PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT - 16-Bit 60 MIPS 128KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.85 | $6.85 |
| 10 | $6.18 | $61.80 |
| 100 | $5.42 | $542.00 |
| 500 | $4.78 | $2,390.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.25 | $4,250.00 |
PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory (Flash for program, SRAM for data, EEPROM for non-volatile data), and a configurable set of peripherals on one die. The PIC24EP family sits within the 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) class, which adds hardware multiply, hardware divide, DSP-oriented instructions, and deterministic interrupt latency on top of standard MCU architecture. This category is best understood in the hierarchy: microcontroller -> 16-bit MCU/DSC -> PIC24E family -> power-managed general-purpose MCU with integrated op-amps.
Key features include 60 MIPS core performance, 128 KB self-programmable Flash with ECC, 16 KB SRAM, a 10/12-bit ADC with up to 1 MSPS conversion rate, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and four 16-bit timers. The integrated op-amps and comparators reduce external analog component count for signal conditioning, while the Peripheral Trigger Generator enables timed, low-CPU-overhead sequencing of ADC conversions and PWM edges. The CTMU supports capacitive touch sensing and precise time-of-flight measurement.
Architecturally, the PIC24EP uses a modified Harvard architecture with separate buses for instruction and data fetch, a 24-bit instruction word, and a 16-bit data path. This combination yields high code density per MHz and deterministic interrupt response, while the on-chip op-amps are trimmed at factory test to reduce offset and drift. The device operates from 3.0V to 3.6V and includes multiple power-management modes for battery-friendly standby operation.
Typical applications include industrial control, motor drive signal conditioning, power-conversion feedback loops, sensor interfaces, automotive body and sensor ECUs (when used as the non-automotive qualified sibling), and consumer appliances that benefit from integrated analog. The -E temperature grade broadens its reach to outdoor industrial, automotive cabin electronics, and lighting control.
Design consideration: route the analog supply (AVDD) and ground (AVSS) with separate traces from their digital counterparts, place the 10 uF + 0.1 uF decoupling pair within 5 mm of VDD, and consult the family reference manual for PTG timing diagrams when chaining peripheral events. This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in package equivalents, and design guidance not available on the manufacturer's parametric summary page.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Package, Comparators, Core Architecture, Operating Temperature.
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24E (16-bit modified Harvard) |
| Core Performance | 60 MIPS (max 70 MIPS core capable) |
| Program Memory | 128 KB Flash (43K x 24 words) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 16 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (E = extended grade) |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| ADC | 10/12-bit, up to 1 MSPS |
| Op Amps | Internal, factory trimmed |
| Comparators | Internal |
| CTMU | Charge Time Measurement Unit (touch / time-of-flight) |
| PTG | Peripheral Trigger Generator |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C (multiple instances) |
| Timers | 4 x 16-bit timers |
| PWM | High-speed PWM (peripheral dependent) |
| AEC-Q100 | Not qualified on -E grade (qualified on -I and higher variants) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP15/RB15 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 15 |
| Pin 2 | RP14/RB14 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 14 |
| Pin 3 | RP13/RB13 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 13 |
| Pin 4 | RP12/RB12 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 12 |
| Pin 5 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | OA1OUT — Op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 8 | OA1IN- — Op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 9 | OA1IN+ — Op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 10 | VREF+ — ADC voltage reference positive |
| Pin 11 | VREF- — ADC voltage reference negative |
| Pin 12 | AN0/RP0 — Analog input 0 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 13 | AN1/RP1 — Analog input 1 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 16 | RP2/RB2 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 2 |
| Pin 17 | RP3/RB3 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 3 |
| Pin 18 | RP4/RB4 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 4 |
| Pin 19 | RP5/RB5 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 5 |
| Pin 20 | RP6/RB6 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 6 |
| Pin 21 | RP7/RB7 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 7 |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 24 | RP8/RB8 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 8 |
| Pin 25 | RP9/RB9 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 9 |
| Pin 26 | RP10/RB10 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 10 |
| Pin 27 | RP11/RB11 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO port B bit 11 |
| Pin 28 | OSCI/RC12 — Primary oscillator input / GPIO |
| Pin 29 | OSCO/RC15 — Primary oscillator output / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | SOSCI/RP12 — Secondary oscillator input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 31 | SOSCO/RP13 — Secondary oscillator output / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 32 | PGEC1/RP14 — Programming/debug clock / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 33 | PGED1/RP15 — Programming/debug data / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 34 | MCLR — Master clear / reset input (active low) |
| Pin 35 | RA0 — GPIO port A bit 0 |
| Pin 36 | RA1 — GPIO port A bit 1 |
| Pin 37 | RA2 — GPIO port A bit 2 |
| Pin 38 | RA3 — GPIO port A bit 3 |
| Pin 39 | RA4 — GPIO port A bit 4 |
| Pin 40 | RA5 — GPIO port A bit 5 |
| Pin 41 | RA6 — GPIO port A bit 6 |
| Pin 42 | RA7 — GPIO port A bit 7 |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 44 | VSS — Digital ground |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive Feedback, Switch-Mode Power Supply Digital Control, Automotive Body and Cabin Electronics, LED Lighting Drivers and Color Mixing, Medical Patient Monitoring Peripherals.
Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT is well-matched to industrial sensor signal conditioning because its factory-trimmed internal op-amps and comparators reduce external analog component count for bridge sensor amplification and threshold detection. The 10/12-bit ADC at up to 1 MSPS captures fast-changing process variables (pressure, flow, strain) with adequate resolution for closed-loop control. The Peripheral Trigger Generator sequences ADC conversions autonomously without CPU overhead, while the CTMU supports ratiometric capacitive level sensing in tank and conveyor applications. The -40C to +125C extended grade tolerates factory-floor thermal stress.
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BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive Feedback
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT handles BLDC and PMSM motor feedback loops because its 60 MIPS core computes Park/Clark transforms and PI controllers in real time without saturating CPU bandwidth. The high-speed PWM peripherals drive power-stage switches, while the integrated comparators implement hardware over-current and back-EMF zero-crossing detection with deterministic latency. The 128 KB Flash accommodates field-oriented control firmware plus application code, and the 16 KB SRAM holds state variables and observer history. The extended -E temperature grade suits under-hood industrial motor installations.
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Switch-Mode Power Supply Digital Control
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT serves as a digital controller for switch-mode power supplies because its 60 MIPS throughput runs voltage-mode and current-mode control loops at 100 kHz+ switching frequencies with margin for housekeeping tasks. The high-speed ADC samples current and voltage at sub-microsecond intervals, while the PTG triggers ADC samples synchronously to PWM edges to eliminate switching noise coupling. The integrated op-amps close the feedback loop without external analog ICs, reducing BOM and PCB area. The -40C to +125C range supports telecom and industrial power applications.
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Automotive Body and Cabin Electronics
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT fits automotive body controllers, HVAC panels, and lighting modules because the -E extended temperature grade covers under-dash and under-hood-near thermal extremes (-40C to +125C). The 128 KB Flash accommodates CAN/LIN stack plus body-control firmware, and the CTMU supports capacitive touch keys for HVAC and infotainment panels. The integrated op-amps condition seat position, mirror position, and pedal position sensors directly without external analog ICs. For full AEC-Q100 qualification requirements, the -H grade variant is recommended instead.
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LED Lighting Drivers and Color Mixing
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT drives architectural and stage LED fixtures because its high-resolution PWM and DMA-coupled peripherals generate smooth dimming curves and RGB color mixing without flicker. The CTMU enables capacitive touch sliders for dimmer panels, and the integrated op-amps close constant-current feedback loops for high-brightness LED strings. The 60 MIPS core executes DMX-512, DALI, or RDM protocol stacks alongside lighting control. The extended temperature grade tolerates enclosed fixture thermal rise above +85C in outdoor installations.
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Medical Patient Monitoring Peripherals
The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT supports medical peripheral devices such as pulse oximeters, blood-pressure monitors, and infusion-pump keypads because its integrated op-amps amplify photodiode and bridge signals directly, while the 12-bit ADC at 1 MSPS captures pulse waveforms with adequate temporal resolution. The CTMU drives capacitive touch interfaces on medical front panels with moisture-tolerant firmware. The extended temperature grade covers operating-room thermal environments, and the 128 KB Flash holds application code plus FDA-traceable firmware revision metadata.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP128GP204-I/PT | PIC24EP128GP204-E/ML | PIC24EP64GP204T-E/PT | PIC24EP128GP204-H/PT | PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) - same family, verify footprint | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) - same family, verify footprint |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| Max CPU Speed | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +140C (H) | -40C to +125C (E) |
| Op Amps / Comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators | Internal op-amps + comparators |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade at 60 MIPS throughput (vs PIC24EP128GP204-I/PT)
- Higher Flash density than the 64KB family variant (vs PIC24EP64GP204T-E/PT)
- Standard TQFP-44 package vs QFN for hand-solder-friendly assembly (vs PIC24EP128GP204-E/MV)
Design Notes
Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the IC pins, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic at the board entry point. The PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT separates analog (AVDD/AVSS) and digital supplies, and the analog ground should connect to the digital ground only at a single point near the IC to avoid ground-loop noise injection into the ADC and op-amp references.
Route the analog signal traces (AN0-ANx, VREF+, VREF-) away from switching signals such as PWM outputs and oscillator traces to minimize coupled noise. Keep the oscillator traces (OSCI/OSCO) as short as possible and surround them with a ground pour for stable clock operation. The 44-pin TQFP land pattern requires a 0.8 mm pitch, which is achievable on standard 4-layer FR-4 PCBs with 0.2 mm trace-and-space rules.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum VDD rating of 3.6 V; the PIC24EP is NOT a 5V-tolerant supply device and applying 5V to VDD will damage the silicon. While some I/O pins are 5V tolerant when configured as inputs, the core supply must remain within 3.0-3.6V. Also ensure the MCLR pin is pulled high through a resistor (typically 10 kOhm) and never left floating, as floating MCLR causes intermittent resets under EMI.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. The -E grade itself is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications, the PIC24EP128GP204-H grade or PIC24EP128GP204-E/PT in non-safety-critical cabin/body roles is typical. Halogen-free and lead-free per Microchip packaging declarations.