PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR - 16-bit 70MIPS MCU, 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $5.42 | $5.42 |
| 10 | $4.87 | $48.70 |
| 100 | $4.18 | $418.00 |
| 500 | $3.64 | $1,820.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.15 | $3,150.00 |
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and configurable peripherals on one silicon die. The PIC24EP belongs to the modified-Harvard 16-bit MCU class within the broader hierarchy of microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor device. Designed for deterministic real-time control, the PIC24EP family offers excellent code density, fast interrupt response, and DSP-class instructions, making it well-suited to mixed-signal and motor-control designs.
Key features of the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR include a maximum CPU speed of 70 MIPS at 60 MHz, an integrated Op Amp and CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for touch and analog front-end functions, four DMA channels for low-overhead data movement, and a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware-based timing sequences. The IC uses a TQFP-style 64-VQFN (also denoted QFN-64 with exposed pad) footprint and is rated for the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range. The 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging.
Architecturally, the PIC24E core combines a 16-bit data path with a 24-bit instruction word, C-optimized addressing modes, and a tightly coupled hardware multiplier that supports DSP operations in a single cycle. The high analog integration (ADC + op-amps + CTMU) reduces external component count for sensor-interface designs, while DMA offloads data transfers from the core to keep CPU utilization low under heavy peripheral traffic.
Typical applications include industrial control boards, motor-control subsystems, sensor-interface front ends, USB-device appliances (when paired with the PIC24EP USB variants), and general-purpose embedded control with mixed-signal I/O. Its 64 KB Flash and rich peripheral set strike a balance between code space and BOM cost for mid-range applications. Designers should budget the on-chip Flash for bootloader + application code and reserve the 8 KB RAM for stack, heap, and DMA buffer usage; refer to the PIC24EP Family Reference Manual sections on memory organization for block-level layout details.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit CPU |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MHz max) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 53 |
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| ADC | 10/12-bit on-chip |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, IrDA, LINbus |
| PWM Channels | Yes (motor-control grade) |
| Special Features | Op Amps, CTMU, Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/CLKI/RA0 — Oscillator crystal input / external clock / GPIO |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/CLKO/RA1 — Oscillator crystal output / GPIO |
| Pin 3 | PGED2/RP8/RB8 — Programming data / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 4 | PGEC2/RP9/RB9 — Programming clock / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 5 | RP10/RB10 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 6 | RP11/RB11 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 7 | RP12/RB12 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 8 | RP13/RB13 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 9 | RP14/RB14 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 10 | RP15/RB15 — Remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 13 | AN0/CVD0/RP0/RB0 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 14 | AN1/CVD1/RP1/RB1 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 15 | AN2/CVD2/RP2/RB2 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 16 | AN3/CVD3/RP3/RB3 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 17 | AN4/CVD4/RP4/RB4 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 18 | AN5/CVD5/RP5/RB5 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 19 | AN6/CVD6/RP6/RB6 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 20 | AN7/CVD7/RP7/RB7 — ADC analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 23 | AN8/RP16/RC0 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 24 | AN9/RP17/RC1 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 25 | AN10/RP18/RC2 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 26 | AN11/RP19/RC3 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 27 | AN12/RP20/RC4 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 28 | AN13/RP21/RC5 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 29 | AN14/RP22/RC6 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | AN15/RP23/RC7 — ADC analog input / remappable peripheral / GPIO |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 32 | OC1/RD0 — Output compare / GPIO |
| Pin 33 | OC2/RD1 — Output compare / GPIO |
| Pin 34 | OC3/RD2 — Output compare / GPIO |
| Pin 35 | OC4/RD3 — Output compare / GPIO |
| Pin 36 | OC5/IC5/INT0/RD4 — Output compare / input capture / external interrupt / GPIO |
| Pin 37 | OC6/IC6/INT1/RD5 — Output compare / input capture / external interrupt / GPIO |
| Pin 38 | OC7/IC7/INT2/RD6 — Output compare / input capture / external interrupt / GPIO |
| Pin 39 | OC8/IC8/INT3/RD7 — Output compare / input capture / external interrupt / GPIO |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 42 | SDA1/RG3 — I2C1 data / GPIO |
| Pin 43 | SCL1/RG2 — I2C1 clock / GPIO |
| Pin 44 | SDO1/RG6 — SPI1 data out / GPIO |
| Pin 45 | SDI1/RG7 — SPI1 data in / GPIO |
| Pin 46 | SCK1/RG8 — SPI1 clock / GPIO |
| Pin 47 | SS1/RG9 — SPI1 slave select / GPIO |
| Pin 48 | U1TX/RF0 — UART1 transmit / GPIO |
| Pin 49 | U1RX/RF1 — UART1 receive / GPIO |
| Pin 50 | U2TX/RF2 — UART2 transmit / GPIO |
| Pin 51 | U2RX/RF3 — UART2 receive / GPIO |
| Pin 52 | U3TX/RF4 — UART3 transmit / GPIO |
| Pin 53 | U3RX/RF5 — UART3 receive / GPIO |
| Pin 54 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 55 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 56 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 57 | PGED3/RE0 — Programming data / GPIO |
| Pin 58 | PGEC3/RE1 — Programming clock / GPIO |
| Pin 59 | RE2 — GPIO |
| Pin 60 | RE3 — GPIO |
| Pin 61 | RE4 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | RE5 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | RE6 — GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RE7 — GPIO |
| Pin EP | EP — Exposed thermal pad - connect to VSS for thermal relief |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Sensor Interface Front End, Building Automation Controllers, Portable Medical Devices, LED Lighting Drivers, Automotive Body Electronics, Consumer Appliance Control.
Industrial Motor Control
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR fits industrial motor control because of its 70 MIPS core, on-chip op-amps, fast PWM, and integrated Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG). With a 60 MHz CPU and hardware DMA, the MCU can run a sensorless FOC algorithm at typical 10-20 kHz loop rates while leaving CPU headroom for communication stacks. The 64 KB Flash comfortably holds a FOC library plus application logic, while 8 KB RAM handles state variables and observer data. The 64-VQFN exposed pad dissipates switching-side heat efficiently, and the 53 I/O pins support multiple sensor inputs and gate-driver channels on a compact PCB.
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Sensor Interface Front End
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR suits sensor-interface front ends thanks to its on-chip op-amps and CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit), which enable capacitive and resistive sensing without external analog ICs. The integrated 10/12-bit ADC plus op-amp gain stages let designers condition thermocouple, RTD, or strain-gauge signals directly at the MCU pins. Four DMA channels move ADC results into memory without CPU intervention, sustaining high sample rates for vibration or pressure monitoring. The 64 KB Flash holds calibration tables and linearization routines, while the 64-VQFN exposed pad supports thermal dissipation in enclosed industrial sensors.
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Building Automation Controllers
For HVAC, lighting, and access-control panels, the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR provides the right blend of Flash, RAM, and I/O for multi-protocol bridging. UART, SPI, I2C, and LIN peripherals connect to sensors, keypads, and downstream actuators, while 53 I/O pins drive relays, triacs, and indicator LEDs. The 70 MIPS core runs a real-time control loop plus a Modbus or BACnet stack within the 64 KB Flash budget. Industrial -40 to +85 C rating supports unconditioned mechanical rooms and outdoor enclosures, and the 64-VQFN package keeps the controller board under 25x25 mm.
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Portable Medical Devices
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR serves portable medical devices such as handheld spirometers, pulse oximetry front ends, and point-of-care diagnostics that need deterministic real-time control with low power. The 3.0-3.6 V supply range pairs naturally with single-cell Li-ion or two-AA battery packs, and the on-chip op-amps condition photodiode or bio-impedance signals without extra analog ICs. The 70 MIPS CPU runs DSP filtering and trend analysis within the 64 KB Flash, while the 8 KB RAM holds sample buffers for DMA-fed ADC streams. Surface-mount 64-VQFN packaging supports compact, sterilizable enclosures typical of medical handhelds.
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LED Lighting Drivers
Architectural and stage LED drivers benefit from the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR's high-resolution PWM, DMA, and on-chip op-amps. Multiple PWM channels with dead-band control directly drive MOSFET gate drivers for buck, boost, or SEPIC LED topologies, while the on-chip op-amps implement closed-loop current sensing without external components. The 64 KB Flash accommodates DMX512, DALI, or Art-Net protocol stacks, and the 8 KB RAM holds color-mixing buffers. Operating from 3.0-3.6 V, the MCU pairs with a small auxiliary supply and supports industrial temperature ranges for outdoor lighting cabinets.
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Automotive Body Electronics
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR handles automotive body-electronics tasks such as seat controllers, mirror modules, and HVAC blend-door actuators. Its LINbus peripheral connects to vehicle body networks, while UART and CAN software stacks bridge to higher-speed ECUs. The 53 I/O drive small DC motors, hall sensors, and LED backlighting; the on-chip op-amps read position feedback directly. The 64 KB Flash fits application code plus a bootloader, and 8 KB RAM is sufficient for CAN/LIN message buffering. For under-hood or extended-temperature requirements, designers move to the PIC24EP64GP206T-E/MR variant in the same 64-VQFN footprint.
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Consumer Appliance Control
Washing machines, dishwashers, and coffee machines use the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR as a primary controller for user-interface boards and motor sub-systems. Its 64 KB Flash holds the application state machine plus a small TFT or segment-LCD driver, while 8 KB RAM buffers UI strings and motor-control data. PWM plus on-chip op-amps implement inverter control for variable-speed BLDC motors, and the 53 I/O drive keypads, encoders, triac outputs, and buzzer channels. The 3.0-3.6 V rail drops directly from a small switching supply, and the surface-mount 64-VQFN keeps the appliance control board compact and manufacturable.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP64GP206-I/MR | PIC24EP64GP206T-E/MR | PIC24EP128GP206T-I/MR | PIC24EP256MC206T-I/MR | PIC24EP512GP206T-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9) with EP | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 24 KB |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| I/O Pins | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (extended) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
Key Differentiators
- Same-footprint Flash density upgrade path (vs PIC24EP512GP206T-I/MR)
- Tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume assembly (vs PIC24EP64GP206-I/MR)
- Industrial temperature grade standard (vs PIC24EP64GP206T-E/MR)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 60 MHz CPU core with 3.3 V supply, the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR consumes approximately 60-80 mA active current. The 64-VQFN exposed pad provides the primary thermal path; a minimum 4-layer PCB with at least 4 cm^2 of copper tied to the EP is recommended for continuous full-speed operation. For industrial ambient temperatures above 70 C, derate CPU utilization or move to the extended-temperature 'E' variant. Designers can confirm exact thermal resistance by reading theta_JC from the PIC24EP family packaging outline in the datasheet, since it is package-specific and not estimated here.
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin and a bulk 4.7 uF or 10 uF tantalum/ceramic within 10 mm of the supply entry point. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a continuous copper plane and stitched with thermal vias (typically 9-16 vias at 0.3 mm drill) for heat dissipation. Keep oscillator traces short and surrounded by a ground guard ring to minimize EMI coupling into the ADC analog inputs on pins AN0-AN15. Per Microchip's PIC24EP hardware design checklist, avoid routing high-speed digital lines under the analog supply pins.
Do not program the device with VDDCORE outside the 1.8-2.0 V core-voltage window; the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/MR integrates an internal voltage regulator and the external capacitor on the VCAP pin (typically 10 uF X7R) is mandatory for stability. Always configure the alternate-pin mapping via PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) before enabling remappable peripherals - an unmapped peripheral will not drive any output. MCLR must be pulled high through a resistor (10 kohm typical); leaving it floating causes intermittent resets during ESD events.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade only; not AEC-Q100 qualified. Use PIC24EP64GP206T-E/MR for extended temperature.
