PIC18LF6490-I/PT - 16KB Flash 8-bit MCU with LCD Driver | Microchip
N.º da peça: PIC18LF6490-I/PT ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.2 | $7,20 |
| 10 | $6.45 | $64,50 |
| 100 | $5.68 | $568,00 |
| 500 | $5.1 | $2.550,00 |
| 1.000 | $4.62 | $4.620,00 |
PIC18LF6490-I/PT Visão geral
A PIC microcontroller (MCU) is a compact programmable processor that integrates a CPU core, Flash program memory, SRAM, peripherals, and I/O into a single chip. The PIC18 family uses an enhanced 16-bit instruction set with 8-bit data path, balancing code density with computational throughput. The PIC18LF6490 sits within the power-management hierarchy as a general-purpose MCU with integrated LCD driving and nanoWatt sleep modes, making it part of Microchip's ultra-low-power embedded controller family.
Key features include an integrated LCD driver supporting up to 48 segments with software-selectable multiplexing (static, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4) and bias configurations (static, 1/2, 1/3); nanoWatt power-management with multiple idle and sleep modes; 68 I/O pins; and a 10-bit ADC with up to 12 channels. The 64-pin TQFP package exposes nearly all available I/O, simplifying PCB routing for dense HMI front panels.
Architecturally, the PIC18LF6490 uses a RISC Harvard-bus core with hardware multiply, 32-level stack, and dual oscillator options (HS, XT, LP, RC). The integrated LCD driver can operate while the core is in Sleep, preserving battery life in metering and thermostat applications. The nanoWatt technology dynamically scales clock and peripheral power consumption based on activity, allowing average currents in the microampere range.
Typical applications include industrial control panels with LCD displays, electronic metering (electricity, gas, water), medical infusion pumps, point-of-sale terminals, automotive instrument clusters, white goods with HMI, and battery-powered sensor readouts. Designers value this MCU for its ability to drive segment LCDs directly, eliminating external driver ICs and reducing both BOM cost and PCB area.
When designing with this part, ensure the supply rail includes a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of VDD, and configure the LCD charge-pump or resistor-ladder bias network per the manufacturer's reference design. The wide operating voltage range allows direct connection to 3.3V or 5V rails, simplifying integration into mixed-voltage systems.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing across DigiKey, Mouser and Octopart, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives from the PIC18F family, and practical design notes not aggregated elsewhere on the open web.
Alternativas drop-in para PIC18LF6490-I/PT — 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 PIC18LF6490-I/PT (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, I/O Pins, Operating Temperature, Power-Saving Modes, ADC.
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PIC18F6490-I/PT
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PIC18F8490-I/PT
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$5.55 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18LF8390-I/PT
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$2.1 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18LF6490T-I/PT
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PIC18F6490T-I/PT
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$5.4 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18LF4480-I/PT
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$5.2 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC18LF6490-I/PT Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core Architecture | PIC18 (8-bit) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB (8K x 16 words) |
| RAM | 768 bytes |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MHz |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 68 |
| ADC | 10-bit, multi-channel |
| Integrated LCD Driver | Yes, up to 48 segments |
| LCD Multiplex Modes | Static, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 MUX |
| nanoWatt Power Management | Yes (LF variant) |
| Encapsulamento | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Temperatura de operação | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial, "I") |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do PIC18LF6490-I/PT
| Pino 1 | RC0 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 2 | RC1 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 3 | RC2 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 4 | RC3 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 5 | RC4 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 6 | RC5 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 7 | RC6 — Digital I/O / TX/CK |
| Pino 8 | RC7 — Digital I/O / RX/DT |
| Pino 9 | RD0 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 10 | RD1 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 11 | RD2 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 12 | RD3 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 13 | RD4 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 14 | RD5 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 15 | RD6 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 16 | RD7 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 17 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 18 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.0-5.5 V) |
| Pino 19 | RE0 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 20 | RE1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 21 | RE2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 22 | RE3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 23 | RE4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 24 | RE5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 25 | RE6 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 26 | RE7 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 27 | RA0 — Digital I/O / analog input AN0 |
| Pino 28 | RA1 — Digital I/O / analog input AN1 |
| Pino 29 | RA2 — Digital I/O / analog input AN2 |
| Pino 30 | RA3 — Digital I/O / analog input AN3 / VREF+ |
| Pino 31 | RA4 — Digital I/O / T0CKI |
| Pino 32 | RA5 — Digital I/O / analog input AN4 |
| Pino 33 | RA6 — Digital I/O / oscillator |
| Pino 34 | RA7 — Digital I/O / oscillator |
| Pino 35 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 36 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pino 37 | RF0 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 38 | RF1 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 39 | RF2 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 40 | RF3 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 41 | RF4 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 42 | RF5 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 43 | RF6 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 44 | RF7 — Digital I/O |
| Pino 45 | RG0 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 46 | RG1 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 47 | RG2 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 48 | RG3 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 49 | RG4 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 50 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pino 51 | RG5 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 52 | RG6 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 53 | RG7 — Digital I/O / LCD segment driver |
| Pino 54 | RB0 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 55 | RB1 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 56 | RB2 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 57 | RB3 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 58 | RB4 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 59 | RB5 — Digital I/O / interrupt |
| Pino 60 | RB6 — Digital I/O / interrupt / ICP |
| Pino 61 | RB7 — Digital I/O / interrupt / PGM |
| Pino 62 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pino 63 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pino 64 | OSC1 — Oscillator crystal input |
Aplicações típicas
PIC18LF6490-I/PT é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Control Panels with LCD HMI, Electronic Metering (Electricity, Gas, Water), Medical Infusion Pumps and Portable Diagnostics, Point-of-Sale Terminals and Card Readers, White Goods and Home Appliance HMIs, Automotive Instrument Cluster Sub-Displays.
Industrial Control Panels with LCD HMI
The PIC18LF6490-I/PT is ideal for industrial control panels with segment LCD displays because its integrated LCD driver supports up to 48 segments with software-selectable multiplexing (Static, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 MUX) and bias, eliminating the need for an external LCD driver IC. The 2.0 V to 5.5 V operating range lets the MCU run directly from a 24 V industrial bus stepped down to 3.3 V or 5 V. Its 16 KB Flash accommodates menu-driven state machines for parameter entry, and the 768 byte RAM is sufficient for keypad debouncing and LCD refresh buffers. The nanoWatt technology reduces idle current to microampere levels between user interactions, extending service life in always-on control cabinets.
Recomendado
Electronic Metering (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Electronic meters benefit from the PIC18LF6490-I/PT's combination of segment LCD driving and nanoWatt sleep modes. The integrated LCD controller refreshes the meter readout while the CPU core sleeps, drawing less than 5 uA total - critical for sealed battery-powered meters that must operate 10+ years on a single lithium cell. The 10-bit ADC digitizes sensor inputs (current transformers, pulse counters, flow meters) with sufficient resolution for utility-grade metering. The wide 2.0-5.5 V supply range accommodates single-cell lithium, two-AA, or 3.6 V lithium-thionyl chemistries without external boost regulators.
Recomendado
Medical Infusion Pumps and Portable Diagnostics
Portable medical devices such as infusion pumps, glucose meters, and handheld diagnostics rely on the PIC18LF6490-I/PT's low-voltage operation and integrated LCD. The MCU drives the segment display of dosing readouts directly, allowing medical engineers to implement IEC 62304-compliant firmware within 16 KB Flash. The 2.0 V minimum VDD supports direct operation from two AA alkaline cells, while the industrial temperature range (-40 C to +85 C) accommodates refrigerated pharmaceutical storage. The nanoWatt sleep mode extends battery life between treatments, and the 68 I/O pins simplify keypad, sensor, and buzzer integration.
Recomendado
Point-of-Sale Terminals and Card Readers
Point-of-sale terminals use the PIC18LF6490-I/PT as a low-power auxiliary controller for keypad scanning, LCD status indication, and secure input handling. The integrated LCD driver supports the segment displays used for amount entry and transaction status without external hardware. With 40 MHz performance, the MCU handles encrypted PIN-pad protocols, while 768 byte RAM is sufficient for transaction buffers. The 64-pin TQFP package provides ample I/O for magstripe readers, smart-card interfaces, and tamper-detection switches. The wide operating voltage range supports both battery-backed and USB-powered terminal designs.
Recomendado
White Goods and Home Appliance HMIs
Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators commonly use the PIC18LF6490-I/PT to drive segment-LCD user interfaces with wash-cycle indicators and timer displays. The integrated segment LCD driver simplifies BOM by replacing dedicated LCD controller ICs, while the 16 KB Flash stores firmware for cycle programming, error diagnostics, and user-interface state machines. The 2.0-5.5 V supply range allows direct connection to rectified 5 V rails or step-down 3.3 V supplies. nanoWatt technology reduces standby power to meet EU eco-design regulations for household appliances.
Recomendado
Automotive Instrument Cluster Sub-Displays
While the -I (industrial) grade PIC18LF6490-I/PT targets non-automotive applications, its integrated segment LCD driver and nanoWatt technology suit secondary automotive displays such as HVAC control readouts, trip-computer sub-panels, and battery-management status indicators. The 40 MHz CPU processes CAN/LIN message handling alongside display refresh, and the 10-bit ADC reads temperature, voltage, and rotary encoder inputs. Designers targeting AEC-Q100 qualification should evaluate Microchip's automotive-grade PIC18F equivalents or use the industrial-grade part in non-safety-critical sub-displays with appropriate environmental sealing.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | PIC18F6490-I/PT | PIC18F8490-I/PT | PIC18LF8390-I/PT | PIC18LF6490T-I/PT | PIC18LF4480-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| RAM | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 768 bytes | 768 bytes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V (LF) | 4.2 V to 5.5 V | 4.2 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 |
| Integrated LCD Driver | Yes, up to 48 segments | Yes, up to 48 segments | Yes, up to 48 segments | Yes, up to 48 segments | Yes, up to 48 segments | No |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz |
| nanoWatt Power Management | Yes (LF variant) | Limited | Limited | Yes (LF) | Yes (LF) | Yes (LF) |
| I/O Pins | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
Principais diferenciais
- Lowest operating voltage in 6490 family (vs PIC18F6490-I/PT)
- Integrated LCD driver eliminates external IC (vs PIC18LF4480-I/PT)
- True nanoWatt sleep with LCD active (vs PIC18F8490-I/PT)
Notas de projeto
Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (the 64-pin TQFP has multiple VDD pins at 18, 36, and 63) and a single 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU. The PIC18LF6490's nanoWatt sleep current can drop below 1 uA with the LCD driver and peripherals disabled, so any leakage path from floating pins or insufficient bulk capacitance will dominate standby power. Estimated: at VDD=3.3V and Sleep mode with LCD off, supply current is approximately 0.1-1 uA per the datasheet DC characteristics table.
Route the LCD segment and common signals on inner PCB layers with ground shielding to minimize crosstalk into adjacent analog inputs. The integrated segment LCD driver outputs are multiplexed, so physical proximity between COM and SEG lines can cause ghost segments if traces run parallel for more than 20 mm. Keep the LCD bias network (resistor ladder or charge pump capacitors) within 10 mm of the VLCD pins to maintain display contrast across the operating temperature range.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as outputs or enable internal weak pull-ups to prevent parasitic current draw in sleep mode. The PIC18LF6490's nanoWatt sleep current assumes all peripherals are disabled and pins are not floating. Failure to configure unused pins can increase sleep current by 10-100x, ruining battery-life projections in metering applications. Also verify the MCLR pin has a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD; leaving MCLR floating causes erratic resets.
When using the 10-bit ADC for sensor measurements, place a 0.1 uF bypass capacitor at the VREF+ pin (RA3) and add a 100 ohm series resistor with 100 nF cap on analog input traces to form an RC anti-aliasing filter. The ADC reference stability directly affects measurement accuracy, so use a low-noise LDO or dedicated reference for VDD when measuring sub-millivolt signals. Estimated: with 10-bit resolution and 5 V VREF, the ADC quantizes to 4.88 mV per LSB - adequate for most HMI sensor readings.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial grade (-I suffix) only - not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive safety-critical applications.
