PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT - 16-bit 70 MIPS 256KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.89 | $6.89 |
| 10 | $6.2 | $62.00 |
| 100 | $5.45 | $545.00 |
| 500 | $4.92 | $2,460.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.41 | $4,410.00 |
PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT Overview
A PIC microcontroller is a single-chip computer built around a Harvard-architecture RISC core with on-chip Flash, RAM, and a rich set of digital and analog peripherals. The PIC24EP256GP206 sits in the PIC24E "Enhanced" tier of Microchip's 16-bit MCU roadmap - positioned between the lower-pin PIC24EP-GP202/204 and the higher-pin PIC24EP-GP210/211, and below the dsPIC33EP motor-control/DSP variants. Within the broader taxonomy it belongs to: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> 16-bit MCU -> RISC MCU -> semiconductor IC.
Key differentiating specifications include a 256 KB self-programmable Flash with ECC, 32 KB SRAM, 70 MIPS CPU throughput at 3.0-3.6V, an on-chip 10/12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, two internal op-amps, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive sensing, a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG), five 16-bit timers, and Motor Control PWM outputs. Compared with the older PIC24F and PIC24H families, the PIC24E core provides roughly 2x the MIPS, a wider instruction set with DSP-like MAC operations, and enhanced ADC speed.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, advanced sensor interfaces (with CTMU touch/proximity), BLDC/PMSM motor control (where the PIC24EP-GP206 shares the GP family peripheral set with the MC variants), medical instrumentation, USB device/host bridges, and general-purpose embedded computing where on-chip op-amps reduce external analog parts.
Designers should note the 3.0-3.6V single-supply requirement and provide a 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling pair close to each VDD/VSS pair. The PT package's exposed thermal pad should be soldered to a contiguous ground copper pour to meet the 1.6 W absolute dissipation rating.
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PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24E (16-bit RISC, modified Harvard) |
| CPU Performance | 70 MIPS (max) |
| Program Flash | 256 KB (85.5K x 24 words) |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 53 (multiplexed with peripherals) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10 x 10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial - "I") |
| ADC | 10/12-bit, up to 16 channels, 1.1 Msps |
| Internal Op-Amps | 2 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit |
| PWM Outputs | Motor Control PWM, multiple channels |
| Communication | UART, SPI, I2C, ECAN, USB OTG (where enabled) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG10/RPG10 — General purpose I/O port G pin 10 |
| Pin 2 | RG11/RPG11 — General purpose I/O port G pin 11 |
| Pin 3 | RG12/RPG12 — General purpose I/O port G pin 12 |
| Pin 4 | RG13/RPG13 — General purpose I/O port G pin 13 |
| Pin 5 | RG14/RPG14 — General purpose I/O port G pin 14 |
| Pin 6 | RG15/RPG15 — General purpose I/O port G pin 15 |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (3.0-3.6V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | RF0/RPF0 — General purpose I/O port F pin 0 |
| Pin 10 | RF1/RPF1 — General purpose I/O port F pin 1 |
| Pin 11 | RF2/RPF2 — General purpose I/O port F pin 2 |
| Pin 12 | RF3/RPF3 — General purpose I/O port F pin 3 |
| Pin 13 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, drive low to reset |
| Pin 14 | RF4/RPF4 — General purpose I/O port F pin 4 |
| Pin 15 | RF5/RPF5 — General purpose I/O port F pin 5 |
| Pin 16 | RF6/RPF6 — General purpose I/O port F pin 6 |
| Pin 17 | RB0/AN0 — Port B pin 0 / Analog input AN0 |
| Pin 18 | RB1/AN1 — Port B pin 1 / Analog input AN1 |
| Pin 19 | RB2/AN2 — Port B pin 2 / Analog input AN2 |
| Pin 20 | RB3/AN3 — Port B pin 3 / Analog input AN3 |
| Pin 21 | RB4/AN4 — Port B pin 4 / Analog input AN4 |
| Pin 22 | RB5/AN5 — Port B pin 5 / Analog input AN5 |
| Pin 23 | RB6/AN6 — Port B pin 6 / Analog input AN6 |
| Pin 24 | RB7/AN7 — Port B pin 7 / Analog input AN7 |
| Pin 25 | RB8/AN8 — Port B pin 8 / Analog input AN8 |
| Pin 26 | RB9/AN9 — Port B pin 9 / Analog input AN9 |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (3.0-3.6V) |
| Pin 29 | RC1/AN21 — Port C pin 1 / Analog input AN21 |
| Pin 30 | RC2/AN22 — Port C pin 2 / Analog input AN22 |
| Pin 31 | RC3/AN23 — Port C pin 3 / Analog input AN23 |
| Pin 32 | RC4/AN24 — Port C pin 4 / Analog input AN24 |
| Pin 33 | RD0/AN28 — Port D pin 0 / Analog input AN28 |
| Pin 34 | RD1/AN29 — Port D pin 1 / Analog input AN29 |
| Pin 35 | RD2/AN30 — Port D pin 2 / Analog input AN30 |
| Pin 36 | RD3/AN31 — Port D pin 3 / Analog input AN31 |
| Pin 37 | RD4/RPD4 — Port D pin 4 |
| Pin 38 | RD5/RPD5 — Port D pin 5 |
| Pin 39 | OSCI/CLKI — Oscillator crystal input or external clock input |
| Pin 40 | OSCO/CLKO — Oscillator crystal output or clock output |
| Pin 41 | RD6/RPD6 — Port D pin 6 |
| Pin 42 | RD7/RPD7 — Port D pin 7 |
| Pin 43 | RD8/RPD8 — Port D pin 8 |
| Pin 44 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (3.0-3.6V) |
| Pin 45 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 46 | RD9/RPD9 — Port D pin 9 |
| Pin 47 | RD10/RPD10 — Port D pin 10 |
| Pin 48 | RD11/RPD11 — Port D pin 11 |
| Pin 49 | RD12/RPD12 — Port D pin 12 |
| Pin 50 | RD13/RPD13 — Port D pin 13 |
| Pin 51 | RD14/RPD14 — Port D pin 14 |
| Pin 52 | RD15/RPD15 — Port D pin 15 |
| Pin 53 | RA0/AN16 — Port A pin 0 / Analog input AN16 |
| Pin 54 | RA1/AN17 — Port A pin 1 / Analog input AN17 |
| Pin 55 | RA2/AN18 — Port A pin 2 / Analog input AN18 |
| Pin 56 | RA3/AN19 — Port A pin 3 / Analog input AN19 |
| Pin 57 | RA4/AN20 — Port A pin 4 / Analog input AN20 |
| Pin 58 | RA5 — Port A pin 5 |
| Pin 59 | RA6 — Port A pin 6 |
| Pin 60 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (3.0-3.6V) |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 62 | RA7 — Port A pin 7 |
| Pin 63 | RA8 — Port A pin 8 |
| Pin 64 | RA9 — Port A pin 9 |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Control and Automation, Capacitive Touch Sensing (CTMU), Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM), Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring, Sensor Hub and IoT Edge Nodes, Audio Processing and Digital Effects, Automotive Body Electronics.
Industrial Control and Automation
The PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT's 70 MIPS core and 256 KB Flash make it well-suited for industrial PLCs, HMI panels, and process-control peripherals. Its 32 KB SRAM holds real-time control loops while the 10/12-bit ADC with 16 channels handles multi-sensor acquisition for temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring. The 3.0-3.6V operation matches industrial 3.3V backplanes, and the -40C to +85C rating tolerates factory-floor environments. Compared with 8-bit MCUs, the PIC24E core's 16-bit data path and DSP-like MAC instructions accelerate FFT and PID math by ~2x while the on-chip op-amps eliminate external analog front-end for thermocouple conditioning.
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Capacitive Touch Sensing (CTMU)
The PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT's on-chip Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) provides a constant current source for capacitive touch/proximity sensing without external analog ICs. With 256 KB Flash, designers can implement multi-zone touch panels and gesture recognition firmware in a single MCU. The 70 MIPS throughput executes touch-scanning algorithms within sub-10 ms refresh windows, while the 10/12-bit ADC reads the CTMU discharge timing. This eliminates the need for a dedicated touch controller IC and reduces BOM cost compared with discrete CTMU implementations - a clear advantage over 8-bit PIC16 alternatives.
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Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM)
Although the PIC24EP256GP206 is the GP (general-purpose) variant, it shares the peripheral set with the MC variant and supports three-phase PWM generation for BLDC and PMSM motor control up to ~10 kW with external gate drivers. The 70 MIPS core executes Field-Oriented Control (FOC) loops in under 25 us, and the 5 x 16-bit timers provide input capture for encoder feedback. The 53 I/O pins accommodate hall sensors, quadrature decoders, and fault inputs. For higher-performance motor control, designers move to the PIC24EP256MC206 or dsPIC33EP variants with DSP instructions and dedicated motor-control PWM hardware.
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Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring
The PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT supports portable medical devices such as pulse oximeters, blood-pressure monitors, and glucose meters. Its 32 KB SRAM is sufficient to hold ECG waveform buffers and signal-processing windows, while the 256 KB Flash accommodates Bluetooth stack libraries and FDA-traceable firmware. The internal op-amps condition biopotential signals (ECG, EMG) with low offset drift, reducing the external analog chain. Designers should verify IEC 60601-1 system-level isolation; the MCU itself is not a safety-critical component but enables the signal-processing core. The 3.3V operation supports Li-ion battery packs with appropriate LDO regulation.
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Sensor Hub and IoT Edge Nodes
With 256 KB Flash and 53 I/O pins, the PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT acts as a sensor aggregation hub for IoT edge devices aggregating temperature, humidity, motion, and gas sensor inputs. The CTMU, two on-chip op-amps, and 16-channel ADC handle multiple analog sensor types directly without external ASICs. UART/SPI/I2C interfaces connect to Wi-Fi or LoRa modules for uplink. Power-conscious designs use sleep modes with the 32 KB SRAM retaining state; the 70 MIPS wake-up time enables sub-100 ms response to sensor interrupts. This makes it a fit for industrial IoT gateways where 8-bit MCUs lack memory and 32-bit Cortex-M alternatives draw more power.
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Audio Processing and Digital Effects
The PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT's 70 MIPS core and DSP-like MAC instructions enable 16-bit audio processing at 48 kHz sample rate, suitable for guitar effects pedals, MIDI controllers, and consumer audio mixers. The 32 KB SRAM holds ~340 ms of 48 kHz/16-bit mono audio buffers, sufficient for short delay/echo effects. PWM outputs can drive Class-D amplifier stages with external MOSFETs. Designers gain more MIPS than 8-bit PIC alternatives at competitive cost, though for higher-channel-count audio the dsPIC33EP variants with dedicated DAC peripherals are preferred.
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Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC24EP256GP206 family supports automotive body-control modules, climate-control panels, and instrument-cluster sub-controllers. The -E temperature variant PIC24EP256GP206-E/PT extends to -40C to +125C and qualifies to automotive reliability standards. The 256 KB Flash and 70 MIPS throughput run CAN stack libraries and lighting-control firmware concurrently, while the 16-channel ADC reads sensor inputs. The 64-pin TQFP provides 53 I/O pins for body-control peripheral integration. Designers targeting full AEC-Q100 qualification select the automotive-grade part number from the same silicon die.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP256GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP256GP206-E/PT | PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT | PIC24EP256MC206-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 44-pin TQFP (PT) - different | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same |
| Core Architecture | PIC24E (16-bit RISC) | PIC24E (16-bit RISC) | PIC24E (16-bit RISC) | PIC24E (16-bit RISC) | PIC24E with DSP MAC |
| CPU Performance | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| I/O Pins | 53 | 53 | 53 | 35 | 53 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| 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 |
| Packaging Type | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the PIC24EP256GP206 family footprint (vs PIC24EP128GP206-I/PT)
- Industrial temperature grade vs extended temperature trade-off (vs PIC24EP256GP206-E/PT)
- GP variant simplicity vs MC variant motor-control capability (vs PIC24EP256MC206-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC24EP256GP206 operates from a single 3.0V to 3.6V rail with four VDD pins (7, 28, 44, 60) and four VSS pins (8, 27, 45, 61) distributed around the 64-pin TQFP. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of each VDD/VSS pair, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor near the highest-current pin (typically pin 7). Use a low-noise LDO such as MCP1700 for analog-sensitive applications. The MCU can source/sink up to 25 mA per I/O pin but total port current should not exceed 200 mA.
The 64-pin TQFP (PT) package has 0.5 mm pitch and requires careful PCB layout. Use 0.2 mm-wide traces with 0.2 mm spacing on breakout layers, and route all four VDD/VSS pairs to a continuous power plane. Keep high-speed signals (PWM outputs, oscillator traces) short and isolated from analog inputs. Place the decoupling capacitors on the same layer as the MCU to minimize loop inductance. The exposed thermal pad on the bottom should be soldered to a 5x5 mm ground pour with thermal vias for heat dissipation.
Avoid configuring the MCLR pin as a regular I/O unless you have a robust in-circuit programmer, as disabling MCLR prevents ICD debugging. The CTMU requires careful calibration via the CTMUCON register; without calibration, touch measurements will drift with temperature. The 10/12-bit ADC shares its sample capacitor across multiple channels - allow at least 100 ns acquisition time when switching between channels with large voltage differences. Finally, ensure the BOR (Brown-Out Reset) is enabled in the configuration bits to protect against undervoltage Flash corruption during power cycling.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade - not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose PIC24EP256GP206-E/PT variant for automotive. Lead-free reflow soldering per JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-3.
