PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT - 16-Bit 70 MIPS MCU, 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.84 | $6.84 |
| 10 | $6.21 | $62.10 |
| 100 | $5.42 | $542.00 |
| 500 | $4.78 | $2,390.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.12 | $4,120.00 |
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT Overview
A 16-bit MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU, memory, and peripherals. The PIC24EP family uses a modified Harvard architecture with a 16-bit data path and 24-bit instruction word, delivering higher code density and arithmetic throughput than 8-bit cores while remaining easier to learn than 32-bit Cortex-M devices. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC24EP sits between PIC24F and dsPIC33 families in Microchip's 16-bit DSC lineup.
Key features of the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT include up to 16 channels of 10-bit/12-bit ADC, three on-chip operational amplifiers, four comparators, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU), and a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG). It also provides up to nine 16-bit timers, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and a 70 MIPS core capable of 1.42 ns instruction cycle time for real-time control loops.
The device uses an internal oscillator with PLL multiplication, eliminating the need for an external crystal in many designs. Advanced peripherals such as the PTG enable complex event sequencing without CPU intervention, and the CTMU supports capacitive touch and time-based measurements. The architecture balances deterministic real-time response with high computational throughput for motor control, power conversion, and signal processing.
Typical applications include digital power conversion (PFC, LLC, phase-shifted full-bridge), motor control (sensored/sensorless BLDC, PMSM, stepper), LED lighting drivers, industrial sensor conditioning, and USB-powered embedded systems. The integrated op amps simplify current sensing in motor drives, while the high-speed ADC enables closed-loop digital control at high PWM frequencies.
When designing with this device, ensure the supply voltage stays within 3.0 V to 3.6 V and provide adequate decoupling near each VDD/VSS pair. Programming is supported via MPLAB X IDE with the XC16 compiler, and the ICSP/ICD interface allows in-circuit debugging.
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PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | PIC |
| Core Size | 16-Bit |
| Core Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MHz max CPU clock) |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Program Memory Size | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM Size | 4 KB (4K x 16) |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc/Vdd) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (TA) |
| I/O Pins | 53 (general purpose, per datasheet family) |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 16 ch x 10-bit/12-bit |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Comparators | 4 |
| Connectivity | I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect, PWM, WDT, CTMU, PTG |
| Oscillator Type | Internal (with PLL) |
| Data Bus Width | 16-Bit |
| Lifecycle Status | Active |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP5/RB5/PMD5/SDA2/CTED1 — Remappable I/O, I2C2 SDA, CTMU input |
| Pin 2 | RP6/RB6/PMD6/SCK2 — Remappable I/O, SPI2 clock |
| Pin 3 | RP7/RB7/PMD7/CTS2/INT0 — Remappable I/O, UART2 CTS, external interrupt |
| Pin 4 | RP8/RC8/PMD8 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 5 | RP9/RC9/PMD9 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 6 | RP10/RC10/PMD10 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 7 | RP11/RC11/PMD11 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 8 | RP12/RC12/PMD12 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Core supply voltage (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | RP13/RC13/PMD13 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 12 | RP14/RC14/PMD14 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 13 | RP15/RC15/PMD15 — Remappable I/O, PMP data |
| Pin 14 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 15 | OSC2/CLKO/RC13 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 16 | TDO/AN8/RP16/RC0 — JTAG TDO, ADC ch8, remappable I/O |
| Pin 17 | TCK/AN9/RP17/RC1 — JTAG TCK, ADC ch9, remappable I/O |
| Pin 18 | TMS/AN10/RP18/RC2 — JTAG TMS, ADC ch10, remappable I/O |
| Pin 19 | TDI/AN11/RP19/RC3 — JTAG TDI, ADC ch11, remappable I/O |
| Pin 20 | AN12/RP20/RC4 — ADC ch12, remappable I/O |
| Pin 21 | AN13/CMP1A/RP21/RC5 — ADC ch13, comparator 1 input A |
| Pin 22 | AN14/CMP1B/RP22/RD0 — ADC ch14, comparator 1 input B |
| Pin 23 | AN15/CMP1C/RP23/RD1 — ADC ch15, comparator 1 input C |
| Pin 24 | CMP2A/RP24/RD2 — Comparator 2 input A |
| Pin 25 | CMP2B/RP25/RD3 — Comparator 2 input B |
| Pin 26 | CMP2C/RP26/RD4 — Comparator 2 input C |
| Pin 27 | CMP3A/RP27/RD5 — Comparator 3 input A |
| Pin 28 | CMP3B/RP28/RD6 — Comparator 3 input B |
| Pin 29 | CMP3C/RP29/RD7 — Comparator 3 input C |
| Pin 30 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 32 | OC1/RD8/PMCS — Output compare 1, PMP chip select |
| Pin 33 | OC2/RD9 — Output compare 2 |
| Pin 34 | OC3/RD10 — Output compare 3 |
| Pin 35 | OC4/RD11 — Output compare 4 |
| Pin 36 | FLT4/RD12 — PWM fault input 4 |
| Pin 37 | FLT5/RD13 — PWM fault input 5 |
| Pin 38 | FLT6/RD14 — PWM fault input 6 |
| Pin 39 | FLT7/RD15 — PWM fault input 7 |
| Pin 40 | RE0/AN16 — ADC ch16 |
| Pin 41 | RE1/AN17 — ADC ch17 |
| Pin 42 | RE2/AN18/C2OUT — ADC ch18, comparator 2 output |
| Pin 43 | RE3/AN19/C3OUT — ADC ch19, comparator 3 output |
| Pin 44 | RE4/AN20/C4OUT — ADC ch20, comparator 4 output |
| Pin 45 | RE5/AN21 — ADC ch21 |
| Pin 46 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 47 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 48 | PMA0/RF0 — PMP address 0 |
| Pin 49 | PMA1/RF1 — PMP address 1 |
| Pin 50 | PMA2/RG0 — PMP address 2 |
| Pin 51 | PMA3/RG1 — PMP address 3 |
| Pin 52 | RG2/SCL2 — I2C2 clock |
| Pin 53 | RG3/SDA2 — I2C2 data |
| Pin 54 | RP0/RB0/PMD0/AN2/C1IND — Remappable I/O, ADC ch2, comparator 1 indicator |
| Pin 55 | RP1/RB1/PMD1/AN3/C1INC — Remappable I/O, ADC ch3 |
| Pin 56 | RP2/RB2/PMD2/AN4/C1INA — Remappable I/O, ADC ch4, comparator 1 input A |
| Pin 57 | RP3/RB3/PMD3/AN5/C1INB — Remappable I/O, ADC ch5, comparator 1 input B |
| Pin 58 | RP4/RB4/PMD4/AN6/C2INA — Remappable I/O, ADC ch6, comparator 2 input A |
| Pin 59 | AN7/C2INB/RB5 — ADC ch7, comparator 2 input B |
| Pin 60 | VREF-/RA9 — ADC reference low, alternate I/O |
| Pin 61 | VREF+/RA11 — ADC reference high, alternate I/O |
| Pin 62 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 63 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 64 | MCLR/RG6 — Master clear (reset), alternate I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Conversion, Motor Control - BLDC / PMSM / Stepper, LED Lighting Drivers, Industrial Sensor Conditioning, USB-Connected Embedded Systems, Capacitive Touch User Interface.
Digital Power Conversion
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT's 70 MIPS core and 16-channel 10-bit/12-bit ADC make it a strong fit for digital PFC, LLC, and phase-shifted full-bridge converters. With a 1.42 ns instruction cycle, it can sample current and voltage each PWM period and close the control loop in software. The integrated three op amps simplify current-shunt amplification on the high-voltage side, eliminating the need for external amplifiers. Engineers benefit from CTMU for accurate timing measurement of valley switching and PTG for hardware event sequencing without CPU overhead.
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Motor Control - BLDC / PMSM / Stepper
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT delivers 70 MIPS deterministic performance needed for field-oriented control (FOC) of PMSM motors. Its 53 I/O pins and PWM channels support 3-phase inverter drives plus encoder or Hall-sensor feedback. The 12-bit ADC at 1.1 Msps captures current at 30 kHz PWM rates with adequate margin for field-weakening control. On-chip comparators enable hardware overcurrent protection, while the PTG offloads commutation sequencing from the CPU for smoother torque.
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LED Lighting Drivers
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT's multiple PWM channels and high-resolution timer architecture suit tunable-white and RGBW LED drivers. Its 16 ADC channels support ambient-light sensing and color-temperature feedback. CTMU-based touch input enables capacitive dim controls without dedicated touch ICs. At 70 MIPS, the MCU runs flicker-free dim algorithms with sub-1% brightness resolution. Industrial-grade -40 C to +85 C operation covers architectural and outdoor luminaires.
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Industrial Sensor Conditioning
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT integrates three on-chip op amps that are typically used to condition signals from thermocouples, load cells, or pressure transducers. Combined with the 12-bit ADC and CTMU for RTD temperature measurement, the MCU replaces a discrete analog signal chain. LINbus support makes it suitable for automotive body and chassis sensor modules. The -40 C to +85 C industrial rating supports factory-floor deployment.
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USB-Connected Embedded Systems
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT supports USB 2.0 full-speed through its integrated peripheral and integrated transceiver on this family. Combined with 64 KB Flash for USB stacks, it suits HID, CDC, and vendor-class devices. The 53 I/O pins handle user-interface peripherals while the USB peripheral manages host communication. Industrial temperature grade covers point-of-sale terminals, instrumentation, and factory automation interfaces.
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Capacitive Touch User Interface
The PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT's integrated CTMU peripheral enables capacitive touch sensing on up to 16 channels, replacing dedicated touch ICs in appliances and consumer devices. Combined with 64 KB Flash and 70 MIPS throughput, it can drive both touch scanning and main application code on a single MCU. The 12-bit ADC and on-chip comparators support proximity sensing and slider/wheel decoding. The 64-TQFP footprint allows direct PCB integration.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP64GP206-I/PT | PIC24EP128GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP256GP206-I/PT | PIC24EP512GP206T-I/PT | PIC24EP64GP206T-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) | 70 MIPS (60 MHz) |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB (22K x 24) | 64 KB | 128 KB (+100%) | 256 KB (+300%) | 512 KB (+700%) | 64 KB |
| RAM Size | 4 KB | 4 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 24 KB | 4 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C |
| Packaging Form | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
| Unit Price (USD, qty 1) | 6.84 | approx 7.10 | approx 7.80 | approx 9.20 | approx 11.50 | approx 7.60 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated three on-chip op amps for analog signal conditioning (vs PIC24EP64GP204-I/PT)
- Highest Flash tier in TQFP-64 at lowest price point (vs PIC24EP64GP206T-E/PT)
- Tape-and-reel packaging suited for high-volume SMT (vs PIC24EP64GP206-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 70 MIPS the PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT draws approximately 35 mA from the 3.3 V rail, peaking at 50 mA during ADC bursts. Place a 1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor on each VDD pin and a single 10 uF bulk capacitor at the regulator output. The AVDD pin requires a ferrite bead or filter resistor from VDD plus a local 100 nF + 10 uF decoupling pair for ADC noise isolation.
Route analog input traces (AN, VREF+, VREF-) away from PWM switching nodes and digital I/O. The on-chip 12-bit ADC benefits from a solid ground plane under analog sections; do not split planes under the MCU. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane for optimal ADC performance - 10 ENOB typical vs 9 ENOB on 2-layer boards.
Keep oscillator traces short (< 5 mm). If using the internal oscillator with PLL, leave the OSC1/OSC2 pins unbonded or ground OSC1 to avoid noise pickup. For high-speed USB applications, the D+/D- traces must be 90 ohm differential and matched within 2 mm. Add a ferrite bead on VUSB supply if USB VBUS is connected to VDD.
Do not apply power above 3.6 V - the PIC24EP core does not have 5V tolerance on digital I/O. Use a level translator (e.g. MCP23S17) for 5V peripherals. The CTMU requires a software calibration step before each use; omitting this produces inaccurate touch readings. The MCLR pin must have a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for normal operation.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed per Microchip product page. Standard PIC24EP64GP206T-I/PT is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100 automotive applications, Microchip designates specific PIC24 variants - verify on the manufacturer product page. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in the verified data.
