PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT - 16-bit 70 MIPS 128KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.2 | $6.20 |
| 10 | $5.55 | $55.50 |
| 100 | $4.9 | $490.00 |
| 500 | $4.4 | $2,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.95 | $3,950.00 |
PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT Overview
A 16-bit MCU (microcontroller) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, program memory (flash), data memory (RAM), and peripherals on one silicon die. Within the broader taxonomy, a 16-bit MCU sits between 8-bit MCUs (PIC10/12/16) and 32-bit MCUs (PIC32, ARM Cortex-M) and is widely used where 8-bit performance is insufficient but 32-bit cost or power is unjustified. The PIC24E family uses a modified Harvard architecture with a 16-bit data path and 24-bit instructions, optimizing code density.
Key features of the PIC24EP128GP206 include a 70 MIPS CPU speed at 70 MHz, 128 KB flash (43 K x 24 words), 16 KB SRAM, and advanced peripherals such as a 12-bit ADC with 500 ksps conversion rate, three op amps with programmable gain, and four high-speed comparators. The CTMU enables precise time measurement for capacitive touch and general-purpose timing, while the Peripheral Trigger Generator sequences peripheral events without CPU intervention. CAN, SPI, I²C, and UART interfaces support communication with external sensors and actuators.
Typical applications include automotive body controllers, industrial sensor interfaces, motor control signal conditioning, and high-precision measurement systems. The integration of op amps and comparators on-die reduces BOM count and PCB area in mixed-signal designs. Compared with PIC24F devices, the PIC24E family offers higher MIPS throughput at the same MHz, allowing lower clock frequencies to meet the same performance budget, which reduces EMI.
When designing with this device, ensure the 3.3 V rail is tightly regulated; ripple above 100 mV can induce ADC errors. Place decoupling capacitors (0.1 µF + 10 µF) within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair. The PTG should be programmed to offload timed events from the main loop, freeing CPU bandwidth for application logic.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, providing an engineer-ready reference that complements Microchip's official documentation.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC 16-bit modified Harvard |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 70 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43 K x 24) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 16 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +150 °C (H grade, AEC-Q100) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of I/O Pins | 53 |
| ADC | 12-bit, 500 ksps |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Comparators | 4 |
| CTMU | Yes |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| CAN | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | SDA/RG3 — I2C SDA / GPIO RG3 |
| Pin 2 | RP15/RB15 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB15 |
| Pin 3 | RP14/RB14 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB14 |
| Pin 4 | RP13/RB13 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB13 |
| Pin 5 | RP12/RB12 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB12 |
| Pin 6 | RP11/RB11 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB11 |
| Pin 7 | RP10/RB10 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB10 |
| Pin 8 | RP9/RB9 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB9 |
| Pin 9 | RP8/RB8 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB8 |
| Pin 10 | RP7/RB7 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB7 |
| Pin 11 | RP6/RB6 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB6 |
| Pin 12 | RP5/RB5 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB5 |
| Pin 13 | RP4/RB4 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB4 |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 15 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 16 | RP3/RB3 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB3 |
| Pin 17 | RP2/RB2 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB2 |
| Pin 18 | RP1/RB1 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB1 |
| Pin 19 | RP0/RB0 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO RB0 |
| Pin 20 | PWM1H/RE1 — PWM output / GPIO RE1 |
| Pin 21 | PWM1L/RE0 — PWM output / GPIO RE0 |
| Pin 22 | RF6/RP20 — GPIO RF6 / Remappable peripheral |
| Pin 23 | RF5/RP19 — GPIO RF5 / Remappable peripheral |
| Pin 24 | RF4/RP18 — GPIO RF4 / Remappable peripheral |
| Pin 25 | RF3/RP17 — GPIO RF3 / Remappable peripheral |
| Pin 26 | RF2/RP16 — GPIO RF2 / Remappable peripheral |
| Pin 27 | RF1/AN1/C1IN1- — GPIO / analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 28 | RF0/AN0/C1IN0+ — GPIO / analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 29 | C1OUT/RA15 — Comparator 1 output / GPIO RA15 |
| Pin 30 | RA14 — GPIO RA14 |
| Pin 31 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 32 | AVDD — Analog supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin 33 | OA1OUT/AN3/C2IN1- — Op-amp 1 output / analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 34 | OA1IN-/AN2/C2IN1+ — Op-amp 1 inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 35 | OA1IN+/AN1 — Op-amp 1 non-inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 36 | OA2OUT/AN6/C3IN1- — Op-amp 2 output / analog input |
| Pin 37 | OA2IN-/AN5/C3IN1+ — Op-amp 2 inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 38 | OA2IN+/AN4 — Op-amp 2 non-inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 39 | OA3OUT/AN9/C4IN1- — Op-amp 3 output / analog input |
| Pin 40 | OA3IN-/AN8/C4IN1+ — Op-amp 3 inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 41 | OA3IN+/AN7 — Op-amp 3 non-inverting input / analog input |
| Pin 42 | VREF+/AN10 — Voltage reference positive / analog input |
| Pin 43 | VREF-/AN11 — Voltage reference negative / analog input |
| Pin 44 | AN12/RG6 — Analog input / GPIO RG6 |
| Pin 45 | AN13/RG7 — Analog input / GPIO RG7 |
| Pin 46 | AN14/RG8 — Analog input / GPIO RG8 |
| Pin 47 | AN15/RG9 — Analog input / GPIO RG9 |
| Pin 48 | OSCI/RA1 — Crystal oscillator input / GPIO RA1 |
| Pin 49 | OSCO/RA2 — Crystal oscillator output / GPIO RA2 |
| Pin 50 | SCL/RA3 — I2C clock / GPIO RA3 |
| Pin 51 | TDI/RA4 — JTAG TDI / GPIO RA4 |
| Pin 52 | TMS/RA5 — JTAG TMS / GPIO RA5 |
| Pin 53 | TCK/RA6 — JTAG TCK / GPIO RA6 |
| Pin 54 | TDO/RA7 — JTAG TDO / GPIO RA7 |
| Pin 55 | C2TX/RD1 — CAN 2 transmit / GPIO RD1 |
| Pin 56 | C2RX/RD2 — CAN 2 receive / GPIO RD2 |
| Pin 57 | RD3 — GPIO RD3 |
| Pin 58 | RD4 — GPIO RD4 |
| Pin 59 | RD5 — GPIO RD5 |
| Pin 60 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 62 | RD6 — GPIO RD6 |
| Pin 63 | RD7 — GPIO RD7 |
| Pin 64 | SCL2/RG2 — I2C2 clock / GPIO RG2 |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Controller, Industrial Sensor Interface, Motor Control Signal Conditioning, Medical Patient Monitoring, Power Metering and Energy Monitoring, Automotive Sensor Cluster, Capacitive Touch HMI.
Automotive Body Controller
The PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT suits automotive body controllers because of its AEC-Q100 qualification and -40 °C to +150 °C operating range. The integrated CAN peripheral implements ISO 11898 communication directly, allowing the MCU to interface with body electronics and BCM networks without external transceivers in low-speed segments. The 70 MIPS core handles LIN, CAN, and switch-input scanning simultaneously, while the 16 KB SRAM supports a real-time OSEK-style RTOS. The three on-chip op amps condition sensor signals such as thermistor bridges and current shunts, reducing external analog ICs. Compared with PIC24F alternatives, the PIC24E family delivers higher MIPS per MHz, reducing EMI in electrically noisy automotive environments.
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Industrial Sensor Interface
The PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT fits industrial sensor hubs thanks to its 12-bit 500 ksps ADC, three op amps, four comparators, and CTMU timer. Engineers can condition strain-gauge, RTD, and 4-20 mA loops with the on-chip op amps in differential amplifier topologies, while the comparators trigger fast threshold alerts without software latency. The CTMU measures capacitance for proximity or level sensing at microsecond resolution, ideal for capacitive touch keys and fuel gauging. The 128 KB flash accommodates complex Modbus or IO-Link protocol stacks. H-grade temperature range supports industrial cabinet environments without thermal derating.
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Motor Control Signal Conditioning
For motor control and BLDC/PMSM signal conditioning, the PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT's integrated op amps amplify current-shunt signals directly without external instrumentation amplifiers. The 12-bit ADC samples phase currents at 500 ksps, fast enough for field-oriented control loops at 20 kHz PWM. The four comparators provide hardware overcurrent protection with sub-microsecond response, complementing firmware-based protection layers. The PTG sequences ADC sampling, PWM updates, and comparator triggers deterministically without CPU intervention, freeing the core for higher-level tasks. Combined with the 70 MIPS throughput, this PIC24E MCU handles BLDC commutation on-chip, eliminating a dedicated DSP in cost-sensitive designs.
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Medical Patient Monitoring
The PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT serves medical patient monitoring peripherals such as pulse oximetry front-ends, ECG signal conditioning, and infusion pump controllers. The integrated op amps condition low-level bioelectric signals (typically 1 mV range) with programmable gain, while the 12-bit ADC digitizes waveforms at sufficient resolution for SpO2 algorithms. AEC-Q100 qualification provides documented reliability for medical device sub-assemblies. The CTMU supports precise timing for photoplethysmography (PPG) sample windows, and the PTG sequences LED pulses and ADC captures deterministically. Compared with PIC24F devices, the PIC24E core's higher MIPS enables real-time DSP filter implementations without external DSP chips.
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Power Metering and Energy Monitoring
The PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT suits single-phase and polyphase power metering with its 12-bit ADC sampling at 500 ksps and three on-chip op amps for current-shunt signal conditioning. Engineers route Rogowski-coil or shunt-resistor signals through the op amps in differential configuration, then digitize via the ADC for RMS, active/reactive power, and THD calculations. The 70 MIPS core executes IEC 62053-compliant algorithms in real time, while the CAN peripheral enables networking of multiple meters on a building automation backbone. The H temperature grade supports outdoor cabinet installations and harsh industrial switchgear environments.
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Automotive Sensor Cluster
For multi-sensor automotive clusters combining temperature, pressure, and position sensing, the PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT provides ample I/O and the CAN bus for backhaul. The 64-pin TQFP exposes 53 GPIO lines, sufficient for SPI sensors, switch inputs, and PWM-driven indicator LEDs. The PTG sequences sensor reads deterministically, while the CTMU handles touch-panel scan timing. AEC-Q100 qualification and -40 °C to +150 °C operation qualify this MCU for under-hood and cabin modules. Compared with the PIC24F family, the PIC24E's 70 MIPS allows faster response to CAN messages in mixed-criticality automotive networks.
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Capacitive Touch HMI
The PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT enables capacitive touch HMIs in industrial and appliance front panels through its integrated CTMU and PTG. The CTMU measures capacitance changes of touch electrodes with sub-pF resolution, supporting up to 16 keys via the IC's GPIO and A/D channels. The PTG sequences electrode scanning without CPU overhead, while the 70 MIPS core interprets gestures and runs the HMI protocol to a host display. AEC-Q100 qualification makes the design robust against ESD events typical of appliance front panels. Designers can implement self-capacitance or mutual-capacitance touch patterns using PCB traces and the on-chip op amps.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP128GP206-I/PT | PIC24EP128GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP128GP206-I/PTVAO | PIC24EP128GP206-H/P | PIC24EP512GU810-I/PF | DSPIC33EP128GP506-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | PIC24E 16-bit 70 MIPS | dsPIC33E 16-bit DSP 70 MIPS |
| Flash | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 512 KB | 128 KB |
| RAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 24 KB | 16 KB |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +150C (AEC-Q100 H grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade, tape/reel) | -40C to +125C (VAO) | -40C to +150C (H grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| CAN | 1 CAN 2.0B module | 1 CAN 2.0B module | 1 CAN 2.0B module | 1 CAN 2.0B module | 1 CAN 2.0B module | USB OTG + CAN | 1 CAN 2.0B module |
Key Differentiators
- Automotive grade qualification (-40C to +150C, AEC-Q100) (vs PIC24EP128GP206-I/PT)
- 512 KB flash upgrade path in same TQFP-64 footprint (vs PIC24EP512GU810-I/PF)
- CTMU and PTG peripherals on-chip for event sequencing (vs PIC24EP128GP206-I/PT)
- DSP engine available in pin-compatible variant (vs DSPIC33EP128GP506-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: at full CPU activity (70 MHz) with all peripherals enabled, the PIC24EP128GP206-H/PT draws up to 70 mA from a 3.3 V rail. Place a 10 µF bulk decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of the VDD pins, plus one 0.1 µF ceramic per VDD/VSS pair. For analog reference stability, add a 1 µF + 0.1 µF pair near AVDD/AVSS to support the 12-bit ADC at 500 ksps without code-dependent noise.
The 64-pin TQFP has theta_JA of approximately 50 °C/W on a standard JEDEC 2s2p test board. At +150 °C junction and 85 °C ambient, the device has 65 °C thermal headroom. Power dissipation at 70 MIPS is dominated by I/O current; configure unused GPIO as outputs driven low to minimize switching current. If your design uses the op amps to source 10 mA each, total power can exceed 200 mW, derate accordingly.
Route the analog AVSS/AVDD traces as a star from a single ferrite bead to isolate noise from the digital 3.3 V plane. Keep ADC traces (AN0-AN15) short and away from switching signals such as PWM outputs. The CAN bus traces should be routed as a 100 Ω differential pair with termination at each end of the bus. Place the crystal within 5 mm of OSCI/OSCO with a guard ring tied to ground.
Do not exceed 3.6 V on VDD or AVDD; the PIC24E core is not 5 V tolerant. Ensure the MCLR pin is pulled high through a 10 kΩ resistor and not left floating, or the device will fail to start. When migrating firmware from PIC24F to PIC24E, recompile with the PIC24E header files - the peripheral register map differs significantly between families even at the same peripheral name.
The CAN bus should be terminated with 120 Ω resistors at both ends of the bus, not at intermediate nodes. For long CAN traces (>10 cm), use a twisted pair with controlled impedance (120 Ω differential). The CTMU output is sensitive to PCB leakage; guard the CTMU pin traces with a ground ring and keep them away from switching nets.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip product family page; H temperature grade rated -40 °C to +150 °C. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product specifications.
