PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML - 60 MIPS 16-bit Motor Control MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.92 | $5.92 |
| 10 | $5.42 | $54.20 |
| 100 | $4.78 | $478.00 |
| 500 | $4.15 | $2,075.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.72 | $3,720.00 |
PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML Overview
A 16-bit PIC microcontroller is a RISC-based MCU that uses a modified Harvard architecture with separate program and data paths, allowing simultaneous instruction fetch and operand access. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC24EP MCUs sit at the top of the 16-bit PIC24 family; they descend from the 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 line and precede the 32-bit PIC32MZ/PIC32MX families. They are widely used for embedded control loops where deterministic interrupt response and DSP-class math performance are required.
Key features include on-chip motor-control peripherals such as a Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) module with up to six PWM outputs, a Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI), three operational amplifiers for current sensing, four high-speed comparators, and a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware event sequencing. The integrated 10-bit/12-bit ADC supports up to nine analog channels, enabling simultaneous phase-current sampling for field-oriented control (FOC) loops. The 16-bit DSP engine executes MAC instructions in a single cycle, supporting advanced algorithms such as sensorless FOC, DTC, and space-vector modulation.
Typical applications span BLDC/PMSM motor drives (drones, e-bikes, automotive fans and pumps), industrial servo control, HVAC fans, and home-appliance inverters. The AEC-Q100 qualification also makes the device suitable for under-the-hood automotive body and powertrain ECUs where Grade 1 temperature ranges are required. The combination of analog front-end (op-amps, comparators, ADC) and dedicated PWM/QEI peripherals dramatically reduces external BOM and PCB footprint.
When designing with the PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML, note that the 44-VQFN exposed pad must be soldered to a sufficient copper thermal area to keep junction temperature within spec at 60 MIPS with all peripherals active. Decouple VDD with 100 nF + 10 uF close to the pins, place the op-amp feedback networks within 5 mm of the OPA pins to limit noise pickup, and use the PTG to offload time-critical events from the CPU core. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 cross-reference options, and practical motor-control design notes that are not collected in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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| Core Architecture | PIC 16-bit RISC (Harvard) |
| Family | PIC24EP |
| Series | PIC24EP64MC204 |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Package | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) |
| Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) | Up to 6 PWM outputs |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| Operational Amplifiers | 3 on-chip op-amps |
| Comparators | 4 high-speed comparators |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| ADC | 10-bit/12-bit, up to 9 channels |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Qualified |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPn/PWM1H — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 1H |
| Pin 2 | RPn/PWM1L — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 1L |
| Pin 3 | RPn/PWM2H — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 2H |
| Pin 4 | RPn/PWM2L — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 2L |
| Pin 5 | RPn/PWM3H — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 3H |
| Pin 6 | RPn/PWM3L — Remappable I/O / Motor Control PWM output 3L |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (3.0-3.6 V) |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator input or external clock |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 12 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 13 | AN0/CMP0/OPA0IN+ — Analog input 0 / Comparator 0 / Op-amp 0 non-inverting input |
| Pin 14 | AN1/OPA0OUT — Analog input 1 / Op-amp 0 output |
| Pin 15 | AN2/CMP1/OPA0IN- — Analog input 2 / Comparator 1 / Op-amp 0 inverting input |
| Pin 16 | AN3/CMP2/OPA1IN+ — Analog input 3 / Comparator 2 / Op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 17 | AN4/OPA1OUT — Analog input 4 / Op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 18 | AN5/CMP3/OPA1IN- — Analog input 5 / Comparator 3 / Op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 19 | AN6/OPA2IN+ — Analog input 6 / Op-amp 2 non-inverting input |
| Pin 20 | AN7/OPA2OUT — Analog input 7 / Op-amp 2 output |
| Pin 21 | AN8/CMP4/OPA2IN- — Analog input 8 / Comparator 4 / Op-amp 2 inverting input |
| Pin 22 | QEA/IC1 — Quadrature Encoder A / Input capture 1 |
| Pin 23 | QEB/IC2 — Quadrature Encoder B / Input capture 2 |
| Pin 24 | INDEX — Quadrature Encoder index pulse |
| Pin 25 | RPn/U1RX — Remappable I/O / UART 1 RX |
| Pin 26 | RPn/U1TX — Remappable I/O / UART 1 TX |
| Pin 27 | RPn/SDA1 — Remappable I/O / I2C1 SDA |
| Pin 28 | RPn/SCL1 — Remappable I/O / I2C1 SCL |
| Pin 29 | RPn/SPI1SDO — Remappable I/O / SPI1 SDO |
| Pin 30 | RPn/SPI1SDI — Remappable I/O / SPI1 SDI |
| Pin 31 | RPn/SPI1SCK — Remappable I/O / SPI1 SCK |
| Pin 32 | RPn/SPI1SS — Remappable I/O / SPI1 SS |
| Pin 33 | MCLR — Master clear (reset, active low) |
| Pin 34 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 35 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 36 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 37 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 38 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 39 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 40 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 41 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 42 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 43 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 44 | RPn — Remappable I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control (HVAC, Fans, Pumps), Automotive Electric Power Steering (EPS) Auxiliary, Industrial Servo and Stepper Drives, Drone Propulsion (Multi-Rotor UAV ESCs), Home Appliance Inverter Drives, E-Bike and E-Scooter Traction Controllers.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control (HVAC, Fans, Pumps)
The PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML is purpose-designed for BLDC and PMSM motor control in HVAC blowers, automotive cooling fans, and water pumps. Its 60 MIPS PIC24E core executes sensorless FOC loops in under 5 us; the 3 on-chip op-amps condition shunt-resistor currents directly, the 4 comparators handle BEMF zero-crossing for sensorless startup, and the 6-output MCPWM drives the three-phase inverter at switching frequencies up to 20 kHz without CPU intervention. The 10/12-bit ADC samples three phase currents synchronously to PWM via the PTG, and the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification covers under-hood automotive thermal stress.
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Automotive Electric Power Steering (EPS) Auxiliary
The AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification of the PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML makes it a strong fit for auxiliary automotive motor-control ECUs such as electric water pumps, oil pumps, transmission solenoids, and seat-adjustment motors. The device's 60 MIPS throughput and 64 KB Flash allow ISO 14229 (UDS) diagnostic stacks and CAL/PBL bootloader flows to coexist with the FOC real-time task. Hardware QEI decodes Hall or encoder signals directly, offloading the CPU for commutation decisions.
Recommended
Industrial Servo and Stepper Drives
In industrial servo drives, stepper drivers, and robotics joints, the PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML provides deterministic DSP performance for PID + feed-forward loops running at 20 kHz. The 64 KB Flash holds trajectory planner + closed-loop controller, while the 8 KB RAM supports live stack/heap under interrupt load. The 44-VQFN footprint is compatible with the rest of the PIC24EP family, allowing OEMs to scale cost-down (PIC24EP32MC204) or scale-up (PIC24EP512MC204) within the same PCB layout.
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Drone Propulsion (Multi-Rotor UAV ESCs)
The PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML is widely adopted in hobby and commercial multi-rotor drone Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) due to its 60 MIPS core, fast 10/12-bit ADC, and BLDC-specific peripherals. It runs fast sensorless FOC at 8-32 kHz PWM, supports DShot/OneShot protocols via the PTG, and its 44-VQFN 8x8 mm package fits in 20-30 A ESC form factors. The op-amp + comparator integration eliminates external analog front-end, reducing ESC BOM cost by ~30%.
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Home Appliance Inverter Drives
White goods (washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, induction cooktops) use the PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML as the motor-control MCU. The 64 KB Flash holds vendor diagnostics, safety routines, and adaptive control firmware; the 8 KB RAM handles compressor startup transients. The 6-output MCPWM supports both single-motor direct-drive and dual-motor inverter configurations. The 3.3 V core and integrated op-amps simplify 600 V IGBT/SiC gate-driver interfaces.
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E-Bike and E-Scooter Traction Controllers
The PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML powers the traction inverter in e-bikes, e-scooters, and small EVs in the 250-1000 W class. Its 60 MIPS core, dedicated MCPWM, and 3 on-chip op-amps drive a 6-MOSFET/IGBT three-phase inverter for hub or mid-drive motors, while the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification handles vibration and thermal stress. The 64 KB Flash supports torque-vectoring, regenerative braking, and Bluetooth diagnostic stacks simultaneously.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP64MC204T-E/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24EP64MC204-E/ML | PIC24EP64MC204T-I/ML | PIC24EP32MC204T-E/ML | PIC24EP32MC204-E/ML | PIC24EP64GP204-E/ML | PIC24EP128MC204T-E/ML | PIC24EP256MC204-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same | 44-VQFN (8x8 mm, ML) - same |
| Flash Program Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB (-50%) | 32 KB (-50%) | 64 KB | 128 KB (+100%) | 256 KB (+300%) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 4 KB (-50%) | 4 KB (-50%) | 8 KB | 16 KB (+100%) | 32 KB (+300%) |
| MCPWM / QEI / 3 Op-Amps / 4 Comparators | All present | All present | All present | All present | All present | All absent (general-purpose variant) | All present | All present |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz | 60 MIPS / 70 MHz (optional) | 60 MIPS / 60 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +85C (Industrial, no AEC-Q100) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +125C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) | -40C to +85C (Industrial, no AEC-Q100) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel ('T' suffix) | Tray (no 'T' suffix) | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip analog front-end (3 op-amps + 4 comparators) (vs PIC24EP64GP204-E/ML)
- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified for automotive (vs PIC24EP64MC204T-I/ML)
- 60 MIPS throughput vs 40 MIPS on PIC24F family (vs PIC24FJ64MC204 (older family))
Design Notes
The 44-VQFN exposed thermal pad MUST be soldered to a PCB copper pour of at least 25 mm2 (top-layer copper + thermal vias to inner plane) to achieve the datasheet-specified thermal resistance. Estimated: at 60 MIPS full peripheral load, the device dissipates approximately 240 mW; without thermal management this would push the junction 30C above ambient. Recommended layout is a 6x6 via-array in the e-pad, with the via pitch at 1.0 mm and 0.3 mm drill for 0.5 oz copper.
Place 100 nF + 10 uF X7R decoupling capacitors as close as possible to each VDD/AVDD pin pair (within 2 mm trace length). For motor-control applications, isolate the analog AVDD/AVSS plane from the digital VDD/VSS plane using a ferrite bead or pi-filter; this prevents MCPWM switching noise from corrupting current-sense op-amp measurements. Keep op-amp feedback networks within 5 mm of the OPA pins to minimize noise pickup on the high-impedance inputs.
Do NOT skip the AVSS-to-VSS connection on the PCB; both must be tied to the same ground reference. The on-chip op-amps require a 100 nF compensation capacitor on each output for stable operation; omitting this causes oscillation. The PTG module is configured via software - ensure the PTG trigger source is enabled in the appropriate IFS/INTCON register or the motor-control loop will not start. Finally, the MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD; floating MCLR causes unpredictable resets during ESD events.
For BLDC/PMSM drives, route the three shunt-resistor traces (current-sense op-amp inputs) as differential pairs with matched lengths and a ground-guard trace between phases. The MCPWM outputs should be routed away from analog op-amp inputs to minimize capacitive coupling. The crystal oscillator (OSC1/OSC2) traces must be short (<10 mm) and guarded by a ground ring to avoid EMI from the high-current PWM traces affecting the clock signal.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified per Microchip product page. RoHS and REACH compliance per DigiKey product listing. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available web data - set to unknown. Conflict-minerals compliance assumed standard Microchip policy.
