PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL - 16-Bit 70MIPS MCU 128KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.92 | $5.92 |
| 10 | $5.32 | $53.20 |
| 100 | $4.74 | $474.00 |
| 500 | $4.26 | $2,130.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.79 | $3,790.00 |
PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL Overview
What is a 16-bit MCU? A 16-bit microcontroller is an embedded computing device with a 16-bit data path, 16-bit-wide registers, and a unified address space that gives it a middle position between 8-bit MCUs (lower cost, simpler peripherals) and 32-bit MCUs (higher performance, richer ecosystems). In the broader taxonomy, the PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL belongs to microcontroller -> 16-bit MCU -> PIC24E family -> DSP-enhanced general-purpose MCU -> Microchip's dsPIC/PIC24 line of embedded controllers.
Key differentiating features include a 12-bit ADC with up to 1 Msps conversion rate, two on-chip operational amplifiers (suitable for signal conditioning), a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and precise time measurement, and a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) that orchestrates complex peripheral sequencing without CPU intervention. The PTG is uncommon in 16-bit MCUs and lets hardware timers trigger ADC conversions, PWM updates, and GPIO events deterministically.
The architecture exposes a 16-element DSP engine, dual-port RAM-style working registers, and a hardware multiplier, supporting single-cycle MAC operations. The result is 70 MIPS with deterministic interrupt latency suitable for digital filtering, motor commutation, and power-conversion control loops.
Typical applications include automotive body and chassis ECUs, industrial sensor conditioning with on-chip op-amps, BLDC/PMSM motor control, LED lighting drivers with closed-loop current sensing, and AEC-Q100-grade safety peripherals. The on-chip op-amps eliminate external instrumentation stages for thermocouple, photodiode, and current-shunt circuits.
When designing with this part, note that the VTLA-44 (6x6 mm) package has a small thermal pad that must be soldered to a PCB copper pour for thermal and electrical performance. Code development is supported by MPLAB X IDE and the XC16 compiler, with extensive peripheral libraries.
This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 cross-brand drop-in alternatives in the same VTLA-44 package, and design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC 16-bit (modified Harvard) |
| CPU Performance | 70 MIPS (max) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43K x 24 words) |
| RAM | 16 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, 'E' suffix) |
| Package | 44-pin VTLA (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1 Msps |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 2 |
| CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) | Yes |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| I/O Pins | 35 (approximate, package-dependent) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified (automotive) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Peripheral Family | PIC24EP |
PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP5/RB5 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 2 | RP6/RB6 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 3 | RP7/RB7 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 4 | RP8/RB8 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | OSCI/CLKI/RC12 — External clock input / RC12 |
| Pin 7 | OSCO/CLKO/RC15 — External clock output / RC15 |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 10 | RP9/RB9 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 11 | RP10/RB10 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 12 | RP11/RB11 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 13 | RP12/RB12 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 14 | RP13/RB13 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 15 | RP14/RB14 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 16 | RP15/RB15 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 19 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 20 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 21 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 22 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 23 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 24 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 / analog input |
| Pin 25 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 27 | RB0/AN0 — Port B bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 28 | RB1/AN1 — Port B bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 29 | RB2/AN2 — Port B bit 2 / analog input 2 |
| Pin 30 | RB3/AN3 — Port B bit 3 / analog input 3 |
| Pin 31 | RB4/AN4 — Port B bit 4 / analog input 4 |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 33 | AVDD — Analog supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 34 | RP0/RC0 — Remappable I/O / Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 35 | RP1/RC1 — Remappable I/O / Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 36 | RP2/RC2 — Remappable I/O / Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | RP3/RC3 — Remappable I/O / Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RP4/RC4 — Remappable I/O / Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | MCLR — Master clear / reset input |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 42 | PGEC1/AN5 — Programming clock / analog input 5 |
| Pin 43 | PGED1/AN6 — Programming data / analog input 6 |
| Pin 44 | EP — Exposed thermal pad - tie to VSS for thermal dissipation |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body and Chassis ECU, BLDC and PMSM Motor Control, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Capacitive Touch HMI, LED Lighting with Closed-Loop Current Control, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node.
Automotive Body and Chassis ECU
The PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL is well-suited for automotive body and chassis ECUs thanks to its AEC-Q100 qualification, 70 MIPS core, and -40C to +125C operating range. Its 128 KB Flash and 16 KB RAM comfortably run CAN/LIN stacks, body-control state machines, and diagnostic firmware. The PTG offloads peripheral sequencing, while the two on-chip op-amps condition sensor signals without external instrumentation amplifiers.
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BLDC and PMSM Motor Control
With its 70 MIPS DSP engine, single-cycle MAC, and hardware PWM peripherals, the PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops for BLDC and PMSM motors with cycle times below 20 microseconds. The 12-bit 1 Msps ADC simultaneously samples phase currents, while the PTG synchronizes ADC sampling to PWM edges. AEC-Q100 qualification enables under-hood applications such as water pumps, fans, and seat-adjust motors.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL integrates two on-chip operational amplifiers that buffer and amplify low-level analog signals directly from sensors such as thermocouples, load cells, RTDs, and photodiodes. Combined with the 12-bit 1 Msps ADC and CTMU, the MCU converts and linearizes sensor data without external analog components. The 128 KB Flash stores calibration tables and polynomial compensation coefficients, reducing firmware-to-cloud bandwidth needs.
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Capacitive Touch HMI
The on-chip CTMU combined with the 12-bit ADC implements robust capacitive touch sensing for buttons, sliders, and proximity sensors. The PTG sequences charge/discharge cycles deterministically, suppressing 50/60 Hz mains interference and improving touch SNR in noisy industrial environments. AEC-Q100 and -40C to +125C support mean the same firmware works in both consumer appliances and automotive HMI panels.
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LED Lighting with Closed-Loop Current Control
The PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL drives high-brightness LED strings with closed-loop current regulation using its high-resolution PWM and on-chip op-amps for current-shunt amplification. The 70 MIPS core runs PID loops that compensate for LED thermal drift and aging, maintaining consistent lumen output. AEC-Q100 grade and the small VTLA-44 (6x6 mm) footprint make it suitable for automotive interior/exterior lighting modules.
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Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node
The PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL supports low-power sleep modes with peripheral wake-up, making it viable for battery-powered IoT edge nodes that sample sensors periodically. The 12-bit ADC, CTMU, and on-chip op-amps eliminate external analog components, reducing BOM cost and quiescent current. The 16 KB SRAM buffers data before transmission, and the 70 MIPS core handles local MQTT-SN or LoRaWAN framing without an external radio MCU.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP128GP204-I/TL | PIC24EP128GP204-E/ML | PIC24EP128GP204T-I/TL | PIC24EP128GP204-H/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-pin VTLA (6x6 mm) | 44-pin VTLA (6x6 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (ML) - same family | 44-pin VTLA (6x6 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (ML) - same family |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| RAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E, AEC-Q100) | -40C to +85C (I, industrial) | -40C to +125C (E, AEC-Q100) | -40C to +85C (I, industrial) | -40C to +150C (H, extended) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes (extended grade) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 qualified at -40C to +125C E-grade (vs PIC24EP128GP204-I/TL)
- On-chip operational amplifiers (vs Generic 16-bit MCUs)
- CTMU and Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) (vs PIC24FJ family)
- Compact VTLA-44 (6x6 mm) package (vs PIC24EP128GP204-I/PT (TQFP-44 10x10 mm))
Design Notes
Estimated: VTLA-44 (6x6 mm) packages route 0.5 mm pitch pads that demand 4-layer PCB stack-up with controlled-impedance traces. Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF and 10 uF) within 2 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a continuous ground copper pour of at least 25 mm^2 to meet thermal-resistance (theta_JA ~28 C/W) and mechanical-stress requirements.
Estimated: at 70 MIPS continuous operation, the PIC24EP128GP204T-E/TL dissipates approximately 80-120 mW depending on peripheral activity and I/O toggling. With theta_JA of 28 C/W (per package datasheet) and a 25 mm^2 ground pour, junction temperature rise above ambient is roughly 3-5 C, well within the 125 C automotive limit. Avoid disabling the on-chip voltage regulators during firmware development; the regulators provide sequencing and decoupling essential to AEC-Q100 reliability.
Estimated: the 12-bit ADC achieves 1 Msps only when the source impedance is below 500 ohm and a dedicated 100 nF ceramic capacitor is placed at AVdd. Sample-and-hold acquisition time is 2 TAD, so at 12 MHz ADC clock (TAD = 83 ns) expect ~166 ns acquisition. For high-impedance sensors, buffer with the on-chip op-amps rather than relying on the ADC S&H alone. Use the PTG to trigger ADC sampling at the PWM midpoint to reduce switching noise coupling.
Do not leave the MCLR pin floating - tie through a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 pF capacitor to VDD for proper reset behavior. Avoid using the alternate ICSP pins (PGEC1/PGED1) as standard GPIO unless the production programmer can be configured to release them, otherwise the device will be bricked after the first code lock. The PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) remapping must be unlocked before configuration to prevent spurious peripheral lockups.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive-grade) per Microchip product page. RoHS and REACH compliant. Conflict-minerals declaration available from Microchip. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data - confirm with manufacturer for green-product requirements.
