PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF - 16-bit 128KB Flash MCU, 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.1473 | $13.15 |
| 10 | $12.4 | $124.00 |
| 100 | $11.05 | $1,105.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.95 | $8,950.00 |
PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF Overview
What is a PIC24F microcontroller? The PIC24F is Microchip's ultra-low-power 16-bit MCU family, sitting in the hierarchy: 8-bit PIC MCU -> 16-bit PIC24 MCU -> 32-bit PIC32 MCU -> Microcontroller -> Embedded Processor. The 'F' suffix indicates Flash program memory and nanoWatt eXtreme Low Power technology, making these parts suitable for both battery-powered and line-powered embedded designs.
Key features of the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF include an integrated 8 MHz internal oscillator with a 4x PLL option (yielding 32 MHz core / 16 MIPS), a 17-bit single-cycle hardware multiplier, a 16-bit hardware divider, and a 16-bit working register array. The device exposes a 10-bit ADC, multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals, and Parallel Port Pin Select (PPS) remapping for flexible I/O assignment. Code protection, an integrated ICSP debug port, and a generous peripheral set make it appropriate for both prototyping and production.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, automotive body controllers, low-power consumer devices, USB/Human Interface Devices (HID), graphical displays, and sensor hubs. With 100 pins exposed, designers have abundant I/O for driving large character or graphical LCDs, multi-channel motor drivers, and multiple communication buses concurrently.
When designing with this part, ensure the 100-pin TQFP land pattern is correctly fabricated and that the ICSP/ICD pins are brought out for in-circuit debugging. The internal 8 MHz oscillator with PLL is usually accurate enough for asynchronous serial, but precision timing applications should still use an external crystal.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | PIC24F 16-bit RISC (Modified Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Internal Oscillator | 8 MHz with 4x PLL |
| Hardware Multiplier | 17-bit x 16-bit, single-cycle |
| Hardware Divider | 16-bit |
| Working Registers | 16-bit x 16 array |
| ADC | 10-bit |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C |
| I/O Pin Count | 85 (approximate, TQFP-100 exposed) |
| Package | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per Microchip tray packing) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Debug Interface | ICSP / ICD |
PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF tqfp-100 (14x14 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF (tqfp-100 (14x14 mm) 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 PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Panels, Human Interface Devices (HID), Automotive Body Controllers, Low-Power Sensor Hubs, Graphical Display Controllers, Portable Medical Devices.
Industrial Control Panels
The PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF fits industrial control panels because its 100-pin TQFP exposes abundant I/O for driving character/graphical LCDs, keypads, and indicator LEDs simultaneously. With 128 KB Flash and 8 KB RAM, designers can host multi-page menu systems, real-time schedules without HMI fabric latency. The 16 MIPS core enables responsive touch polling, debounced input scanning, and concurrent serial protocol handling (RS-485 Modbus, UART sensors) without timing jitter. The 10-bit ADC and integrated peripherals provide monitoring feedback channels for closed-loop tasks such as temperature regulation and motor speed feedback, while the -40 C to +85 C industrial range tolerates cabinet thermal rise.
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Human Interface Devices (HID)
USB Human Interface Devices such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, and custom input peripherals benefit from the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF's 16 MIPS performance and flexible peripheral mix. The 10-bit ADC supports analog joysticks and potentiometer inputs, while multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals drive wireless transceivers, OLED displays, and RGB LEDs in parallel. 128 KB Flash is sufficient for USB HID report descriptors, multi-layer debouncing algorithms, and macro logic, while 8 KB RAM supports large HID report buffers and key rollover tables. The ICSP/ICD debug interface allows field firmware updates via bootloader, shortening product iteration cycles.
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Automotive Body Controllers
Body controllers for non-safety-critical automotive subsystems - such as interior lighting, mirror adjustment, seat controllers, and HVAC blend doors - leverage the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF's wide operating voltage tolerance and industrial temperature range. The 100-pin TQFP provides sufficient channels for PWM-driven DC motor control, LIN/CAN bus interfacing, and analog sensor inputs (temperature, position, pressure). 16 MIPS enables concurrent PWM generation and LIN message scheduling without software overhead, and 128 KB Flash supports OBD-II-style diagnostics and bootloader firmware. Designers should evaluate AEC-Q100 qualified parts for under-hood applications.
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Low-Power Sensor Hubs
Sensor hubs aggregating multiple I2C/SPI sensor channels benefit from the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF's nanoWatt eXtreme Low Power technology, allowing sleep currents in the microamp range while still running periodic wake-and-sample cycles. The 8 MHz internal oscillator with 4x PLL gives 16 MIPS when awake, fast enough for sensor fusion DSP. With 8 KB RAM and 128 KB Flash, designers can host protocol stacks (BLE through SPI link, LoRa through UART) without external memory. The 100-pin TQFP supports a rich pin map for many concurrent sensors and actuators, with PPS remapping enabling flexible PCB layout.
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Graphical Display Controllers
Graphical display controllers for monochrome LCDs, OLEDs, and small TFT panels use the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF's peripheral mix and abundant I/O. While lacking a dedicated graphics controller (which the PIC24FJ128DA family adds), it can still drive parallel character displays and bit-mapped monochrome panels up to QVGA resolutions with careful DMA-free rendering. 128 KB Flash accommodates framebuffer compression routines and anti-aliased font tables, while 16 MIPS supports smooth text scrolling and basic animation. For higher resolutions or color TFTs, PIC24FJ128DA106-I/PT is the recommended migration path.
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Portable Medical Devices
Portable medical peripherals such as blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and handheld diagnostic tools benefit from the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF's low-power operation, deterministic real-time performance, and 10-bit ADC for sensor front-ends. 16 MIPS supports DSP routines for SpO2 calculation and pulse waveform analysis, while 128 KB Flash hosts USB stack and FDA-relevant firmware. Industrial temperature range (-40 C to +85 C) covers storage and operating profiles required by IEC 60601-1 environmental testing. Designers targeting medical should validate full IEC 60601-1 compliance separately.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ128GA110-I/PT | PIC24FJ128DA110-I/PT | PIC24FJ128DA106-I/PT | PIC24EP512GU810-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-100 (14x14 mm, PF) | TQFP-100 (PT) | TQFP-100 (PT) | TQFP-100 (PT) | TQFP-100 (PT) | TQFP-100 (PF) |
| Program Memory | 128 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash | 512 KB Flash |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 8 KB | 32 KB |
| Core Speed | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 70 MIPS at 140 MHz |
| USB Peripheral | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Controller | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 3.0V-3.6V |
Key Differentiators
- Same 100-pin TQFP as GA006 with broader peripheral set (vs PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT)
- Larger peripheral mix than GA006 in same footprint (vs PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT)
- Slower core but pin-compatible upgrade path to PIC24EP (vs PIC24EP512GU810-I/PF)
Design Notes
The 100-pin TQFP package (14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) requires careful PCB land pattern design per Microchip package drawing. Use NSMD pads with solder mask defined openings, and ensure 4-mil (0.1 mm) clearance between pads. Place VDD/VSS decoupling capacitors (100 nF ceramic) within 2 mm of each supply pin, and add a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic near the MCU's main VDD pin. The exposed thermal pad (if present on TQFP-100) should be soldered to a copper pour connected to VSS for thermal dissipation.
Do not assume all 100 pins are user I/O: the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF reserves several pins for ICSP/ICD (PGECx/PGEDx), VDD/VSS, and analog references. Always bring out the ICSP pins to a header for in-circuit debugging - firmware development without ICD is significantly harder. Also ensure that PPS remapping is configured in code before changing peripheral pin assignments; otherwise the peripheral will not function on the remapped pin.
Although the PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PF has nanoWatt technology, real-world sleep current depends on peripherals enabled during sleep. Estimated: with all peripherals off and RTCC running from internal LPRC, sleep current is in the microamp range. Use the 'Sleep' instruction rather than busy-wait loops to leverage the nanoWatt features, and disable unused peripherals via their PMD (Peripheral Module Disable) registers to minimize dynamic current.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip PIC24F family environmental disclosure. AEC-Q100 not qualified - for automotive applications requiring AEC-Q100, consult Microchip automotive-grade PIC24 variants.
