PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT - 60 MIPS 256KB Flash 16-bit MCU | Microchip
Teilenummer: PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.85 | $7,85 |
| 10 | $7.1 | $71,00 |
| 100 | $6.05 | $605,00 |
| 500 | $5.2 | $2.600,00 |
| 1.000 | $4.45 | $4.450,00 |
PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT Übersicht
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded processor that balances deterministic real-time control with higher code density than 8-bit parts while remaining simpler than 32-bit Cortex-M devices. The PIC24E family sits between Microchip's PIC16/PIC18 8-bit lines and the 32-bit PIC32MX/dsPIC families in the taxonomy: 16-bit MCU -> PIC24E family -> dsPIC/PIC24 high-performance family -> Microcontroller -> Embedded processing -> Semiconductor. This part's 16-bit modified-Harvard architecture supports fractional arithmetic and DSP-like instructions that are useful in motor control, digital power conversion, and signal conditioning.
Key differentiating features include 70 MIPS capable CPU core (this -E speed grade runs at 60 MHz / 60 MIPS, the higher speed grade runs the same silicon at 70 MIPS), CTMU for capacitive touch and precise time measurement, dual op-amps and dual comparators for analog front-end integration, and 4 DMA channels that offload data movement from the CPU. The integrated peripheral set reduces BOM cost and PCB area for sensor interfaces, switched-mode power supplies, and motor-control loops.
Architecturally, the device uses CMOS process technology with a wide operating voltage range from 3.0 V to 3.6 V and an industrial-grade -40°C to +125°C extended temperature range (denoted by the -E suffix). The 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging, and the 'PT' package code maps to the 44-pin TQFP. The PTG peripheral enables deterministic, CPU-independent sequencing of ADC, PWM, and DMA operations, which is critical for high-bandwidth closed-loop control.
Typical applications include industrial motor control (BLDC, PMSM, stepper), digital switched-mode power supplies, automotive body and chassis subsystems, sensor signal conditioning with on-chip op-amps, and general-purpose embedded control in appliance and automation equipment. The combination of integrated analog and DSP-like performance suits high-end general-purpose designs referenced by Microchip's product family literature.
When designing with this part, note that the automotive-grade -VAO variant (PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PTVAO) is AEC-Q100 qualified, while this -E/PT variant targets extended-temperature industrial use. Choose the -VAO suffix for AEC-Q100 automotive projects and the -I suffix for the standard industrial -40°C to +85°C window.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the extended-temperature variant, drop-in same-package alternatives within the PIC24E family, and practical PCB layout notes for the 44-pin TQFP footprint that go beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone provides.
Drop-in-Alternativen für PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Core Architecture, Package, ADC, Operating Temperature, Timers.
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PIC24EP256GP204-E/PT
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PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT
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$5.62 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PTVAO
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PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT
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$4.25 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC24EP128GP204T-I/TL
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$3.33 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC24EP128MC204-E/PT
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$4.65 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core Architecture | PIC 16-bit modified-Harvard |
| Family | PIC® 24EP |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz (this -E speed grade) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 256 KB (85.5K x 24 instruction words) |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Betriebstemperaturbereich | -40°C to +125°C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| Gehäuse | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Timers | 5 |
| External Interrupts | 3 |
| Communication Interfaces | I²C, SPI, UART |
| On-chip Analog | Op-amps, Comparators, CTMU, ADC |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | RP5/PMD5/RB5 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 2 | RP6/PMD6/RB6 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 3 | RP7/PMD7/RB7 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 4 | RP8/PMD8/RB8 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 6 | OSCI/CLKI/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 7 | OSCO/CLKO/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 8 | VCAP — Internal voltage regulator filter capacitor |
| Pin 9 | RPG6/PMD14/RG6 — Remappable peripheral pin / GPIO |
| Pin 10 | RP15/PMD15/RB15 — Remappable peripheral pin / GPIO |
| Pin 11 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 13 | AN0/CVD0/RA0 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 14 | AN1/CVD1/RA1 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 15 | AN2/CVD2/RA2 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 16 | AN3/CVD3/RA3 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 17 | AN4/CVD4/RA4 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 18 | VREF+/CVREF+/AN5/RA5 — Voltage reference / analog input |
| Pin 19 | VREF-/CVREF-/AN6/RA6 — Voltage reference / analog input |
| Pin 20 | AN7/RA7 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 21 | AN8/CMPLP1/RC0 — Analog input / comparator output / GPIO |
| Pin 22 | AN9/CMPLN1/RC1 — Analog input / comparator input / GPIO |
| Pin 23 | AN10/CMPLP2/RC2 — Analog input / comparator output / GPIO |
| Pin 24 | AN11/CMPLN2/RC3 — Analog input / comparator input / GPIO |
| Pin 25 | AN12/CVD12/RC4 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 26 | AN13/CVD13/RC5 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 27 | AN14/CVD14/RC6 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 28 | AN15/CVD15/RC7 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 29 | OPA1OUT/AN8/RA8 — Op-amp 1 output / analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | OPA1IN-/AN9/RA9 — Op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 31 | OPA1IN+/AN10/RA10 — Op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 32 | VCAP — Internal voltage regulator filter capacitor |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 34 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 35 | RP9/PMD9/RB9 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 36 | RP10/PMD10/RB10 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 37 | RP11/PMD11/RB11 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 38 | RP12/PMD12/RB12 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 39 | RP13/PMD13/RB13 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 40 | RP14/PMD14/RB14 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM output / GPIO |
| Pin 41 | RPG7/PMD7/RG7 — Remappable peripheral pin / GPIO |
| Pin 42 | RPG8/PMD8/RG8 — Remappable peripheral pin / GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RPG9/PMD9/RG9 — Remappable peripheral pin / GPIO |
| Pin 44 | MCLR — Master clear reset input (active low) |
Typische Anwendungen
PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Digital Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Automotive Body and Chassis Modules, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Capacitive Touch HMI, Appliance and White-Goods Control.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT is well-suited for sensorless and sensored BLDC/PMSM motor control thanks to its 60 MIPS CPU throughput, 4-channel DMA for offloading commutation tables, and 5 timers that drive the 6 PWM outputs needed for three-phase inverter switching. The integrated dual op-amps condition current-sense shunt signals without external amplifiers, shrinking the analog front-end BOM. Its CTMU enables precise back-EMF timing for sensorless startup, and the -40°C to +125°C extended range supports under-hood and industrial cabinet environments. Compared with a 32-bit Cortex-M0+, this 16-bit PIC provides deterministic interrupt latency critical for high-FPM field-oriented control loops.
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Digital Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
In digital SMPS designs, the PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT's 60 MIPS performance executes high-frequency voltage-mode and peak-current-mode control loops with sub-microsecond duty-cycle updates. The 4 DMA channels and PTG (Peripheral Trigger Generator) coordinate ADC sampling, PWM updates, and protection responses with minimal CPU intervention. The integrated dual comparators handle hardware cycle-by-cycle current limiting, while the dual op-amps close the feedback loop directly without external analog ICs. Its 256 KB Flash accommodates complex firmware for PFC, LLC, and digital compensator designs, and the -E temperature grade suits industrial telecom and server power applications.
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Automotive Body and Chassis Modules
For body-control modules, HVAC actuators, and lighting controllers, the PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT delivers 60 MIPS processing for CAN/LIN communication stacks, sensor fusion, and PWM-driven lighting or motor loads. The 256 KB Flash holds a full LIN/J1939 protocol stack plus application code, while 32 KB SRAM supports diagnostic buffers. The -E extended temperature range covers under-hood thermal environments, though AEC-Q100 qualification requires the -VAO variant (PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PTVAO) for safety-critical body ECUs. The peripheral trigger generator sequences ADC scans of multiple sensor inputs deterministically for anti-pinch window lifters and adaptive headlamp systems.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT's integrated dual op-amps and dual comparators make it a strong fit for industrial analog front-ends. Engineers can implement active filters, instrumentation amplifiers, and threshold detectors entirely on-chip, eliminating dedicated analog ICs. The 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels and the CTMU enable precise ratiometric measurements of thermocouples, RTDs, and strain gauges. With 256 KB Flash and 32 KB SRAM, complex calibration tables and linearization routines run on-chip, and the extended -40°C to +125°C range supports process-control installations near heat sources. PTG handles deterministic ADC sequencing at high sample rates.
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Capacitive Touch HMI
The CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) integrated in the PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT enables robust capacitive touch sensing without external touch ICs. The 60 MIPS core scans dozens of touch buttons or a small touch panel, decoding proximity, gestures, and slider positions in firmware. The 256 KB Flash comfortably stores mTouch® reference libraries plus application code, while 32 KB SRAM supports scan buffers and debounce state machines. The 44-pin TQFP exposes enough I/O for 16-24 touch channels plus display and communication lines, and the extended temperature range suits appliance and industrial front-panel HMI.
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Appliance and White-Goods Control
In washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and HVAC indoor units, the PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT drives BLDC motors, triac-controlled heaters, and sensor interfaces from a single chip. The 256 KB Flash holds IEC 60730 Class B safety library plus main application code, supporting safety-critical firmware certification. DMA-assisted ADC scanning monitors multiple temperature and pressure sensors concurrently, while PTG coordinates PWM-driven load control with hardware protection. The 44-pin TQFP and industrial temp range suit the vibration and thermal environment inside appliance enclosures, and the dual op-amps handle current sensing without external components.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PT – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PIC24EP256GP204-E/PT | PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT | PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PTVAO | PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT | PIC24EP128MC204-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C (Extended) | -40°C to +125°C (Extended) | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) | -40°C to +125°C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40°C to +125°C (Extended) | -40°C to +125°C (Extended) |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz | 60 MIPS @ 60 MHz |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tray |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Highest-density Flash variant in the PIC24E GP family at 44-pin TQFP (vs. PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT)
- Extended temperature range with automotive-package footprint (vs. PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT)
- Integrated CTMU and PTG for CPU-independent sequencing (vs. PIC24EP128MC204-E/PT)
Designhinweise
Decouple each VDD/AVDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, and add a shared 10 µF bulk capacitor at the regulator output. The VCAP pins (8 and 32) require a low-ESR 1 µF to 10 µF ceramic capacitor to stabilize the internal 1.8 V regulator - do not omit. AVDD and VDD can share a single 3.3 V rail, but connecting AVDD through a ferrite bead reduces analog noise injection from switching I/O.
The 44-pin TQFP (PT) package has a θJA of approximately 50 °C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer test board. At maximum 60 MHz operation with all peripherals active, power dissipation typically stays below 300 mW, so junction temperature rise remains under 15 °C above ambient. For applications pushing 60 MIPS continuously with all I/O toggling, adding a copper pour directly under the TQFP exposed pad area (no exposed pad on this part) helps spread heat into the inner PCB layers.
Route the crystal traces (OSCI/OSCO) symmetrically and keep them shorter than 10 mm, with a ground guard ring to avoid coupling noise from switching lines. Place the crystal within 5 mm of the OSCI/OSCO pins. For high-speed signals like PWM outputs and SPI clocks, use 50 Ω controlled impedance traces and series termination resistors when driving cables or long PCB tracks beyond 50 mm.
Do not leave the MCLR pin floating - tie it to VDD through a 10 kΩ pull-up resistor, or leave it unconnected only if the internal MCLR disable fuse is configured. When using the Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG), confirm the step sequence timing fits within the available DMA buffer and that interrupt priorities do not preempt critical PTG steps. Programming Flash at voltages below 3.0 V will trigger brown-out; ensure VDD is stable above 3.0 V during in-circuit programming.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose the -VAO variant (PIC24EP256GP204T-E/PTVAO) for automotive applications.