PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT - 16-bit 96KB Flash MCU 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.85 | $5.85 |
| 10 | $5.32 | $53.20 |
| 100 | $4.78 | $478.00 |
| 500 | $4.36 | $2,180.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.94 | $3,940.00 |
PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT Overview
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a microprocessor core with a 16-bit data path and instruction width, sitting in the taxonomy above 8-bit MCUs (e.g., PIC16, AVR) and below 32-bit MCUs (e.g., ARM Cortex-M). The PIC24F family specifically uses Microchip's eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, making this class of device ideal for battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs where milliamp-hour budgets are critical. Within the power management hierarchy, MCUs like the PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT integrate the controller role alongside voltage regulators, supervisors, and PMICs in a complete system.
Key features include 96 KB Flash (32K x 24), 8 KB SRAM, an integrated 8 MHz internal oscillator with 4x PLL for 32 MHz operation and multiple clock divide options, basic code-guard security for IP protection, and support for 2.5V/3.3V operation. Peripherals include multiple UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces, a Parallel Master Port (PMP) for graphics or external memory, a 16-bit timer/counter array, a 10/12-bit ADC, and a Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC). The 64-pin TQFP exposes up to 53 digital I/O pins plus analog and peripheral functions, supporting rapid prototyping with Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and XC16 compiler.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, HVAC user interfaces, low-power sensor hubs with RTCC wake, USB HID devices using the on-chip transceiver, motor control pre-drivers for small BLDC fans, and graphic LCD/segment displays using the PMP. Designers should note that the -I/PT suffix denotes industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) and TQFP-64 tray packaging, while the parallel -I/MR variant ships in 64-pin QFN. The Flash programming specification is documented separately in Microchip's flash programming guide for production programming tooling.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the same Microchip PIC24FJ family, and practical design notes beyond what is found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT — 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 PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Package, Operating Temperature, ADC, Program Memory (Flash).
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24F (16-bit RISC, modified Harvard) |
| Family | PIC24FJ XXX GA0XX |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 96 KB (32K x 24) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Internal Oscillator | 8 MHz with 4x PLL option |
| Hardware Multiplier | 17-bit single-cycle |
| Hardware Divider | 16-bit |
| I/O Pins | 53 (digital/analog multiplexed) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Code-Guard Security | Basic |
PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP0/PMD0/RB0 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 0 / port B bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | RP1/PMD1/RB1 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 1 / port B bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | RP2/PMD2/RB2 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 2 / port B bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RP3/PMD3/RB3 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 3 / port B bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RP4/PMD4/RB4 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 4 / port B bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | RP5/PMD5/RB5 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 5 / port B bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | RP6/PMD6/RB6 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 6 / port B bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RP7/PMD7/RB7 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 7 / port B bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | RP8/PMD8/RB8 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 8 / port B bit 8 |
| Pin 10 | RP9/PMD9/RB9 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 9 / port B bit 9 |
| Pin 11 | RP10/PMD10/RB10 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 10 / port B bit 10 |
| Pin 12 | RP11/PMD11/RB11 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 11 / port B bit 11 |
| Pin 13 | RP12/PMD12/RB12 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 12 / port B bit 12 |
| Pin 14 | RP13/PMD13/RB13 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 13 / port B bit 13 |
| Pin 15 | RP14/PMD14/RB14 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 14 / port B bit 14 |
| Pin 16 | RP15/PMD15/RB15 — Remappable I/O / PMP data bit 15 / port B bit 15 |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5V/3.3V) |
| Pin 19 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 20 | AVDD — Analog positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input 0 |
| Pin 22 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input 1 |
| Pin 23 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input 2 |
| Pin 24 | RA3/AN3 — Port A bit 3 / analog input 3 |
| Pin 25 | RA4/AN4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input 4 |
| Pin 26 | RA5/AN5 — Port A bit 5 / analog input 5 |
| Pin 27 | RA6/AN6 — Port A bit 6 / analog input 6 |
| Pin 28 | RA7/AN7 — Port A bit 7 / analog input 7 |
| Pin 29 | RC1/AN8 — Port C bit 1 / analog input 8 |
| Pin 30 | RC2/AN9 — Port C bit 2 / analog input 9 |
| Pin 31 | RC3/AN10 — Port C bit 3 / analog input 10 |
| Pin 32 | RC4/AN11 — Port C bit 4 / analog input 11 |
| Pin 33 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 34 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5V/3.3V) |
| Pin 35 | OSC1/CLKIN/RA12 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock input / port A bit 12 |
| Pin 36 | OSC2/CLKOUT/RA13 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output / port A bit 13 |
| Pin 37 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 38 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 39 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 |
| Pin 40 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 |
| Pin 41 | RC8 — Port C bit 8 |
| Pin 42 | RC9 — Port C bit 9 |
| Pin 43 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 44 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 45 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 46 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 47 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 48 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 49 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 50 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 51 | RD8 — Port D bit 8 |
| Pin 52 | RD9 — Port D bit 9 |
| Pin 53 | RD10 — Port D bit 10 |
| Pin 54 | RD11 — Port D bit 11 |
| Pin 55 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 56 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5V/3.3V) |
| Pin 57 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 58 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 59 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 60 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 61 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 62 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 63 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 64 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Panel HMI, Low-Power Sensor Hub with RTCC, USB HID / CDC Device, Small Motor Control Pre-Driver, Graphical LCD / Segment Display Controller, HVAC User Interface Module.
Industrial Control Panel HMI
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT suits industrial control panel HMIs requiring graphics rendering and USB connectivity. With 96 KB Flash it can host a full USB CDC/HID stack alongside a graphics library driving a TFT via the Parallel Master Port (PMP). The 32 MHz / 16 MIPS performance gives smooth menu transitions and responsive touch handling, while the 53 I/O pins accommodate keypad scanning, LED indicators, and rotary encoder inputs. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature range ensures reliable operation in factory environments with wide thermal cycling, and the XLP sleep currents below 1 uA extend battery life in portable HMI programmers.
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Low-Power Sensor Hub with RTCC
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT works as a low-power sensor hub using its integrated Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) for scheduled wake events. The XLP technology delivers sub-microamp sleep current, enabling multi-year battery life on a single CR2032 cell. Multiple UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals connect diverse sensors (temperature, pressure, accelerometer) while the 96 KB Flash stores calibration tables, log buffers, and a small command interpreter. The 8 KB RAM is sufficient for time-series averaging and threshold detection, with the 16 MIPS throughput handling pre-processing before main-mode radio transmission.
Recommended
USB HID / CDC Device
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT supports full-speed USB device operation through its integrated USB transceiver and dedicated peripheral, eliminating external PHY components. The 96 KB Flash comfortably hosts the Microchip USB stack with HID, CDC, and basic mass-storage class drivers; the 8 KB RAM provides descriptor and endpoint buffering without external memory. The 32 MHz CPU clock with USB 48 MHz derived from PLL yields reliable USB transaction timing. Engineers should note the 64-TQFP package allocates specific pins to D+/D- that must be carefully routed with 90-ohm differential impedance for USB certification.
Recommended
Small Motor Control Pre-Driver
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT functions as a motor control pre-driver host for small BLDC or stepper motors, using its 16-bit timers for PWM generation and quadrature encoder interfaces for closed-loop feedback. The 16 MIPS throughput handles Field-Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms on a single cycle, while the integrated ADC samples phase currents synchronously with PWM. The 96 KB Flash stores lookup tables for sine/cosine and PI controller constants. Industrial temperature range and the small 64-TQFP footprint fit compact fan and pump control boards.
Recommended
Graphical LCD / Segment Display Controller
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT drives graphical LCDs or large segment displays through its Parallel Master Port (PMP), which handles 8/16-bit parallel data transfers and chip-select timing without CPU intervention. The 96 KB Flash accommodates full-frame buffer libraries and font tables for menus, while the 8 KB RAM supports partial-frame refresh with double-buffering. The 16 MIPS CPU throughput enables animated transitions and touch input handling. The wide industrial temperature range supports outdoor signage and automotive dashboard applications where the display must operate across extreme thermal conditions.
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HVAC User Interface Module
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT powers HVAC user interface modules with display, keypad, and Modbus/CAN connectivity for communicating with the main controller. The 96 KB Flash stores multilingual UI strings, configuration menus, and diagnostic logs, while the 8 KB RAM handles Modbus/CAN message buffers. Multiple UART channels split Modbus master and debug logging functions, with the RTCC scheduling scheduled filter-clean reminders. The 53 I/O pins drive multiplexed LED indicators, scan keypads, and interface with rotary encoders - all in a single chip without external logic.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GA006-I/PT | PIC24FJ96GA006-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - DIFFERENT land pattern |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB (32K x 24) | 128 KB (+33%) | 64 KB (-33%) | 96 KB (same) |
| SRAM | 8 KB | 8 KB (same) | 8 KB (same) | 8 KB (same) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) - same | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) - same | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) - same |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V | 2.5V / 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| I/O Pins | 53 | 53 (same) | 53 (same) | 53 (same) |
| Internal Oscillator | 8 MHz with 4x PLL | 8 MHz with 4x PLL - same | 8 MHz with 4x PLL - same | 8 MHz with 4x PLL - same |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Balanced Flash/RAM density for USB stacks (vs PIC24FJ64GA006-I/PT)
- Cost-optimized compared to higher-density variant (vs PIC24FJ128GA006-I/PT)
- TQFP package for hand-soldering and prototyping (vs PIC24FJ96GA006-I/MR)
Design Notes
The PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT has separate analog (AVDD/AVSS) and digital (VDD/VSS) supply pins that must both be decoupled with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of each pin. For noise-sensitive ADC applications, add a ferrite bead or small resistor between digital VDD and analog AVDD to isolate switching noise from the analog reference. The internal voltage regulator requires an external bulk capacitor of at least 10 uF on the VCAP pin (if used). XLP sleep currents below 1 uA depend on disabling all peripherals in software before sleep entry.
Estimated: At maximum 32 MHz CPU clock with all peripherals active at 3.3V, the PIC24FJ96GA006-I/PT typical core current is around 25 mA, dissipating approximately 82 mW. The 64-TQFP package has a thermal resistance of approximately 45 C/W, so the junction temperature rise above ambient is roughly 3.7 C at typical operating conditions - well within industrial limits. The wide -40C to +85C operating temperature range means no external heatsink is required for normal operation; however, ensure adequate PCB copper pour around the TQFP thermal pad area (if present) to keep junction temperature below the 125 C maximum.
Place the 32.768 kHz crystal (if used for RTCC) within 5 mm of the SOSCO/SOSCI pins with short traces and a guard ring connected to analog ground. The main oscillator pins (OSC1/OSC2) should also be routed short to minimize EMI. For USB applications using the integrated transceiver, the D+/D- traces must be routed as a 90-ohm differential pair with length matching within 2 mm. The TQFP package allows trace escape on all four sides, simplifying PCB routing for 53 I/O pins.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as digital outputs driving low or as inputs with internal pull-ups enabled to prevent parasitic current draw. The configuration bits must be set correctly for the internal oscillator with PLL enabled to achieve 32 MHz operation; incorrect configuration bit settings are a common cause of MCU failing to start. The Flash programming specification (DS39752) is required for in-field updates and must be referenced separately from the device datasheet.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualification status not publicly listed; automotive applications should use PIC24FJ variants with explicit automotive grade suffixes. Lead-free reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020.
