PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG - 64KB Flash 16-Bit MCU, 121-TFBGA | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.95 | $6.95 |
| 10 | $6.21 | $62.10 |
| 100 | $5.12 | $512.00 |
| 500 | $4.38 | $2,190.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.86 | $3,860.00 |
PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (RAM), and peripheral IP such as timers, ADCs, and communication interfaces into one package. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC24FJ64GC010 belongs to the 16-bit MCU family -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. It sits above 8-bit MCUs (PIC16, PIC18) in compute and below 32-bit MCUs (PIC32MX/SAM) in address space and peripheral complexity.
Key features include 64 KB Flash with self-programming capability, 8 KB RAM, USB OTG full-speed, hardware real-time clock-calendar (RTCC), 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC for high-precision low-frequency measurement, 12-bit 1.1 Msps pipeline ADC for high-speed acquisition, charge time measurement unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch, and segmented LCD driver supporting up to 128 segments. XLP technology delivers typical run currents of ~250 µA/MHz and deep-sleep currents below 20 nA with RTCC retention.
The PIC24FJ64GC010 uses a modified Harvard architecture with a 16-bit data path, 24-bit instruction word, and a hardware multiplier supporting DSP-style operations in a single cycle. The dual-ADC architecture pairs a fast 12-bit pipeline ADC with a dedicated Sigma-Delta ADC for high-precision sensor measurement without CPU intervention. Integrated USB OTG PHY eliminates external transceivers, and the segmented LCD driver includes a charge pump for contrast.
Typical applications include portable medical devices (glucose meters, pulse oximeters), industrial sensor transmitters, USB-based data loggers, weighing scales with Sigma-Delta front ends, smart thermostats with LCD and capacitive touch, and handheld instrumentation. The 121-ball TFBGA footprint suits space-constrained designs where 64-100-pin TQFP variants are too large.
Designers should note that the PIC24FJ64GC010 operates from 2.5V or 3.3V; check VDD rail tolerance per the datasheet. For applications not requiring Sigma-Delta ADC or USB, the lower-pin-count PIC24FJ64GA010 family offers a smaller-footprint alternative.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives (PIC24FJ64GA412-I/BG, PIC24FJ512GB610T-I/BG), and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit PIC24F (modified Harvard, 24-bit instruction word) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24 words) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 2.5V or 3.3V nominal |
| ADC1 (Pipeline) | 12-bit, up to 1.1 Msps |
| ADC2 (Sigma-Delta) | 16-bit Sigma-Delta, dedicated for precision measurement |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed On-The-Go (device/host) |
| LCD Driver | Segmented LCD, up to 128 segments, integrated charge pump |
| CTMU | Charge Time Measurement Unit (capacitive touch, time measurement) |
| RTCC | Hardware Real-Time Clock and Calendar with VBAT retention |
| I/O Pins (approx.) | 85 (121-ball TFBGA) |
| Package | 121-ball TFBGA, 10x10 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, "I") |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | IO/RB0 — General purpose I/O / CN2 / PGED1 |
| Pin A2 | IO/RB1 — General purpose I/O / CN3 / PGEC1 |
| Pin A3 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin A4 | IO/RB2 — General purpose I/O / AN2 |
| Pin A5 | IO/RB3 — General purpose I/O / AN3 |
| Pin A6 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin A7 | IO/RB4 — General purpose I/O / AN4 |
| Pin A8 | IO/RB5 — General purpose I/O / AN5 |
| Pin A9 | IO/RB6 — General purpose I/O / AN6 / PGEC2 |
| Pin A10 | IO/RB7 — General purpose I/O / AN7 / PGED2 |
| Pin A11 | IO/RB8 — General purpose I/O / AN8 |
| Pin A12 | IO/RB9 — General purpose I/O / AN9 |
| Pin B1 | IO/RC12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin B2 | IO/RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin B3 | IO/RC14 — General purpose I/O / SOSCO |
| Pin B4 | IO/RC15 — General purpose I/O / SOSCI |
| Pin B5 | IO/RA0 — General purpose I/O / AN16 |
| Pin B6 | IO/RA1 — General purpose I/O / AN17 |
| Pin B7 | IO/RA2 — General purpose I/O / AN18 |
| Pin B8 | IO/RA3 — General purpose I/O / AN19 |
| Pin B9 | IO/RA4 — General purpose I/O / AN20 |
| Pin B10 | IO/RA5 — General purpose I/O / AN21 |
| Pin B11 | IO/RA6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin B12 | IO/RA7 — General purpose I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG is suitable for 7 applications: Portable Blood Glucose Meter, Industrial USB Sensor Data Logger, Digital Weighing Scale with LCD, Smart Thermostat with Capacitive Touch, Handheld Pulse Oximeter, USB-Based Industrial Weighing/Data Acquisition Module, Portable Patient Monitor with Segmented LCD.
Portable Blood Glucose Meter
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG is well-suited for portable blood glucose meters because its integrated 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC delivers the low-noise, high-resolution measurement required for electrochemical strip readout without an external analog front end. Combined with XLP technology (~250 µA/MHz run, <20 nA deep-sleep), it enables coin-cell or rechargeable battery operation for the multi-year life glucose monitoring demands. The CTMU provides a built-in mechanism for strip insertion detection and temperature compensation via on-chip temperature sensor.
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Industrial USB Sensor Data Logger
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG is ideal for industrial USB sensor data loggers because its integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed On-The-Go with on-chip PHY eliminates the need for an external transceiver and supports both host and device modes. The 12-bit 1.1 Msps pipeline ADC captures fast analog events while the Sigma-Delta ADC monitors slow environmental variables such as temperature and strain. Its 8 KB SRAM supports local buffering of pre-upload data, and XLP modes allow loggers to spend most of their time in deep-sleep between sample bursts.
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Digital Weighing Scale with LCD
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG fits digital weighing scales because its dedicated 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC pairs directly with load-cell bridges, achieving 50,000+ count resolution without an external ADC chip. The integrated segmented LCD driver (up to 128 segments with built-in charge pump) connects directly to a TN/STN glass LCD for displaying weight, units, and battery state, saving the cost of a separate LCD controller. RTCC with VBAT retention maintains time-stamped measurement logs across power cycles.
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Smart Thermostat with Capacitive Touch
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG suits smart thermostat designs because the on-chip CTMU enables up to 16 capacitive touch buttons without an external touch controller, reducing BOM cost and PCB area. The segmented LCD driver presents temperature, setpoint, and humidity on the front-panel glass, while the 12-bit pipeline ADC reads NTC thermistors for ambient temperature. USB OTG allows firmware updates via phone charger cables, and XLP modes support battery-backed operation during power loss.
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Handheld Pulse Oximeter
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG is well-matched to handheld pulse oximeters because the 12-bit pipeline ADC samples photodiode current at the LED modulation rate while the Sigma-Delta ADC captures low-frequency ambient light. The 16-bit CPU bandwidth at 16 MIPS runs the SpO2 calculation algorithm in real time, and XLP modes extend battery life to weeks on two AAA cells. The USB OTG port supports firmware updates and data upload to a phone or PC for medical records.
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USB-Based Industrial Weighing/Data Acquisition Module
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG supports USB-based industrial weighing and data-acquisition modules because the integrated USB OTG connects to a host PC without external PHY, while the dual ADC architecture handles both high-speed process signals (12-bit pipeline) and high-precision transducer signals (16-bit Sigma-Delta). The 64 KB Flash fits calibration tables, linearization coefficients, and USB stack, while 8 KB RAM buffers multi-channel acquisitions. CTMU enables touch controls or keypad scan without extra components.
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Portable Patient Monitor with Segmented LCD
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG fits portable patient monitors because the on-chip segmented LCD driver drives the bedside display directly without an external LCD controller, while the Sigma-Delta ADC delivers high-precision ECG/temperature front-end measurement. The USB OTG port allows charging, data offload, and firmware updates from a single connector, and XLP modes maintain RTCC timekeeping in shutdown for accurate event logging. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature range supports a wide range of clinical environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ512GB610T-I/BG | PIC24FJ256GB412T-I/BG | PIC24FJ256GA610T-I/BG | PIC24FJ64GA412-I/BG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 121-TFBGA (10x10 mm) | 121-TFBGA (10x10 mm) - same | 121-TFBGA - same | 121-TFBGA - same | 121-TFBGA - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB | 512 KB (+700%) | 256 KB (+300%) | 256 KB (+300%) | 64 KB (same) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 8 KB |
| ADC Pipeline (12-bit) | Yes, 1.1 Msps | Yes, 1.1 Msps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Dedicated 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC alongside 12-bit pipeline ADC (vs PIC24FJ64GA412-I/BG)
- Highest-density Flash in 121-TFBGA PIC24F GC family (vs PIC24FJ128GC006T-I/PT)
- Direct upgrade path to 512 KB Flash in same package (vs PIC24FJ512GB610T-I/BG)
Design Notes
The PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG offers multiple low-power modes: Sleep, Idle, Deep Sleep (RTCC off), and Deep Sleep with RTCC. For battery-powered designs, drop to Deep Sleep with RTCC at end-of-conversion to achieve <20 nA quiescent current per the XLP specification. Always use the on-chip LDO regulator mode with a 10 µF + 100 nF decoupling network on VDDCORE; bypass VUSB with a 1 µF capacitor if USB is enabled. Estimated: average current for a 1 Hz sensor read at 3V with 8 ms active time is approximately 8 µA, giving multi-year CR2032 life.
The 121-ball TFBGA (10x10 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) requires a 4-layer PCB minimum with microvia-in-pad or dog-bone fanout. Place 0.1 µF decoupling caps adjacent to every VDD/VSS ball pair, plus bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic at the package corner. Route the USB D+/D- differential pair with 90 Ω differential impedance and keep them length-matched within 2 mm. The exposed die-attach paddle (if present) must be soldered to a continuous ground pour for thermal dissipation; the BG suffix indicates a standard BGA without an exposed pad.
Do not exceed the maximum VDD of 3.6V on the PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG - the on-chip USB PHY and Sigma-Delta ADC are designed for 2.5V/3.3V operation only. When migrating firmware from PIC24FJ64GA010 to PIC24FJ64GC010, configure the dedicated Sigma-Delta ADC control registers (SDCON1/SDCON2) before enabling conversion - leaving them at POR default can cause erroneous readings. Avoid using I/O pins A0/A1 as analog inputs simultaneously with the USB VBUS sense function on packages where they share pads.
At full 32 MHz operation from 3.3V, the PIC24FJ64GC010-I/BG dissipates approximately 0.25 W worst-case. The 121-TFBGA package provides adequate thermal dissipation via the ground balls; ensure the PCB thermal via array under the package connects to a 2 oz copper inner-plane ground for reliable operation at +85C ambient. Estimated: junction temperature rise above ambient is around 15C with a standard 4-layer PCB ground pour, leaving comfortable margin below the +150C junction maximum.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature range; not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive. Choose AEC-Q100 qualified variants from the PIC24FJxxx-Q1 family for automotive designs.
