bytes |
| EEPROM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| CAN Peripheral | ECAN 2.0B active/passive | ECAN 2.0B | ECAN 2.0B | ECAN 2.0B | ECAN 2.0B | ECAN 2.0B |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated ECAN 2.0B peripheral (vs PIC18LF4520T-I/PT)
- Low-voltage LF silicon down to 2.0 V (vs PIC18F4480T-I/PT)
- Smaller flash/RAM footprint for lean firmware (vs PIC18LF4580T-I/PT)
- Wider I/O count at 36 pins (vs PIC18LF4585T-I/PT (40-pin))
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pins 23 and 43), plus a bulk 1-10 uF tantalum or ceramic cap on the same net. The PIC18LF4480T-I/PT datasheet specifies that noise on VDD directly couples into ADC readings via the internal bandgap; for precision analog applications, add a ferrite bead and 10 uF cap on the analog AVDD rail if available. Estimated: at 40 MHz and 5V supply, typical IDD is 15-20 mA active, less than 1 uA in sleep - verify with actual workload.
Route the CAN lines (RE0/CANRX, RE1/CANTX) symmetrically and match length to within 5 mm. Keep CAN traces away from switching nodes and crossing high-dV/dt signals; place a 120 Ω termination at each end of the bus, not at stubs. For the ECAN module, configure the CiA-118 standard bit timing for 125 kbps automotive networks, or 1 Mbps for industrial CANopen. The MCLR pin (pin 35) requires a 10 kΩ pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground if in-circuit debugging is required.
Do not exceed 5.5 V on any VDD pin; the LF variant is rated 2.0-5.5 V but absolute maximum is 6.5 V with permanent damage risk. Do not configure unused I/O as outputs driving low without pull-ups - floating inputs can draw excess current. Ensure the configuration bits correctly select the LF (low-voltage) mode and not the F (4.2-5.5V) configuration, otherwise operation below 4.2 V becomes unstable. Brown-out reset (BOR) should remain enabled for industrial deployments to prevent undefined execution at low supply.
The 44-pin TQFP package dissipates heat primarily through the die flag. Estimated: at 5 V, 40 MHz, full I/O toggling, IDD is approximately 16 mA yielding 80 mW dissipation; junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is around 50 C/W for the 10x10 TQFP, producing a 4 C rise. At extended -40 °C to +85 °C industrial range, derate operating frequency below 40 MHz if multiple I/O are loaded to maintain junction temperature below 125 C.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page; industrial temperature grade -40 °C to +85 °C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; select AEC-Q100 automotive variants for under-hood designs.