PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT - 16-Bit 60MIPS 512KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.5 | $9.50 |
| 10 | $8.55 | $85.50 |
| 100 | $7.6 | $760.00 |
| 500 | $6.84 | $3,420.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.08 | $6,080.00 |
PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU core, program memory (Flash), working memory (RAM), and a rich set of on-chip peripherals such as timers, ADCs, communication interfaces, and op-amps. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, an MCU sits below microprocessors in capability but above bare logic ICs in integration, and is the fundamental building block of nearly every embedded system. The PIC24EP family specifically belongs to the high-performance 16-bit tier, sitting between 8-bit PIC18/PIC16 parts and 32-bit PIC32MZ/PIC32MX devices.
Key features of the PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT include 512 KB of self-programmable Flash, 48 KB SRAM, three on-chip operational amplifiers, four analog comparators, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU), a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware state-machine automation, and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible peripheral-to-pin mapping. The device also integrates high-speed PWM, a 10-bit or 12-bit ADC (depending on variant), and communications peripherals including I2C, SPI, UART, IrDA, and LIN.
Architecturally, the PIC24E core uses a modified Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, a 16-bit instruction word, and a single-cycle hardware multiplier that enables DSP-class DSP (MAC) operations. The PTG peripheral allows designers to coordinate complex sequences of peripheral events without CPU intervention, reducing jitter and freeing the core for application-level processing.
Typical applications include automotive body controllers and sensor interfaces, industrial motor control, digital power conversion, LED lighting controllers, medical instrumentation front-ends, and high-end consumer products requiring mixed-signal performance. The AEC-Q100 qualification also makes it directly usable in under-hood and cabin automotive electronics.
When designing with this part, remember that the 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging and the 'E' temperature grade denotes the extended industrial range of -40C to +125C, making the part suitable for harsh-environment deployment. The PTG and CTMU peripherals enable capacitive touch sensing and complex timing without external components, lowering BOM cost.
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PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | PIC® 24EP |
| Core Architecture | 16-bit PIC24E |
| Core Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MHz core clock) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (170K x 24 words) |
| RAM | 48 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E = extended grade) |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Analog Comparators | 4 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) | Yes |
| Communication Interfaces | I2C, SPI, UART/USART, IrDA, LIN |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes (automotive grade) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Programming Interface | ICSP, JTAG |
| Packaging Type (suffix) | T = Tape and Reel |
PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP15/RB15 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 2 | RP14/RB14 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 3 | RP13/RB13 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 4 | RP12/RB12 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 5 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | RP11/RB11 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 8 | RP10/RB10 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 9 | RP9/RB9 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 10 | RP8/RB8 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 11 | RP7/RB7 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 12 | RP6/RB6 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 13 | VCAP — Decoupling capacitor for internal LDO |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 16 | OSCI/CLKI — Crystal input / external clock |
| Pin 17 | OSCO/CLKO — Crystal output |
| Pin 18 | RP5/RB5 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 19 | RP4/RB4 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 20 | RP3/RB3 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 21 | RP2/RB2 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 22 | RP1/RB1 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 23 | RP0/RB0 — Remappable I/O / Port B bit 0 |
| Pin 24 | PGED1/RP20/RB0 — ICSP data / remappable I/O |
| Pin 25 | PGEC1/RP21/RB1 — ICSP clock / remappable I/O |
| Pin 26 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 27 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 28 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 |
| Pin 29 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 |
| Pin 30 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 |
| Pin 31 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 |
| Pin 32 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 |
| Pin 33 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 |
| Pin 34 | RA6 — Port A bit 6 |
| Pin 35 | RA7 — Port A bit 7 |
| Pin 36 | RA8 — Port A bit 8 |
| Pin 37 | RA9 — Port A bit 9 |
| Pin 38 | RA10 — Port A bit 10 |
| Pin 39 | RA11 — Port A bit 11 |
| Pin 40 | RA12 — Port A bit 12 |
| Pin 41 | RA13 — Port A bit 13 |
| Pin 42 | RA14 — Port A bit 14 |
| Pin 43 | RA15 — Port A bit 15 |
| Pin 44 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 45 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 46 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 47 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 48 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 49 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 50 | RB8 — Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 51 | RB9 — Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 52 | RB10 — Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 53 | RB11 — Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 54 | RB12 — Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 55 | RB13 — Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 56 | RB14 — Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 57 | RB15 — Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 58 | RC12 — Port C bit 12 |
| Pin 59 | RC13 — Port C bit 13 |
| Pin 60 | RC14 — Port C bit 14 |
| Pin 61 | RC15 — Port C bit 15 |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 64 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset, active low) |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body and Sensor Controller, Industrial Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion (SMPS), Medical Patient Monitoring Front-End, High-End LED Lighting Controllers, Industrial Sensor Hubs and IoT Gateways.
Automotive Body and Sensor Controller
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT is well-matched to automotive body and sensor nodes because of its AEC-Q100 qualification and 60 MIPS performance that handles multiple LIN sub-networks, sensor fusion, and actuator control simultaneously. The on-chip CTMU enables capacitive touch and moisture sensing for seat occupancy, door handles, and rain sensors, while the three op amps condition analog sensor outputs without external instrumentation amps. The PTG peripheral sequences LIN message timing, ADC scans, and PWM actuator commands deterministically without CPU intervention, freeing the core for higher-level diagnostics. Compared to a Cortex-M0 automotive MCU, the PIC24E core offers deterministic interrupt latency and a 24-bit instruction word that reduces code density overhead. This part operates reliably across -40C to +125C under-hood environments and integrates PPS that simplifies PCB routing by remapping peripherals to convenient pins.
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Industrial Motor Control
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT suits industrial motor control because its three on-chip op amps can directly sense phase currents through low-side shunt resistors, while its 60 MIPS core runs field-oriented control (FOC) loops in real time. The four analog comparators provide hardware over-current and back-EMF zero-cross detection that offloads critical timing from software. The integrated high-speed PWM module with complementary outputs and programmable dead-time generates center-aligned switching signals for three-phase inverter bridges driving BLDC, PMSM, or stepper motors. AEC-Q100 qualification supports factory-floor environments with wide temperature swings, and the PTG peripheral sequences start-up, brake, and fault-recovery state machines deterministically. Compared to a separate MCU + motor-control ASIC, this single-chip integration reduces BOM cost and PCB footprint while keeping code in one ecosystem.
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Digital Power Conversion (SMPS)
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT is appropriate for digital switch-mode power supplies because its 60 MIPS throughput executes digital compensator algorithms for PFC, buck, boost, and LLC converters faster than 8-bit MCUs can. The three on-chip op amps implement peak-current-mode control feedback, the four analog comparators provide cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and the high-resolution PWM drives the power switches directly with sub-microsecond dead-time control. The 512 KB Flash holds complex firmware including soft-start, frequency response analysis, and telemetry logging without external memory. PPS allows flexible routing of PWM outputs and ADC triggers to minimize board-layer changes. Compared with a pure analog control IC, this digital approach enables adaptive dead-time, light-load efficiency optimization, and PMBus telemetry without extra silicon.
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Medical Patient Monitoring Front-End
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT supports medical patient monitoring front-ends because its three op amps condition ECG, SpO2 photodiode, and impedance-measurement signals directly, while the CTMU provides accurate micro-amp current sources for impedance cardiography and respiration sensing. The 48 KB RAM accommodates raw ECG sample buffers without compression, and the 60 MIPS core runs DSP filtering (notch, baseline wander, QRS detection) in real time. AEC-Q100 grade, while automotive-focused, demonstrates proven reliability at extended temperatures suitable for bedside or wearable medical electronics. PPS allows the SPI/I2C communication lines, ADC inputs, and op-amp outputs to be routed optimally on multi-layer medical boards. Compared with a discrete analog front-end plus separate MCU, this single-chip solution reduces assembly cost and improves noise immunity by shortening analog signal paths.
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High-End LED Lighting Controllers
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT is well-suited for high-end architectural and entertainment LED controllers because its high-speed PWM channels can drive RGBW strips with 16-bit color depth without flicker, and its 60 MIPS core runs Color-Rendering-Index calibration and dynamic thermal compensation algorithms in real time. The CTMU measures NTC thermistor-based PCB temperatures for thermal fold-back protection, while the on-chip op amps interface with analog LED current-sense amplifiers. The 512 KB Flash stores rich animation sequences, DMX-512 fixtures libraries, and user-preset lighting scenes without external storage. Compared to a small 8-bit MCU, this PIC24E offers 4-8x more throughput and enough RAM for full-color frame buffers.
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Industrial Sensor Hubs and IoT Gateways
The PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT supports industrial sensor hubs and IoT gateways because its multiple communication peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, LIN) connect to diverse sensor types while PPS allows remapping of these signals to any convenient pin, simplifying PCB layout. The 60 MIPS core can run TLS stacks and Modbus/RTU conversion simultaneously, and 512 KB Flash accommodates OTA-bootloader firmware and application code in a single image. The CTMU supports touch and humidity sensor measurements, and the three op amps interface with 4-20 mA industrial current loops. AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +125C operation make it viable for factory floor cabinets and outdoor enclosures. Compared with a Cortex-M0 IoT MCU, the PIC24E offers more deterministic real-time response for time-sensitive sensor sampling.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP512GP206T-H/PT | PIC24EP512GP206T-E/MR | PIC24EP256MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP512GU810-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) - same | 64-TQFP (PT) - same | 64-QFN (MR) - same pin count, smaller footprint | 64-TQFP (PT) - same | 100-TQFP (PT) - different footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 512 KB |
| RAM | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB | 32 KB (-33%) | 48 KB |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +150C (H) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified | Not qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Not qualified |
| Op Amps | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comparators | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| CTMU / PTG / PPS | All three | All three | All three | All three | All three | All three |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive grade with extended temperature range (vs PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT)
- Integrated op amps and CTMU eliminate external analog ICs (vs PIC24EP256MC206-E/PT)
- 512 KB Flash for rich feature firmware without external memory (vs PIC24EP256MC206-E/PT)
- Hardware PTG state machine offloads timing-critical sequences (vs Generic Cortex-M0 MCU)
Design Notes
Decouple every AVDD/AVSS and VDD/VSS pin pair with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed as close to the IC as physically possible, and add a bulk 4.7-10 uF tantalum near the supply pins. The VCAP pin requires a 1 uF low-ESR ceramic to stabilize the internal 1.8V LDO; without it the core logic may exhibit brown-out-like behavior during ADC conversions. Use separate analog and digital ground planes joined at a single point under the chip.
Because the PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT has Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), you can route peripherals to nearly any digital I/O pin, which dramatically simplifies PCB layout. However, analog functions (ANx, op-amp inputs, CVREF) are pinned-out only on specific pins, so the PCB must respect the analog pin grouping on AVDD-bus pins 5-9. Keep traces under 25 mm to analog pins to preserve ADC accuracy, and use guard traces around sensitive analog signals.
Route the 60 MIPS signals (SPI, UART, PWM) away from analog inputs to avoid digital switching noise coupling into ADC readings. Place the external 8-20 MHz crystal within 5 mm of OSCI/OSCO pins with symmetric traces and a ground pour beneath. The ICSP programming pins (PGED1/PGEC1) should remain accessible in production for field updates; consider a 2x5 1.27 mm header footprint even if not populated.
Do not exceed 3.6V on VDD or AVDD - the PIC24E core has no internal clamp and damage is permanent. The 'E' temperature grade is -40C to +125C but Flash programming requires VDD >= 3.0V. PPS remapping is a one-time configuration per pin; failure to lock the PPS register against unintended writes can cause peripherals to vanish after a brown-out. Always assert MCLR through a proper supervisor or RC delay rather than leaving it floating.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip qualification reports; RoHS and REACH compliant per product page; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data and marked unknown.
