PIC24FJ128GL306-E/PT
PIC24FJ128GL306-E/PT - 16-bit XLP MCU 128KB Flash LCD 64-TQFP
The Microchip Technology PIC24FJ128GL306-E/PT is a 16-bit eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) microcontroller with 128 KB ECC Flash, 8 KB RAM, and an integrated segmented LCD controller with up to 256 segments, housed in a 64-pin TQFP (PT) package rated for the extended -40C to +125C industrial temperature range. It combines a 16 MIPS modified Harvard architecture core, Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), and a hardware charge pump for LCD contrast management, delivering sleep currents down to a few hundred nanoamperes while preserving register state and the live LCD display.
An XLP microcontroller is a class of ultra-low-power MCU designed to operate for years on a single battery by combining multiple low-power modes (Sleep, Deep Sleep, Retention), nano-amp quiescent currents, and autonomous peripherals that keep functioning while the CPU is off. The PIC24FJ128GL306 belongs to the PIC24F family within Microchip's broader 16-bit microcontroller portfolio, which sits hierarchically above 8-bit PIC MCUs and below 32-bit ARM Cortex-M parts in terms of computational performance and code density. The 'GL' suffix denotes the addition of Core Independent Animation features that let the segmented LCD run blinking, alternating, and blanking patterns without any CPU intervention, which is critical for always-on user displays.
Key features include 128 KB ECC Flash, 8 KB RAM, 4 KB EEPROM emulation, an integrated segmented LCD driver with on-chip charge pump, a 32 MHz internal oscillator (16 MIPS CPU throughput), multiple serial interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), a 12-bit ADC, multiple timers, and the standard PIC24F CIP set including Configurable Logic Cells and numerically controlled oscillators. The hardware charge pump generates the LCD bias voltages internally, eliminating the external resistor ladder and enabling stable contrast even as the battery voltage drops below the Vlcd threshold. Extended temperature support makes it suitable for outdoor, industrial, and automotive interior applications.
Architecturally, the device uses a 16-bit modified Harvard core with separate instruction and data paths, hardware multiplier, and zero-overhead loop control. The CIPs (CLC, MCCP, UART with IrDA, timers, and PWM) operate independently of the core, allowing complex waveform generation, signal conditioning, and communication events to occur while the CPU remains asleep. The combination of hardware encryption, true RNG, and secure boot options provides a foundation for connected low-power nodes.
Typical applications include battery-powered medical devices such as glucose meters and infusion pumps, IoT sensor nodes with on-board segmented LCD displays, HVAC thermostat controllers, industrial metering (gas, water, electricity) with multi-segment displays, e-bike and appliance user interfaces, and portable consumer products requiring years of battery life. The extended -40C to +125C temperature range also makes it attractive for outdoor signage and asset tracking tags.
When designing with this MCU, choose decoupling capacitors and follow Microchip's recommended PCB layout for the LCD charge pump; improper layout can introduce display flicker. The internal 32 MHz oscillator is sufficient for most 16 MIPS tasks, and the dedicated RTCC pin allows sub-microamp real-time clock operation across all low-power modes.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives drawn from the same PIC24FJ family, and practical design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.
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