PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT - 16-bit 60 MIPS 64KB Flash Motor MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.92 | $9.92 |
| 10 | $9.13 | $91.30 |
| 100 | $7.46 | $746.00 |
| 500 | $6.45 | $3,225.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.71 | $5,710.00 |
PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT Overview
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a microprocessor core with 16-bit-wide data paths, registers, and ALU operations, sitting between 8-bit MCUs (low cost, low performance) and 32-bit MCUs (high performance, complex software stacks). 16-bit MCUs are widely used in motor control, power conversion, and industrial sensing because they balance deterministic interrupt latency, rich analog peripherals, and code density. PIC24E devices belong to the Digital Signal Controller (DSC) family - essentially a 16-bit MCU plus DSP engine and high-resolution PWM, classified within Microcontrollers > Integrated Circuits in the broader semiconductor taxonomy.
Key features include 8 KB RAM, a 16-bit timer/counter set, 12-bit ADC with up to 1.1 Msps conversion, 5V-tolerant I/O, and an extended operating temperature range of -40C to +125C for industrial environments. The dedicated motor-control PWM module supports complementary outputs, dead-time insertion, and center-aligned switching frequencies commonly needed for field-oriented control (FOC) and trapezoidal commutation. The three integrated op-amps can condition shunt currents directly on-chip, eliminating external current-sense amplifiers.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives, industrial servo control, HVAC compressors, e-bike controllers, drones and robotics. The integrated op-amps, comparators, and QEI make it well suited to sensorless and sensored FOC of three-phase motors at switching frequencies of 20 kHz and beyond.
Designers should verify that supply decoupling (100 nF + 10 uF bulk) is placed close to the AVDD/VDD pins, and that unused op-amp outputs are tied off per the datasheet. The E temperature grade indicates -40C to +125C operation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit DSC |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS (70 MIPS for dsPIC33EP variants in same family) |
| Operating Frequency | 60 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 53 |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1.1 Msps |
| Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) | Yes, 3 pairs complementary with dead-time |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| Op-Amps | 3 on-chip |
| Comparators | 4 on-chip |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E = Extended) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP8/PWM3H/PMD7 — Remappable I/O / PWM output / parallel data |
| Pin 2 | RP9/PWM3L/PMD6 — Remappable I/O / PWM complementary / parallel data |
| Pin 3 | RP10/PWM4H/PMD5 — Remappable I/O / PWM output / parallel data |
| Pin 4 | RP11/PWM4L/PMD4 — Remappable I/O / PWM complementary / parallel data |
| Pin 5 | RP12/PWM5H/PMD3 — Remappable I/O / PWM output / parallel data |
| Pin 6 | RP13/PWM5L/PMD2 — Remappable I/O / PWM complementary / parallel data |
| Pin 7 | RP14/PWM6H/PMD1 — Remappable I/O / PWM output / parallel data |
| Pin 8 | RP15/PWM6L/PMD0 — Remappable I/O / PWM complementary / parallel data |
| Pin 9 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 10 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | OA1OUT/AN1/CVD1 — Op-amp 1 output / analog input |
| Pin 12 | OA1IN-/AN0/CVD2 — Op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 13 | OA1IN+/AN9 — Op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 14 | PGA1P1/OA2IN+/AN10 — Programmable gain amp / Op-amp 2 input |
| Pin 15 | PGA1P2/OA2IN-/AN11 — PGA / Op-amp 2 input |
| Pin 16 | PGA1P3/OA2OUT/AN12 — PGA / Op-amp 2 output |
| Pin 17 | PGA2P1/OA3IN+/AN13 — PGA / Op-amp 3 input |
| Pin 18 | PGA2P2/OA3IN-/AN14 — PGA / Op-amp 3 input |
| Pin 19 | PGA2P3/OA3OUT/AN15 — PGA / Op-amp 3 output |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | C1RX/RP0/RTCC — CAN RX / remappable I/O / RTCC |
| Pin 22 | C1TX/RP1 — CAN TX / remappable I/O |
| Pin 23 | RP2/PWM1H/SDA2 — Remappable I/O / PWM1 high / I2C data |
| Pin 24 | RP3/PWM1L/SCL2 — Remappable I/O / PWM1 low / I2C clock |
| Pin 25 | RP4/PWM2H — Remappable I/O / PWM2 high |
| Pin 26 | RP5/PWM2L — Remappable I/O / PWM2 low |
| Pin 27 | RP6/PWM1H/C1OUT — Remappable I/O / PWM1 high / comparator 1 output |
| Pin 28 | RP7/PWM1L/C2OUT — Remappable I/O / PWM1 low / comparator 2 output |
| Pin 29 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 30 | OSC1/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input / remappable I/O |
| Pin 31 | OSC2/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output / remappable I/O |
| Pin 32 | QEA1/RC13 — QEI phase A input |
| Pin 33 | QEB1/RC14 — QEI phase B input |
| Pin 34 | INDX1/RP16 — QEI index input / remappable I/O |
| Pin 35 | HOME1/RP17 — QEI home input / remappable I/O |
| Pin 36 | RP18/PWM3H/FLT1 — Remappable I/O / PWM / fault input |
| Pin 37 | RP19/PWM3L/FLT2 — Remappable I/O / PWM / fault input |
| Pin 38 | RP20/PWM4H/FLT3 — Remappable I/O / PWM / fault input |
| Pin 39 | RP21/PWM4L/FLT4 — Remappable I/O / PWM / fault input |
| Pin 40 | RP22/PWM5H/SYNCO — Remappable I/O / PWM / sync output |
| Pin 41 | RP23/PWM5L/SYNCI — Remappable I/O / PWM / sync input |
| Pin 42 | RP24/PWM6H/REFCLKO — Remappable I/O / PWM / reference clock output |
| Pin 43 | RP25/PWM6L/REFOI — Remappable I/O / PWM / reference input |
| Pin 44 | TDI/RP26 — JTAG data in / remappable I/O |
| Pin 45 | TDO/RP27 — JTAG data out / remappable I/O |
| Pin 46 | TCK/RP28 — JTAG clock / remappable I/O |
| Pin 47 | TMS/RP29 — JTAG mode select / remappable I/O |
| Pin 48 | AN16/CMP1A/RP30 — Analog input / comparator 1 / remappable I/O |
| Pin 49 | AN17/CMP2A/RP31 — Analog input / comparator 2 / remappable I/O |
| Pin 50 | AN18/CMP3A/RP32 — Analog input / comparator 3 / remappable I/O |
| Pin 51 | AN19/CMP4A/RP33 — Analog input / comparator 4 / remappable I/O |
| Pin 52 | AN20/CMP1B/RP34 — Analog input / comparator 1B / remappable I/O |
| Pin 53 | AN21/CMP2B/RP35 — Analog input / comparator 2B / remappable I/O |
| Pin 54 | AN22/CMP3B/RP36 — Analog input / comparator 3B / remappable I/O |
| Pin 55 | AN23/CMP4B/RP37 — Analog input / comparator 4B / remappable I/O |
| Pin 56 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 57 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 58 | RC0/AN8 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 59 | RC1/AN7 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 60 | RC2/AN6 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 61 | RC3/AN5 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 62 | RC4/AN4 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 63 | RC5/AN3 — Remappable I/O / analog input |
| Pin 64 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input, active low |
Typical Applications
PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC Motor Drive (Sensorless FOC), Industrial Servo Control, HVAC Compressor and Fan Controllers, Robotics and Drone ESCs, E-Bike and E-Scooter Motor Controllers, Industrial Pumps and Compressors.
BLDC Motor Drive (Sensorless FOC)
The PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT is purpose-built for BLDC and PMSM motor control in the 1 W to 1 kW range. Its 60 MIPS core, dedicated MCPWM module with complementary outputs and dead-time insertion, three integrated op-amps for inline shunt current sensing, and four analog comparators for back-EMF zero-cross detection enable sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) without external amplification. The QEI peripheral supports sensored control when an encoder is fitted. Placed on a 3-phase inverter PCB, this MCU replaces what traditionally required a separate op-amp array and comparator IC, reducing BOM cost and PCB area by approximately 30%. Microchip's MPLAB Harmony motor-control framework provides reference FOC firmware.
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Industrial Servo Control
Industrial servo drives require deterministic PWM generation, high-resolution position feedback, and low-latency current loops - exactly the strengths of the PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT. The MCPWM module's center-aligned mode supports 20 kHz switching frequencies standard in servo applications, while the on-chip 12-bit ADC achieves 1.1 Msps to sample three phase currents within 1.5 us. The integrated op-amps directly amplify shunt resistor drops of 50-100 mV to ADC full-scale, eliminating external current-sense ICs. The QEI handles incremental encoder feedback at up to 10 MHz for high-resolution position tracking. Engineers should route AVDD/AVSS as separate analog ground islands to maximize ADC SNR at high motor speeds.
Recommended
HVAC Compressor and Fan Controllers
HVAC compressor and fan motor controllers operate in thermally harsh environments and must run continuously for years. The PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT's -40C to +125C extended temperature range, dedicated motor-control PWM, and integrated op-amps make it a strong choice for variable-speed compressor drives and ECM (electronically commutated) blower fans. The PTG (Peripheral Trigger Generator) offloads ADC-PWM synchronization from the CPU, enabling tighter control loop timing without jitter. Energy savings of 20-40% versus fixed-speed AC induction motors are achievable with FOC on a 1/4 HP to 1 HP compressor. The 64 KB Flash accommodates vendor-specific compressor protection algorithms and fault logging.
Recommended
Robotics and Drone ESCs
Quadcopter and drone electronic speed controllers (ESCs) need high-frequency PWM, fast current loops, and small PCB footprint - all met by the PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT. At 60 MIPS the controller can run 8 kHz to 32 kHz FOC loops, sufficient for 24 kHz fixed-firmware drone ESCs. The integrated op-amps handle low-side current sensing on each of the three phases without external amplifiers, reducing board area by approximately 20%. The 64 KB Flash holds complete sensorless FOC plus telemetry and protocol stacks (DShot, OneShot). Robotics applications leverage the QEI for wheel odometry on mobile robots; the same MCU can drive two small DC motors simultaneously via its flexible timer/PWM modules.
Recommended
E-Bike and E-Scooter Motor Controllers
E-bike and e-scooter traction motor controllers combine battery management, motor control, and torque-assist logic in a single unit. The PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT handles the 250 W to 750 W BLDC/PMSM traction motor via its MCPWM and QEI, while its 64 KB Flash hosts both the motor-control loop and the CAN/communications firmware. The three on-chip op-amps directly amplify phase-current shunts, eliminating external analog front-ends. The -40C to +125C temperature range ensures reliability in outdoor conditions. Battery-monitoring functions can be implemented using the ADC's additional channels, providing a single-chip solution. Total BOM savings versus a discrete MCU + op-amp design are typically 15-25%.
Recommended
Industrial Pumps and Compressors
Industrial pump and compressor drives require variable-speed operation for energy savings, soft-start to avoid water hammer, and protection against dry-run or blocked-impeller conditions. The PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT implements sensorless FOC of the 1-phase or 3-phase induction/PMSM motor driving the pump, with current feedback provided directly via the three integrated op-amps. The PTG module triggers ADC sampling at precise PWM points for maximum noise rejection. The -40C to +125C extended temperature range meets industrial cabinet specifications. Microchip's MPLAB Harmony framework includes pump-specific reference firmware with dry-run detection and soft-start profiles, reducing development time by typically 4-6 weeks.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24EP64MC206-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | dsPIC33EP64MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP128MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP256MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP512MC206-E/PT | PIC24EP64GP206-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core | PIC24E 16-bit MCU | dsPIC33E 16-bit DSC (DSP engine) | PIC24E 16-bit MCU | PIC24E 16-bit MCU | PIC24E 16-bit MCU | PIC24E 16-bit MCU |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB | 64 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 24 KB | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes (MCPWM, complementary with dead-time) | Yes (MCPWM, complementary with dead-time) | Yes (MCPWM) | Yes (MCPWM) | Yes (MCPWM) | No (general-purpose only) |
| On-chip Op-Amps | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| QEI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated motor-control peripherals (vs PIC24EP64GP206-I/PT)
- DSP-engine upgrade path (vs dsPIC33EP64MC206-E/PT)
- Scalable Flash options in same package (vs PIC24EP256MC206-E/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin and a single 10 uF bulk capacitor near the package. AVDD requires its own 100 nF decoupling and must be tied to the same 3.3 V rail as VDD with a ferrite bead if motor switching noise is severe. The MCU's ADC accuracy depends critically on clean AVDD - noisy supply translates directly into current-measurement error in motor-control loops. According to the family datasheet, AVDD and AVSS should be isolated from noisy digital grounds with a separate analog ground island connected to the digital ground at one point (star-ground topology).
The TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) package has a thermal resistance theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test PCB with no airflow. At 60 MIPS and 3.3 V the part typically dissipates under 200 mW internally, well within thermal limits. However, in motor-control applications the PCB is usually located near high-current switching stages; place the MCU at least 25 mm from gate-drive and power-stage copper pours to avoid thermal coupling. For elevated-temperature environments (>85C), use the 'E' temperature grade variant rather than the 'I' grade.
Do not leave unused op-amp outputs floating - tie them to ground or AVDD per datasheet recommendations. Avoid routing analog input traces near PWM switching traces; cross analog and digital signals only at 90 degrees. The 'E' suffix in the part number designates -40C to +125C extended temperature grade; using the 'I' (-40C to +85C) variant in industrial environments can cause field failures. According to the family datasheet, configure the JTAG pins as GPIO with internal pull-ups if JTAG is unused to prevent spurious reset events.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. E temperature grade (-40C to +125C) is industrial, not automotive-qualified; AEC-Q100 versions are available in the PIC24EP family under different part numbers (e.g., dsPIC33EPxxxMC20x AEC-Q100 grades). Halogen-free and lead-free per Microchip packaging specifications.
