PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR - 16-bit 64KB Flash XLP MCU USB LCD | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.92 | $6.92 |
| 10 | $6.18 | $61.80 |
| 100 | $5.21 | $521.00 |
| 500 | $4.62 | $2,310.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.05 | $4,050.00 |
PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), working memory (RAM), and a mix of analog and digital peripherals onto one die. PIC24F devices sit in Microchip's 16-bit MCU family, positioned between the 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 and the 32-bit PIC32MX lines. Within the PIC24FJ family the "GC" sub-family is differentiated by the Intelligent Analog block, which adds 12-bit pipeline ADC, 12-bit Sigma-Delta ADC, 10-/12-bit DACs and operational amplifiers that target sensor front-ends and portable measurement instruments.
Key features of the PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR include: dual ADC architecture (12-bit pipeline up to ~1 Msps plus 12-bit Sigma-Delta for high-resolution readings), on-chip op-amps usable as signal-conditioning gain stages, a charge-time measurement unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and accurate time measurement, USB 2.0 Full-Speed On-The-Go with integrated PHY, a segmented LCD driver (up to 256 segments), and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) nanoWatt technology with deep-sleep currents below 1 uA typical. The 64-pin VQFN (MR) package exposes up to 52 digital I/O, RTCC with calendar, five 16-bit timers, two I2C, three SPI and four UART interfaces.
The architecture uses a 16-bit modified Harvard core with a 16-element working register array and hardware multiply/divide. The Intelligent Analog chain is tightly coupled to the ADC, allowing hardware oversampling and a digital accumulator for 16-bit effective results. An internal 8 MHz FRC with PLL delivers the 32 MHz system clock, with options for 32 kHz secondary oscillator for low-power modes.
Typical applications include portable medical and glucose meters, industrial sensor transmitters, USB data loggers, smart thermostats with segmented LCD, weighing scales, and battery-powered IoT edge nodes. The combination of low-noise analog, USB and LCD in one die allows a single MCU to replace multi-chip analog front-end designs.
When designing with this part, route the analog supply/ground separately from the digital rails and place the VQFN-9x9 thermal pad with a 4x4 via array to keep junction temperature within spec during continuous USB + ADC sampling. The "T" suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging; pinout and software are identical to the tray-version PIC24FJ64GC006-I/MR.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Core Architecture, Timers, USB, Operating Temperature.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24F 16-bit RISC |
| CPU Speed | 32 MHz (8 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Pipeline ADC | 12-bit, up to ~1 Msps |
| Sigma-Delta ADC | 12-bit high-resolution |
| DAC | 10-bit and 12-bit options |
| Op-Amps | On-chip, configurable |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed On-The-Go |
| LCD Driver | Up to 256 segments |
| Digital I/O | Up to 52 (package dependent) |
| Timers | Five 16-bit |
| Communication | 2x I2C, 3x SPI, 4x UART |
| Package | 64-pin VQFN (9x9 mm), tape and reel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS | Compliant |
PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RC1/T1CK — GPIO / Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 2 | RC2/AN21 — GPIO / analog input 21 |
| Pin 3 | RC3/AN22 — GPIO / analog input 22 |
| Pin 4 | RC4/AN23 — GPIO / analog input 23 |
| Pin 5 | RC5/AN27/DNP — GPIO / analog input 27 |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Digital supply 2.0-3.6 V |
| Pin 8 | RC6/AN28 — GPIO / analog input 28 |
| Pin 9 | RC7/AN29 — GPIO / analog input 29 |
| Pin 10 | RC8/AN30 — GPIO / analog input 30 |
| Pin 11 | RC9/AN31 — GPIO / analog input 31 |
| Pin 12 | RD0/PMD0 — GPIO / PMP data 0 |
| Pin 13 | RD1/PMD1 — GPIO / PMP data 1 |
| Pin 14 | RD2/PMD2 — GPIO / PMP data 2 |
| Pin 15 | RD3/PMD3 — GPIO / PMP data 3 |
| Pin 16 | RD4/PMD4 — GPIO / PMP data 4 |
| Pin 17 | RD5/PMD5 — GPIO / PMP data 5 |
| Pin 18 | RD6/PMD6 — GPIO / PMP data 6 |
| Pin 19 | RD7/PMD7 — GPIO / PMP data 7 |
| Pin 20 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 22 | RA0/AN0 — GPIO / analog input 0 |
| Pin 23 | RA1/AN1 — GPIO / analog input 1 |
| Pin 24 | RA2/AN2 — GPIO / analog input 2 |
| Pin 25 | RA3/AN3 — GPIO / analog input 3 |
| Pin 26 | RA4/AN4 — GPIO / analog input 4 |
| Pin 27 | RA5/AN5 — GPIO / analog input 5 |
| Pin 28 | RA6/AN6/OSC2 — GPIO / analog / crystal out |
| Pin 29 | RA7/AN7/OSC1 — GPIO / analog / crystal in |
| Pin 30 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 31 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 32 | RB0/AN8 — GPIO / analog input 8 |
| Pin 33 | RB1/AN9 — GPIO / analog input 9 |
| Pin 34 | RB2/AN10 — GPIO / analog input 10 |
| Pin 35 | RB3/AN11 — GPIO / analog input 11 |
| Pin 36 | RB4/AN12 — GPIO / analog input 12 |
| Pin 37 | RB5/AN13 — GPIO / analog input 13 |
| Pin 38 | RB6/AN14/PGC — GPIO / ICSP clock |
| Pin 39 | RB7/AN15/PGD — GPIO / ICSP data |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 42 | RC12 — GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RC13 — GPIO |
| Pin 44 | RC14 — GPIO |
| Pin 45 | RC15 — GPIO |
| Pin 46 | RD8/PMD8 — GPIO / PMP data 8 |
| Pin 47 | RD9/PMD9 — GPIO / PMP data 9 |
| Pin 48 | RD10/PMD10 — GPIO / PMP data 10 |
| Pin 49 | RD11/PMD11 — GPIO / PMP data 11 |
| Pin 50 | RD12/PMD12 — GPIO / PMP data 12 |
| Pin 51 | RD13/PMD13 — GPIO / PMP data 13 |
| Pin 52 | RD14/PMD14 — GPIO / PMP data 14 |
| Pin 53 | RD15/PMD15 — GPIO / PMP data 15 |
| Pin 54 | RF0/C1RX — GPIO / CAN1 RX |
| Pin 55 | RF1/C1TX — GPIO / CAN1 TX |
| Pin 56 | RF2/USBID — GPIO / USB ID |
| Pin 57 | RF3/USBVbus — GPIO / USB Vbus sense |
| Pin 58 | RF4/SDI — GPIO / SPI data in |
| Pin 59 | RF5/SDO — GPIO / SPI data out |
| Pin 60 | RF6/SCK1 — GPIO / SPI clock |
| Pin 61 | RF7/SCL1 — GPIO / I2C clock |
| Pin 62 | RF8/SDA1 — GPIO / I2C data |
| Pin 63 | D+ — USB D+ data line |
| Pin 64 | D- — USB D- data line |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR is suitable for 7 applications: Portable Glucose / Medical Meter, Industrial 4-20 mA Loop Transmitter, USB Data Logger, Smart Thermostat with Segmented LCD, Weighing Scale with Load Cell Front-End, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Sensor, Audio DAC / Consumer Headphone Pre-amp.
Portable Glucose / Medical Meter
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR fits glucose and handheld medical meters because its Intelligent Analog block combines a 12-bit Sigma-Delta ADC with on-chip op-amps and a 10-bit DAC in one die, eliminating an external analog front-end. Its segmented LCD driver (up to 256 segments) directly drives the meter glass, while the 16-bit XLP core runs the electrochemical strip algorithm in real time. Deep-sleep currents under 1 uA typical extend battery life over the required 1000-test shelf life. The integrated USB On-The-Go also enables data upload to a clinician PC without an external bridge chip.
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Industrial 4-20 mA Loop Transmitter
In 4-20 mA loop transmitters the PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR serves as both sensor digitizer and HART modem front-end. The 12-bit pipeline ADC samples the sensor at high speed while the Sigma-Delta channel provides a high-resolution reference measurement. On-chip op-amps condition the bridge or RTD input directly, saving PCB area. The 16-bit CPU runs the HART protocol stack via one of its UARTs while RTCC timestamps each measurement. Industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) and 3.6 V max VDD simplify the loop-powered power design.
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USB Data Logger
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR is a strong fit for portable USB data loggers because the integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG with on-chip PHY removes the need for an external FTDI or bridge IC. The Intelligent Analog block samples multi-channel sensor inputs at up to 1 Msps while the 8 KB SRAM buffers bursts. When connected to a PC, the same USB port recharges the battery and streams data via CDC class. The compact 64-pin VQFN (9x9 mm) fits inside a thumb-drive form factor.
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Smart Thermostat with Segmented LCD
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR drives the thermostat's segmented LCD directly through its on-chip charge pump, eliminating the negative bias supply and saving PCB area. The 12-bit ADC reads temperature and humidity sensors, while the XLP nanoWatt technology keeps standby current below 5 uA for multi-year battery life on common thermostats. Three UARTs handle Wi-Fi/BLE co-processor links, and one SPI drives the local capacitive touch keyboard through the CTMU peripheral.
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Weighing Scale with Load Cell Front-End
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR runs a complete weighing-scale design: its on-chip op-amps provide the load-cell instrumentation gain stage, the Sigma-Delta ADC performs 16-bit-effective oversampling for stable weight readings, and the segmented LCD shows the weight without an extra driver chip. The PIC24F core handles calibration, unit conversion, and tare logic in real time. Industrial-grade temperature range is critical for scales operating in warehouses and production floors.
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Battery-Powered IoT Edge Sensor
For battery-powered IoT edge nodes the PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR combines multiple advantages: XLP nanoWatt technology with deep-sleep currents under 1 uA, USB OTG for firmware updates or solar-panel tether charging, segmented LCD for local display without OLED, and the Intelligent Analog block to digitize environmental sensors in one shot. The 64 KB Flash holds TLS stacks or LoRaWAN libraries; the 8 KB SRAM is sufficient for small sensor frames. Industrial temperature rating supports outdoor deployments.
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Audio DAC / Consumer Headphone Pre-amp
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR can act as a USB audio controller feeding an external DAC: the integrated USB OTG handles UAC1 audio class at full speed, the 16-bit core runs volume and DSP processing, and the on-chip 12-bit DAC provides a backup analog headphone output. Low-noise analog rails support clean audio. Although not a dedicated audio MCU, its Intelligent Analog block keeps THD+N low enough for entry-level headphones and USB speakers.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ64GC006-I/MR | PIC24FJ128GC006T-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GB204T-I/ML | PIC24FJ128GB606T-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | VQFN-64 (9x9 mm) | VQFN-64 (9x9 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (PT) | TQFP-64 (PT) | QFN-64 (8x8 mm, ML) | VQFN-64 (9x9 mm) - same |
| Flash | 64 KB | 64 KB - same | 128 KB (+100%) | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same | 128 KB (+100%) |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB - same | 8 KB - same | 8 KB - same | 8 KB - same | 16 KB (+100%) |
| Sigma-Delta ADC | Yes (12-bit) | Yes - same | Yes - same | No | No | No |
| On-chip Op-Amps | Yes | Yes - same | Yes - same | No | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes (integrated PHY) | Yes - same | Yes - same | Yes - same | No | Yes - same |
| Segmented LCD | Up to 256 segments | Yes - same | Yes - same | Yes | No | No |
| XLP nanoWatt Sleep | Yes (<1 uA typical) | Yes - same | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated Sigma-Delta ADC plus on-chip op-amps (vs PIC24FJ64GA006T-I/PT)
- USB OTG with integrated PHY (vs PIC24FJ64GB204T-I/ML)
- Segmented LCD driver integrated (vs PIC24FJ128GB606T-I/MR)
Design Notes
Estimated: based on datasheet pinout. The VQFN-64 (9x9 mm) MR package has a large central thermal pad that must be soldered to a PCB ground plane using a 4x4 thermal via array (0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch). Without this thermal path, junction temperature can exceed 100 C under sustained USB + ADC sampling at 32 MHz, triggering thermal shutdown in worst-case 85 C ambient environments. Decouple every VDD/VSS pair with a 100 nF X7R 0402 ceramic placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus a bulk 4.7 uF tantalum at the package corner.
The PIC24FJ64GC006T-I/MR's Intelligent Analog chain is sensitive to digital switching noise. Route AVDD/AVSS as a separate analog island from VDD/VSS using a ferrite bead (BLM18AG601SN1) and a 10 uF + 100 nF local cap. Place the Sigma-Delta input traces away from the USB D+/D- pair and from clock lines. For best Sigma-Delta performance, use a guard ring around the analog input pin tied to AVSS.
Do not connect the Vbus sense pin directly to the USB Vbus 5 V line - use a voltage divider (100 kohm / 100 kohm to VDD) to scale 5 V down to the MCU's 3.3 V tolerant input. According to Microchip errata, exceeding 3.6 V on any IO pin permanently damages the IO cell. Also remember that the segmented LCD charge pump requires both VLCD1 and VLCD2 pins to be capacitor-decoupled (1 uF X7R) for stable operation in deep-sleep modes.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial-grade temperature range -40C to +85C; no AEC-Q100 automotive qualification - see PIC24FJ64GC006-I/MR automotive variants if required.
