PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML - 16-bit 16 MIPS 32KB Flash Motor MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.2 | $4.20 |
| 10 | $3.78 | $37.80 |
| 100 | $3.36 | $336.00 |
| 500 | $2.99 | $1,495.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.65 | $2,650.00 |
PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML Overview
A PIC24F microcontroller is a 16-bit RISC MCU family from Microchip Technology that combines the legacy PIC16/PIC18 peripheral ecosystem with a 16-bit modified-Harvard core running up to 16 MIPS. Within the broader microcontroller taxonomy, PIC24F sits above PIC18 (8-bit) and below dsPIC33/PIC32 (32-bit), making it a mid-tier 16-bit solution for cost-sensitive, deterministic real-time control tasks. Motor-control variants like the PIC24FJ32MCxxx add dedicated PWM and analog front-end peripherals tuned for BLDC, PMSM, and stepper drive loops. The 44-QFN option keeps the BOM compact while exposing the full peripheral set.
Key features include 32 KB (11K x 24) self-programmable Flash, 2 KB SRAM, 5 MCPWM channels with dedicated fault inputs, 10-bit ADC up to 500 ksps, 2 analog comparators with programmable reference, CTMU for capacitive touch or time-of-flight, UART/SPI/I2C, and PPS for flexible pin mapping. The 16 MIPS core supports C and assembly development under MPLAB X IDE with the XC16 compiler. On-chip debug is provided through the standard 2-wire ICD interface.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM sensorless fan and pump controllers, small appliance drives, RC servo control, low-power sensor hubs with capacitive touch, and cost-optimized industrial control loops. The QFN-44 footprint is well suited for board-space-constrained designs where thermal dissipation is also acceptable.
When designing with the PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML, place a 10 uF plus 0.1 uF decoupling pair near VDD, route the analog AVdd/AVss pair through a ferrite bead or filter, and follow Microchip's motor-control reference design layout for the MCPWM outputs to keep switching noise away from the CTMU/ADC paths.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives (PIC24FJ32MC102, PIC24FJ32MC101), and practical motor-control design notes not consolidated on the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Core Architecture, Program Memory (Flash), Operating Temperature.
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PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24F 16-bit RISC (modified Harvard) |
| CPU Performance | 16 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 32 KB (11K x 24) Flash |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 2 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V (typical PIC24F range) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial, -I suffix) |
| Package | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Motor-Control Peripherals | MCPWM (Motor Control PWM), CTMU, PPS |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 500 ksps |
| Analog Comparators | 2 with programmable reference |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| I/O Pins | Up to 35 (typical PIC24F 44-pin QFN) |
| On-chip Debug | ICD 2-wire |
| Development Tools | MPLAB X IDE, XC16 Compiler |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Microchip product page) |
PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/RA0 — Oscillator input or GPIO RA0 |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/RA1 — Oscillator output or GPIO RA1 |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — GPIO RA2 |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — GPIO RA3 |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — GPIO RA4 |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — GPIO RA5 |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — GPIO RA6 |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — GPIO RA7 |
| Pin 9 | RB0 — GPIO RB0 |
| Pin 10 | RB1 — GPIO RB1 |
| Pin 11 | RB2 — GPIO RB2 |
| Pin 12 | RB3 — GPIO RB3 |
| Pin 13 | RB4 — GPIO RB4 |
| Pin 14 | RB5 — GPIO RB5 |
| Pin 15 | RB6 — GPIO RB6 / ICD PGC |
| Pin 16 | RB7 — GPIO RB7 / ICD PGD |
| Pin 17 | RC0 — GPIO RC0 |
| Pin 18 | RC1 — GPIO RC1 |
| Pin 19 | RC2 — GPIO RC2 |
| Pin 20 | RC3 — GPIO RC3 |
| Pin 21 | RC4 — GPIO RC4 |
| Pin 22 | RC5 — GPIO RC5 |
| Pin 23 | RC6 — GPIO RC6 |
| Pin 24 | RC7 — GPIO RC7 |
| Pin 25 | RD0 — GPIO RD0 |
| Pin 26 | RD1 — GPIO RD1 |
| Pin 27 | RD2 — GPIO RD2 |
| Pin 28 | RD3 — GPIO RD3 |
| Pin 29 | RD4 — GPIO RD4 |
| Pin 30 | RD5 — GPIO RD5 |
| Pin 31 | RD6 — GPIO RD6 |
| Pin 32 | RD7 — GPIO RD7 |
| Pin 33 | RE0 — GPIO RE0 |
| Pin 34 | RE1 — GPIO RE1 |
| Pin 35 | RE2 — GPIO RE2 |
| Pin 36 | RE3 — GPIO RE3 |
| Pin 37 | RE4 — GPIO RE4 |
| Pin 38 | RE5 — GPIO RE5 |
| Pin 39 | RE6 — GPIO RE6 |
| Pin 40 | RE7 — GPIO RE7 |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 43 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 44 | AVSS — Analog ground |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML is suitable for 7 applications: BLDC Sensorless Fan and Pump Controller, Small Appliance Motor Drive (Mixer, Blender, Vacuum), Capacitive Touch User Interface, RC Servo and Drone ESC Controller, Industrial Sensor Hub with Motor Feedback, Medical Infusion Pump Stepper Controller, IoT Smart Home Fan with Wireless Connectivity.
BLDC Sensorless Fan and Pump Controller
The PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML fits BLDC sensorless fan and pump control because its 5-channel MCPWM block and dual analog comparators provide back-EMF zero-cross detection without an external position sensor. With 32 KB Flash it accommodates trapezoidal or simple FOC firmware plus a UART command interface, and 2 KB SRAM is enough for state-machine commutation tables. At 16 MIPS the loop rate easily stays above 20 kHz for 4-pole fans and small centrifugal pumps. The 44-QFN 8x8 mm footprint keeps the controller area small enough to integrate on the motor PCB itself.
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Small Appliance Motor Drive (Mixer, Blender, Vacuum)
For small-appliance drives the PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML provides integrated fault-protected MCPWM outputs and a 10-bit ADC at 500 ksps for current sensing, eliminating most analog glue logic. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade covers kitchen and laundry environments. PPS allows the same firmware to map PWM to multiple board layouts, accelerating product variants. The 32 KB Flash is sized for sensorless FOC plus BLE or Wi-Fi co-processor command handling.
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Capacitive Touch User Interface
The PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML integrates the CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) which enables reliable capacitive touch sensing on up to 16 channels without an external touch IC. The 16 MIPS core scans a 12-button keypad in under 2 ms with average firmware. PPS remaps CTMU inputs to spare GPIO when MCPWM channels consume the dedicated pins. 2 KB SRAM holds debounce, slider, and gesture state without taxing the Flash budget.
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RC Servo and Drone ESC Controller
Hobby-grade RC servos and small drone ESCs benefit from the PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML's deterministic 16 MIPS performance and 5 MCPWM channels with hardware fault shutdown. The 32 KB Flash fits DSHOT and standard PWM protocols plus on-the-fly throttle calibration. The 44-QFN small footprint suits 20-30 A ESC boards where PCB area is at a premium. Dual analog comparators provide BEMF sensing for sensorless trapezoidal commutation down to 1 kV bus voltage.
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Industrial Sensor Hub with Motor Feedback
The PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML serves as a sensor hub that combines analog sensor sampling with on-board motor trim control. The 10-bit ADC reads up to 13 analog channels, while MCPWM drives a small position-control motor. The CTMU adds capacitive level/proximity sensing. 2 KB SRAM is sufficient for Kalman-filter state vectors. The -40C to +85C industrial rating supports factory-floor deployment.
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Medical Infusion Pump Stepper Controller
Stepper-controlled medical infusion pumps use the PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML for precise microstepping drive and redundant safety monitoring. The MCPWM and dual comparators enable closed-loop stall detection without external position sensors. PPS allows the same firmware to drive bipolar or unipolar stepper topologies. The 32 KB Flash accommodates IEC 62304-style firmware plus a watchdog and self-test routine. Industrial temperature grade supports clinical and home-care environments.
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IoT Smart Home Fan with Wireless Connectivity
Smart-home ceiling fans and exhaust fans pair the PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML with an external Wi-Fi or BLE module to enable app and voice control. The MCU handles sensorless BLDC commutation while the wireless module manages connectivity. PPS lets designers assign UART/SPI pins to the wireless module without remapping motor-drive signals. 32 KB Flash is enough for the motor-control state machine and a small command parser, leaving room for OTA-bootloader stub.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ32MC104-I/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ32MC104-I/PT | PIC24FJ32MC104T-I/PT | PIC24FJ32MC104-E/ML | PIC24FJ32MC104T-I/ML | PIC24FJ32GA104-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) | 44-pin TQFP | 44-pin TQFP | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) - same | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| CPU Performance | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS | 16 MIPS |
| Motor-Control Peripherals | MCPWM, CTMU, PPS | MCPWM, CTMU, PPS | MCPWM, CTMU, PPS | MCPWM, CTMU, PPS | MCPWM, CTMU, PPS | No MCPWM; general-purpose timers + USB |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| ADC | 10-bit, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 500 ksps |
Key Differentiators
- Dedicated MCPWM and CTMU peripherals on the same die (vs PIC24FJ32GA104-I/ML)
- Lower-cost motor-control MCU vs dsPIC33 alternatives (vs dsPIC33FJ16MC102)
- QFN-44 footprint for compact motor boards (vs PIC24FJ32MC104-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 10 uF bulk + 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling pair within 5 mm of the VDD pin and a separate pair near AVdd. According to the PIC24FJ32MC101/102/104 datasheet, AVdd should be filtered from Vdd through a ferrite bead or 10 ohm resistor to keep ADC and CTMU noise isolated from digital switching noise.
Route the MCPWM output traces as short, matched-length pairs to the gate driver inputs. Keep switching traces away from the CTMU/ADC analog inputs. Per Microchip motor-control reference designs, expose a low-impedance thermal pad under the 44-QFN to the inner ground plane with multiple stitching vias for thermal dissipation.
Do not exceed the maximum core clock of 32 MHz (16 MIPS). When using PPS, remember that analog functions have fixed pin assignments and cannot be remapped. Leave the ICD PGC/PGD pins (RB6/RB7) accessible for in-circuit debug headers during prototyping.
For back-EMF sensing, the analog comparators' reference ladder must be bypassed with a 100 nF capacitor. Route comparator inputs in parallel-trace fashion with a ground guard. Per Microchip AN1078, common-mode noise on BEMF inputs is the most common cause of sensorless start-up failure.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (-I suffix); AEC-Q100 qualification not applicable to this part number - choose automotive-qualified PIC24F variants for vehicle applications.