PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT - 16-Bit 60 MIPS MCU, USB, Dual CAN, 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.95 | $11.95 |
| 10 | $10.78 | $107.80 |
| 100 | $9.55 | $955.00 |
| 500 | $8.65 | $4,325.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.78 | $7,780.00 |
PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT Overview
A PIC24E microcontroller is a 16-bit modified-Harvard RISC MCU purpose-built for embedded designs that demand real-time control plus connectivity. The PIC24E architecture (parent taxonomy: PIC24 -> 16-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor) pairs a 16-bit data path with a 24-bit instruction word, deterministic interrupt latency, and DSP-friendly instructions, sitting between 8-bit PIC MCUs and 32-bit ARM Cortex parts in capability and complexity.
Key features include up to 83 I/O pins, 15 DMA channels that move peripheral data without CPU intervention, a 12-bit ADC capable of up to 1.1 Msps, 27 general-purpose timers (nine 16-bit), high-speed PWM, comparators, op-amps, a charge-time measurement unit (CTMU), and a Real-Time Clock/Calendar. Two CAN 2.0B controllers plus USB 2.0 full-speed OTG on a single 3.3V rail make this part attractive as a USB/CAN bridge.
The PIC24E core uses a 7-stage pipeline, hardware multiply/divide, and a deterministic interrupt response. The 15-channel peripheral DMA engine lets the core sleep while peripherals stream data to/from RAM - ideal for sustained USB or CAN throughput without taxing the CPU.
Typical applications include industrial automation (PLC modules, sensor hubs), automotive body and CAN gateways, USB-to-CAN bridges, motor control (BLDC and PMSM), medical instrumentation, consumer appliances with HMI displays, and high-density IoT edge nodes.
When designing with this part, place a 1uF bulk plus a 0.1uF bypass capacitor adjacent to every VDD/VSS pin pair, route the 60 MHz crystal traces with short guarded paths, and use DMA to keep USB/CAN traffic off the core.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the PIC24E 100-pin TQFP family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP512GU810T-I/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 PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Package, Timers, Operating Temperature, DMA Channels.
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PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | PIC24E (16-bit modified Harvard RISC) |
| Core Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS peak) |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB (170K x 24 words) |
| SRAM | 52 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, I grade) |
| General-Purpose I/O | 83 |
| DMA Channels | 15 |
| Timers | 27 total (nine 16-bit) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1.1 Msps |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | SDA/RG0 — I2C data / general-purpose I/O |
| Pin 2 | SCL/RG1 — I2C clock / general-purpose I/O |
| Pin 3 | RP27/RC3 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 4 | RP26/RC2 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 5 | RP25/RC1 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 6 | RP24/RC0 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 7 | RE9 — I/O port E |
| Pin 8 | RE8 — I/O port E |
| Pin 9 | RE7 — I/O port E |
| Pin 10 | RE6 — I/O port E |
| Pin 11 | RC15 — I/O port C |
| Pin 12 | RC14 — I/O port C |
| Pin 13 | RC13 — I/O port C |
| Pin 14 | RD5 — I/O port D |
| Pin 15 | RD4 — I/O port D |
| Pin 16 | RD3 — I/O port D |
| Pin 17 | RD2 — I/O port D |
| Pin 18 | RD1 — I/O port D |
| Pin 19 | RD0 — I/O port D |
| Pin 20 | RB5 — I/O port B |
| Pin 21 | RB4 — I/O port B |
| Pin 22 | RB3 — I/O port B |
| Pin 23 | RB2 — I/O port B |
| Pin 24 | RB1 — I/O port B |
| Pin 25 | RB0 — I/O port B |
| Pin 26 | RA7 — I/O port A |
| Pin 27 | RA6 — I/O port A |
| Pin 28 | RA5 — I/O port A |
| Pin 29 | RA4 — I/O port A |
| Pin 30 | RA3 — I/O port A |
| Pin 31 | RA2 — I/O port A |
| Pin 32 | RA1 — I/O port A |
| Pin 33 | RA0 — I/O port A |
| Pin 34 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 35 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 36 | RF6 — I/O port F |
| Pin 37 | RF5 — I/O port F |
| Pin 38 | RF4 — I/O port F |
| Pin 39 | RF3 — I/O port F |
| Pin 40 | RF2 — I/O port F |
| Pin 41 | CN16/RG9 — Change notification / GPIO |
| Pin 42 | CN15/RG8 — Change notification / GPIO |
| Pin 43 | CN14/RG7 — Change notification / GPIO |
| Pin 44 | CN13/RG6 — Change notification / GPIO |
| Pin 45 | RG5 — I/O port G |
| Pin 46 | RG4 — I/O port G |
| Pin 47 | RG3 — I/O port G |
| Pin 48 | RG2 — I/O port G |
| Pin 49 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 50 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal output / clock out |
| Pin 51 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal input / clock in |
| Pin 52 | RP16/RF7 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 53 | RF8 — I/O port F |
| Pin 54 | RF9 — I/O port F |
| Pin 55 | RP20/RG12 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RG13 — I/O port G |
| Pin 57 | RG14 — I/O port G |
| Pin 58 | RG15 — I/O port G |
| Pin 59 | AVDD — Analog supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 60 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 61 | RB15 — I/O port B |
| Pin 62 | RB14 — I/O port B |
| Pin 63 | RB13 — I/O port B |
| Pin 64 | RB12 — I/O port B |
| Pin 65 | RB11 — I/O port B |
| Pin 66 | RB10 — I/O port B |
| Pin 67 | RB9 — I/O port B |
| Pin 68 | RB8 — I/O port B |
| Pin 69 | RC15_2 — I/O port C (alt) |
| Pin 70 | RC14_2 — I/O port C (alt) |
| Pin 71 | RD9 — I/O port D |
| Pin 72 | RD10 — I/O port D |
| Pin 73 | RD11 — I/O port D |
| Pin 74 | RD12 — I/O port D |
| Pin 75 | RD13 — I/O port D |
| Pin 76 | RD14 — I/O port D |
| Pin 77 | RD15 — I/O port D |
| Pin 78 | VCAP — Core voltage regulator bypass |
| Pin 79 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 80 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 81 | RF0 — I/O port F |
| Pin 82 | RF1 — I/O port F |
| Pin 83 | RE0 — I/O port E |
| Pin 84 | RE1 — I/O port E |
| Pin 85 | RE2 — I/O port E |
| Pin 86 | RE3 — I/O port E |
| Pin 87 | RE4 — I/O port E |
| Pin 88 | RE5 — I/O port E |
| Pin 89 | RB6 — I/O port B |
| Pin 90 | RB7 — I/O port B |
| Pin 91 | RC12 — I/O port C |
| Pin 92 | RC11 — I/O port C |
| Pin 93 | RC10 — I/O port C |
| Pin 94 | RC9 — I/O port C |
| Pin 95 | RC8 — I/O port C |
| Pin 96 | RC7 — I/O port C |
| Pin 97 | RC6 — I/O port C |
| Pin 98 | RC5 — I/O port C |
| Pin 99 | RC4 — I/O port C |
| Pin 100 | RD8 — I/O port D |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT is suitable for 8 applications: Industrial PLC Module / Sensor Hub, Automotive Body / CAN Gateway, USB-to-CAN Bridge Tool, BLDC / PMSM Motor Controller, Medical Instrumentation / Patient Monitor, HMI / Consumer Appliance with Display, IoT Edge Node with USB and CAN, Graphical Display / Multifunction IoT Hub.
Industrial PLC Module / Sensor Hub
The PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT is well suited to industrial PLC modules and sensor hubs because its 60 MIPS core plus 15 DMA channels keep deterministic 1 ms scan cycles even when two CAN 2.0B buses plus USB are active. The 512 KB Flash holds full IEC 61131-3 runtime plus bootloader, while 52 KB SRAM accommodates a CANopen or Modbus frame buffer plus diagnostic logs. Pair the device with a TLE7250-3GE CAN transceiver and a USBLC6-2SC6 ESD array for a robust 3.3V industrial node.
Recommended
Automotive Body / CAN Gateway
For automotive body controllers and CAN gateways, the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT's two independent CAN 2.0B controllers and 60 MIPS throughput allow it to bridge a high-speed powertrain bus with a low-speed body bus without CPU bottlenecks. The 12-bit ADC at 1.1 Msps supports current and voltage sensing on lamp and motor drivers, while the 27 timers provide the PWM channels for LED lighting and small DC motor control. Use the E-grade variant (PIC24EP512GU810T-E/PT) for under-hood -40C to +125C operation. The I-grade variant is limited to -40C to +85C cabin-class modules.
Recommended
USB-to-CAN Bridge Tool
The PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT is an excellent choice for USB-to-CAN bridge tools used in automotive diagnostics, factory commissioning, and CANopen configuration. Its USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG controller connects directly to a host PC, while the dual CAN controllers expose two independent busses simultaneously for sniffing and gateway scenarios. The 15 DMA channels allow 1 Mbit/s CAN traffic to flow without CPU load, leaving the 60 MIPS core free to run the host protocol stack. Pair with a USBLC6 ESD array on the DP/DM lines and a TLE7250-3GE for each CAN bus.
Recommended
BLDC / PMSM Motor Controller
With 60 MIPS core speed, 27 timers including high-speed PWM, and a 12-bit ADC at 1.1 Msps, the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT can drive a 3-phase PMSM or BLDC motor at switching frequencies well above 20 kHz. The DMA engine streams ADC phase-current samples into RAM while the CPU computes the FOC math, keeping the field-weakening loop inside one PWM period. 52 KB SRAM buffers the current, voltage and speed estimators while leaving room for an HMI stack via USB. Migrate to the dsPIC33EP512MU810T-I/PT pin-compatible variant if the design needs FFT or Kalman-filter DSP acceleration.
Recommended
Medical Instrumentation / Patient Monitor
In medical instrumentation such as patient monitors and infusion pumps the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT's 12-bit ADC at 1.1 Msps captures multi-channel ECG, SpO2, temperature and pressure waveforms with strict deterministic latency. The 83 general-purpose I/O pins drive an LCD controller plus rotary encoder, while USB OTG enables patient-data upload to a host PC. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and Microchip's long-term silicon longevity make the device attractive for regulated medical designs requiring 10-15 year product life cycles.
Recommended
HMI / Consumer Appliance with Display
The PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT's 512 KB Flash, 83 GPIO pins and EPMP parallel master port (PMP) make it a strong host microcontroller for HMI modules in washing machines, induction cooktops and air conditioners. The 60 MIPS core drives a TFT LCD up to QVGA at 30 fps while USB OTG ports firmware-update commands from a service tool, and the dual CAN controllers expose fault diagnostics to the appliance bus. Operating from a single 3.3 V rail reduces BOM cost versus 5 V designs, while DMA frees the core for the display refresh loop.
Recommended
IoT Edge Node with USB and CAN
For IoT edge nodes aggregating sensor and actuator traffic over both USB and CAN, the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT combines 60 MIPS throughput with 15 DMA channels to keep both busses at line rate without disturbing application code. The 12-bit ADC at 1.1 Msps digitizes analog sensor inputs locally, and the 52 KB SRAM buffers telemetry before USB upload or CAN publication. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade makes the device suitable for outdoor enclosures and industrial cabinets.
Recommended
Graphical Display / Multifunction IoT Hub
With 83 I/O, EPMP graphics interface, and 512 KB Flash, the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT acts as a multifunction IoT hub that connects sensors (via CAN or SPI), local HMI display, and the cloud (via USB or WiFi-Ethernet bridge). The 15 DMA channels let the core execute the LCD refresh path while sustaining 1 Mbit/s CAN traffic and a USB stack simultaneously. Decoupling each VDD/VSS pin with 1uF+0.1uF pairs and routing the 60 MHz crystal with short guarded traces is the standard recipe for this kind of design.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP512GU810-I/PT | dsPIC33EP512MU810T-I/PT | PIC24EP512GP806-I/PT | PIC24EP512GU810T-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 52 KB | 52 KB | 52 KB | 52 KB | 52 KB |
| Core Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS peak) | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS + DSP | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| CAN Interfaces | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B | 1x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| USB | USB 2.0 FS OTG | USB 2.0 FS OTG | USB 2.0 FS OTG | No USB | USB 2.0 FS OTG |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| DSP Engine | No | No | Yes (DSP + MCU) | No | No |
| Qty-1 Unit Price (USD, as of 2026-10-09) | $11.95 | ~$11.90 | ~$12.80 | ~$10.60 | ~$13.50 |
Key Differentiators
- Dual CAN + USB OTG on a single 3.3V supply (vs PIC24EP512GP806-I/PT)
- Pin-compatible DSP upgrade path available (vs dsPIC33EP512MU810T-I/PT)
- 100% drop-in tray variant (vs PIC24EP512GU810-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 1uF ceramic bulk capacitor plus a 0.1uF high-frequency bypass capacitor adjacent to every VDD/VSS and AVDD/AVSS pin pair of the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT to keep switching transients out of the analog rail. Use a 4-layer PCB (GND-VCC-Signal-GND) where possible, with a continuous power plane on the inner layer. Connect the VCAP pin (pin 78) to GND with a low-ESR 1uF-4.7uF capacitor to stabilize the internal 1.8V core regulator. These three rules solve the majority of PIC24E prototype noise issues per the Microchip PIC24E hardware design checklist.
Route the 60 MHz primary oscillator (pins 50/51, OSC1/OSC2) with short, equal-length, guarded traces and keep them at least 5 mm clear of any switching traces or RF injection. Place the load capacitors within 3 mm of OSC1/OSC2 with a guarded GND pour underneath. Avoid routing any high-current motor or LED driver lines near the crystal; these can couple 50 kHz-2 MHz noise into the oscillator and degrade CAN bit timing. For industrial nodes, use an external 3.3V crystal oscillator module rather than a discrete crystal if long-term frequency stability matters.
Do not assume the PIC24EP512GU810T-I/PT shares the dsPIC33EP512MU810's DSP engine - although both are pin-compatible, the GU810 is MCU-only (no single-cycle MAC). Do not exceed the 3.6V absolute maximum on VDD or you will permanently damage the on-chip Flash EEPROM. The MCLR pin (pin 49) requires a 10 kohm pull-up plus a 100 nF decoupling cap to ground; tying it directly to VDD without the cap may cause spurious resets in noisy environments. Finally, ensure ICSP programming signals (PGECx/PGEDx) have a 4.7 kohm pull-up on PGECx to keep the device from entering a low-power state during programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip PIC24E material declaration. AEC-Q100 not qualified - for AEC-Q100 automotive designs, evaluate the PIC24EP512GU810T-E/PT (extended temp grade) or move to a PIC32MX variant. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the datasheet - left as unknown.
