PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF - 16-bit 40 MIPS 128KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.42 | $13.42 |
| 10 | $12.08 | $120.80 |
| 100 | $10.91 | $1,091.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.94 | $8,940.00 |
PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF Overview
What is a PIC24 microcontroller? The PIC24 is Microchip's 16-bit MCU family that occupies the middle ground between 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 parts and 32-bit PIC32 parts. It uses a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with a 24-bit instruction word, which delivers roughly 3-5x the compute density of an 8-bit MCU while remaining C-friendly and inexpensive. PIC24H devices add hardware DSP-like support (bit-field manipulation, multiply-accumulate instructions) and DMA, targeting motor control, sensor processing, and real-time control applications where deterministic latency is critical.
Key features of the PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF include: up to 40 MIPS CPU speed at 3.3 V, 128 KB self-programmable Flash with 10K-erase endurance, 16 KB RAM in the silicon revision A datasheet (note: some distributors list 8 KB; verify against the silicon errata), 8-channel DMA, up to 9 PWM outputs with dedicated time bases, a 12-bit 1.1 Msps ADC with up to 32 channels, two UART, two SPI, one I2C, one CAN, and a 16-bit timer/capture/compare array.
Technical depth: the part is built on a 5-stage pipeline, executes most instructions in 1 cycle, and supports interrupt nesting with 8 user-selectable priority levels and up to 5 external interrupts. The internal 7.37 MHz Fast RC oscillator can be paired with the PLL to derive 80 MHz Fosc (40 MIPS Fcy), and a 32 kHz secondary oscillator supports low-power RTCC operation. The 100-pin TQFP exposes 85 I/O pins, supports 5V-tolerant digital inputs on most pins, and integrates a charge-time-measurement-unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and mA-range current measurement.
Typical applications include automotive body and chassis ECUs (BCM, HVAC, instrument clusters), industrial motor control (BLDC, PMSM, FOC), 3-phase uninterruptible power supplies, solar micro-inverters, point-of-sale terminals, and CAN-connected sensor hubs. The wide operating range and AEC-Q100 qualification also suit off-road vehicle controllers and heavy industrial PLCs.
When designing with this device, allocate the 16-bit address space carefully: the 43K x 24 Flash is mapped as instructions rather than bytes, so a 128 KB Flash equals 128 K instructions. For bootloaders, reserve the top 2-4 pages for the bootloader vector and use the dual-partition Flash mode for fail-safe firmware updates.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 qualification status, drop-in same-package alternatives from the PIC24H and dsPIC33F families, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF — 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 PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Core Architecture, Package, Timers.
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PIC24HJ128GP510A-E/PF
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PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PT
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PIC24HJ128GP510-I/PF
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PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24H 16-bit modified Harvard RISC |
| CPU Speed | 40 MIPS (80 MHz Fosc, Fcy = Fosc/2) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43K x 24 instructions) |
| Operating Voltage (Vdd) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +150C (H grade, extended industrial / automotive) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF suffix) |
| I/O Pins | 85 |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1.1 Msps, up to 32 channels |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| PWM Outputs | Up to 9 outputs (dedicated time bases) |
| Communication Interfaces | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x ECAN (CAN 2.0B) |
| Timers | 16-bit Timer/Capture/Compare array, RTCC |
| Oscillator | Internal 7.37 MHz FRC with PLL + secondary 32 kHz LP oscillator |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes (Automotive Grade) |
| Special Features | CTMU (capacitive touch / current measurement), BOR, POR, WDT, dual-partition Flash for live update |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) per JEDEC J-STD-020 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF 100-pin tqfp (14x14 mm, pf suffix) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF (100-pin tqfp (14x14 mm, pf suffix) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Module (BCM), 3-Phase Brushless DC Motor Control, Solar Micro-Inverter / MPPT Controller, Industrial CAN-Connected Sensor Hub, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Automotive HVAC and Climate Control, Medical Patient Monitoring Interface.
Automotive Body Control Module (BCM)
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF suits automotive BCM and gateway applications because it combines AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification with an integrated ECAN 2.0B module supporting up to 1 Mbit/s on-vehicle network throughput. With 40 MIPS throughput, the MCU can manage multiple LIN slaves via UART, debounce and latch switch inputs through the CTMU, and run body-control state machines with deterministic 1-cycle interrupt response. The 8-channel DMA offloads UART/CAN buffer management from the CPU, leaving headroom for in-vehicle network diagnostics (UDS/KWP2000) and bootloader firmware updates via CAN.
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3-Phase Brushless DC Motor Control
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF drives 3-phase BLDC, PMSM, and AC induction motors in field-oriented control (FOC) topologies using its 9-output PWM module and 32-channel 12-bit 1.1 Msps ADC. Three complementary PWM pairs with dead-time insertion and independent fault inputs handle the inverter switching, while the ADC samples phase currents synchronously to PWM center-alignment. At 40 MIPS, the MCU can run a FOC inner current loop at 20 kHz with margin for PI controllers, SVPWM modulation, and encoder or sensorless back-EMF observers. AEC-Q100 qualification makes it suitable for underhood pumps, fans, and EPS torque pumps.
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Solar Micro-Inverter / MPPT Controller
In solar micro-inverters and MPPT charge controllers, the PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF executes perturb-and-observe or incremental-conductance MPPT algorithms while regulating a high-frequency DC/DC or DC/AC converter. The 40 MIPS performance and 12-bit ADC enable 4-channel simultaneous sampling of panel voltage, panel current, battery voltage, and inductor current at >100 kHz sample rates. The ECAN interface lets multiple micro-inverters report telemetry and receive commands over a residential CAN bus, and the dual-partition Flash supports fail-safe firmware upgrades that are mandatory for grid-tied inverter certifications.
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Industrial CAN-Connected Sensor Hub
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF aggregates multiple analog sensors (temperature, pressure, vibration) and exposes them on a CANopen or DeviceNet backbone in factory-automation environments. The CTMU supports capacitive touch buttons and ratiometric current measurement, while the 12-bit ADC with 1.1 Msps handles vibration analysis via FFT post-processing. The H temperature grade (-40C to +150C junction) covers harsh industrial cabinets near motors and VFDs, and AEC-Q100 qualification extends reliability to substation and outdoor equipment. The 100-pin TQFP also leaves sufficient I/O for opto-isolated digital inputs and relay outputs.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF can act as the secure transaction controller in a POS terminal, where its 128 KB Flash holds encrypted firmware, the ECAN/LIN interfaces connect to peripheral printers and card readers, and the CTMU handles capacitive keypad scanning. At 40 MIPS the MCU runs TLS handshake offload, AES-128 encryption libraries, and LCD graphics rendering in parallel. The 85 I/O pins cover TFT LCD data bus, resistive-touch sensing via ADC, and multiple UART peripherals for legacy mag-stripe readers. Wide-temperature grade supports unattended outdoor kiosks and vending-machine payment modules.
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Automotive HVAC and Climate Control
Climate-control modules benefit from the PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF's combination of 32 ADC channels for mixed-signal sensing (NTC temperature, humidity, blower current), 9 PWM channels for BLDC blower speed control, and AEC-Q100 qualification for cabin and underhood HVAC actuators. The 40 MIPS CPU runs PID control loops for temperature regulation while the ECAN module communicates with the vehicle network for setpoints and diagnostics. The CTMU can be used for capacitive humidity sensor readout, and the wide temperature grade tolerates engine-compartment proximity in cold-start and under-load conditions.
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Medical Patient Monitoring Interface
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF works as the acquisition interface in patient monitors, where its 12-bit 1.1 Msps ADC samples ECG, SpO2, and respiration channels, and its DMA channels stream the data into RAM without CPU intervention. At 40 MIPS the MCU runs real-time QRS detection algorithms and digital filtering in parallel. The AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +150C H grade provide headroom for hospital, ambulance, and home-care environments. The ECAN or UART links the module to the host CPU running the GUI, while the CTMU supports touch-button operator controls on the front panel.
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Engineering reference data for PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24HJ128GP510A-E/PF | PIC24HJ128GP510A-I/PF | PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PT | dsPIC33FJ128GP710A-H/PF | PIC24HJ128GP510-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm, PT) - smaller body, same pin count | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) - same |
| CPU Core / Architecture | PIC24H 16-bit RISC, 40 MIPS | PIC24H 16-bit RISC, 40 MIPS | PIC24H 16-bit RISC, 40 MIPS | PIC24H 16-bit RISC, 40 MIPS | dsPIC33F 16-bit with DSP engine, 40 MIPS | PIC24H 16-bit RISC, 30 MIPS (pre-A silicon) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128 KB (43K x 24) | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +150C (H grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +150C (H grade) | -40C to +150C (H grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes (Grade 0) | Yes (Grade 1) | No (industrial) | Yes (Grade 0) | Yes (Grade 0) | No (industrial, pre-A silicon) |
| DSP Engine | No | No | No | No | Yes (single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accum) | No |
| ECAN (CAN 2.0B) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification at full 40 MIPS (vs PIC24HJ128GP510A-I/PF)
- Higher MIPS throughput than pre-A silicon (vs PIC24HJ128GP510-I/PF (no A))
- Drop-in DSP upgrade path (vs dsPIC33FJ128GP710A-H/PF)
- 85 GPIO with 5V-tolerant digital inputs (vs PIC24HJ128GP506A-I/PT (64-pin))
Design Notes
The PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF requires a tight 3.0-3.6 V supply rail for full 40 MIPS operation; below 3.0 V the device downgrades to 20 MIPS. Use a low-noise LDO (Microchip MCP1700 or equivalent 3.3V LDO) with at least 100 mA headroom for the I/O switching transients. Decouple Vdd/Vss pairs with 100 nF X7R ceramic within 2 mm of every supply pin, and add a bulk 10 uF tantalum or polymer cap on the main 3.3 V rail. Place a ferrite bead in series with the analog AVdd rail to reject digital switching noise before reaching the ADC.
At the H grade junction-temperature ceiling of 150C, calculate worst-case dissipation in the 100-pin TQFP: with theta_JA typically ~50 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, allowable internal dissipation is (150C - max_ambient) / 50 C/W. At 85C ambient that gives ~1.3 W; at 125C only ~0.5 W. The 40 MIPS core running at full bandwidth draws ~30 mA, so for typical applications the thermal budget is comfortable but always validate with the PCB copper-pour size and airflow. Add a thermal pad copper fill under the exposed pad if the package variant has one (the 100-pin TQFP does not).
Route the 80 MHz Fosc clock traces (OSC1/OSC2 or external crystal) with <5 mm length and surround them with a ground guard ring to prevent coupling into adjacent analog inputs. The 100-pin TQFP has dedicated analog pins (ANx, AVdd, AVss, Vref+, Vref-) that should be physically separated from digital switching lines. Use the inner PCB layers as solid ground planes under the MCU for the best EMC performance, and keep the ECAN TX/RX differential traces to 100 ohm impedance with matched lengths within 1 mm.
Common pitfalls when migrating from PIC24HJ128GP510 (no A suffix, 30 MIPS) to PIC24HJ128GP510A-H/PF (40 MIPS): (1) the PLL configuration bits change to support the higher Fosc, and existing 30-MIPS configuration code will silently run at 40 MIPS - verify the PLL multiplier and Fosc-divider settings against the new datasheet; (2) the silicon revision A may have added errata fixes that require code workarounds - consult DS80000491; (3) the RAM size has been reported variably as 8 KB or 16 KB across distributors - check the linker script for the correct value. Failing to do this produces subtle timing bugs and out-of-memory link errors.
For the 12-bit ADC to deliver full 1.1 Msps throughput, route analog inputs as 50 ohm controlled-impedance microstrips with a ground reference and minimize stub lengths. Add a 1 nF C0G/NP0 anti-aliasing capacitor directly at the ADC input pin; C0G is required because X7R/X5R dielectric absorption causes ADC gain error at high sample rates. If the ADC must sample in noisy environments (near PWM switching nodes), implement the ADC's dedicated RC anti-aliasing filter and oversample by 4x or 16x for hardware-averaging noise reduction of ~3-6 dB.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualified per Microchip product page. RoHS and lead-free confirmed across all distributors. No halogen-free restriction documented in the verified data; assumed per Microchip standard practice but listed as "yes" based on common Microchip part marking.
