PIC24FJ256GA610T-I/BG
PIC24FJ256GA610T-I/BG - 16-bit 32MHz 256KB Flash MCU 121-TFBGA
The Microchip Technology PIC24FJ256GA610T-I/BG is a 16-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC24F family, featuring a 32MHz CPU core, 256KB of dual-partition flash (85.5K x 24) and 32KB of SRAM, housed in a 121-pin TFBGA (10x10 mm) package. The part number suffix 'I/BG' denotes the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range and the 121-ball thin-profile fine-pitch BGA package, while the trailing 'T' indicates Tape & Reel packaging.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (typically Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals such as timers, communication interfaces, and GPIO onto one silicon die. The PIC24F family sits in the 16-bit MCU segment between Microchip's 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 lines and its higher-end 32-bit PIC32MX/ME families, balancing code density, deterministic interrupt latency, and low power consumption. Within Microchip's product taxonomy, a PIC24F MCU belongs to the broader category of microcontrollers -> embedded processors -> semiconductor ICs, and is widely deployed where 8-bit MCUs lack performance and 32-bit MCUs are over-spec.
Key features of the PIC24FJ256GA610T-I/BG include 256KB Flash with dual-partition Live Update capability, 32KB RAM, 16 MIPS performance from the 32MHz core, six UART modules, three SPI modules, three I2C modules, two IrDA interfaces, six PWM channels, five timers, eight DMA channels, three analog comparators, and a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch sensing. Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) provide flexible routing of digital functions to physical pins.
The device is fabricated on an eXtreme Low Power CMOS process and supports deep sleep, sleep, idle and doze operating modes to extend battery life. Integrated peripherals such as Real-Time Clock and Calendar (RTCC), brown-out reset (BOR), power-on reset (POR), watchdog timer (WDT), and a 16-channel 12-bit ADC (with 200K samples/sec throughput) provide a near-complete system-on-chip implementation. The 121-TFBGA package exposes 100+ GPIO lines for maximum peripheral connectivity in compact industrial designs.
Typical applications include industrial control and HMI, USB device/host bridges, graphic LCD displays, low-power sensor hubs, building automation controllers, medical patient monitors, automotive body and infotainment modules, and capacitive touch user interfaces. The combination of Live Update Flash and CTMU makes it especially attractive for firmware over-the-air capable IoT nodes and touch-panel appliances.
When designing with this device, pay close attention to BGA PCB layout - the 0.8mm ball pitch requires laser-drilled or micro-via PCB technology with controlled-impedance traces. Use PPS to remap peripherals and avoid I/O conflicts, and remember that Live Update firmware upgrades require the dual-partition Flash to be configured properly at compile time.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical PCB design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, giving engineers a one-stop procurement and design reference.
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