PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT - 16-bit 64KB Flash MCU, 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.2 | $5.20 |
| 10 | $4.78 | $47.80 |
| 100 | $4.05 | $405.00 |
| 500 | $3.55 | $1,775.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.1 | $3,100.00 |
PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT Overview
What is a PIC24F microcontroller? The PIC24F is Microchip's 16-bit ultra-low-power MCU family, sitting between 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 and 32-bit PIC32 products in the Microchip hierarchy. PIC24F parts use a 16-bit modified Harvard core with hardware multiply/divide, 16 working registers, and a C-optimized instruction set, while consuming active currents in the low microampere range. They are widely deployed in cost-sensitive applications needing more performance and memory than 8-bit parts can deliver, and lower cost and power than 32-bit ARM Cortex-M alternatives.
Key features of PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT include 8 KB RAM, hardware Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC), a 16-channel 10-bit ADC with 500 ksps conversion rate, five 16-bit timers, two UART/SPI/I2C peripheral interfaces, and 53 digital I/O pins. On-chip peripherals also include a Parallel Master Port (PMP) for graphics or external memory interfacing and an enhanced PWM module suitable for motor control and lighting. The device runs from 2.0 V to 3.6 V.
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT integrates Microchip's nanoWatt XLP technology for ultra-low-power Run, Idle, Sleep, Deep Sleep, and VBAT modes, with typical Sleep current under 20 nA. This architecture enables multi-year battery life in sensor applications, while the 16 MIPS performance comfortably handles graphical user interfaces and digital signal processing pre-conditioning.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, low-power wireless sensor nodes, USB/HID peripherals, general-purpose user interfaces with graphics displays, and handheld instrumentation. Combined with on-chip RTCC, hardware crypto engine, and flexible peripherals, the device is well-suited to battery-powered IoT products. The 64-pin TQFP footprint allows straightforward hand-soldering and rework on prototype boards.
When designing with this device, ensure firmware is developed with one of Microchip's supported toolchains such as MPLAB X IDE, the XC16 compiler, and MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) to take advantage of validated peripheral libraries. Verify that the chosen debugger/programmer (e.g., PICkit 4, MPLAB ICD 4, or MPLAB Snap) supports the 64-pin TQFP variant before laying out the PCB.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit PIC24F modified Harvard |
| CPU Speed | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, 16-channel, 500 ksps |
| Digital I/O Pins | 53 |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit |
| Communication Interfaces | 2 x UART/SPI/I2C |
| RTCC | Yes (hardware Real-Time Clock/Calendar) |
| Parallel Master Port (PMP) | Yes |
| PWM Module | Enhanced PWM (motor control capable) |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP |
| Sleep Current (typical) | <20 nA |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP0/CN17/PMD0 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 2 | RP1/CN18/PMD1 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 3 | RP2/CN19/PMD2 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 4 | RP3/CN20/PMD3 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 5 | RP4/CN21/PMD4 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 6 | RP5/CN22/PMD5 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 7 | RP6/CN23/PMD6 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 8 | RP7/CN24/PMD7 — Remappable I/O, change notification, PMP data |
| Pin 9 | RP8/CN25/PMA0 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 10 | RP9/CN26/PMA1 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 13 | RP10/CN27/PMA2 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 14 | RP11/CN28/PMA3 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 15 | RP12/CN29/PMA4 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 16 | RP13/CN30/PMA5 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 17 | RP14/CN31/PMA6 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 18 | RP15/CN32/PMA7 — Remappable I/O, PMP address |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | OSC1/RA0 — Oscillator input or GPIO |
| Pin 22 | OSC2/RA1 — Oscillator output or GPIO |
| Pin 23 | PGEC1/AN0/RB0 — Programming clock, analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 24 | PGED1/AN1/RB1 — Programming data, analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 25 | AN2/RB2 — Analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 26 | AN3/RB3 — Analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 27 | AN4/RB4 — Analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 28 | AN5/RB5 — Analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 29 | VREF-/AN6/RB6 — ADC negative reference, analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 30 | VREF+/AN7/RB7 — ADC positive reference, analog input, GPIO |
| Pin 31 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 33 | RP16/CN33/RC0 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 34 | RP17/CN34/RC1 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 35 | RP18/CN35/RC2 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 36 | RP19/CN36/RC3 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 37 | RP20/CN37/RC4 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 38 | RP21/CN38/RC5 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 39 | RP22/CN39/RC6 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 40 | RP23/CN40/RC7 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 41 | RP24/CN41/RD0 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 42 | RP25/CN42/RD1 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 43 | RP26/CN43/RD2 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 44 | RP27/CN44/RD3 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 45 | RP28/CN45/RD4 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 46 | RP29/CN46/RD5 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 47 | RP30/CN47/RD6 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 48 | RP31/CN48/RD7 — Remappable I/O, change notification |
| Pin 49 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 51 | SDA1/RG2 — I2C data, GPIO |
| Pin 52 | SCL1/RG3 — I2C clock, GPIO |
| Pin 53 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 54 | PGEC2/RE0 — Programming clock 2, GPIO |
| Pin 55 | PGED2/RE1 — Programming data 2, GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RE2 — GPIO |
| Pin 57 | RE3 — GPIO |
| Pin 58 | RE4 — GPIO |
| Pin 59 | RE5 — GPIO |
| Pin 60 | RE6 — GPIO |
| Pin 61 | RE7 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | RF0 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | RF1 — GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RF2 — GPIO |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Control Panels, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, USB Human Interface Devices (HID), Graphics Display User Interfaces, Handheld Test & Measurement Instruments, Motor Control & PWM-Driven Lighting, Medical Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices.
Industrial Control Panels
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT suits industrial control panels because its 53 I/O pins drive keypads, LED matrices, character LCDs, and relay outputs from a single MCU. Its 16 MIPS at 32 MHz handles debounce, PID loops, and HMI rendering in real time. The 16-channel 10-bit ADC reads panel-mount potentiometers and 4-20 mA sensor signals directly. nanoWatt XLP Sleep mode under 20 nA lets the panel quiescent current budget meet Energy Star requirements. The 64-pin TQFP footprint is hand-solderable for prototype builds and field rework.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT fits battery-powered IoT sensor nodes where Sleep current below 20 nA via nanoWatt XLP extends coin-cell lifetime beyond five years. The 16-channel 10-bit ADC at 500 ksps digitizes temperature, humidity, and gas-sensor front-ends directly, eliminating external signal conditioning. The integrated RTCC schedules wake events with hardware calendar accuracy, freeing firmware from software timers. 8 KB RAM buffers payload before transmission, while 64 KB Flash accommodates OTA bootloaders and application code.
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USB Human Interface Devices (HID)
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT is well-matched to USB HID peripherals like keyboards, mice, game controllers, and custom input devices where 16 MIPS easily handles USB stack polling and HID report generation. The two UART/SPI/I2C interfaces connect to wireless modules or external sensors. 53 I/O pins scan large matrix keypads or capacitive touch grids without external expanders. The 2.0-3.6 V operating range matches USB bus-powered 3.3 V regulation directly. Hardware RTCC timestamps events for audit logging.
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Graphics Display User Interfaces
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT drives small graphical LCDs and OLEDs via the integrated Parallel Master Port (PMP), which is the dedicated peripheral for external memory or graphics interfaces. The 8 KB RAM buffer stores frame data for monochrome GLCDs up to 128x64 pixels without external RAM. 16 MIPS sustains menu rendering and touch input scanning at 60 Hz refresh rates. Hardware PMP offloads the CPU from manual bit-banging, leaving cycles for application logic.
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Handheld Test & Measurement Instruments
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT fits handheld multimeters, oscilloscopes, and process calibrators where 64 KB Flash holds measurement firmware and 8 KB RAM buffers waveform captures. The 10-bit ADC at 500 ksps digitizes low-bandwidth analog signals up to 50 kHz with adequate resolution for handheld-grade accuracy. Hardware RTCC timestamps measurement logs. The 53 I/O pins interface rotary encoders, keypads, and segment LCDs. nanoWatt XLP Sleep between measurements extends handheld battery life across full workdays.
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Motor Control & PWM-Driven Lighting
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT drives BLDC fans, small pumps, and LED lighting via its enhanced PWM module with motor-control capability. The five 16-bit timers generate complementary PWM outputs with programmable dead-time insertion for half-bridge drivers. The 16 MIPS performance sustains field-oriented control loops at typical 10 kHz PWM frequencies. Hardware PMP captures feedback signals from Hall sensors or back-EMF comparators. Sleep current under 20 nA suits standby-equipped motor appliances for energy regulations.
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Medical Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices
The PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT supports medical monitoring peripherals like pulse oximeters, blood-pressure monitors, and portable diagnostic aids where 64 KB Flash accommodates FDA-cleared firmware and 8 KB RAM buffers sample data. The 10-bit ADC at 500 ksps digitizes optical or pressure sensor front-ends. nanoWatt XLP Sleep mode under 20 nA lets battery-powered devices meet IEC 60601 standby requirements. The 64-pin TQFP and industrial -40C to +85C temperature range supports clinical environment deployment.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ64GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GA008-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GA010-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB | 64 KB | 96 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| CPU Speed | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) | 16 MIPS (32 MHz) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray |
| Low-Power Technology | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP | nanoWatt XLP |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade with nanoWatt XLP (vs PIC24HJ64GP504-I/PT)
- Integrated Parallel Master Port (PMP) for graphics (vs PIC24FJ64GP205-I/PT)
- Tape-and-reel packaging for SMD assembly (vs PIC24FJ64GA006-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: the PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT active current at 32 MHz is approximately 15-20 mA typical. Add a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD pin pair (pins 12, 20, 50), plus a bulk 4.7 uF tantalum or ceramic at the regulator output. Place the AVDD pin (31) decoupling with separate filtered supply if analog accuracy below 1 LSB matters. The device supports a wide 2.0-3.6 V range, enabling direct 3.3 V LDO or 2x AA battery operation.
Keep the ICSP/ICD pins (PGEC1/PGED1 at pins 23/24 and PGEC2/PGED2 at pins 54/55) routed with stub-free traces to a 6-pin header for in-circuit debugging. The PICkit 4, MPLAB ICD 4, and MPLAB Snap programmers all require direct access to these pins. Place a 4.7 kohm pull-up on MCLR (pin 53) to VDD. For PCB layout, route the high-speed OSC1/OSC2 traces (pins 21-22) short and symmetric with the crystal load capacitors placed close to the MCU.
Estimated: configuration bits must be set correctly before code execution - especially the JTAG disable bit (JTAGEN OFF), watchdog timer enable/disable, and oscillator selection. Failure to disable JTAG frees up I/O pins but disables boundary scan. The nanoWatt XLP Sleep current below 20 nA assumes all peripherals are disabled before WFI; any active peripheral can multiply Sleep current by 100x. Always verify the RTCC is configured with a valid date or it will not generate interrupts.
The 10-bit ADC at 500 ksps is sensitive to digital switching noise on VDD. Add a ferrite bead or 10 ohm resistor between digital VDD and analog AVDD (pin 31), with separate decoupling on each side. Route analog traces (AN0-AN7) away from PWM and digital switching signals. Use the dedicated VREF+/VREF- pins (29/30) for ratiometric measurements when absolute ADC accuracy is required. The ADC achieves 10 ENOB typical at 500 ksps when these guidelines are followed.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade -40C to +85C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications consider PIC24FJ64GA006-I/PT automotive variants or dsPIC33EV automotive family. Halogen-free per Microchip environmental certification.
