PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS - 16-bit 8KB Flash XLP MCU, 28-SSOP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $3.52 | $3.52 |
| 10 | $3.18 | $31.80 |
| 100 | $2.74 | $274.00 |
| 500 | $2.41 | $1,205.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.08 | $2,080.00 |
PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS Overview
A PIC microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable embedded processor that integrates a CPU, non-volatile Flash memory, RAM, peripherals, and I/O on a single silicon die. The PIC24F family uses a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with DSP-enhanced instructions, bridging 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 designs and 32-bit PIC32MX designs. Within the PIC taxonomy, PIC24F belongs to the eXtreme Low Power (XLP) tier that targets battery-powered applications: deep sleep currents in the nanoamp range and active currents in the microamp-per-MHz range.
Key differentiating features of this part include: integrated 12-bit ADC with up to 500 ksps sampling rate, dual 8-bit DAC outputs with waveform generation, two operational amplifiers with internal/external configuration, a Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) for hardware glue logic, multiple Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) and output compare modules, plus 5-bit and 16-bit timers. The FV (wide-voltage) prefix denotes support down to 2.0V, versus the standard F variant at 1.8V/2.0V minimums in this family. Communication peripherals include I2C, SPI, UART with IrDA and LIN host support.
Typical applications include portable medical sensor nodes, eMetering data concentrators, low-power wireless sensor interfaces (with attached radio), LED lighting controllers, and small appliance user interfaces. The integrated op amps and DACs reduce BOM cost in mixed-signal analog front-end designs where external amplifiers would otherwise be required.
When designing with this MCU, evaluate sleep current at your application's idle duty cycle: XLP modes below 100 nA are achievable but require correct peripheral gating. The SSOP-28 package offers easier hand-soldering than QFN options at the cost of slightly larger PCB footprint. Confirm debugger compatibility (ICD 3, PICkit 4, MPLAB Snap) and required programming voltage for your production flow.
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| Core | PIC24F (16-bit modified Harvard, XLP family) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 8 KB (2.75K x 24 instructions) |
| Data RAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 512 B |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 500 ksps |
| DAC | 2 x 8-bit |
| Operational Amplifiers | 2 x on-chip op amps |
| Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) | Yes |
| Comparators | Yes |
| Timers | 5/16-bit and 16-bit timer modules |
| PWM / CCP / OC | Multiple Capture/Compare/PWM and Output Compare modules |
| Communication | I2C, SPI, UART (IrDA + LIN host) |
| Package | 28-pin SSOP (5.30 mm body) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, programmable weak pull-up |
| Pin 2 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 3 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 4 | RP0 — Remappable peripheral I/O 0 |
| Pin 5 | RP1 — Remappable peripheral I/O 1 |
| Pin 6 | RP2 — Remappable peripheral I/O 2 |
| Pin 7 | RP3 — Remappable peripheral I/O 3 |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input or external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RP4 — Remappable peripheral I/O 4 |
| Pin 12 | RP5 — Remappable peripheral I/O 5 |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 14 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 15 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 16 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 17 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 18 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 22 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 / remappable peripheral / programming data |
| Pin 23 | RB8 — Port B bit 8 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 24 | RB9 — Port B bit 9 / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 25 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 26 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 27 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 28 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 / analog input / remappable peripheral |
Typical Applications
PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS is suitable for 6 applications: Portable Medical Sensor Node, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, LED Lighting Controller, Smart Meter Data Concentrator, Small Appliance User Interface, Industrial Automation Sensor Module.
Portable Medical Sensor Node
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS fits portable medical sensor nodes because its integrated 12-bit ADC, dual op amps, and 8-bit DACs eliminate external analog components that would otherwise inflate BOM and quiescent leakage. With XLP technology delivering sub-100 nA sleep current and active current around 200 uA/MHz at 2.0 V, the MCU can run years on a single CR2032 coin cell under a typical 1% duty-cycle sensor-firmware profile. The 28-SSOP package supports hand-reworkable prototype builds while still being compatible with reflow production. Real-world designs use it as the heart of pulse-oximeter and thermometer data acquisition, with UART wired to a Bluetooth LE radio module for telemetry.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS powers battery-powered IoT sensor nodes thanks to its 2.0 V to 5.5 V wide-voltage operation that accepts a single Li-ion cell or 3x alkaline stack directly, with no extra LDO required. The CLC (Configurable Logic Cell) performs hardware event filtering, freeing the CPU from polling interrupts and dramatically reducing active time. 8 KB Flash fits typical LoRaWAN/BLE application code plus Microchip's MPLAB X-generated stacks; 2 KB RAM handles buffers for sensor acquisitions. Compared with Cortex-M0+ alternatives, the PIC24F XLP family offers tighter sleep current in the sub-100 nA range - a decisive advantage for 10-year battery-life targets.
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LED Lighting Controller
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS drives LED lighting controllers because its integrated 8-bit DACs generate precise logarithmic dimming curves and its PWM/CCP modules produce high-resolution LED drive waveforms. The op amps on-chip condition current-sense signals from switching LED regulators without external amplifiers, simplifying the analog feedback loop. Wide 2.0 V to 5.5 V operation lets the same firmware run on 3.3 V and 5 V rails. Designers commonly pair this MCU with constant-current LED drivers and use the CLC to implement active PFC or valley-fill control logic in hardware, offloading tasks from the CPU.
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Smart Meter Data Concentrator
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS suits smart meter data concentrators because its integrated op amps amplify CT (current transformer) signals for power measurement, while the 12-bit ADC digitizes them at 500 ksps with ample dynamic range for Class 1 meter accuracy. The 16-bit PIC core runs metrology calculations fast enough to maintain real-time RMS tracking at 32 MHz. LIN and UART connectivity supports legacy AMR (Automated Meter Reading) interfaces used by many utilities. Industrial -40C to +85C operation handles outdoor enclosures across most populated climates. Firmware fits within Flash and RAM when scoped to one metering channel.
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Small Appliance User Interface
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS handles small appliance user interfaces because it integrates op amps for signal conditioning of capacitive-touch or resistive sensors, plus CCP/PWM modules to control motor speed or heater elements directly. 8 KB Flash fits state-machine UI firmware with self-test routines; 2 KB RAM is sufficient for 7-segment display buffers and keypad debouncing. The wide 2.0 V to 5.5 V supply lets the MCU run directly from rectified mains-derived rails without a separate regulator. Industrial temperature grade is appropriate for kitchen and laundry environments.
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Industrial Automation Sensor Module
The PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS drives industrial automation sensor modules where integrated op amps and dual DACs simplify analog signal-chain design. RS-485 communication via UART allows field-bus connectivity in factory automation, and the 32 MHz CPU delivers responsive control loops. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade and 5.5 V supply tolerance suit 24 V industrial bus rails after a simple LDO. Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) implements hardware debouncing and fault interlocks without software latency. Designers value the part for compact 28-SSOP PCBs in DIN-rail-mounted sensor heads.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FV08KM202-I/SS | PIC24FV08KM202-E/SS | PIC24FJ64GA002-I/SS | PIC24FJ64GB202-I/SS | PIC24FV08KM202T-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SSOP | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SSOP (same) | 28-SOIC (different) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | PIC24F (16-bit, XLP) | PIC24F (16-bit, XLP) | PIC24F (16-bit, XLP) | PIC24F (16-bit) | PIC24F (16-bit) | PIC24F (16-bit, XLP) |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 8 KB |
| Data RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 2 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Integrated Op Amps | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated analog peripherals reduce BOM (vs PIC24FJ64GA002-I/SS)
- XLP nanoamp sleep current (vs PIC24FJ64GB202-I/SS)
- Wide-voltage 2.0 V to 5.5 V operation (vs PIC24FJ64GB202-I/SS)
Design Notes
Estimated: Active current at 32 MHz and 3.3 V is approximately 8 mA based on datasheet typical figures, while XLP sleep current (DSleep + RTCC) drops below 100 nA. To maximize battery life in IoT designs, gate unused modules via PMD registers before entering Sleep, and use the CLC to offload wake-up event filtering from the CPU. A 100 nF ceramic decoupling cap on each VDD pin placed within 3 mm of the package is mandatory; add a 10 uF bulk cap on the rail. Wake-up sources include INTx, RTCC alarm, and CLC outputs.
Estimated: Route the analog AVSS/AVDD pair (when configured separately) directly from the analog ground plane to keep ADC SNR above 60 dB. Place the SSOP-28 package with pin 1 marker oriented by silkscreen dot. Reserve a 2-pin header footprint (PICKIT 4 standard 0.1-inch 6-pin) for ICD/PICKit debug programming - the standard AC244044 ICSP pinout is: 1=MLCLR, 2=VDD, 3=GND, 4=PGEC1/PDRB7, 5=PGED1/PDRB8, 6=PGED2/PGEC2 (only first five required). Add 0 ohm series resistors on the PGC/PGD lines to allow debug isolation in production.
Common pitfalls: (1) Forgetting to configure the Configuration bits for the correct oscillator mode causes the MCU to fail to start; always set FNOSC in the config register. (2) Enabling peripherals without first opening the PMD gate wastes current; each peripheral must be turned off in PMD before Sleep. (3) Remappable peripheral (RPn) pins require explicit PPS unlock sequence (PPSLOCK = 0x55, 0xAA) before reconfiguration - missing this step locks the PPS module. (4) Using the ADC without an acquisition delay violates the minimum 200 ns Tad and skews conversions; consult the datasheet's ADC sampling timing diagram.
Estimated: For mixed-signal designs, keep analog traces (ADC inputs, DAC outputs, op amp pins) away from digital switching traces by at least 3x the trace-to-trace spacing. Use a guarded analog ground island tied to digital ground at one point under the MCU. The 28-SSOP package has lead pitch 0.65 mm - so use 0.30 mm wide traces with 0.15 mm spacing for fanout. Keep the crystal oscillator traces shorter than 10 mm and surround them with a ground pour for noise immunity.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed via Microchip product environmental compliance search. Industrial temperature grade -40C to +85C; AEC-Q100 not applicable for this industrial-grade part. Halogen-free per Microchip package material declarations.
