PIC24F16KA301-E/P - 16-bit XLP MCU 32MHz 16KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC24F16KA301-E/P ✓ AktifPIC24F16KA301-E/P Ringkasan
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a microprocessor that fetches, decodes, and executes 16-bit-wide instructions, offering a richer instruction set, more deterministic interrupt latency, and better code density than typical 8-bit cores. The PIC24F sits in Microchip's broader MCU taxonomy as PIC24F -> 16-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The PIC24F family specifically emphasizes ultra-low power (XLP) operation, while PIC24EP and dsPIC33 families scale up performance or add DSP capability.
The PIC24F16KA301-E/P exposes 18 general-purpose I/O pins and integrates a 12-bit A/D converter with CTMU for capacitive touch and time measurement, two analog comparators, an internal oscillator, and multiple serial interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C). The -E temperature grade denotes -40C to +125C operation, making this part suitable for industrial and harsh-environment deployments rather than consumer-grade 0 to +70C ranges. The 20-pin PDIP (0.300 inch) form factor is the through-hole variant preferred for prototyping, breadboarding, and legacy through-hole designs.
Architecturally, the PIC24F core uses a modified Harvard architecture with separate program and data paths, supporting C-compiled firmware (MPLAB XC16) and the entire MPLAB ecosystem. The XLP technology incorporates nanoWatt XLP features including multiple idle and Sleep modes with wake-on-interrupt, retention of RAM in Deep Sleep, and ultra-low run currents suitable for coin-cell and energy-harvesting applications.
Typical applications include battery-powered sensor nodes, IoT edge devices, portable medical instruments, smart metering, HVAC controllers, and any low-duty-cycle embedded system where Deep Sleep current matters more than peak MIPS. The -E/P variant is also specified as AEC-Q100 capable per datasheet catalog listings, allowing automotive designers to qualify it for non-safety body and chassis modules.
When designing with this part, pay attention to the Deep Sleep current budget (cited in the DC characteristics section of the datasheet) and the wake-up latency from Deep Sleep, both of which dominate the average power calculation for duty-cycled sensor nodes. The CTMU peripheral simplifies capacitive touch sensing without an external timer IC. For production, the same silicon is offered in 20-pin SOIC, SSOP, QFN, and 28/44-pin packages within the KA301 family for layout flexibility.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, package-specific drop-in alternatives from the PIC24F family, and practical low-power design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet itself.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian PIC24F16KA301-E/P (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash), Low-Power Technology, Operating Temperature.
PIC24F32KA301-E/P
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Lihat Datasheet →PIC24F16KA301-E/P Rating Maksimal & Karakteristik Listrik
| Core Architecture | PIC24F 16-bit RISC (modified Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB (5.5K x 24 instruction words) |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 512 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MIPS at 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 18 |
| A/D Converter | 12-bit, 16-channel |
| CTMU Peripheral | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| Comparators | 2 analog comparators |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Oscillator | Internal (with PLL); external crystal option |
| Rentang Suhu Kerja | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Paket | 20-pin PDIP (0.300 inch, 7.62 mm) |
| Tipe Mounting | Through-Hole |
| XLP Technology | Yes (nanoWatt XLP) |
| Deep Sleep Peripherals | DSBOR, DSWDT, RTCC retained in Deep Sleep |
| AEC-Q100 | Capable per datasheet family catalog |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Konfigurasi Pin PIC24F16KA301-E/P
| Pin produk 1 | MCLR — Master Clear (active-low reset) |
| Pin produk 2 | RA0 — GPIO / analog input AN0 |
| Pin produk 3 | RA1 — GPIO / analog input AN1 |
| Pin produk 4 | RB0 — GPIO / PGED1 (programming) |
| Pin produk 5 | RB1 — GPIO / PGEC1 (programming) |
| Pin produk 6 | RB2 — GPIO / analog input AN4 |
| Pin produk 7 | RB3 — GPIO / analog input AN5 |
| Pin produk 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin produk 9 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin produk 10 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin produk 11 | RB4 — GPIO / SDA1 (I2C data) |
| Pin produk 12 | RB5 — GPIO / SCL1 (I2C clock) |
| Pin produk 13 | RB6 — GPIO / ICSPCLK |
| Pin produk 14 | RB7 — GPIO / ICSPDAT |
| Pin produk 15 | RA2 — GPIO / analog input AN2 / CVREF- |
| Pin produk 16 | RA3 — GPIO / analog input AN3 / CVREF+ |
| Pin produk 17 | RA4 — GPIO / analog input AN4 |
| Pin produk 18 | RA5 — GPIO / analog input AN5 |
| Pin produk 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin produk 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (1.8 V to 3.6 V) |
Aplikasi Umum
PIC24F16KA301-E/P cocok untuk 7 aplikasis: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Portable Medical and Health Devices, Capacitive Touch User Interfaces, Smart Metering and Utility Endpoints, HVAC and Building Automation Controllers, Automotive Body and Chassis Modules, Industrial Sensor Transmitters.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC24F16KA301-E/P is engineered for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes that spend 99 percent of their life in Deep Sleep. Its XLP nanoWatt technology and Deep Sleep retention of RTCC, DSBOR, and DSWDT yield nanoamp-range standby currents per the datasheet DC characteristics, allowing coin-cell or 2xAA designs to run for years. The CTMU peripheral performs accurate time-of-flight measurements for ultrasonic or pulse-based sensors without an external timer IC. Place the part on a 20-pin PDIP breakout for prototyping, then move to SOIC or QFN in the same silicon for production.
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Portable Medical and Health Devices
The PIC24F16KA301-E/P fits portable medical devices such as pulse oximeters, blood-glucose meters, and handheld patient monitors where low average power and -40C to +125C extended temperature support are mandatory. The 12-bit ADC with CTMU drives high-accuracy analog front ends for photoplethysmography and bio-impedance measurements. Internal oscillator with PLL eliminates external crystals in cost-sensitive designs. Compliance with AEC-Q100 for related family variants gives automotive-grade credibility for medical device designers.
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Capacitive Touch User Interfaces
The PIC24F16KA301-E/P's on-chip CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) makes it a natural choice for capacitive touch buttons, sliders, and proximity sensors in appliance, industrial, and consumer interfaces. The CTMU generates precisely controlled current sources for capacitive measurement, eliminating the need for an external charge-timing IC. Combined with Deep Sleep wake-on-touch, the part achieves touch-responsive sub-second wake-up while sipping microamps between user interactions, ideal for battery-powered remote controls and smart locks.
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Smart Metering and Utility Endpoints
Smart electricity, water, and gas meters benefit from the PIC24F16KA301-E/P's combination of 16-bit compute, 512 B EEPROM for tariff and log persistence, and XLP Deep Sleep with RTCC retention. The RTCC continues incrementing time in Deep Sleep mode, enabling accurate time-stamping of consumption events without external RTC chips. The 12-bit ADC reads current-sensor outputs, and the UART/SPI/I2C peripherals connect to wireless M-Bus, LoRa, or PLC modem modules for AMI backhaul.
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HVAC and Building Automation Controllers
Building automation controllers for thermostats, damper actuators, and zone valves use the PIC24F16KA301-E/P for sensor conditioning, relay driving, and Modbus or BACnet communication. The 18 GPIO and 12-bit ADC handle thermistor inputs, while UART/SPI ports link to transceiver ICs. The extended -40C to +125C temperature rating supports plenum and rooftop installations. Deep Sleep with RTCC wake simplifies time-based scheduling.
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Automotive Body and Chassis Modules
Per the datasheet family catalog, the PIC24F16KA301-E/P supports AEC-Q100 qualification, making it suitable for non-safety automotive body and chassis modules such as seat controllers, mirror adjusters, lighting controllers, and HVAC blend-door actuators. The extended -40C to +125C range covers under-hood and cabin environments. CAN or LIN connectivity via external transceivers handles in-vehicle networking, and the 16 MIPS performance comfortably runs state-machine based body-control firmware.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitters
Loop-powered 4-20 mA industrial sensor transmitters benefit from the PIC24F16KA301-E/P's low operating voltage down to 1.8 V, allowing operation from the residual loop voltage after the sensor front-end drop. The 12-bit ADC with PGA support digitizes bridge, thermocouple, and RTD signals, while CTMU provides ratiometric excitation timing. XLP Deep Sleep extends battery life in wirelessHART or IO-Link wireless sensor nodes. The 20-pin PDIP form factor accelerates lab and field prototyping.
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Data referensi engineering untuk PIC24F16KA301-E/P — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
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Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | PIC24F32KA301-E/P | PIC24F16KA301-I/P | PIC24F16KA101-E/P | PIC24F08KA101-E/P | PIC24F08KL200-E/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 20-pin PDIP | 20-pin PDIP (same) | 20-pin PDIP (same) | 20-pin PDIP (same) | 20-pin PDIP (same) | 20-pin PDIP (same) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Flash | 16 KB | 32 KB (+100%) | 16 KB (same) | 16 KB (same) | 8 KB (-50%) | 8 KB (-50%) |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB (same) | 2 KB (same) | 1 KB (-50%) | 1 KB (-50%) | 512 B (-75%) |
| EEPROM | 512 B | 512 B (same) | 512 B (same) | none | none | none |
| CTMU Peripheral | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| AEC-Q100 | Capable | Capable | Industrial grade | Capable | Capable | Capable |
Diferensiator Kunci
- On-chip CTMU peripheral for capacitive touch and timing (vsPIC24F16KA101-E/P)
- 512 B on-chip EEPROM for non-volatile data storage (vsPIC24F16KA101-E/P)
- Deep Sleep retention of RTCC, DSBOR, DSWDT (vsPIC24F08KL200-E/P)
Catatan Desain
Estimated: the PIC24F16KA301-E/P Deep Sleep current with RTCC retained is typically in the nanoamp range per the datasheet DC characteristics. To minimize total system consumption, place all unused GPIO pins as outputs driving low, configure the ADC for off in Sleep, and use the internal Low-Power RC oscillator (LPRC) for wake-up timing instead of the 32 kHz secondary crystal unless accurate RTCC is required. Sequence VDD ramp with a 100 nF decoupling cap within 5 mm of pin 20 and a bulk cap of at least 4.7 uF.
Route the ICSP/PGED1 (pin 4) and PGEC1 (pin 5) signals directly to a 2x3 or 1x6 in-circuit programming header with no series resistors in production; debuggers and programmers need direct access. Keep the MCLR pull-up (typically 10 kohm) close to pin 1 and avoid sharing it with other circuitry. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pin and a bulk 4.7 uF tantalum or ceramic at the board power entry.
Do not enable the ADC before the band-gap reference has settled (typical 20 us in the datasheet); start a dummy conversion and discard the result. The CTMU current source is uncalibrated by default; calibrate per die temperature using the internal bandgap reference if absolute capacitance measurements are required. Configuration bits must be set correctly to enable the internal oscillator with PLL, or the device will not start on unprogrammed parts.
Keep analog inputs (RA0-RA5, RB2-RB3) physically separated from digital switching traces; route the analog traces with a ground guard and place them on a different layer if possible. The 20-pin PDIP package is forgiving of layout, but the 12-bit ADC still benefits from a quiet analog ground. Avoid running high-frequency clock traces near the analog reference pins.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualification noted in PIC24F16KA301 family datasheet. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental certification.
