PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR - 16-Bit 60MIPS 512KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.85 | $9.85 |
| 10 | $9.2 | $92.00 |
| 100 | $8.45 | $845.00 |
| 500 | $7.62 | $3,810.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.95 | $6,950.00 |
PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR Overview
What is a PIC24E microcontroller? The PIC24E is Microchip's 16-bit enhanced MCU family, positioned in the taxonomy as 16-bit microcontroller -> dsPIC DSC -> PIC microcontroller family -> Microchip 8/16/32-bit MCU portfolio -> embedded processing. PIC24E devices combine a Harvard-architecture DSP-enhanced CPU, high-speed ADC, motor-control PWM, op-amps, comparators, and a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) in a single chip, sitting between 8-bit PIC10/12/16/18 MCUs and 32-bit PIC32MX/PIC32MZ MCUs. They are commonly used where deterministic real-time control and DSP math are required without the overhead of a 32-bit core.
The PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR integrates a 16-channel 10-bit ADC (configurable up to 12-bit on selected variants), a 70 MIPS dsPIC-style DSP engine, dedicated motor-control peripherals (3 op-amps, 4 comparators, PWM with fault inputs and quadrature encoder interface), and supports I2C, SPI, UART, LIN, and IrDA. The 64-pin QFN-9x9 footprint includes a thermal pad that pulls dual function as both the analog ground reference and the primary heat-dissipation path. The family is the recommended Microchip platform for FOC, BLDC, PMSM, and PFC motor-control designs.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives, industrial automation PLCs, automotive body controllers, sensorless field-oriented control, LED lighting controllers, and digital power conversion (PFC/LLC). For motor-control applications the integrated op-amp/comparator chain reduces BOM and PCB area compared with discrete analog front-ends.
Design consideration: when routing the PCB, tie the exposed pad directly to AGND with at least 16 thermal vias to a 1 oz copper inner plane. For best ADC SNR results keep the analog and digital ground planes physically separate and join them at a single point under the QFN thermal pad. The T-variant tape-and-reel pack and the E-grade extended temperature make this part specifically suited to high-volume automotive production lines.
This page combines distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand alternatives (PIC24EP512GP206 family), application references, and design notes into a single technical hub not found on the standalone Microchip datasheet, helping procurement, EE hardware, and firmware engineers accelerate motor-control design-in and BOM consolidation decisions.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Operating Temperature, Package, Core Architecture, PWM Channels.
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PIC24EP512MC206T-I/MR
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PIC24EP512MC206-H/MR
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PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC24E |
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC/PIC24E enhanced Harvard |
| Core Subtype | PIC24EP Motor Control |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS max at VDD=3.3V typical) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (170K x 24-bit words) |
| Data SRAM | 48 KB (24K x 16-bit) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E-grade automotive) |
| Package | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) with exposed thermal pad |
| Package Code | HVQCCN / MR |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified (automotive grade) |
| ADC | 10-bit (configurable up to 12-bit) on-chip |
| PWM Channels | Motor-control PWM (MCPWM), with fault inputs |
| Op-Amps | 3 on-chip |
| Comparators | 4 on-chip |
| Connectivity | I2C, SPI, UART/USART, LINbus, IrDA, QEI |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel ("T" suffix) |
PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP0/AN0 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 0 |
| Pin 2 | RP1/AN1 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 1 |
| Pin 3 | RP2/AN2 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 2 |
| Pin 4 | RP3/AN3 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 3 |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 7 | RP4/AN4 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 4 |
| Pin 8 | RP5/AN5 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 5 |
| Pin 9 | RP6/AN6 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 6 |
| Pin 10 | RP7/AN7 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 7 |
| Pin 11 | RP8/AN8 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 8 |
| Pin 12 | RP9/AN9 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 9 |
| Pin 13 | AVDD — Analog supply 3.3V |
| Pin 14 | AVSS — Analog ground (tie to VSS at pad) |
| Pin 15 | RP10/AN10 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 10 |
| Pin 16 | RP11/AN11 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 11 |
| Pin 17 | RP12/AN12 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 12 |
| Pin 18 | RP13/AN13 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 13 |
| Pin 19 | RP14/AN14 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 14 |
| Pin 20 | RP15/AN15 — Remappable IO / ADC analog input 15 |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 23 | RP16 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 24 | RP17 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 25 | RP18 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 26 | RP19 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 27 | RP20 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 28 | RP21 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 29 | RP22 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 30 | RP23 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 32 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 33 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 34 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 35 | RP24 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 36 | RP25 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 37 | RP26 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 38 | RP27 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 39 | RP28 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 40 | RP29 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 41 | RP30 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 42 | RP31 — Remappable IO |
| Pin 43 | MCLR — Master clear reset |
| Pin 44 | PWM1H — PWM channel 1 high-side output |
| Pin 45 | PWM1L — PWM channel 1 low-side output |
| Pin 46 | PWM2H — PWM channel 2 high-side output |
| Pin 47 | PWM2L — PWM channel 2 low-side output |
| Pin 48 | PWM3H — PWM channel 3 high-side output |
| Pin 49 | PWM3L — PWM channel 3 low-side output |
| Pin 50 | QEI1A — Quadrature encoder input A |
| Pin 51 | QEI1B — Quadrature encoder input B |
| Pin 52 | QEI1I — Quadrature encoder index input |
| Pin 53 | CMP1 — Comparator 1 output |
| Pin 54 | CMP2 — Comparator 2 output |
| Pin 55 | CMP3 — Comparator 3 output |
| Pin 56 | CMP4 — Comparator 4 output |
| Pin 57 | OPA1 — Op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 58 | OPA2 — Op-amp 2 output |
| Pin 59 | OPA3 — Op-amp 3 output |
| Pin 60 | U1RX/RP — UART 1 RX / remappable IO |
| Pin 61 | U1TX/RP — UART 1 TX / remappable IO |
| Pin 62 | SDA1 — I2C 1 data (also remappable) |
| Pin 63 | SCL1 — I2C 1 clock (also remappable) |
| Pin 64 | PGED1 — ICSP data line (programming/debug) |
| Pin EP | EP — Exposed thermal pad; tie to AGND with multiple vias |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Body and Powertrain ECUs, Industrial Automation and PLCs, Switch-Mode Power Supplies and PFC, LED Lighting and Stage Controllers, Sensorless Field Oriented Control.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR is purpose-built for BLDC and PMSM motor control, combining a 60 MIPS DSP-enhanced core with three integrated op-amps (for current sensing), four comparators (for BEMF zero-cross detection), and dedicated motor-control PWM (MCPWM) with fault inputs. With 512 KB Flash and 48 KB SRAM, it can run full sensorless FOC with PI (Ptolemy Intelligence)-style current loops at 20 kHz PWM without CPU saturation. The integrated analog front-end eliminates 6-10 discrete op-amps and comparators per phase, dropping BOM cost by roughly $0.80-$1.20 per motor channel and shrinking PCB area. AEC-Q100 qualification lets the same firmware move from industrial fans and pumps directly into automotive HVAC blowers, water pumps, and cooling fans.
Recommended
Automotive Body and Powertrain ECUs
AEC-Q100 qualification at -40C to +125C makes the PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR a standard fit for body ECUs, electric power steering (EPS) controllers, transmission tunnel pumps, and cabin comfort modules. The 60 MIPS CPU handles CAN/LIN stacks simultaneously with sensor-fusion DSP, while 48 KB SRAM supports CAN 2.0B message buffers and LIN 2.x slave scheduling. LIN bus hardware support eliminates external LIN transceivers when paired with a single external bus-driver. The 64-pin QFN (MR) package has a small 9x9 mm footprint for under-dash placement, and the integrated ADC supports up to 16 channels for throttle, pedal, and wheel-speed sensing with no external mux.
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Industrial Automation and PLCs
In PLCs and industrial controllers the PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR delivers deterministic interrupt response within 5 instruction cycles, making it suitable for EtherCAT/IOLink and Modbus RTU industrial protocols. The integrated ADC can sample 4-20 mA analog sensor inputs directly, while motors calibrate stepper motor current through the integrated op-amp channel. E-grade -40C to +125C operation matches industrial cabinet environments, and the QFN exposed-pad provides adequate thermal dissipation for high-CPU-load PLC logic without forced cooling. 512 KB Flash accommodates industrial protocol stacks (Modbus, EtherCAT slave, PROFINET IRT) plus boot-loader and OTA update storage.
Recommended
Switch-Mode Power Supplies and PFC
The PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR is widely deployed in digital PFC, LLC, and phase-shift full-bridge converters because the 60 MIPS CPU can compute a 50 kHz control loop with margin for input voltage feed-forward and adaptive dead-time optimization. The integrated op-amps condition current-sense signals from shunt resistors, while the comparators provide cycle-by-cycle peak-current protection in hardware for fault response in under 200 ns. 512 KB Flash stores up to 8 different firmware configurations for multi-mode converters, and 48 KB SRAM holds state-space observer coefficients and per-cycle ripple-correction buffers. AEC-Q100 qualification enables the same firmware to ship into automotive OBC (on-board chargers) and industrial UPS systems.
Recommended
LED Lighting and Stage Controllers
In high-end LED drivers and stage lighting controllers the PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR provides deterministic 16-bit PWM dimming at up to 1 MHz, which avoids flicker visible to cameras and the human eye. The integrated op-amps sample LED string current for constant-current regulation, while 512 KB Flash stores multi-channel DMX512 and Art-Net frame buffers. With AEC-Q100 qualification the same firmware scales from architectural lighting to automotive interior RGBW ambient lighting. 48 KB SRAM supports 16-bit-per-channel color correction tables and gamma lookup without external memory.
Recommended
Sensorless Field Oriented Control
Sensorless FOC for HVAC fans and pumps is a marquee application for the PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR, leveraging the 60 MIPS DSP-enhanced core to compute Sliding-Mode Observers (SMO) and Luenberger observers at full PWM frequency without CPU saturation. The 3 integrated op-amps measure phase currents from 3 inline shunts, while 4 comparators handle BEMF zero-cross detection for backup start-up. With 512 KB Flash the entire sensorless FOC library from Microchip (AN1078) plus a custom application stack fits comfortably. AEC-QE enables the same firmware to move into automotive HVAC blowers and water pumps with no porting required.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP512MC206T-I/MR | PIC24EP512MC206-H/MR | PIC24EP512MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP512GP206T-E/MR | PIC24EP512MC206-E/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) MR | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) MR - same | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) MR - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) PT - differs | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) MR - same | 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm) MR - same |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| RAM | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB | 48 KB |
| Temperature Grade | E-grade -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | I-grade -40C to +85C (industrial) | H-grade -40C to +150C (harsh automotive) | E-grade -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | E-grade -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) | E-grade -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100) |
| Integrated Op-Amps | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 (GP variant) | 3 |
| Integrated Comparators | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 (GP variant) | 4 |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified | Not qualified (industrial) | Qualified (H-grade harsh) | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified |
Key Differentiators
- Three integrated op-amps eliminate external analog front-end (vs PIC24EP512GP206T-E/MR)
- Four on-chip comparators for hardware fault response (vs PIC24EP512GP206T-E/MR)
- AEC-Q100 E-grade qualification (vs PIC24EP512MC206T-I/MR)
- 60 MIPS DSP-enhanced core for sensorless FOC (vs PIC24EP256MC206T-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR dissipates heat primarily through the exposed thermal pad (EP) of the QFN-64 package. Solder the EP directly to a copper pour on the top layer, then stitch 16-20 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 1 oz copper) down to a 1 oz inner-plane ground. Estimated: with EP-to-copper thermal resistance around 25 C/W and inner plane to ambient around 18 C/W, total theta_JA is roughly 10-12 C/W, supporting 1.5 W continuous at 125 C ambient for AEC-Q100 E-grade. Without proper EP soldering junction temperature can rise 60-80 C above ratings.
Route analog signals (ADC inputs, op-amp outputs) over a single unbroken ground plane under the EP, separated from the digital plane by a moat under the EP. Place the analog 3.3 V decoupling capacitor (10 uF ceramic) within 5 mm of pins 13-14 (AVDD/AVSS). Estimated: with proper layout ADC SNR is around 71 dB; poor layout drops to 55 dB. Use 4-layer PCB with continuous VDD plane for production.
Keep PWM traces (pins 44-49) shorter than 25 mm and routed over an unbroken ground plane to limit overshoot. Add 22-ohm series resistors at PWM outputs if traces exceed 25 mm to suppress ringing. Estimated: with 22 ohm series resistance ringing is reduced from 35% overshoot to under 8%. The MCPWM fault input (FLTA1/FLTB1) should be pulled high to VDD via 10 kohm and bypassed with 1 nF cap directly at the pin.
Common design pitfalls include: (1) tying the exposed pad to VSS instead of AGND which corrupts ADC readings by 5-10 LSB; (2) omitting the 10 uF bulk cap on AVDD which causes ADC drift under PWM switching; (3) configuring comparator inputs as analog when firmware expects digital IO, which prevents fault detection. The PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR datasheet section 16 has the full configuration register map; consult Microchip MPLAB Xpress code configurator (MCC) plugin to avoid pin-mapping mistakes.
Supply the PIC24EP512MC206T-E/MR with a clean 3.3 V rail regulated within plus/minus 3 percent. Estimated: at 60 MIPS full load the core draws about 70 mA, so a 250 mA LDO with 22 uF output capacitance (e.g., MIC5219) is adequate. Add 100 nF decoupling on every VDD/VSS pair, and place a single 10 uF bulk capacitor at the EP center. Power-on reset (POR) requires VDD rise time under 50 ms; add an RC delay (10 kohm, 1 uF) if the upstream rail is slow.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive. Lead-free and halogen-free per industry standard Microchip data. Conflict-minerals declaration available on Microchip corporate compliance page.
