PIC18F26K22T-I/ML

The PIC18F26K22T-I/ML is Microchip’s 8-bit PIC18 microcontroller targeted at general embedded control tasks. It combines an 8-bit PIC core with a feature-rich peripheral set, designed for reliable operation in industrial environments (suffix I) and in an ML‑package form factor.
Key points:
- Core and memory: 8‑bit PIC18 core with program flash, RAM, and EEPROM storage (sizes specified in the datasheet).
- Peripherals: multiple I/O pins, ADC, timers, PWM/ CCP, and serial communication options (EUSART/UART, SPI, I2C/MSSP).
- Power and safety: typical low-power modes, watchdog timer, brown‑out/reset features for robustness.
- Packaging: industrial temperature range with ML package option; available in various small form factors suitable for compact designs.
- Development: supported by MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler; in‑circuit programming via ICSP.
- Applications: motor/drive control, sensing, data acquisition, and other mid-range embedded controls.
For exact specifications (flash RAM EEPROM sizes, pin count, clock speed, package options), consult the PIC18F26K22T-I/ML datasheet and family reference manual on Microchip’s website.

Here are concise features of the PIC18F26K22T-I/ML:
- 8‑bit PIC18 microcontroller core, up to ~40 MHz operation (≈10 MIPS)
- Memory: Flash up to tens of KB (typical family range), several KB RAM, and EEPROM
- Analog: 10‑bit ADC with multiple channels; analog comparators and reference
- Timers/PWM: multiple 8‑/16‑bit timers, PWM/ CCP modules
- Communications: EUSART (USART), SPI, I2C (MSSP)
- I/O: Flexible peripheral pin select (PPS) for mapping peripherals to I/O pins
- Power/robustness: Brown‑out Reset, Watchdog Timer, LVD; low‑power sleep modes
- Operating range: 2.0–5.5 V
- Temperature: Industrial range (-40°C to 85°C)
- Packaging: 28‑/40‑pin options; -I/ML indicates Industrial temp option and molded leadframe package
- Development: In‑Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) for programming/debug
Note: Exact memory sizes and peripheral counts vary by package; refer to the Microchip datasheet for precise specifications.

ML indicates a Molded Leadframe (plastic) package. For PIC18F26K22T-I/ML, it is a 28‑pin Molded Leadframe (SOIC‑28) package with Industrial temperature range.

- Pin count: 28 pins (28-pin package).
- Function: An 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller (PIC18F26K22 family) for embedded control, with on‑chip flash RAM/EEPROM and peripherals (timers, ADC, PWM, USART/SPI/I2C, etc.) for general automation tasks.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microcontrollers (including PIC), analog and memory devices, and embedded control solutions. Publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: MCHP); headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

- Home appliances and consumer electronics control
- Automotive body electronics and lighting
- Industrial automation, sensors, data acquisition and instrumentation
- Small motor control (DC/stepper) and actuators
- IoT, portable and battery-powered devices
- Prototyping, education and hobbyist projects

Closest Microchip equivalents in the PIC18F26K22 family are:
- PIC18F26K22
- PIC18F25K22
- PIC18F27K22
Industrial-temp/package variants:
- PIC18F26K22-I/ML
- PIC18F25K22-I/ML
- PIC18F27K22-I/ML
All share the same core and similar peripherals; verify exact pinout/feature parity in the datasheet before substituting.