PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT - 16-bit XLP MCU, 8KB Flash, 44-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $3.42 | $3.42 |
| 10 | $3.07 | $30.70 |
| 100 | $2.61 | $261.00 |
| 500 | $2.25 | $1,125.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.94 | $1,940.00 |
PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT Overview
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit combining a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals on a single die. The PIC24F family sits in Microchip's eXtreme Low Power (XLP) tier, optimized for battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs where nanoWatt sleep currents and fast wake-up times are decisive. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC24F MCUs belong to the 16-bit microcontroller class, which bridges 8-bit PIC microcontrollers and 32-bit ARM Cortex-M devices.
Key features of the PIC24FV08KM204 include an integrated 12-bit ADC with up to 22 input channels, two 8-bit DACs, operational amplifiers on-chip, configurable logic cells (CLC), multiple Capture/Compare/PWM modules, and the XLP nanoWatt sleep modes with currents in the microamp range. The 32 MHz MIPS core provides up to 16 MIPS throughput while consuming as little as 250 uA/MHz active, and the wide 2V-5.5V supply range supports direct Li-ion, 3.3V and 5V rails.
The architecture combines a 16-bit modified Harvard RISC core with a hardware multiply/divide, a 17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle multiplier, and zero-overhead loop control. Analog-rich integration (12-bit ADC, 8-bit DACs, op amps) eliminates many external components, while CLC peripheral logic lets designers implement combinatorial logic in firmware, reducing BOM and PCB area.
Typical applications include portable medical sensors, IoT edge nodes, low-power wireless sensor hubs, battery-powered instrumentation, and consumer devices such as wearables and remote controls. The integrated analog peripherals make the device especially well suited to sensor conditioning and signal measurement.
When designing with this part, choose a low-ESR ceramic bypass capacitor (100 nF) on VDD and AVdd, keep analog traces short, and use the deep-sleep modes with RTCC for sub-microamp standby. Migrating to the 16-KB Flash sister part PIC24FV16KM204 is footprint-compatible for code-growth headroom.
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View Datasheet →PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24F 16-bit RISC (modified Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 8 KB (2.75K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 2 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage (Vdd) | 2.0 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 22 channels |
| DAC | Dual 8-bit DAC |
| Operational Amplifiers | On-chip, configurable |
| Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) | Yes |
| Capture/Compare/PWM | Multiple CCP modules |
| I/O Pins | 35 (approx.) |
| Package | 44-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature (I grade) | -40C to +85C |
| Low-Power Technology | XLP nanoWatt |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSCI/CLKI — Oscillator crystal input or external clock input |
| Pin 2 | OSCO/CLKO — Oscillator crystal output or clock output |
| Pin 3 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, active-low |
| Pin 4 | Vdd — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 5 | Vss — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock |
| Pin 7 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data |
| Pin 8 | RB0/AN0 — GPIO RB0 / ADC analog input 0 |
| Pin 9 | RB1/AN1 — GPIO RB1 / ADC analog input 1 |
| Pin 10 | RB2/AN2 — GPIO RB2 / ADC analog input 2 |
| Pin 11 | RB3/AN3 — GPIO RB3 / ADC analog input 3 |
| Pin 12 | RB4/AN4 — GPIO RB4 / ADC analog input 4 |
| Pin 13 | RB5/AN5 — GPIO RB5 / ADC analog input 5 |
| Pin 14 | RB6/AN6/PGEC2 — GPIO RB6 / ADC input 6 / alternate ICSP clock |
| Pin 15 | RB7/AN7/PGED2 — GPIO RB7 / ADC input 7 / alternate ICSP data |
| Pin 16 | RC0/AN8 — GPIO RC0 / ADC analog input 8 |
| Pin 17 | RC1/AN9 — GPIO RC1 / ADC analog input 9 |
| Pin 18 | RC2/AN10 — GPIO RC2 / ADC analog input 10 |
| Pin 19 | RC3/AN11 — GPIO RC3 / ADC analog input 11 |
| Pin 20 | RC4/AN12 — GPIO RC4 / ADC analog input 12 |
| Pin 21 | RC5/AN13 — GPIO RC5 / ADC analog input 13 |
| Pin 22 | RC6/AN14 — GPIO RC6 / ADC analog input 14 |
| Pin 23 | RC7/AN15 — GPIO RC7 / ADC analog input 15 |
| Pin 24 | RD0/AN16 — GPIO RD0 / ADC analog input 16 |
| Pin 25 | RD1/AN17 — GPIO RD1 / ADC analog input 17 |
| Pin 26 | RD2/AN18 — GPIO RD2 / ADC analog input 18 |
| Pin 27 | RD3/AN19 — GPIO RD3 / ADC analog input 19 |
| Pin 28 | RD4/AN20 — GPIO RD4 / ADC analog input 20 |
| Pin 29 | RD5/AN21 — GPIO RD5 / ADC analog input 21 |
| Pin 30 | RE0/AN22 — GPIO RE0 / ADC analog input 22 |
| Pin 31 | DAC1 — 8-bit DAC output 1 |
| Pin 32 | DAC2 — 8-bit DAC output 2 |
| Pin 33 | OPA1IN+ — Op-amp 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 34 | OPA1IN- — Op-amp 1 inverting input |
| Pin 35 | OPA1OUT — Op-amp 1 output |
| Pin 36 | AVdd — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 37 | AVss — Analog ground |
| Pin 38 | Vdd — Positive supply voltage (second Vdd pin) |
| Pin 39 | Vss — Ground reference (second Vss pin) |
| Pin 40 | RA0 — GPIO RA0 |
| Pin 41 | RA1 — GPIO RA1 |
| Pin 42 | RA2 — GPIO RA2 |
| Pin 43 | RA3 — GPIO RA3 |
| Pin 44 | RA4 — GPIO RA4 |
Typical Applications
PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Portable Medical Sensor Hub, Low-Power Wireless Sensor Hub, Industrial Sensor Transmitter, Consumer Remote Control / Wearable, Smart Home Edge Node, Hobbyist / Educational Development Platform.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT is well suited to battery-powered IoT sensor nodes where the 2.0V-5.5V wide-voltage supply accepts a single-cell Li-ion or 2xAA battery directly without a boost converter, and the XLP nanoWatt sleep mode drops quiescent current into the microamp range for multi-year battery life. Its integrated 12-bit ADC samples sensor outputs at up to 100 ksps while the dual 8-bit DACs generate reference or stimulus signals, and the on-chip op-amps condition bridge sensors like load cells or thermocouples without external analog ICs. At an active current of just 250 uA/MHz at 32 MHz, the device runs sensor reads and transmits through a UART/SPI-linked radio before returning to deep sleep, making it a strong fit for Zigbee, LoRa, or BLE host microcontrollers in energy-harvesting designs.
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Portable Medical Sensor Hub
Medical wearables and portable diagnostic devices need wide supply tolerance, integrated analog, and low sleep current - all delivered by the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT. The 12-bit ADC with 22 channels multiplexes ECG, SpO2, temperature, and motion signals; on-chip op-amps provide first-stage gain for biopotential electrodes, eliminating external analog front-ends. The 2V-5.5V supply accepts USB-charged Li-ion directly, and the configurable logic cell (CLC) implements hardware debouncing and pulse detection in firmware-free logic, reducing MCU wake-ups and extending battery life. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature rating supports skin-contact and cold-chain logistics use cases.
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Low-Power Wireless Sensor Hub
As a host microcontroller for sub-GHz or 2.4 GHz radios, the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT's 16 MIPS throughput runs sensor-aggregation, encryption, and radio packet handling while its XLP nanoWatt technology keeps quiescent draw below 1 uA between transmissions. The CCP and PWM modules drive actuator outputs, while I2C/SPI/UART interfaces connect to radios such as MRF24J40 or external LoRa modules. The wide 2V-5.5V supply supports direct battery connection across Li-ion, alkaline, and coin-cell chemistries common in remote wireless sensor deployments.
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Industrial Sensor Transmitter
Factory-floor 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters and 24V-bus sensors benefit from the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT's wide voltage tolerance (2.0V-5.5V) and on-chip analog integration. The 12-bit ADC digitizes bridge, RTD, and thermocouple inputs conditioned by on-chip op-amps; the dual 8-bit DACs generate 4-20 mA loop currents or actuator control voltages. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature rating covers most factory environments, and the configurable logic cells implement safety interlocks in hardware without firmware latency. Multi-CCP modules generate PWM outputs for valve control.
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Consumer Remote Control / Wearable
TV remote controls, fitness bands, and smartwatches use the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT for its XLP sleep currents below 1 uA, integrated 12-bit ADC for heart-rate or proximity sensing, and small 44-TQFP footprint. The CCP modules drive IR LEDs or haptic feedback, while the CLC peripheral implements button-matrix decoding in hardware, eliminating firmware polling and reducing wake-ups. Direct 3V coin-cell operation simplifies BOM and lowers cost versus designs that need boost converters.
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Smart Home Edge Node
Smart-home edge devices such as connected thermostats, leak detectors, and door/window sensors use the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT for its combination of wide supply tolerance, XLP low-power modes, and integrated analog. The on-chip 12-bit ADC and op-amps condition temperature, humidity, and capacitive touch signals directly, while the CLC peripheral debounces mechanical switches in hardware. The wide-voltage 2V-5.5V supply accepts both USB-powered (5V) and battery-powered (3V) form factors, simplifying SKU management for product families. Multi-year battery life from a CR2032 coin cell is achievable with nanoWatt sleep between events.
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Hobbyist / Educational Development Platform
Hobbyists, students, and rapid-prototyping engineers adopt the PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT because the 44-TQFP package is breadboard-friendly with breakout adapters, the MPLAB X IDE and XC16 compiler are free, and Microchip's Curiosity development boards and Code Examples cover peripherals extensively. The 12-bit ADC, dual 8-bit DACs, op-amps, CCP, and CLC peripherals make it a one-stop teaching platform for analog and digital mixed-signal design, while 16 MIPS throughput supports real-time signal processing tutorials. The wide 2V-5.5V supply simplifies classroom power setups with USB or bench supplies.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24FV08KM204-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24FV16KM204-I/PT | PIC24F08KM204-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 8 KB | 16 KB | 8 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0V to 5.5V | 2.0V to 5.5V | 1.8V to 3.6V |
| ADC | 12-bit, 22 channels | 12-bit, 22 channels | 12-bit, 22 channels |
| DAC | Dual 8-bit | Dual 8-bit | Dual 8-bit |
| Operating Temperature (I grade) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip operational amplifiers and dual 8-bit DACs (vs PIC24FJ64GA010-I/PT)
- Wide 2.0V-5.5V supply tolerance (vs PIC24F08KM204-I/PT)
- Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) peripheral (vs Most competing 16-bit MCUs)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF low-ESR ceramic decoupling capacitor on each Vdd/AVdd pair, within 3 mm of the MCU pin. For battery applications with high source impedance (coin cells), add a bulk 1-10 uF capacitor to handle 32 MHz active-mode current transients of up to 8 mA. The PIC24FV08KM204's XLP nanoWatt sleep modes draw less than 1 uA typical, but Vdd must remain above the brown-out reset threshold for proper state retention.
Keep analog traces short and route ADC inputs away from switching signals. Use a separate analog ground (AVss) tied to the digital ground (Vss) at a single point near the MCU. The 44-TQFP 10x10 mm package leaves adequate room for ground pours on a 2-layer board; for high-precision 12-bit ADC performance, use 4 layers with a dedicated analog ground plane.
Configuration bits must be programmed correctly to enable the high-speed oscillator and disable the watchdog if not used, otherwise the MCU may appear dead. For 5V-tolerant operation, ensure all I/O pin voltages stay within the 2V-5.5V Vdd range; the non-FV PIC24F08KM204 is restricted to 3.6V maximum. Do not leave unused pins floating - configure them as outputs or enable internal weak pull-ups to avoid excess current draw. Estimated: ADC input leakage at 12-bit resolution is typically 1 nA maximum, so high-impedance source buffers may be needed for accurate readings.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade; not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive - choose PIC24F08KM204-E/PT or PIC24FV08KM204-E/PT extended temperature variants for industrial extended ranges. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in provided data.