PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 - 8-bit 25MHz 128KB Flash MCU | Microchip
N.º da peça: PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 ✗ Fim de vida| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12,50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112,50 |
| 100 | $10 | $1.000,00 |
| 500 | $8.75 | $4.375,00 |
| 1.000 | $7.5 | $7.500,00 |
PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 Visão geral
What is a PIC microcontroller? PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) microcontrollers are 8/16/32-bit RISC-based microcontrollers built around Harvard architecture (separate program and data buses). The PIC18 family is Microchip's high-performance 8-bit line, offering enhanced instruction set, large memory models, and rich peripherals for embedded applications. They sit in the technology hierarchy: PIC18 -> PIC microcontroller -> 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC.
Key differentiating features include 128 KB Flash, 3.75 KB SRAM, 1 KB EEPROM for non-volatile data storage, External oscillator support for precision clocking, and industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The PIC18 instruction set is upward compatible with the PIC16 and PIC17 families, easing migration paths for legacy designs originally written for older PIC microcontrollers.
Technically, the PIC18F8720 uses a 16-bit instruction word with 8-bit data path, a 32-level hardware stack, and Multiply/Divide assist hardware. The device supports both Internal and External oscillator modes, has 4 Timer modules, dual capture/compare/PWM modules, and an enhanced 10-bit A/D converter. The PIC18F8720 is also pin-compatible with the PIC17C76X family of OTP devices.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, building automation systems, automotive body electronics, instrumentation, embedded connectivity gateways, and legacy upgrade designs where PIC17C76X OTP replacements are needed.
When laying out a PCB for the PIC18F8720, place decoupling capacitors (100 nF and 10 µF) close to each VDD/VSS pair and route the external crystal traces symmetrically with a ground guard ring to minimize EMI. Note that this part is in Obsolete lifecycle status, so consider the enhanced PIC18F8722 or PIC18F85K22 for new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Core Architecture, Package, I/O Pins, Program Memory (Flash), MSL Level.
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PIC18F8720-I/PT
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
PIC18F8720T-I/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$11.25 / unidade
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✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$9.3 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18F8722-I/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$6.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18F85K22-I/PT
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
PIC18F8620-I/PT
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
PIC18F8520-I/PT
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas✓ Em estoque
$5.1586 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core Architecture | PIC 8-bit RISC |
| Core Processor | PIC18 |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Program Memory Size | 128 KB (64K x 16) |
| RAM Size | 3.75 KB |
| EEPROM Size | 1 KB |
| Number of I/O Pins | 68 |
| Encapsulamento / Caixa | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Faixa de temperatura de operação | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Oscillator Type | External |
| A/D Converter | 10-bit |
| Number of A/D Channels | 16 |
| Largura do barramento de dados | 8-bit |
| Connectivity | I²C, SPI, USART |
| Instruction Set Compatibility | PIC16, PIC17, PIC17C76X |
| Number of Timers | 4 |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do PIC18F8720-I/PTC01
| Pino 1 | OSC1/CLKIN — External oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pino 2 | OSC2/CLKOUT — External oscillator output / clock output |
| Pino 3 | RA0/AN0 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 0 |
| Pino 4 | RA1/AN1 — Digital I/O / analog input channel 1 |
| Pino 5 | RA2/AN2/VREF- — Digital I/O / analog input channel 2 / A/D VREF- |
| Pino 6 | RA3/AN3/VREF+ — Digital I/O / analog input channel 3 / A/D VREF+ |
| Pino 7 | RA4/T0CKI — Digital I/O / Timer0 clock input |
| Pino 8 | RA5/AN4/SS — Digital I/O / analog input channel 4 / SPI slave select |
| Pino 9 | RA6 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 10 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pino 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 12 | RB0/INT0 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 0 |
| Pino 13 | RB1/INT1 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 1 |
| Pino 14 | RB2/INT2 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 2 |
| Pino 15 | RB3/INT3 — Digital I/O / external interrupt 3 |
| Pino 16 | RB4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 17 | RB5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 18 | RB6/PGC — Digital I/O / ICSP clock |
| Pino 19 | RB7/PGD — Digital I/O / ICSP data |
| Pino 20 | MCLR/VPP — Master clear reset / programming voltage |
| Pino 21 | RC0/T1OSO — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator output |
| Pino 22 | RC1/T1OSI — Digital I/O / Timer1 oscillator input |
| Pino 23 | RC2/CCP1 — Digital I/O / Capture/Compare/PWM 1 |
| Pino 24 | RC3/SCK/SCL — Digital I/O / SPI clock / I²C clock |
| Pino 25 | RC4/SDI/SDA — Digital I/O / SPI data in / I²C data |
| Pino 26 | RC5/SDO — Digital I/O / SPI data out |
| Pino 27 | RC6/TX1/CK1 — Digital I/O / USART1 transmit / clock |
| Pino 28 | RC7/RX1/DT1 — Digital I/O / USART1 receive / data |
| Pino 29 | RD0 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 30 | RD1 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 31 | RD2 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 32 | RD3 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 33 | RD4 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 34 | RD5 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 35 | RD6 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 36 | RD7 — Digital I/O / PSP data |
| Pino 37 | RE0/RD — Digital I/O / PSP read |
| Pino 38 | RE1/WR — Digital I/O / PSP write |
| Pino 39 | RE2/CS — Digital I/O / PSP chip select |
| Pino 40 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pino 41 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pino 42 | RF0 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 43 | RF1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 44 | RF2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 45 | RF3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 46 | RF4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 47 | RF5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 48 | RF6 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 49 | RF7 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 50 | RG0 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 51 | RG1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 52 | RG2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 53 | RG3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 54 | RG4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 55 | RG5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 56 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pino 57 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 58 | RH0 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 59 | RH1 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 60 | RH2 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 61 | RH3 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 62 | RH4 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 63 | RH5/CCP6 — Digital I/O / A/D channel / CCP6 |
| Pino 64 | RH6/CCP7 — Digital I/O / A/D channel / CCP7 |
| Pino 65 | RH7 — Digital I/O / A/D channel |
| Pino 66 | RJ0 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 67 | RJ1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 68 | RJ2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 69 | RJ3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 70 | RJ4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 71 | RJ5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 72 | RJ6 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 73 | RJ7 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 74 | RK0 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 75 | RK1 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 76 | RK2 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 77 | RK3 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 78 | RK4 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 79 | RK5 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
| Pino 80 | RK6 — Digital I/O / Parallel Slave Port data |
Aplicações típicas
PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Industrial Automation Controllers, Building Automation and HVAC Systems, Automotive Body Electronics, Instrumentation and Data Acquisition, Embedded Connectivity Gateways, Legacy PIC17C76X OTP Replacement, Security and Access Control Panels.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 fits industrial automation due to its 68 I/O pins, dual USART for Modbus RTU/ASCII, and I²C/SPI for sensor networks. With 128 KB Flash and 25 MHz core, it handles PLC scan routines, PID loop calculations, and HMI communication protocols in factory equipment. Its -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range supports cabinet and field-deployed environments, while the 10-bit A/D with 16 channels reads multiple sensor inputs simultaneously.
Recomendado
Building Automation and HVAC Systems
For building automation, the PIC18F8720-I/PTC01's dual USART supports BACnet MS-TP or Modbus communication with building management systems, while I²C connects to temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors. The 128 KB Flash stores HVAC control algorithms, scheduling logic, and fault diagnostics. External interrupt capability enables immediate response to safety-critical inputs like smoke detectors or emergency stops, critical for code-compliant commercial building control.
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Automotive Body Electronics
In automotive body modules, the PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 controls lighting, door locks, mirror adjustment, and wiper systems. The 16-channel 10-bit A/D reads multiple analog sensors (battery voltage, ambient light, position feedback), while PWM modules drive LED arrays and motor actuators. Note: the -I/PT variant is industrial-grade (-40C to +85C); for AEC-Q100 automotive qualified alternatives, consider PIC18F86K22-I/PT or PIC18F8722-I/PT upgrade paths.
Recomendado
Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
The PIC18F8720-I/PTC01's 16-channel 10-bit A/D and 128 KB Flash make it ideal for multi-channel data acquisition systems recording sensor data with timestamped logs. Dual USART connects to PC or display terminals for real-time data streaming. The PIC18F8720T-E/PT extended-grade variant supports wider temperature ranges for field-deployed test equipment and laboratory instrumentation with high-channel-count measurement requirements.
Recomendado
Embedded Connectivity Gateways
The PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 serves as a protocol-conversion gateway between serial peripherals (USART, I²C, SPI) and higher-level networks. Its 3.75 KB RAM buffers incoming packets while 128 KB Flash holds protocol stacks for Modbus, custom serial protocols, or wireless module interfaces. The external interrupt source handles time-critical events from modems or RF transceivers in industrial IoT edge nodes and serial-to-Ethernet bridges.
Recomendado
Legacy PIC17C76X OTP Replacement
The PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 is functionally pin-compatible with the legacy PIC17C76X family of OTP microcontrollers, making it a Flash-based replacement for obsolete OTP designs. According to Microchip's product page, the PIC18F8720 has a pinout that is functionally compatible with the PIC17C76X, allowing engineers to migrate firmware without PCB changes. This saves costly board re-spins when transitioning legacy products to modern in-circuit-programmable silicon.
Recomendado
Security and Access Control Panels
For security panels, the PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 manages keypad inputs, RFID reader interfaces (via USART or SPI), and alarm output relays. The 128 KB Flash stores credential databases and access logic, while EEPROM retains configuration across power cycles. External interrupt sources handle tamper switches and panic buttons requiring immediate response, essential for UL-listed commercial intrusion detection systems.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | PIC18F8720-I/PT | PIC18F8722-I/PT | PIC18F85K22-I/PT | PIC18F8620-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB |
| RAM Size | 3.75 KB | 3.75 KB | 3.9 KB | 2 KB | 3.75 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB |
| Max Clock Frequency | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 40 MHz | 64 MHz | 40 MHz |
| Number of I/O Pins | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| A/D Converter | 10-bit, 16 ch | 10-bit, 16 ch | 10-bit, 16 ch | 10-bit, 16 ch | 10-bit, 16 ch |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active | Obsolete |
Principais diferenciais
- Functional pin compatibility with PIC17C76X OTP family (vs PIC17C76X (legacy OTP))
- Largest Flash density in original PIC18 family (vs PIC18F8620-I/PT (64 KB Flash))
- Tray packaging for low-volume and prototype use (vs PIC18F8720T-I/PT (tape and reel))
- Obsolete status with proven field deployment (vs PIC18F8722-I/PT (active modern variant))
Notas de projeto
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VDD/VSS pair on the PIC18F8720-I/PTC01, plus one bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the package supply pin. The 80-TQFP has multiple VDD/VSS pins scattered across the package; trace each one to its nearest capacitor. Use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground and power planes to minimize digital switching noise coupling into the analog A/D inputs.
Route the external crystal traces (OSC1 and OSC2) symmetrically with equal length and width, surrounded by a grounded guard ring to minimize EMI pickup. Keep crystal traces short (<10 mm) and isolated from high-speed digital signals. Add a 1 MΩ resistor in parallel with the crystal to bias the inverter into its linear region. For PIC18F8720 designs with capacitive loading, follow the Microchip oscillator design guide and add appropriate load capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) to the crystal pins.
Common pitfalls with PIC18F8720-I/PTC01: (1) The /PTC01 suffix indicates tray packaging - some assembly houses require tube or tape-and-reel (PIC18F8720T-I/PT). (2) This part is in Obsolete status as of 2026-09-28 - for new designs use PIC18F8722-I/PT or PIC18F85K22-I/PT. (3) The MCLR pin must have a 10 kΩ pull-up to VDD or the device will not start; never leave it floating. (4) ICSP programming requires RB6/PGC and RB7/PGD pins to remain accessible on the PCB - do not lock them as outputs.
Estimated: At maximum 25 MHz operation with all 68 I/O pins switching at full capacitive load, the PIC18F8720-I/PTC01 in industrial -40°C to +85°C range draws approximately 60-80 mA. The 80-TQFP package has typical θJA of ~50°C/W with standard 4-layer PCB. For designs in enclosed housings without airflow, calculate junction temperature using T_J = TA + (PD × θJA) to ensure T_J stays below 125°C; use thermal vias under the exposed pad if available.
For reliable I²C and SPI communication on the PIC18F8720, keep clock traces short (<50 mm) and avoid running them parallel to noisy digital signals. Add 4.7 kΩ pull-ups on I²C SDA/SCL lines for 400 kHz Fast Mode operation. For SPI at high speeds (>5 MHz), use series termination resistors (33 Ω) at the SCK driver output to dampen reflections. The PIC18F8720 MSSP peripheral supports both I²C master/slave and SPI modes - configure TRIS bits correctly before enabling the module.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant per Microchip product documentation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only); for automotive applications choose AEC-Q100 qualified PIC18F members. Lifecycle status: Obsolete as of 2026-09-28.