PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT - 16-bit 70 MIPS 512KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.85 | $14.85 |
| 10 | $13.42 | $134.20 |
| 100 | $12.05 | $1,205.00 |
| 500 | $10.95 | $5,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.85 | $9,850.00 |
PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit combining a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals, and I/O in a single chip. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC24EP family belongs to 16-bit microcontrollers -> digital signal controllers (DSCs) -> embedded microcontrollers -> microprocessors and microcontrollers -> semiconductors. The 'EP' (Enhanced Performance) sub-family adds DSP instructions, hardware multipliers, and high-speed analog peripherals, positioning it between classic 8-bit PIC MCUs and 32-bit Cortex-M parts.
Key features of this device include a 10/12-bit ADC with up to 1.1 Msps conversion rate, three analog comparators, two on-chip op-amps, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and current measurement, a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware-state-machine peripheral orchestration, and multiple PWM/SCCP/MCCP timer modules for motor and power-conversion control. The 70 MIPS core combined with 512 KB Flash and 48 KB SRAM enables complex application stacks including motor control, digital power, and multi-protocol industrial sensor hubs.
Typical applications span industrial control (motor drives, PLCs, HVAC), automotive body and accessory ECUs, digital lighting and LED drivers, solar micro-inverters, and consumer audio/entertainment products. The wide industrial temperature range plus AEC-Q100 sibling (PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT) makes the silicon tier attractive for both factory-floor and cabin-mounted designs.
When designing with this MCU, confirm the JTAG/ICSP programming interface is exposed and that the 64-pin TQFP land pattern matches. Designers should budget ADC sample-and-hold acquisition time, allocate DMA channels carefully, and use the PTG to offload deterministic timing from the CPU. Use the identical-footprint PIC24EP256GP206 variant when memory headroom allows, or upgrade to PIC24EP512GP806 for USB/Ethernet integration.
This page consolidates manufacturer datasheet excerpts, distributor pricing (DigiKey, Octopart), and a parametric comparison with same-package PIC24EP family drop-in alternatives not aggregated on the stock product page - enabling faster BOM decisions.
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PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT
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PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24E (16-bit dsPIC DSC) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MIPS for TQFP-64 package) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (170K x 24) |
| Data SRAM | 48 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm, PT suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, 'I') |
| ADC | Up to 1.1 Msps, 10/12-bit |
| Analog Comparators | 3 |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 2 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| PTG | Yes (Peripheral Trigger Generator) |
| I/O Pins | Up to 53 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Programming/Debug | ICSP and JTAG |
| Delivery Form | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP29/PWM3H/PMD15/RC15 — Remappable I/O / PWM output / EPMP data |
| Pin 2 | OSCI/CLKI/RC12 — External oscillator input |
| Pin 3 | OSCO/CLKO/RC15 — External oscillator output (per datasheet) |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 5 | VCAP — Internal regulator output - connect 10uF to VSS |
| Pin 6 | PGED2/EMUD2/RP36 — Programming/debug data line |
| Pin 7 | PGEC2/EMUC2/RP37 — Programming/debug clock line |
| Pin 8 | PGED1/EMUD1/RP38 — ICSP data line 1 |
| Pin 9 | PGEC1/EMUC1/RP39 — ICSP clock line 1 |
| Pin 10 | RP40/SCL1 — I2C1 clock (remappable) |
| Pin 11 | RP41/SDA1 — I2C1 data (remappable) |
| Pin 12 | TMS/RP54 — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 13 | TCK/RP55 — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 14 | TDI/RP56 — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 15 | TDO/RP57 — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Digital supply 3.0-3.6 V |
| Pin 17 | RP58/PMD14 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 18 | RP59/PMD13 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 19 | RP60/PMD12 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 20 | RP61/PMD11 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 21 | RP62/PMD10 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 22 | RP63/PMD9 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 23 | RP64/PMD8 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 24 | RP65/PMD7 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 25 | RP66/PMD6 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 26 | RP67/PMD5 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 27 | RP68/PMD4 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 28 | RP69/PMD3 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 29 | RP70/PMD2 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 30 | RP71/PMD1 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 31 | RP72/PMD0 — Remappable I/O / EPMP data |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Digital supply 3.0-3.6 V |
| Pin 34 | RP73/PMA0 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 35 | RP74/PMA1 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 36 | RP75/PMA2 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 37 | RP76/PMA3 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 38 | RP77/PMA4 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 39 | RP78/PMA5 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 40 | RP79/PMA6 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 41 | RP80/PMA7 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 42 | RP81/PMA8 — Remappable I/O / EPMP address |
| Pin 43 | AVDD — Analog supply 3.0-3.6 V |
| Pin 44 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 45 | VREF+/AN0 — ADC positive reference / analog input |
| Pin 46 | VREF-/AN1 — ADC negative reference / analog input |
| Pin 47 | AN2/CMP2A — Analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 48 | AN3/CMP2B — Analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 49 | AN4/CMP3A — Analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 50 | AN5/CMP3B — Analog input / comparator input |
| Pin 51 | AN6/OPA1IN+ — Analog input / op-amp input |
| Pin 52 | AN7/OPA1IN- — Analog input / op-amp input |
| Pin 53 | OPA1OUT/AN8 — Op-amp output / analog input |
| Pin 54 | AN9/OPA2IN+ — Analog input / op-amp input |
| Pin 55 | AN10/OPA2IN- — Analog input / op-amp input |
| Pin 56 | OPA2OUT/AN11 — Op-amp output / analog input |
| Pin 57 | AN12 — Analog input |
| Pin 58 | AN13 — Analog input |
| Pin 59 | AN14 — Analog input |
| Pin 60 | AN15 — Analog input |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 62 | VDD — Digital supply 3.0-3.6 V |
| Pin 63 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input |
| Pin 64 | RP76/RC1 — Remappable I/O (per datasheet pinout for TQFP-64) |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion (SMPS), Industrial Sensor Hubs & IoT Gateways, Automotive Body Electronics (AEC-Q100 variant), Solar Microinverter & String Combiner, Audio Effects Processing & Guitar Pedals.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
The PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT is purpose-built for BLDC motor control with its 60 MIPS PIC24E core, three analog comparators for back-EMF and current-sense zero-crossing detection, and two on-chip op-amps that condition shunt-resistor signals without external amplifiers. With six PWM/SCCP channels, the MCU drives three-phase inverter bridges in complementary mode with programmable dead-time insertion and ADC triggering aligned to commutation events, while the 48 KB SRAM holds FOC state machines, observer variables, and application protocol stacks. The PTG peripheral executes deterministic commutation sequences in hardware, offloading the CPU to handle host communication (CAN, RS-485) and safety diagnostics. The 512 KB Flash stores FOC lookup tables and sensorless startup routines. Designed for industrial-grade environments in -40C to +85C operation.
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Digital Power Conversion (SMPS)
The PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT excels in digitally-controlled switch-mode power supplies where its high-resolution PWM, 1.1 Msps ADC, and hardware-triggered PTG enable deterministic control loops. The MCU can implement peak-current-mode and average-current-mode control for PFC stages, full-bridge LLC converters, and synchronous buck/boost topologies by sampling the ADC mid-PWM and updating duty cycle within the same switching period. Its 512 KB Flash stores complex compensation coefficients and adaptive-algorithm state, while 48 KB SRAM holds real-time feedback variables. Hardware op-amps and comparators close analog current-mode loops without external analog ICs, shrinking BOM cost in 300 W to 2 kW industrial PSU designs. Industrial -40C to +85C operation suits factory-floor deployments.
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Industrial Sensor Hubs & IoT Gateways
The PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT functions as a multi-protocol sensor hub aggregating Modbus, IO-Link, and analog front-end signals in industrial IoT applications. With its 60 MIPS core, 48 KB SRAM, and CTMU peripheral for capacitive-touch or precise time-of-flight measurements, the MCU aggregates sensor data, runs edge filtering algorithms, and publishes results over UART, SPI, or CAN. The 1.1 Msps ADC captures high-bandwidth vibration or strain-gauge signals with synchronized sampling. 512 KB Flash holds MQTT-SN/CoAP stacks, TLS libraries, and OTA bootloader images. Three analog comparators implement hardware window-watchdog on critical sensor channels, raising interrupt latency requirements independent of CPU load. Industrial temperature range ensures reliable operation in cabinet-mount deployments.
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Automotive Body Electronics (AEC-Q100 variant)
When automotive qualification is required, the AEC-Q100 sibling PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT (same TQFP-64 footprint as this I/PT) powers body control modules, HVAC actuators, seat controllers, and lighting ECUs. The MCU drives LED matrix headlights with high-resolution PWM dimming, CAN/LIN communication stacks, and LIN-attached sensor aggregation. Hardware comparators enable over-current and short-circuit detection with sub-microsecond response, while PTG sequences peripheral operations to offload scheduling. The 60 MIPS core and 48 KB SRAM support AUTOSAR-style software components and on-board diagnostics (OBD) parsing. The E/PT variant extends temperature range to -40C to +125C for under-hood and cabin environments, while this I/PT targets industrial-grade installations.
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Solar Microinverter & String Combiner
The PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT is well-suited for solar microinverter and string-combiner applications where its high-speed ADC, hardware PWM, and 512 KB Flash support MPPT algorithms, grid-synchronization PLL, and anti-islanding protection. The MCU can implement interleaved PFC stages and full-bridge inverter control with sub-microsecond ADC-to-PWM latency, while the PTG executes deterministic sequencing of grid-relay, contactor, and bypass-switch peripherals. Three analog comparators perform fast over-voltage and zero-crossing detection without CPU intervention, and two on-chip op-amps condition DC-bus and AC-line current-sense signals. The 48 KB SRAM holds instantaneous power calculations and grid-quality statistics for IEC 62116 compliance testing.
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Audio Effects Processing & Guitar Pedals
The PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT (and its sibling dsPIC33EP512MU810 with DSP extensions) drives multi-effects guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and karaoke-mixer consoles. The 60 MIPS core plus DSP MAC unit executes biquad filters, delays, reverbs, and pitch-shift algorithms in real time at 48 kHz sample rates with headroom for analog I/O management. The 512 KB Flash stores long impulse-response reverb tails and preset libraries, while 48 KB SRAM holds circular delay-line buffers and coefficient tables. Three analog comparators provide envelope-detector inputs, and two op-amps condition guitar-pickup signals directly. SPI/I2S peripherals connect to external CODECs and EEPROM preset storage. Industrial temperature range ensures reliability in touring equipment.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT | PIC24EP512GP206-I/PT | PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT | PIC24EP128GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP512MC206T-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB - same | 512 KB - same | 256 KB - 50% less | 128 KB - 75% less | 512 KB - same |
| SRAM | 48 KB | 48 KB - same | 48 KB - same | 48 KB - same | 48 KB - same | 48 KB - same |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | -40C to +85C - same | -40C to +85C - same | -40C to +85C - same | -40C to +85C - same |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape and Reel | Tape and Reel |
| CAN Peripheral | No | No | No | No | No | Yes (CAN 2.0B added) |
| Approx Unit Price (1 qty, USD) | $14.85 | Higher (AEC-Q100 premium) | Similar (tray) | Lower (~30% less) | Lower (~40% less) | Higher (CAN peripheral) |
Key Differentiators
- Industry-leading 512 KB Flash in 64-pin TQFP class (vs PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT)
- Industrial temperature grade with same silicon as AEC-Q100 variant (vs PIC24EP512GP206T-E/PT)
- On-chip op-amps and comparators eliminate external analog ICs (vs PIC24EP512GU810-I/PT)
Design Notes
Power supply decoupling is critical for stable operation. Place one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VDD/AVDD pin pair, plus one bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the package supply entry. The VCAP pin (pin 5) requires a 10 uF low-ESR capacitor to VSS to stabilize the internal 1.6 V core regulator; do not omit this capacitor or the MCU will not start reliably. AVDD must be tied to VDD through an RC filter for ADC noise performance per datasheet section 25.
Route analog signals (ANx, VREF, op-amp pins) away from high-frequency digital traces and PWM outputs to minimize coupled noise into ADC conversions. Use a ground pour under the MCU with separate analog and digital ground islands joined at a single point near the AVDD decoupling capacitor. JTAG/ICSP pins should be brought out to a header or test pad for in-field firmware updates; do not place components within 3 mm of these signals to maintain probe access.
Estimated: at 70 MIPS execution and 60 MHz peripheral clock, the ADC conversion rate limit of 1.1 Msps requires careful sample-time configuration - allow minimum 4 TAD acquisition time to avoid sampling-capacitor charge-sharing errors. The MCLR pin needs a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for proper reset; leaving MCLR floating causes erratic behavior. Configure unused I/O as outputs driven low (not high-Z inputs) to minimize current leakage in low-power modes.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. I/PT variant is industrial temperature (-40C to +85C) and not AEC-Q100 qualified; select the E/PT variant for AEC-Q100 automotive compliance. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data.
