PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P - 16-bit 16 MIPS 16KB Flash MCU | Microchip
N.º de pieza: PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.94 | $2,94 |
| 10 | $2.78 | $27,80 |
| 100 | $2.55 | $255,00 |
| 500 | $2.3 | $1.150,00 |
| 1.000 | $2.1 | $2.100,00 |
PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P Descripción general
What is a 16-bit microcontroller? A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash/ROM), data memory (RAM), and peripheral interfaces (ADC, timers, communication ports) into one IC. A 16-bit MCU uses a 16-bit-wide data path and instruction word, providing a balance between the simplicity of 8-bit cores and the computational throughput of 32-bit cores; in the broader taxonomy it sits between low-end 8-bit MCUs (e.g., PIC16) and high-performance 32-bit MCUs (e.g., PIC32, Cortex-M). The PIC24F family targets low-power, signal-processing, and motor-control applications at low pin counts.
Key features include 4 channels of 10-bit ADC, up to 5 PWM outputs, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch or simple sensing, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible peripheral-to-pin mapping, and on-chip 32 kHz low-power oscillator support. The PIC24F core uses a modified Harvard architecture with a 16-bit data path and 24-bit instructions, delivering deterministic interrupt latency and efficient C-compiler code density.
Typical applications include single-phase and 3-phase BLDC/PMSM motor control (sensorless and sensored), fan and pump controllers, small appliance drives, automotive body electronics, HVAC blower control, and low-cost LED lighting controllers. The combination of dedicated motor-control peripherals (MCPWM, ADC triggering) and small-form-factor 20-pin PDIP makes it ideal for compact, high-volume motor-drive modules.
When designing with this device, ensure that the supply decoupling network uses a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus a 0.1 uF ceramic close to the VDD pin, and route the analog AVSS/AVDD pair separately from noisy digital rails. The PPS feature lets the same firmware be reused across board variants with different pin assignments, but PPS lock must be cleared in software before reprogramming. For thermal and reliability in automotive under-hood environments, derate the I/O current below 70% of the absolute maximum and follow AEC-Q100 PCB layout guidelines.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible same-package alternatives (PIC24FJ16MC101-I/P, PIC24FJ16MC101-E/SO variants), and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas directas para PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en ADC, Mounting Type, Package, Program Memory (Flash), Timers.
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PIC24FJ16MC101-I/P
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$1.92 / unidad
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$1.3 / unidad
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PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core | PIC24F 16-bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture | Modified Harvard, 24-bit instructions, 16-bit data path |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB (5.5K x 24) |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 1 KB |
| Performance | 16 MIPS |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 4 channels x 10-bit |
| Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) | Yes, up to 5 PWM outputs |
| CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Timers | 16-bit and 32-bit timer modules |
| Encapsulado | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) |
| Operating Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E = Extended, Automotive) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Qualified (Automotive Grade) |
| Tipo de montaje | Through-Hole |
| Lead Finish / RoHS | Compliant (lead-free per Microchip product page) |
Configuración de pines de PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, active-low; tie to VDD via 10 kOhm pull-up for normal operation |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — Port A bit 0; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — Port A bit 1; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 4 | RB0 — Port B bit 0; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 5 | RB1 — Port B bit 1; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 6 | RB2 — Port B bit 2; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 7 | RB3 — Port B bit 3; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input or external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RB4 — Port B bit 4; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 12 | RB5 — Port B bit 5; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 13 | RB6 — Port B bit 6; ICSP PGEC programming clock |
| Pin 14 | RB7 — Port B bit 7; ICSP PGED programming data |
| Pin 15 | RA2 — Port A bit 2; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 16 | RA3 — Port A bit 3; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 17 | RA4 — Port A bit 4; analog or digital I/O via PPS |
| Pin 18 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage; tie to VDD with ferrite bead for low-noise ADC operation |
| Pin 19 | AVSS — Analog ground reference; tie to VSS with star-ground layout |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage, 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
Aplicaciones típicas
PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Small Appliance Drives, Automotive Body Electronics, HVAC Blower Control, LED Lighting Controllers, Industrial Sensor / mTouch Interface.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P fits BLDC and PMSM motor control because it integrates a dedicated Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) module that drives complementary 3-phase gate signals with hardware dead-band insertion, plus a 4-channel 10-bit ADC for back-EMF or shunt-current sensing. The CTMU further supports mTouch or simple timing-based current measurement. At 16 MIPS, the core can run a 6-step commutation loop or basic sensored FOC at PWM rates up to ~20 kHz. Compared with discrete PWM + gate-driver designs, this single-chip approach shrinks the BOM and keeps the firmware loop deterministic. Use it in fans, pumps, and small 12-24 V BLDC drives where the 16 KB Flash and 1 KB RAM are sufficient for the control algorithm.
Recomendado
Small Appliance Drives
Small appliances such as mixers, blenders, hand vacuums, and personal-care devices need compact, low-cost MCU + motor solutions in through-hole-friendly packages. The PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P's 20-pin PDIP footprint simplifies hand-soldered prototypes and small-batch manufacturing. Its 3.3 V operation pairs cleanly with low-voltage DC motors or gate drivers; the 4 ADC channels can read potentiometer speed settings, motor current, and supply voltage. The 16 KB Flash accommodates user-interface state machines plus a sensorless commutation routine. Compared with 8-bit MCUs, the PIC24F core delivers 4-8x more throughput, enabling smoother torque response at the same oscillator frequency.
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Automotive Body Electronics
AEC-Q100 qualification makes the PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P suitable for automotive body-electronics modules such as HVAC blowers, seat-fan controllers, mirror adjusters, and accessory 12 V motor drives. The extended -40C to +125C temperature grade survives under-hood and cabin thermal stress, and the 16 MIPS performance supports sensor-fusion logic and LIN-bus-style control firmware. The dedicated MCPWM simplifies 1-phase and 3-phase load control without external PWM controllers. Compared with industrial-grade PIC24F parts, the 'E' suffix provides the documentation and traceability required by automotive PPAP submissions. Use it on the low-side of H-bridges for PWM-driven loads at modest current.
Recomendado
HVAC Blower Control
HVAC blower control demands variable-speed BLDC or single-phase AC fan drives with closed-loop speed regulation. The PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P's MCPWM module can generate the variable-frequency 3-phase drive while the 10-bit ADC samples tachometer feedback or back-EMF. Its 16 MIPS performance is enough to implement a PI speed-control loop at a few hundred Hz update rate. The 32 kHz low-power oscillator option supports standby current budgets when the blower is idle. Compared with purely analog fan controllers, an MCU-based design enables soft-start curves, fault logging, and diagnostic output to the vehicle ECU over LIN. The 20-pin PDIP footprint fits legacy through-hole blower PCBs.
Recomendado
LED Lighting Controllers
LED lighting controllers - including dimmable architectural lights, RGB color-mixing fixtures, and automotive interior lighting - benefit from the PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P's PWM flexibility and small pin count. The MCPWM channels can drive MOSFET gate drivers for constant-current buck or boost topologies, while the ADC channels sense current and temperature for closed-loop brightness control. PPS allows the same firmware to map PWM outputs to different pins across product variants. Compared with 8-bit MCUs, the PIC24F core drives smooth PWM at the high frequencies needed to avoid audible noise from inductor-based drivers.
Recomendado
Industrial Sensor / mTouch Interface
The CTMU peripheral on the PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P enables Charge Time Measurement Unit-based capacitive touch sensing for industrial control panels, appliance user interfaces, and sealed-key applications. Combined with the 4-channel 10-bit ADC for analog sensors (NTC thermistors, rotary encoders, current shunts), it delivers a single-chip solution for sensor aggregation. The 16 MIPS performance supports debounce, filtering, and LIN/UART-based reporting. Compared with discrete touch ICs, integrating CTMU on the PIC24F eliminates a second IC and simplifies PCB layout. PPS lets the designer reassign CTMU and ADC channels across product variants without firmware changes.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | PIC24FJ16MC101-I/P | PIC24FJ32MC101-I/P | PIC24FJ32MC101-E/P | PIC24FJ16MC101T-I/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) - same | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) - same | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) - same | 20-pin PDIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 16 KB |
| RAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB | 1 KB |
| Performance | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended / Automotive) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended / Automotive) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| MCPWM / CTMU / PPS | Yes (all motor-control peripherals present) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ADC Channels | 4 x 10-bit | 4 x 10-bit | 4 x 10-bit | 4 x 10-bit | 4 x 10-bit |
Diferenciadores clave
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification in the same 20-pin PDIP footprint (frente a PIC24FJ16MC101-I/P)
- Dual headroom: automotive grade plus same pinout as the 32 KB Flash sibling (frente a PIC24FJ32MC101-I/P)
- Dedicated MCPWM and CTMU peripherals for motor control (frente a PIC24FJ16GA002-I/SO)
Notas de diseño
The PIC24FJ16MC101-E/P operates from a single 3.0 V to 3.6 V supply on VDD with a separate AVDD pin for the ADC. Use a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus a 0.1 uF ceramic placed within 5 mm of the VDD pin; replicate the same network on AVDD and tie AVDD to VDD through a ferrite bead to keep switching noise out of the analog rail. Estimated: at 16 MIPS with all peripherals active, IDD is roughly 15-20 mA, well within the 200 mA VDD absolute maximum. Star-ground AVSS and VSS at the IC to avoid ground-loop ADC errors.
Route the ICSP PGEDx/PGECx lines (RB6/RB7) as a short, parallel pair with a guard ground trace to keep in-circuit programming reliable. The OSC1/OSC2 traces must be short and surrounded by ground to avoid radiating the 32 MHz clock into nearby analog inputs. Keep the MCPWM output traces away from ADC inputs to minimize capacitive coupling; route the analog AVDD/AVSS pair on a separate analog island with its own ground pour.
Do not forget to clear the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) lock before reprogramming - leaving PPS locked can prevent the programmer from talking to the device. When migrating between -E (AEC-Q100, +125C) and -I (industrial, +85C) variants, double-check that your design's worst-case ambient does not exceed the industrial 85C limit. For 3-phase motor control, ensure dead-time in the MCPWM module is at least 200 ns to prevent shoot-through in the gate driver stage.
Información de cumplimiento
AEC-Q100 qualification indicated by 'E' temperature suffix. RoHS / lead-free status per Microchip product page. The -I (industrial) grade variant is not AEC-Q100 qualified.
