PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT - 16-bit 32MHz MCU, 1MB Flash, 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.2 | $9.20 |
| 10 | $8.55 | $85.50 |
| 100 | $7.65 | $765.00 |
| 500 | $6.95 | $3,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.3 | $6,300.00 |
| 3,000 | $5.85 | $17,550.00 |
PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT Overview
An MCU (microcontroller) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory, working RAM, and a rich set of peripherals (timers, ADC, communication controllers, GPIO). The PIC24FJ family combines a 16-bit modified Harvard CPU with Microchip's eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology and a wide operating voltage range. In the embedded hierarchy, the PIC24FJ1024 sits above 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 families (smaller RAM/Flash) and below 32-bit PIC32 families (higher MIPS, more memory), making it a mainstream choice for industrial and consumer designs that need more headroom than 8-bit parts can offer but do not require a 32-bit core.
Key features include a dual-partition Flash architecture that supports Live Update (in-field firmware upgrades without downtime), hardware crypto/hash peripherals for secure data transfer, a 16-bit ADC with up to 16 channels depending on package, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, RTCC, and 85 programmable I/O pins. The wide 2.0V to 3.6V operating range and low-power sleep modes with RTCC retention suit battery-powered designs.
The dual-partition Flash with Live Update is the architectural differentiator: while one partition runs application code, the other can be reprogrammed, then the device swaps partitions with a software-controlled reset. This enables firmware updates without a bootloader-in-RAM workaround. Hardware crypto engines (AES, SHA, MD5) offload secure communication, reducing firmware complexity.
Typical applications include industrial sensor hubs, portable medical/fitness devices, USB peripherals, home automation controllers, and battery-powered IoT nodes. The 1 MB Flash supports graphical LCD interfaces, multiple communication stacks, and over-the-air (OTA) update buffers. Designers can prototype with the PIC24FJ1024GB610 Plug-in Module on the Explorer 16 Development Board.
Design consideration: place a 10 uF bulk plus 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair to keep switching transients off the analog rails. Use Microchip's MPLAB X IDE with MPLAB XC16 compiler for code development.
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PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | PIC® 24F |
| Core | 16-bit PIC24 RISC (modified Harvard) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 1 MB (341.5K x 24) |
| RAM | 32 KB |
| Flash Architecture | Dual-partition with Live Update |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 85 |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| ADC | 12-bit on-chip ADC |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — Port A bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — Port A bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 9 | RA8 — Port A bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 10 | RA9 — Port A bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 11 | RA10 — Port A bit 10 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Positive supply (2.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 14 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 15 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 16 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 17 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 18 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 19 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 20 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 21 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 22 | RB8 — Port B bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 23 | RB9 — Port B bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 24 | RB10 — Port B bit 10 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 25 | RB11 — Port B bit 11 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 26 | RB12 — Port B bit 12 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 27 | RB13 — Port B bit 13 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 28 | RB14 — Port B bit 14 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 29 | RB15 — Port B bit 15 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply (2.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 32 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 33 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 34 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 35 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 36 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 37 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 38 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 39 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 40 | RC8 — Port C bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 41 | RC9 — Port C bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 42 | RC10 — Port C bit 10 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 43 | RC11 — Port C bit 11 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 44 | RC12 — Port C bit 12 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 45 | RC13 — Port C bit 13 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 46 | RC14 — Port C bit 14 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 47 | RC15 — Port C bit 15 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 49 | VDD — Positive supply (2.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 50 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 51 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 52 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 53 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 54 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 55 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 56 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 57 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 58 | RD8 — Port D bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 59 | RD9 — Port D bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 60 | RD10 — Port D bit 10 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 61 | RD11 — Port D bit 11 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 62 | RD12 — Port D bit 12 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 63 | RD13 — Port D bit 13 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 64 | RD14 — Port D bit 14 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 65 | RD15 — Port D bit 15 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 66 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 67 | VDD — Positive supply (2.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 68 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 69 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 70 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 71 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 72 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 73 | RE5 — Port E bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 74 | RE6 — Port E bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 75 | RE7 — Port E bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 76 | RE8 — Port E bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 77 | RE9 — Port E bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 78 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 79 | VDD — Positive supply (2.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 80 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 81 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 82 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 83 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 84 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 85 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 86 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 87 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 88 | RF8 — Port F bit 8 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 89 | RF9 — Port F bit 9 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 90 | RF10 — Port F bit 10 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 91 | RF11 — Port F bit 11 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 92 | RF12 — Port F bit 12 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 93 | RF13 — Port F bit 13 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 94 | SDA2 — I2C2 data (fixed function, PPS-input capable) |
| Pin 95 | SCL2 — I2C2 clock (fixed function, PPS-input capable) |
| Pin 96 | RG0 — Port G bit 0 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 97 | RG1 — Port G bit 1 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 98 | RG2 — Port G bit 2 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 99 | RG3 — Port G bit 3 / analog / PPS-capable |
| Pin 100 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset, active-low) |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Sensor Hub, Portable Medical/Fitness Device, USB Human Interface Device, Home Automation Controller, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Graphical Display Controller, Automotive Body Control Module (auxiliary).
Industrial Sensor Hub
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT fits industrial sensor hubs because its 1 MB Flash supports multiple protocol stacks (Modbus, CANopen, proprietary RF) without external memory, and its 32 KB SRAM buffers high-rate sensor data streams before transmission. The 16-bit PIC24 core at 32 MHz delivers 16 MIPS, sufficient for DSP-style filtering of accelerometer and temperature arrays. Wide 2.0V-3.6V operation tolerates 24V-bus powered rails stepped down by a switching pre-regulator. Hardware AES/SHA offloads secure telemetry encryption. PPS remaps UART/SPI/I2C to any pin, easing PCB layout when sensor count scales. The 100-pin TQFP exposes 85 I/O for matrix-scanned keypads and parallel LCDs.
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Portable Medical/Fitness Device
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT suits portable medical/fitness devices because XLP technology delivers nanoWatt sleep currents critical for coin-cell battery life, and its 1 MB Flash supports BLE/USB protocol stacks plus on-device waveform storage. The 32 KB SRAM buffers 24-hour heart-rate and SpO2 logs without external memory. The 12-bit ADC captures bioelectric signals from ECG leads with adequate resolution for fitness-grade monitoring. PPS allows the AFE interface to be routed to the quietest analog pins for low-noise acquisition. Operating down to 2.0V enables single lithium coin-cell operation. Real-time clock calendar retains time stamps during deep sleep.
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USB Human Interface Device
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT is a strong fit for USB peripherals when paired with the GB610 sibling or with an external USB transceiver; the 1 MB Flash accommodates USB stacks plus HID class firmware. The 32 MHz CPU delivers 16 MIPS for HID report processing, keyboard matrix scanning, and bootloader code. PPS remapping is critical because USB D+/D- pins occupy fixed positions while other peripherals can be relocated to free pins for the D+/D- bond-out. Hardware AES encrypts wireless HID bridges. The 100-pin TQFP supports a 8x8 keyboard matrix plus LED indicators and a small character LCD. Drop-in upgrade to PIC24FJ1024GB610T-I/PT adds USB OTG on the same footprint.
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Home Automation Controller
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT works as a home automation hub by running Zigbee or Z-Wave gateway stacks in 1 MB Flash while keeping 32 KB SRAM available for device tables and event queues. Peripheral Pin Select lets designers reassign UART/SPI for multiple radio modules (Zigbee, Wi-Fi, sub-GHz) without pin conflicts. Wide 2.0V-3.6V tolerance supports direct connection to 3.3V regulated rails from mains adapters. The dual-partition Flash with Live Update enables OTA firmware upgrades, important for deployed consumer gateways. 85 I/O pins drive multi-color LED indicators, button matrices, and relay outputs. AES hardware accelerates encrypted provisioning.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT fits battery-powered IoT nodes because XLP deep-sleep with RTCC retention draws sub-microamp current while maintaining time-stamping, extending coin-cell life to years. The 1 MB Flash runs LoRaWAN or BLE stacks plus sensor fusion code without external storage. The 12-bit ADC reads temperature, humidity, and battery voltage with adequate accuracy for environmental sensing. PPS routes the radio SPI interface to clean digital pins while keeping analog ADC inputs isolated for low-noise acquisition. Live Update dual-partition Flash supports secure OTA over the air. Operating voltage down to 2.0V supports primary lithium cells.
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Graphical Display Controller
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT serves graphical display controllers by using 1 MB Flash for font tables, bitmap assets, and graphics libraries for TFT or OLED panels up to 320x240 pixels. The 32 KB SRAM supports partial frame buffers without external memory. PMP (Parallel Master Port) interfaces directly to 8-bit or 16-bit display buses, and PPS routes the PMP to upper I/O banks. The 16-bit core handles GUI rendering and touch input scanning in real time. PPS remapping decouples display data lines from the touch controller SPI bus. Hardware crypto protects signed display content (anti-counterfeiting labels).
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Automotive Body Control Module (auxiliary)
The PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT can serve as an auxiliary automotive body controller for non-safety functions such as seat memory, mirror positioning, and ambient lighting. The 1 MB Flash supports LIN/CAN stacks plus vendor-specific calibration data, and the 16-bit core runs multiple PWM channels for motor drivers and LED dimming. PPS routes LIN UART, motor PWM, and current-sense ADC inputs without pin conflicts. Dual-partition Flash supports OEM software reflashing at the dealer. 85 I/O pins drive multi-channel LED drivers and switch inputs. Note: the -I/PT industrial temperature grade is rated -40C to +85C; for under-hood applications choose the PIC24FJ1024GA610-E/PT (-40C to +125C).
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ1024GA610-I/PT | PIC24FJ1024GB610T-I/PT | PIC24FJ1024GA610-E/PT | PIC24FJ1024GB610-I/PT | PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/BG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| RAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz |
| USB 2.0 OTG | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape and Reel |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-partition Flash with Live Update (vs PIC24FJ1024GA610-I/PT)
- Drop-in USB 2.0 OTG upgrade path (vs PIC24FJ1024GB610T-I/PT)
- Extended temperature option (vs PIC24FJ1024GA610-E/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 10 uF bulk capacitor and a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VDD/VSS pair on the PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT. The 100-pin TQFP has four VDD/VSS pairs distributed along the package perimeter. Designers should pair each VDD with its nearest VSS to minimize switching-current return loops and reduce radiated emissions on analog ADC inputs. Use a low-ESR ceramic (X7R/X5R) for the bulk; tantalum is acceptable but adds series resistance.
Route ADC analog inputs away from PWM and digital switching signals to avoid coupling noise into ADC measurements. Use a guard ring connected to a quiet analog ground around sensitive analog traces. The PPS peripheral pin select system allows UART, SPI, and I2C to be remapped to any digital I/O, but ADC inputs have fixed pin assignments on the TQFP-100 package. Plan your pinout early so that digital switching functions do not abut the analog ADC channels.
Do not apply voltage to any I/O pin before VDD is powered - this can back-power the MCU through I/O clamping diodes and cause latch-up. Add a 10 kohm pull-up to MCLR and a 100 nF cap to ground for proper reset. When using the dual-partition Flash Live Update feature, do not interrupt the partition swap with a debugger breakpoint; allow the swap sequence to complete before halting the core. Verify JTAG/ICSP programming connections per the device family programming specification.
Estimated: at maximum CPU activity (32 MHz, all peripherals active) the PIC24FJ1024GA610T-I/PT draws approximately 25 mA from a 3.3V supply, dissipating around 82 mW. The TQFP-100 package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 45 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board. Under these conditions the junction temperature rise above ambient is only about 3.7 C, so no special thermal management is required for typical consumer/industrial designs. Avoid blocking airflow or insulating the package.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed per Microchip product page and multiple distributor listings. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive safety applications the PIC24FJ1024GA610-E/PT extended-temperature variant is recommended but still not formally AEC-Q100 qualified.
