PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM - 60 MIPS 16-bit Motor Control MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| 10 | $5.78 | $57.80 |
| 100 | $5.14 | $514.00 |
| 500 | $4.61 | $2,305.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.12 | $4,120.00 |
PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM Overview
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU, non-volatile program memory, volatile data memory, and a rich set of peripheral IP blocks. In the broader system hierarchy, MCUs sit inside the embedded-systems category alongside microprocessors, DSPs, and FPGAs, and they are the workhorse of motor-control, sensor fusion, and human-machine interface designs. The PIC24E family specifically targets mixed-signal control loops with deterministic interrupt latency and DSP-class arithmetic.
The PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM's key differentiating features are its dedicated Motor Control PWM (with PWM fault inputs and ADC-triggering hardware), a CPU capable of 60 MIPS at 3.3 V typical operation, integrated DMA that offloads data movement from the core, and AEC-Q100 qualification that engineers often require for under-hood and body-electronics subsystems. The device operates from a 3.0 V to 3.6 V single supply and includes multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C) plus an ECAN module for automotive networking.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives (drones, e-bikes, HVAC fans), automotive actuators (water/oil pumps, electric power steering assist), field-oriented control (FOC) inverters, and high-end general-purpose control where deterministic PWM timing is required. Industrial variants include robotics servo loops, CNC spindle control, and solar micro-inverter stages.
When designing with this device, place decoupling capacitors within 3 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair, allocate a continuous ground plane under the exposed thermal pad, and follow Microchip AN1078 / AN1292 reference designs for FOC implementation. Verify that the VQFN exposed pad is soldered to a thermal pad of at least 25 mm² of 1 oz copper to keep junction temperature within the automotive grade envelope at full CPU load.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100-qualified drop-in alternatives drawn from the same PIC24EP family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM — 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 PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Operating Temperature, Package, Program Memory (Flash), Core Architecture.
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PIC24EP64MC202-I/MM
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PIC24EP128MC202T-E/MM
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP64MC202-E/SS
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PIC24EP64GP202T-E/MM
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | PIC® 24EP |
| Core | PIC24E (16-bit dsPIC-style CPU) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS-capable core) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM | 4 KB |
| Package | 28-VQFN-S (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Pin Count | 28 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (automotive grade, 'E') |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Qualified (automotive grade) |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes (dedicated PWM module) |
| ADC | On-chip (successive-approximation) |
| DMA | Yes |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, ECAN |
| Supervisory Functions | POR, WDT, Brown-out Detect/Reset |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel ('T' suffix) |
PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP15/PWM1L/PMD5 — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM1 low-side output |
| Pin 2 | RP14/PWM1H — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM1 high-side output |
| Pin 3 | RP13/PWM2L — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM2 low-side output |
| Pin 4 | RP12/PWM2H — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM2 high-side output |
| Pin 5 | RP11/PWM3L — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM3 low-side output |
| Pin 6 | RP10/PWM3H — Remappable peripheral pin / PWM3 high-side output |
| Pin 7 | RP9/INT0 — Remappable peripheral pin / External interrupt 0 |
| Pin 8 | RP8/INT1 — Remappable peripheral pin / External interrupt 1 |
| Pin 9 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 11 | AN0/RP0 — ADC input channel 0 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 12 | AN1/RP1 — ADC input channel 1 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 13 | AN2/RP2 — ADC input channel 2 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 14 | AN3/RP3 — ADC input channel 3 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 15 | AN4/RP4 — ADC input channel 4 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 16 | AVDD — Analog supply (filtered from VDD) |
| Pin 17 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 18 | RP5/OC1 — Remappable peripheral pin / Output Compare 1 |
| Pin 19 | RP6/OC2 — Remappable peripheral pin / Output Compare 2 |
| Pin 20 | RP7/OC3 — Remappable peripheral pin / Output Compare 3 |
| Pin 21 | SCL1/RP16 — I2C1 clock / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 22 | SDA1/RP17 — I2C1 data / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 23 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input |
| Pin 24 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 25 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 26 | VCAP — Internal voltage-regulator decoupling capacitor |
| Pin 27 | PGED1/RP20 — Programming data / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 28 | PGEC1/RP21 — Programming clock / remappable peripheral |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC), Automotive Water / Oil Pump ECU, Industrial Servo Drive / CNC Spindle, Solar Micro-Inverter / MPPT Stage, Drone ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), HMI / Touch-Sense Control Board.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC)
The PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM is designed for field-oriented control of brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motors. Its dedicated Motor Control PWM module delivers center-aligned or edge-aligned PWMs with hardware ADC-trigger alignment, eliminating software jitter and enabling 10-50 kHz control loops. At 60 MIPS the core completes a full FOC iteration (Clarke/Park transforms, PI loops, SVM) in under 6 us, leaving headroom for CAN comms and housekeeping. The 4 KB RAM buffers one full FOC state machine plus three-phase current samples, while the 64 KB Flash holds AN1078/AN1292 reference code with comfortable margin. AEC-Q100 qualification lets the same firmware run on consumer and automotive HVAC, e-bike, or pump applications without rework.
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Automotive Water / Oil Pump ECU
The 'E' temperature grade and AEC-Q100 qualification make PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM suitable for automotive coolant pumps, oil pumps, and electric water valves. The PWM module drives a half-bridge or three-phase inverter at fixed 25 kHz switching frequency, while the on-chip ADC samples phase currents with hardware-triggered conversion synchronized to PWM edges. 60 MIPS is sufficient to run sensorless BEMF commutation in real time on pumps up to 500 W. Operating from a single 3.3 V regulated rail simplifies PCB design - no need for separate analog supply domains. The 28-QFN footprint (6x6 mm) fits inside small pump-end enclosures, and the exposed pad provides the thermal path needed for sustained 100% duty cycles at +125C ambient.
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Industrial Servo Drive / CNC Spindle
In industrial servo loops, the PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM acts as the current-loop controller inside a CNC spindle or robotic joint. Its ECAN peripheral enables multi-axis daisy-chaining over a single CAN bus, while the Motor Control PWM module generates the complementary PWMs with programmable dead-time required by IGBT inverters. At 60 MIPS the chip sustains a 4 kHz current loop on three axes simultaneously, with 64 KB Flash holding the cascaded PI controller and trajectory planner. The DMA engine offloads ADC-result-to-RAM transfers so the CPU spends 90% of cycles on control math, not register shuffling. The 28-QFN (6x6 mm) footprint enables integration onto compact drive boards placed adjacent to power stages.
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Solar Micro-Inverter / MPPT Stage
Photovoltaic micro-inverters require deterministic MPPT control with fast response to irradiance transients. PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM's 60 MIPS and DMA-assisted ADC sampling allow Perturb-and-Observe MPPT updates every 100 ms while the same core runs the inverter's current-control loop. The PWM module drives a 50 kHz full-bridge with adaptive dead-time, and the AEC-Q100 grade lets the design pass outdoor thermal-stress qualification. The 4 KB RAM holds one line cycle of ADC data for FFT-based anti-islanding checks, and 64 KB Flash fits the MPPT state machine plus grid-sync PLL. Single 3.3 V supply simplifies the auxiliary-power chain and reduces BOM cost.
Recommended
Drone ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)
Quadcopter and drone ESCs benefit from the PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM's small 6x6 mm footprint, 60 MIPS throughput, and fast PWM update rates needed for high-RPM brushless motors. The dedicated Motor Control PWM runs at 24 kHz with center-aligned mode, the optimal trade-off between switching loss and audible noise in a 6S Li-Po system. Fast ADC conversions measure back-EMF for sensorless commutation between PWM pulses, and the DMA engine handles the per-cycle data movement without CPU intervention. The exposed thermal pad sinks heat efficiently, allowing the MCU to sit adjacent to the FET bridge without a heatsink. Automotive grade ensures ESC reliability across temperature swings during high-current flight maneuvers.
Recommended
HMI / Touch-Sense Control Board
Although optimized for motor control, PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM's integrated CTMU, ADC, and 60 MIPS core also suit HMI boards with capacitive touch buttons and rotary encoders. The chip scans up to 16 touch channels every 10 ms while driving a small TFT display over SPI, with UART serving as the comms backhaul to a host controller. The 64 KB Flash holds a small graphics library plus touch-decoding firmware, and 4 KB RAM is sufficient for a framebuffer of 128x64 pixels. AEC-Q100 grade lets the same firmware deploy in automotive HVAC panels or industrial operator interfaces.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP64MC202-I/MM | PIC24EP128MC202T-E/MM | PIC24EP32MC202-E/MM | dsPIC33EP64MC202-E/MM | PIC24EP64MC202-E/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) - same | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) - same | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) - same | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) - same | 28-VQFN-S (6x6) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| RAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 8 KB | 2 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB |
| CPU Speed (MIPS) | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Temperature Grade | Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) | Automotive (-40C to +125C) |
| Motor Control PWM IP | Yes (dedicated) | Yes (dedicated) | Yes (dedicated) | Yes (dedicated) | Yes (dedicated) | Yes (dedicated) |
| DSP Engine | No (PIC24E only) | No | No | No | Yes (DSP) | No |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | No (industrial) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification in a compact 28-QFN (vs PIC24EP64MC202-I/MM)
- Higher Flash headroom for complex motor firmware (vs PIC24EP32MC202-E/MM)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to DSP-class compute (vs dsPIC33EP64MC202-E/MM)
- Dedicated Motor Control PWM with hardware ADC triggers (vs PIC24EP64GP202T-E/MM)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor at the board-level supply entry. The 28-QFN exposed pad (EP) MUST be soldered to a continuous ground plane of at least 25 mm² of 1 oz copper to meet the thermal-resistance (theta_JA) target. Vias under the EP at 0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch, in a 3x3 array provide the thermal path; tent them on the bottom side to prevent solder wicking during reflow.
The PIC24EP64MC202T-E/MM includes an internal voltage regulator that requires a 1 uF-10 uF low-ESR ceramic capacitor on the VCAP pin (pin 26). Place this capacitor as close to the VCAP pin as possible, with the ground return to the EP plane. Estimated: at 60 MIPS core speed and all peripherals enabled, the internal regulator dissipates approximately 60 mW; a 0805 X7R 10 uF 10 V ceramic is sufficient. Do not place any load on VCAP except the specified decoupling capacitor.
Common pitfalls: (1) forgetting to configure the JTAG pins (PGED1/PGEC1) - they default to analog inputs and can interfere with the ADC if not assigned; (2) using a crystal above 60 MHz with the internal PLL - this violates the VDD/FCY specification; (3) leaving unused PWM pins floating - tie them to ground via 10 kohm to prevent spurious noise injection. Always run Microchip's MPLAB X IDE's Configuration Bits tool to lock the oscillator and watchdog settings before code commit.
Keep analog and digital ground returns separated at the IC and joined only at the board-level ground plane entry. The AVDD/AVSS pair (pins 16/17) must be filtered through a ferrite bead from VDD plus a 100 nF + 10 uF decoupling network. Route PWM traces as 50 ohm microstrip with continuous ground reference on the layer below; this prevents ringing on long (>50 mm) cables between MCU and gate drivers. Per Microchip AN1292, place current-sense amplifiers within 10 mm of the phase-node shunt resistors to minimize common-mode noise pickup.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip product page. 'E' suffix denotes automotive temperature grade (-40C to +125C). Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip PIC24E family datasheet. RoHS and REACH status confirmed via Microchip product compliance certificates.
