PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT - 60 MIPS 256KB Flash Motor MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.45 | $6.45 |
| 10 | $5.95 | $59.50 |
| 100 | $5.32 | $532.00 |
| 500 | $4.8 | $2,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.28 | $4,280.00 |
PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT Overview
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable embedded processor that balances deterministic real-time control with sufficient computational headroom for mixed signal tasks such as motor control, power conversion, and sensor fusion. The PIC24E family sits within the broader 16-bit MCU tier between 8-bit PIC10/12/16/18 controllers and 32-bit PIC32 devices. The "MC" sub-family adds motor-control peripherals including PWM, quadrature encoder interfaces, op amps, and high-resolution analog, allowing engineers to consolidate analog front-end circuitry into the MCU and reduce BOM cost.
Key features of the PIC24EP256MC204 include 70 MIPS performance at 3.3V, up to 256KB self-programmable Flash, 32KB SRAM, and an integrated 12-bit 1.1 MSPS ADC. The device incorporates operational amplifiers, comparators, and high-resolution PWM outputs capable of supporting both field-oriented control (FOC) and trapezoidal commutation. The -H temperature grade supports -40C to +150C operation, qualifying the part for AEC-Q100 Grade 0 automotive under-hood applications.
Architecturally, the PIC24EP256MC204 uses a 16-bit modified Harvard RISC core with single-cycle execution and DSP extensions (MAC operations). The motor-control peripherals (PWM, QEI, ADC) are tightly coupled to the CPU via configurable trigger sources, enabling deterministic sample-to-PWM latency critical for high-speed FOC loops at 20-50 kHz.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives, automotive HVAC actuators, electric power steering (EPS) sub-systems, industrial servo drives, and fan/pump controllers. The integrated op amps and comparators directly interface with current shunts and back-EMF sensing networks.
Design tip: Use the Op-Amp/Comparator/ADC configuration described in the Microchip motor-control family reference manual to minimize analog noise. Tie the exposed pad (TQFP only) to a low-impedance ground plane for thermal dissipation; the high ambient temperature of the -H grade makes this critical.
This page synthesizes distributor stock and lead-time signals, validated drop-in alternatives in the same TQFP-44 footprint, and practical design notes for AEC-Q100 motor-control designs that are not aggregated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Core Architecture, Package, Maximum CPU Speed, Program Memory (Flash).
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PIC24EP256MC204-I/PT
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit PIC24E modified Harvard RISC |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS at 3.3V per family spec) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 256 KB (85.5K x 24) |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 32 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Temperature Grade (H) | -40 C to +150 C (AEC-Q100 Grade 0) |
| ADC | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS |
| PWM Outputs | High-speed 16-bit PWM, motor-control optimized |
| Op Amps / Comparators | Integrated op amps and comparators on chip |
| DMA Channels | 4 (per family datasheet) |
| Timers | 5 (per family datasheet) |
| External Interrupts | 3 (per family datasheet) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free) |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified (Grade 0, H temperature range) |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP0/PWM1H — Remappable I/O / PWM output (per datasheet pinout table) |
| Pin 2 | RP1/PWM1L — Remappable I/O / PWM output complement |
| Pin 3 | RP2/PWM2H — Remappable I/O / PWM output |
| Pin 4 | RP3/PWM2L — Remappable I/O / PWM output complement |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 7 | RP4/PWM3H — Remappable I/O / PWM output |
| Pin 8 | RP5/PWM3L — Remappable I/O / PWM output complement |
| Pin 9 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 12 | PGEC1 — In-circuit debugger clock (ICD) |
| Pin 13 | PGED1 — In-circuit debugger data (ICD) |
| Pin 14 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 15 | AN1 — Analog input 1 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 16 | AN2 — Analog input 2 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 17 | AN3 — Analog input 3 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 18 | VDDCORE — Internal core supply decoupling |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 20 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 21 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 22 | AN4 — Analog input 4 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 23 | AN5 — Analog input 5 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 24 | AN6 — Analog input 6 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 25 | AN7 — Analog input 7 / 12-bit ADC |
| Pin 26 | RP6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 27 | RP7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 28 | RP8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 29 | RP9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 30 | RP10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 31 | RP11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 32 | RP12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 33 | RP13 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 34 | RP14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 35 | RP15 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 37 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 38 | RP16 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 39 | RP17 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 40 | RP18 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 41 | RP19 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 42 | RP20 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 43 | RP21 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 44 | RP22 — Remappable I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC), Automotive HVAC Actuator Control, Industrial Servo Drive / Robotics, Solar Inverter / DC-DC Power Conversion, Home Appliance BLDC Compressor Drive, Drone / UAV ESC (Electronic Speed Controller).
BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC)
The PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT is purpose-built for brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor control via field-oriented control (FOC). Its 60 MIPS (70 MIPS at 3.3V) 16-bit modified Harvard core executes single-cycle MAC instructions, and the integrated high-speed 16-bit PWM, quadrature encoder interface, and 12-bit 1.1 MSPS ADC together form a closed-loop sample-and-actuate chain with deterministic latency. The on-chip op amps directly interface with current shunts on the low-side of the three-phase bridge, eliminating external analog front-end components. AEC-Q100 Grade 0 (-40C to +150C) qualification makes it suitable for under-hood automotive BLDC pumps and fans.
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Automotive HVAC Actuator Control
The PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT is AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualified and operates across -40C to +150C, ideal for automotive HVAC blend-door and blower-motor actuators. Its 256KB Flash accommodates full AUTOSAR-style state-machine firmware plus calibration data, and the integrated PWM outputs drive the actuator's H-bridge power stage directly. The high-resolution ADC samples thermistor and feedback potentiometer signals simultaneously, supporting closed-loop position control. Compliance with AEC-Q100 eliminates the need for an external supervisory watchdog in the actuator node, simplifying BOM and reducing PCB area for tight actuator housings.
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Industrial Servo Drive / Robotics
For industrial servo and small-robotic actuator nodes, the PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT provides 60 MIPS of deterministic real-time control with DSP extensions and 32KB of RAM for state estimator buffers. Its 12-bit ADC at 1.1 MSPS samples current and position with sub-microsecond phase alignment to PWM, enabling high-bandwidth torque loops. The PIC24E core's single-cycle MAC instructions accelerate matrix math for forward and inverse kinematics, while integrated op amps and comparators consolidate the analog feedback front-end. Wide industrial temperature support makes it suitable for factory-floor servo drive modules in harsh enclosures.
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Solar Inverter / DC-DC Power Conversion
The PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT supports digital power conversion roles such as solar micro-inverter MPPT control and DC-DC converter primary-side regulation. Its high-speed PWM operates at frequencies up to the family maximum and can be phase-shifted relative to ADC sampling, allowing peak-current-mode control with slope compensation implemented in software. The 12-bit ADC at 1.1 MSPS provides sufficient resolution for tight voltage and current regulation loops, while the 256KB Flash stores lookup tables and adaptive algorithm state across power cycles. AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification also supports outdoor inverter environments with extreme thermal cycling.
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Home Appliance BLDC Compressor Drive
Major appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines use variable-speed BLDC compressors and pumps. The PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT handles the sensorless FOC algorithm in a single IC, with its integrated op amps sensing back-EMF or shunt current and the high-speed PWM driving the inverter IGBT/MOSFET stage. AEC-Q100 Grade 0 temperature grade protects against compressor-mounted thermal stress, and 32KB RAM is sufficient for the Luenberger or sliding-mode observer used in sensorless rotor-position estimation. The integrated analog reduces discrete part count versus discrete MCU + analog front-end designs.
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Drone / UAV ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)
For multirotor UAV electronic speed controllers, the PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT executes 4-motor FOC or trapezoidal commutation at the high update rates (typically 8-32 kHz per motor) required for low-latency throttle response. Its 60 MIPS throughput sustains four simultaneous control loops, and the integrated ADC + op amps provide per-phase current sensing on compact 4-layer ESC PCBs. The AEC-Q100 Grade 0 temperature grade adds headroom against motor-mounted ambient heat. The PIC24E core's deterministic interrupt latency keeps all four loops time-aligned, which is critical for stable multirotor flight dynamics.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP256MC204-I/PT | PIC24EP256MC204-E/PT | dsPIC33EP256MC204-I/PT | PIC24EP128MC204-E/PT | PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB (-50%) | 256 KB |
| RAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS @ 3.3V) | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS @ 3.3V) - same | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS @ 3.3V) - same | 70 MIPS + DSP engine (dual MAC) | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS @ 3.3V) - same | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS @ 3.3V) - same |
| Temperature Grade | -40 C to +150 C (H, AEC-Q100 G0) | -40 C to +85 C (I, industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (E, extended) | -40 C to +85 C (I, industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (E, extended) | -40 C to +85 C (I, industrial) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes (Grade 0) | No | Yes (Grade 1) | No | Yes (Grade 1) | No |
| Motor-Control Peripherals | Yes (PWM, op amps, comparators, QEI) | Yes (same as -H) | Yes (same as -H) | Yes (same + DSP engine) | Yes (same as -H) | No (GP sub-family lacks motor-control peripherals) |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS - same | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS - same | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS - same | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS - same | 12-bit, 1.1 MSPS - same |
| DSP Engine | PIC24E core (single-cycle MAC) | Same PIC24E core | Same PIC24E core | dsPIC33E core (dual MAC, higher DSP throughput) | Same PIC24E core | Same PIC24E core |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 Grade 0 (-40 C to +150 C) automotive qualification (vs PIC24EP256MC204-I/PT)
- Integrated motor-control peripherals on the same die (vs PIC24EP256GP204-I/PT)
- Lower price vs dsPIC33EP256MC204 for non-DSP applications (vs dsPIC33EP256MC204-I/PT)
Design Notes
The TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) package has a relatively high junction-to-ambient thermal resistance; at the -H grade +150 C operating limit, even modest internal dissipation (e.g., 0.5 W with CPU at full MIPS) requires the exposed pad (where present) tied to a low-impedance ground plane and thermal vias to inner copper layers. For high-ambient under-hood automotive applications, derate ambient by at least 10 C below +150 C if the device is mounted inside an enclosed actuator housing without airflow. Estimated: at 0.5 W dissipation and standard JEDEC EIA/JESD51 4-layer PCB test conditions, junction-to-ambient resistance of the TQFP-44 is approximately 50 C/W, giving a 25 C junction rise.
Decouple every VDD/VSS pair with a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of the corresponding pin. Add a bulk 4.7 uF or 10 uF ceramic capacitor near the VDD/VSS pair closest to the high-current PWM outputs. Separate analog ground (AVSS) and digital ground (VSS) nets with a single-point star connection at the regulator ground, or use a unified ground plane if the device's analog return pins are short. Keep switching PWM traces away from the crystal oscillator traces and from analog input traces to avoid coupling noise into ADC sampling.
Do not assume that PIC24EP256MC204-H/PT and PIC24EP256MC204-I/PT are interchangeable in automotive applications. The -H grade carries AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification; the -I grade does NOT. If the BOM specifies -H for AEC-Q100 reasons, substitution with -I invalidates compliance. Also note that the PIC24EP256GP204 (general-purpose) sub-family uses the same TQFP-44 footprint but lacks the MC peripherals (PWM, op amps, QEI), so it is NOT a drop-in replacement for motor-control designs - even though pinout appears identical, the peripheral-mapping registers differ.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualified per Microchip product family datasheet (DS70657). RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product page. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data; set to unknown.