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PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 - 16-Bit 60MIPS MCU 64KB Flash Motor Control | Microchip
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3.0 V to 3.6 V Vdss
36-VTLA (5x5 mm) with Exposed Pad Package
60 MIPS (70 MIPS in dsPIC33EP variants) Speed
FLASH Memory
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Price updated: 2026-09-29
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| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.1 | $6.10 |
| 10 | $5.42 | $54.20 |
| 100 | $4.78 | $478.00 |
| 500 | $4.15 | $2,075.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.6 | $3,600.00 |
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PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 Overview
The Microchip Technology PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 is a 16-bit microcontroller from the PIC24EP family engineered for precision motor control and digital power conversion. It integrates a 64 KB (22K x 24) Flash program memory, 8 KB RAM, and runs at up to 60 MIPS, all housed in a compact 36-pin VTLA (5x5 mm) exposed-pad package. The device also includes three on-chip operational amplifiers, four analog comparators, Motor Control PWM (MCPWM), Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI), and Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG).
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU, memory, and programmable peripherals, used to govern embedded system behavior. The PIC24EP64MC203 belongs to the modified Harvard architecture family of 16-bit MCUs from Microchip, sitting under the broader product hierarchy of: PIC24EP -> dsPIC33E/PIC24E -> 16-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. This device family is purpose-built for high-performance precision motor control applications where DSP-like computational ability combined with deterministic PWM timing is essential.
Key features include 70 MIPS dsPIC DSC core capability (in the related dsPIC33EP family), 12-bit ADC with up to 500 ksps, dual analog comparators with programmable reference, three op-amps for current sensing, and 12-bit Motor Control PWM with up to 7 complementary outputs and 184 ps PWM resolution. The integrated op-amps eliminate external signal conditioning for shunt-based FOC motor control loops, while the PTG peripheral enables complex timing sequences without CPU intervention, freeing core bandwidth for control loop math.
Architecturally, the device pairs a 16-bit modified Harvard CPU with deterministic interrupt latency, hardware multiply/divide, and DSP instructions inherited from the dsPIC33E family. The 36-VTLA package combines small footprint with exposed thermal pad for direct PCB heat spreading, suitable for compact BLDC controller PCBs.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives, permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) field-oriented control, switched reluctance motor controllers, power conversion stages, digital PFC controllers, and small industrial drives below 1 kW. The automotive -E (extended) temperature grade suits under-hood and industrial-grade deployments; the -Q1 suffix on related variants adds AEC-Q100 qualification.
When designing with this part, allocate the exposed pad to a top-layer copper pour for thermal relief, since 60 MIPS switching dissipates appreciable power during continuous PWM operation. Reserve the three internal op-amps for current sense channels; additional analog conditioning requires external op-amps because no internal spares remain.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical motor-control design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU, memory, and programmable peripherals, used to govern embedded system behavior. The PIC24EP64MC203 belongs to the modified Harvard architecture family of 16-bit MCUs from Microchip, sitting under the broader product hierarchy of: PIC24EP -> dsPIC33E/PIC24E -> 16-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. This device family is purpose-built for high-performance precision motor control applications where DSP-like computational ability combined with deterministic PWM timing is essential.
Key features include 70 MIPS dsPIC DSC core capability (in the related dsPIC33EP family), 12-bit ADC with up to 500 ksps, dual analog comparators with programmable reference, three op-amps for current sensing, and 12-bit Motor Control PWM with up to 7 complementary outputs and 184 ps PWM resolution. The integrated op-amps eliminate external signal conditioning for shunt-based FOC motor control loops, while the PTG peripheral enables complex timing sequences without CPU intervention, freeing core bandwidth for control loop math.
Architecturally, the device pairs a 16-bit modified Harvard CPU with deterministic interrupt latency, hardware multiply/divide, and DSP instructions inherited from the dsPIC33E family. The 36-VTLA package combines small footprint with exposed thermal pad for direct PCB heat spreading, suitable for compact BLDC controller PCBs.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives, permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) field-oriented control, switched reluctance motor controllers, power conversion stages, digital PFC controllers, and small industrial drives below 1 kW. The automotive -E (extended) temperature grade suits under-hood and industrial-grade deployments; the -Q1 suffix on related variants adds AEC-Q100 qualification.
When designing with this part, allocate the exposed pad to a top-layer copper pour for thermal relief, since 60 MIPS switching dissipates appreciable power during continuous PWM operation. Reserve the three internal op-amps for current sense channels; additional analog conditioning requires external op-amps because no internal spares remain.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical motor-control design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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Variants in this series
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Microchip Technology
ADC: 10/12-bit SAR, up to ~1.1 Msps (1.2 Msps variant)
Core: PIC24EP 16-bit RISC
Maximum CPU Speed: 60 MIPS (60 MHz)
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| Series | PIC® 24EP |
| Core | PIC16-bit modified Harvard |
| Program Memory Type | FLASH |
| Program Memory Size | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM Size | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS in dsPIC33EP variants) |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 60 MHz |
| Package | 36-VTLA (5x5 mm) with Exposed Pad |
| Pin Count | 36 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 500 ksps |
| Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) | Yes, with complementary outputs and fault input |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| Internal Operational Amplifiers | 3 |
| Analog Comparators | 4 |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 36-vtla (5x5 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 (36-vtla (5x5 mm) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 is suitable for 3 applications: Embedded Systems, IoT Devices, Industrial Control.
Embedded Systems
Core processing in embedded applications using PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5.
IoT Devices
Smart connected devices powered by PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5.
Industrial Control
Automation and control systems using PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5.
What is the program memory size of PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5?
The PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 integrates 64 KB (22K x 24 instruction words) of Flash program memory. According to the Microchip datasheet for the PIC24EP64MC203 family, this memory is in-system re-programmable and supports self-write for bootloader and firmware update use cases common in field-deployed motor controllers.
What is the maximum CPU speed of PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5?
The PIC24EP64MC203-E/M5 runs the PIC24EP core at up to 60 MIPS (60 MHz TCY) at 3.3 V supply. The closely related dsPIC33EP64MC203 part in the same family reaches 70 MIPS. Per the Microchip datasheet, the device derives this throughput from a single-cycle 16-bit ALU and deterministic interrupt latency suitable for high-speed motor control loops.
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