PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT - 16-bit 96KB Flash MCU 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.4 | $8.40 |
| 10 | $7.62 | $76.20 |
| 100 | $6.85 | $685.00 |
| 500 | $6.1 | $3,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.45 | $5,450.00 |
PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT Overview
A PIC24F microcontroller is a 16-bit RISC MCU in Microchip's PIC24 family, designed for applications that demand more computational throughput than 8-bit PIC MCUs while retaining a familiar peripheral set. PIC24F belongs to the broader PIC24 family (16-bit MCU) within Microchip's MCU portfolio, which itself sits inside the microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor hierarchy. The 'FJ' suffix indicates Flash program memory with nanowatt XLP technology, while 'GA010' identifies the specific die and pin-count variant.
Key features of the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT include 96 KB (32K x 24) Flash, 8 KB RAM, hardware 17-bit-by-16-bit multiply and 16-bit-by-16-bit divide, a 16-channel 10-bit ADC with 500 ksps throughput, multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals, a Real-Time Clock and Calendar (RTCC), and JTAG boundary scan for production test. The 100-pin TQFP exposes up to 84 general-purpose I/O pins, providing generous connectivity for parallel buses, displays, and external peripherals.
The device uses a Modified Harvard architecture with a 16-bit working register array, optimized for C compiler efficiency. Integrated peripherals include a Parallel Master Port (PMP) for graphics or external memory, five 16-bit timers, and a charge time measurement unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch sensing. The combination of wide memory, rich peripherals, and an industrial temperature range makes it suitable for embedded control, HMI, and instrumentation.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, home appliance controllers, graphic display interfaces, medical monitoring, USB peripherals, and automotive body modules. The wide I/O count supports complex peripheral interfacing, while the XLP power management enables battery-powered designs. Compliance is RoHS-compliant and ships in 100-TQFP TRAY packaging per industry standard.
When designing with the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT, ensure the supply voltage (2.5V/3.3V) decoupling network uses 100 nF ceramics close to each VDD pin. For low-power designs, leverage the XLP sleep modes with RTCC wake; for graphics, use the PMP bus with appropriate external bus-timing analysis.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the PIC24FJ GA family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, including a parameter-by-parameter comparison against the lower-density PIC24FJ64GA010-I/PT and higher-density PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PT for memory-driven design decisions.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24FJ96GA010-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 PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Program Memory (Flash), Maximum CPU Speed, Core Architecture.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | PIC24F 16-bit RISC |
| Architecture | Modified Harvard |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 96 KB (32K x 24 instructions) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 16 MIPS |
| Internal Oscillator | 8 MHz with 4x PLL option (32 MHz) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5V / 3.3V nominal |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| I/O Pins | 84 |
| ADC | 10-bit, 16-channel, 500 ksps |
| UART | Yes (multiple) |
| SPI | Yes |
| I2C | Yes |
| Parallel Master Port (PMP) | Yes |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit |
| RTCC | Real-Time Clock and Calendar |
| CTMU | Charge Time Measurement Unit (touch) |
| JTAG Boundary Scan | Yes |
| Multiplier / Divider | 17-bit x 16-bit HW multiplier, 16-bit / 16-bit HW divider |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| Packaging Format | Tray |
PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — PORTG I/O bit 15 |
| Pin 2 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 3 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 4 | PMD5 — PMP data bit 5 |
| Pin 5 | PMD6 — PMP data bit 6 |
| Pin 6 | PMD7 — PMP data bit 7 |
| Pin 7 | RP10 — Remappable peripheral I/O 10 |
| Pin 8 | RP17 — Remappable peripheral I/O 17 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 11 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 12 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 13 | AN0 — Analog input 0 |
| Pin 14 | AN1 — Analog input 1 |
| Pin 15 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 16 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 17 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 18 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 19 | AN6 — Analog input 6 |
| Pin 20 | AN7 — Analog input 7 |
| Pin 21 | AN8 — Analog input 8 |
| Pin 22 | AN9 — Analog input 9 |
| Pin 23 | AN10 — Analog input 10 |
| Pin 24 | AN11 — Analog input 11 |
| Pin 25 | AN12 — Analog input 12 |
| Pin 26 | AN13 — Analog input 13 |
| Pin 27 | AN14 — Analog input 14 |
| Pin 28 | AN15 — Analog input 15 |
| Pin 29 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 30 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 31 | OSC1 — Crystal/oscillator input |
| Pin 32 | OSC2 — Crystal/oscillator output |
| Pin 33 | SOSCO — Secondary oscillator output (RTCC) |
| Pin 34 | SOSCI — Secondary oscillator input (RTCC) |
| Pin 35 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) |
| Pin 36 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock 1 |
| Pin 37 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data 1 |
| Pin 38 | PGEC2 — ICSP programming clock 2 |
| Pin 39 | PGED2 — ICSP programming data 2 |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 42 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 43 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 44 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 45 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 46 | RP0 — Remappable peripheral I/O 0 |
| Pin 47 | RP2 — Remappable peripheral I/O 2 |
| Pin 48 | RP3 — Remappable peripheral I/O 3 |
| Pin 49 | RP4 — Remappable peripheral I/O 4 |
| Pin 50 | RP5 — Remappable peripheral I/O 5 |
| Pin 51 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 52 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 53 | RP6 — Remappable peripheral I/O 6 |
| Pin 54 | RP7 — Remappable peripheral I/O 7 |
| Pin 55 | RP8 — Remappable peripheral I/O 8 |
| Pin 56 | RP9 — Remappable peripheral I/O 9 |
| Pin 57 | RP11 — Remappable peripheral I/O 11 |
| Pin 58 | RP12 — Remappable peripheral I/O 12 |
| Pin 59 | RP13 — Remappable peripheral I/O 13 |
| Pin 60 | RP14 — Remappable peripheral I/O 14 |
| Pin 61 | RP15 — Remappable peripheral I/O 15 |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 64 | RP16 — Remappable peripheral I/O 16 |
| Pin 65 | RP18 — Remappable peripheral I/O 18 |
| Pin 66 | RP19 — Remappable peripheral I/O 19 |
| Pin 67 | RP20 — Remappable peripheral I/O 20 |
| Pin 68 | RP21 — Remappable peripheral I/O 21 |
| Pin 69 | RP22 — Remappable peripheral I/O 22 |
| Pin 70 | RP23 — Remappable peripheral I/O 23 |
| Pin 71 | RP24 — Remappable peripheral I/O 24 |
| Pin 72 | PMCS1 — PMP chip select 1 |
| Pin 73 | PMD0 — PMP data bit 0 |
| Pin 74 | PMD1 — PMP data bit 1 |
| Pin 75 | PMD2 — PMP data bit 2 |
| Pin 76 | PMD3 — PMP data bit 3 |
| Pin 77 | PMD4 — PMP data bit 4 |
| Pin 78 | PMRD — PMP read strobe |
| Pin 79 | PMWR — PMP write strobe |
| Pin 80 | PMBE0 — PMP byte enable 0 |
| Pin 81 | PMBE1 — PMP byte enable 1 |
| Pin 82 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 83 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 84 | RA0 — PORTA I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 85 | RA1 — PORTA I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 86 | RA2 — PORTA I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 87 | RA3 — PORTA I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 88 | RA4 — PORTA I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 89 | RA5 — PORTA I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 90 | RA6 — PORTA I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 91 | RA7 — PORTA I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 92 | RA9 — PORTA I/O bit 9 |
| Pin 93 | RA10 — PORTA I/O bit 10 |
| Pin 94 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 95 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 96 | RB0 — PORTB I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 97 | RB1 — PORTB I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 98 | RB2 — PORTB I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 99 | RB3 — PORTB I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 100 | RB4 — PORTB I/O bit 4 |
Typical Applications
PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Panels, Home Appliance Controllers, Graphic Display HMI, USB Peripherals, Medical Monitoring Devices, Automotive Body Modules.
Industrial Control Panels
The PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT's 84 I/O pins, 16 MIPS throughput, and -40C to +85C industrial temperature range make it well suited for industrial control panels. With 16-channel 10-bit 500 ksps ADC, multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports, and a Parallel Master Port, the MCU can drive character/graphic LCDs, scan matrix keypads, and interface with field sensors. The 96 KB Flash accommodates protocol stacks (Modbus RTU, vendor-specific fieldbus) while 8 KB RAM handles buffer queues. Per the datasheet, integrated RTCC enables scheduled logging without an external RTC chip.
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Home Appliance Controllers
In washing machines, dishwashers, and induction cooktops, the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT serves as the main MCU driving user interfaces, motor control via PWM, and sensor fusion. The CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) supports capacitive touch keypads, replacing mechanical switches for waterproof panels. With 16 MIPS at 32 MHz, the device runs UI state machines while the PMP bus drives TFT or character displays. The XLP (eXtreme Low Power) sleep modes with RTCC wake enable standby currents below 1 uA for energy-star compliance per appliance regulatory standards.
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Graphic Display HMI
The PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT's Parallel Master Port (PMP) is engineered for driving character LCDs and small graphic TFT/OLED panels up to QVGA. With 96 KB Flash storing fonts, UI assets, and graphics bitmaps, plus 8 KB RAM buffering display frames, this MCU eliminates an external graphics controller in many HMI designs. The 16 MIPS performance sustains 30+ FPS UI refresh and handles multi-screen menu hierarchies. According to Microchip's PMP application notes, the bus interface gluelessly connects to most industry-standard display controllers.
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USB Peripherals
Paired with Microchip's external USB transceiver (e.g., MCP2200 or PIC18 USB stack gateway), the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT serves as the application processor for USB HID, CDC, or vendor-class peripherals. The device's 16 MIPS supports USB polling and protocol handling concurrently with application code, and its 96 KB Flash accommodates USB stack plus application firmware. The multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports allow bridging legacy peripherals to USB hosts. For USB-OTG or pure-USB designs, consider migrating to PIC24FJ GB/GA USB-capable variants with on-chip USB.
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Medical Monitoring Devices
For portable patient monitoring (pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, glucose meters), the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT's eXtreme Low Power technology extends battery life while delivering 16 MIPS for DSP-style filtering of biosignals. The 16-channel 10-bit 500 ksps ADC samples sensor arrays at adequate rates for pulse oximetry algorithms. The 96 KB Flash stores calibration tables and unit-specific firmware. Per Microchip's medical design references, the -40C to +85C range supports most clinical environments when paired with appropriate IEC 60601 isolation barriers (not provided by the MCU itself).
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Automotive Body Modules
In non-safety-critical body modules (HVAC controls, mirror adjusters, lighting controllers, instrument clusters), the PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT handles LIN/CAN communication via external transceivers and drives actuator PWM outputs. The 84 I/O pins support numerous switches, LEDs, and motor drivers. With automotive-grade stress testing, the -40C to +85C range covers cabin environments. For under-hood or safety-critical applications, migrate to AEC-Q100-qualified PIC24FJ variants; the standard PIC24FJ96GA010 is not AEC-Q100 qualified per the family datasheet.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PT | PIC24FJ64GA010-I/PT | PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PF | PIC24FJ256GA110-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same pins, larger body | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB | 128 KB (+33%) | 64 KB (-33%) | 96 KB (same) | 256 KB (+167%) |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB (same) | 8 KB (same) | 8 KB (same) | 8 KB (same) |
| CPU Speed | 16 MIPS at 32 MHz | 16 MIPS (same) | 16 MIPS (same) | 16 MIPS (same) | 16 MIPS (same) |
| I/O Pins | 84 | 84 (same) | 84 (same) | 84 (same) | 84 (same) |
| ADC | 10-bit, 16-ch, 500 ksps | 10-bit, 16-ch (same) | 10-bit, 16-ch (same) | 10-bit, 16-ch (same) | 10-bit, 16-ch (same) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Optimum flash density for cost-sensitive designs (vs PIC24FJ128GA010-I/PT)
- Same footprint as memory family siblings (vs PIC24FJ64GA010-I/PT)
- Compact 12x12 mm TQFP body (vs PIC24FJ96GA010-I/PF)
Design Notes
Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the pin, plus a bulk 4.7-10 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the main supply rail. For AVDD, place a 100 nF + 10 uF pair to isolate analog supply noise from the digital core. Per Microchip's PIC24FJ GA family reference design, the device draws approximately 25 mA/MIPS active; at 16 MIPS full activity budget 35 mA plus 5-10 mA for ADC + peripherals.
Route the crystal traces (OSC1/OSC2) symmetrically with short traces (<10 mm) and guard them with a ground pour to minimize EMI coupling. Place the secondary RTCC crystal (SOSCI/SOSCO) similarly with its own guard ground. JTAG/ICSP pins (TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO and PGEC1/PGED1) should be brought to test points or header for production programming. For TQFP-100 layout, use 0.5 mm pitch with 8 mil trace/space and micro-via fanouts for inner pads.
At 16 MIPS active and typical 25 mA/MIPS consumption, total power dissipation is approximately 0.6 W with 3.3V supply, plus ADC and peripheral draw. The 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) has a typical theta-JA of 50-60 C/W in still air on a 4-layer 1 oz PCB, yielding a junction-to-ambient rise of 30-40 C. Ensure PCB copper pours under the e-pad (if present) and avoid placing the MCU near heat sources. Industrial -40C to +85C operation is achievable with adequate cooling.
Do not exceed the absolute maximum 3.6V on any VDD pin - PIC24FJ devices are NOT 5V tolerant on digital I/O without external level shifters. Configure unused I/O as outputs (low) or inputs with pull-ups to minimize power consumption in sleep. Configure the JTAG port to disabled mode in production code if unused, to prevent accidental boundary-scan triggering. Use the watchdog timer in safety-critical applications to recover from firmware faults.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant per DigiKey verified listing. Industrial temperature grade -40C to +85C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - migrate to automotive-grade PIC24FJ variants for vehicle applications. Lead-free packaging confirmed per Microchip product page.
