PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV - 16-Bit 70 MIPS MCU, 128KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| 10 | $7.58 | $75.80 |
| 100 | $6.74 | $674.00 |
| 500 | $6.05 | $3,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.42 | $5,420.00 |
PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV Overview
What is a PIC24EP microcontroller? The PIC24EP is a 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) family that sits in Microchip's PIC24E performance tier between the PIC24F baseline family and the dsPIC33 high-end DSC family. Architecturally it is a 16-bit RISC MCU (Harvard architecture) with DSP-class instructions, DMA, and rich analog peripherals, intended for applications needing more performance than PIC24F but not requiring dsPIC33 motor-control or audio codecs. Within the system hierarchy, PIC24EP belongs to: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> 16-bit RISC/DSC -> PIC24E family -> general-purpose + advanced-analog segment.
Key features include a 70 MIPS core, 128 KB Flash (43K x 24), 16 KB SRAM, multiple 16-bit timers, a 10/12-bit ADC with up to 1.1 Msps conversion rate, two internal operational amplifiers (the signature "GP204 with Op Amps" feature), two analog comparators, CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for capacitive touch and precise time measurement, a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware-based state machines, and multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, ECAN). The 48-UQFN package with thermal pad supports up to 35 GPIO pins and integrates a high-speed PWM module.
The PIC24EP architecture uses a modified Harvard bus with separate program and data paths and a hardware multiply/divide unit, enabling single-cycle MAC operations. The PTG peripheral can autonomously chain ADC conversions, PWM updates, and timer captures without CPU intervention, which offloads deterministic tasks from the core and reduces interrupt latency in motor control and power-conversion applications.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics, industrial sensor conditioning (using on-chip op amps), capacitive touch interfaces (using CTMU), brushless DC motor drives, LED lighting controllers, and general-purpose 16-bit embedded controllers that need more analog integration than PIC24F can offer. The extended temperature grade and AEC-Q100 qualification make it well suited to under-hood and chassis subsystems.
When designing with this part, carefully review the supply voltage range (typically 3.0 V to 3.6 V), use the exposed thermal pad with a properly sized copper pour for thermal relief, and follow Microchip's oscillator and decoupling recommendations in the family reference manual to achieve the rated 60 MIPS without EMI issues.
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PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (at 60 MHz peripheral clock) |
| CPU Clock Frequency | 60 MHz (max) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43K x 24) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 16 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (Extended, "E") |
| Package | 48-pin UQFN (MV) 6x6 mm with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Qualified (automotive grade) |
| Internal Op Amps | 2 |
| Analog Comparators | 2 |
| ADC | 10/12-bit, up to 1.1 Msps |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| PTG (Peripheral Trigger Generator) | Yes |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, ECAN |
| PWM Outputs | Yes (high-speed PWM module) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV 48-pin uqfn (mv) 6x6 mm with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV (48-pin uqfn (mv) 6x6 mm with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics, Industrial Sensor Conditioning, Capacitive Touch User Interfaces, Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Drive, LED Lighting Controllers, Battery-Operated Industrial IoT Edge Nodes.
Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV is AEC-Q100 qualified and rated -40C to +125C, making it well suited to automotive body-electronics modules such as door-control units, body control modules (BCM), and lighting controllers. Its 70 MIPS core, high-speed PWM module, and ECAN interface enable real-time control of LED matrices, seat-position motors, and LIN/CAN network nodes. The two on-chip op amps simplify current-sense conditioning for actuator feedback without adding analog front-end ICs. The 128 KB Flash supports AUTOSAR-style layered firmware plus bootloader, while the 16 KB RAM holds RTOS stacks and CAN message buffers. Compared with PIC24F-grade parts, the PIC24EP adds the PTG peripheral, which can autonomously sequence ADC conversions and PWM updates without CPU load, reducing interrupt latency for safety-critical body functions.
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Industrial Sensor Conditioning
The two internal operational amplifiers of the PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV allow direct signal conditioning for thermocouples, RTDs, load cells, and bridge-type pressure sensors, eliminating external instrumentation-amp ICs. The op amps can be configured with programmable gain and routed internally to the 12-bit ADC, which runs up to 1.1 Msps for multi-channel scanning. With 16 KB of SRAM, the device can buffer averaged samples and run digital filtering algorithms (moving average, IIR) on the 70 MIPS core. The CTMU peripheral provides accurate time measurement for ratiometric capacitive and resistive sensing. The 48-UQFN footprint plus -40C to +125C range makes this part a good fit for factory-floor sensor transmitters and process-control instruments where PCB area and temperature margin are tight.
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Capacitive Touch User Interfaces
The CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) on the PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV delivers sub-nanosecond timing resolution, enabling robust capacitive touch-button, slider, and proximity-sensor implementations in noisy automotive and industrial environments. Combined with the 70 MIPS core, the device can scan a 12-channel touch matrix with hardware-triggered ADC conversions via the PTG peripheral, offloading the CPU. The 128 KB Flash accommodates advanced touch libraries (gesture recognition, water-rejection algorithms) and the 16 KB RAM holds per-channel baselines and debounce state. The 48-UQFN package suits compact HMI panels for white goods, automotive center stacks, and medical-device front panels. The -E temperature grade ensures consistent touch performance across cold-start and hot-soak conditions.
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Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Drive
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV combines a 70 MIPS core, high-speed PWM module with complementary outputs and programmable dead-time, and a fast 1.1 Msps ADC, which together implement sensorless or Hall-sensored BLDC motor control loops. The PTG can sequence ADC zero-crossing detection and commutation events deterministically, offloading the CPU and enabling higher commutation rates for smoother torque. The ECAN interface supports industrial networking protocols like CANopen and CiA-402 for servo and stepper drive replacements. With 128 KB Flash, designers can fit field-oriented control (FOC) firmware plus tuning tables; the 48-UQFN package suits compact integrated motor boards. The -40C to +125C rating covers harsh environments including under-hood automotive fans and pumps.
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LED Lighting Controllers
The high-speed PWM module of the PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV supports multi-channel LED dimming with high resolution and low flicker, ideal for architectural, automotive interior, and horticulture LED lighting. The 70 MIPS core can run DMX-512A, DALI-2, or proprietary LED protocols in parallel with PWM generation, while the ECAN interface enables industrial lighting-network integration. On-chip op amps allow direct current-sense amplification for per-string current regulation, reducing BOM count. The 128 KB Flash holds color-mixing tables, fade curves, and OTA update logic; the 16 KB SRAM can buffer scene presets and animation queues. The 48-UQFN footprint fits compact LED-driver PCBs, and the AEC-Q100 grade supports interior ambient lighting and exterior signal-lighting applications.
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Battery-Operated Industrial IoT Edge Nodes
With its low-power Run, Idle, and Sleep modes plus a fast wake-up time, the PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV can serve as the main MCU in battery-operated industrial IoT edge nodes such as wireless sensor transmitters and remote telemetry units. The 128 KB Flash supports TLS stacks and OTA firmware updates, while the 16 KB RAM buffers sensor samples and MAC-layer frames. The two op amps and CTMU enable direct interface to strain gauges, thermistors, and capacitive soil-moisture sensors, reducing analog front-end complexity. The ECAN and UART peripherals interface with wireless modules (LoRa, Sub-GHz, BLE) for cloud connectivity. The -40C to +125C extended temperature rating supports outdoor deployments, and the AEC-Q100 grade unlocks in-cabin and chassis automotive IoT placements.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP128GP204-I/MV | PIC24EP128GP204T-E/MV | PIC24EP64GP204-E/MV | PIC24EP128GP202-E/SS | PIC24EP128GP202-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-pin UQFN (MV) 6x6 mm | 48-pin UQFN (MV) 6x6 mm - same | 48-pin UQFN (MV) 6x6 mm - same | 48-pin UQFN (MV) 6x6 mm - same | 28-pin SSOP (SS) - different | 28-pin SOIC (SO) - different |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC | PIC24E 16-bit RISC/DSC |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB (-50%) | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Data RAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes | No (industrial grade) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (industrial grade) |
| Internal Op Amps | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip dual operational amplifiers (vs PIC24EP128GP204-I/MV)
- PTG (Peripheral Trigger Generator) for autonomous sequencing (vs PIC24EP64GP204-E/MV)
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification with on-chip op amps (vs PIC24EP128GP202-I/SO)
Design Notes
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV requires a regulated 3.0 V to 3.6 V supply on VDD/VDDC pins. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on every VDD/VDDC pair within 3 mm of the pad, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the regulator output. Avoid routing high-current switching signals (PWM outputs) directly beneath the analog supply pins to minimize switching noise injection into the ADC reference. Refer to Microchip's PIC24E Family Reference Manual power-supply section for the recommended star-ground layout.
The 48-UQFN (MV) package includes a central exposed thermal pad (EP) that must be soldered to a ground copper pour of at least 25 mm squared to meet thermal specifications. At the maximum 70 MIPS operating point with all peripherals active, the device dissipates roughly 200 mW; without proper EP soldering the junction temperature can exceed 125C and trigger thermal-shutdown behavior. Use thermal vias in the EP pour (4 to 9 vias, 0.3 mm drill) to spread heat to inner PCB layers for improved thermal performance.
Route the crystal/oscillator traces (OSCI/OSCO) as short as possible and guard them with a ground ring to reduce EMI pickup. Keep ADC analog inputs (AN0-ANx) and op-amp inputs physically separated from PWM outputs and digital switching lines on the PCB; place a ground trace between analog and digital sections. The CTMU and PTG peripherals require accurate timing, so the oscillator trace impedance and length must be matched to the load capacitance specified in the datasheet to maintain frequency accuracy.
Do not assume 70 MIPS is available at startup - the device boots at the FRC default and the PLL must be configured in the user startup code. Also, the MCLR pin must be pulled high for normal operation; leaving it floating causes erratic resets. For AEC-Q100 designs, ensure the part's errata sheet is reviewed and that PPAP documentation is obtained from Microchip. Finally, do not exceed 25 mA source/sink on any single GPIO or 200 mA total across all GPIOs to avoid EOS damage.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualified as indicated by E temperature grade. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance documentation.
