PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF - 16-bit 40MIPS 256KB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.5 | $13.50 |
| 10 | $12.15 | $121.50 |
| 100 | $10.8 | $1,080.00 |
| 500 | $9.45 | $4,725.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.55 | $8,550.00 |
PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF Overview
A 16-bit MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip computer integrating a CPU, memory, and programmable peripherals, used for embedded control where 8-bit devices lack the performance and 32-bit devices waste cost and power. The PIC24H family specifically targets high-speed, repetitive computation and closed-loop control, slotting into the broader taxonomy: microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. It offers a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with DSP-friendly instructions, C-optimized instruction layout, and seamless code migration to PIC24F (lower power), dsPIC30F, and dsPIC33F (DSP) families.
Key features include two UART modules, two SPI interfaces, two I2C modules, two CAN modules (one ECAN plus one mCAN) for industrial networking, a 16-channel 10/12-bit ADC with 500 ksps conversion rate, four 16-bit timers, eight output compare/PWM channels, and a parallel master port. The device operates from 3.0 V to 3.6 V across -40C to +85C industrial temperature range, with on-chip voltage regulation eliminating external analog supply rails. A JTAG/debug port and trace buffer enable real-time development with MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB ICD 3 / REAL ICE in-circuit emulators.
Architecture-wise, the PIC24HJ256GP210 uses Microchip's 16-bit modified Harvard core with a 24-bit instruction word and 16-bit data path, allowing single-cycle MAC operations and deterministic interrupt response. The 256 KB Flash is divided into a primary program region and a separate block region supporting live firmware update via the dual-panel Flash partition scheme.
Typical applications include industrial motor control (BLDC, PMSM, AC induction drives), industrial automation PLCs, CAN-connected sensor nodes, power-conversion digital control loops, medical instrumentation, and high-speed data acquisition front-ends. Two on-chip CAN modules and PWM make this device especially suited to multi-axis motor control cards and distributed factory nodes.
When designing with this device, place bulk and decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of each power pin pair (VDD/VSS), keep analog and digital ground returns split until the single-point connection under the IC, and verify that high-current PWM traces are at least 0.5 mm wide to handle multi-ampere H-bridge returns. Programming via ICSP requires the recommended PGECx/PGEDx pin assignments - check device errata before locking the PCB.
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PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PIC24H 16-bit modified Harvard |
| Instruction Set | 16-bit data path, 24-bit instruction word |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MIPS at 80 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 256 KB (85.5K x 24 words) |
| Data RAM | 30 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, PF) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 10/12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 channels |
| UART Modules | 2 |
| SPI Modules | 2 |
| I2C Modules | 2 |
| CAN Modules | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) |
| 16-bit Timers | 5 (Timer1-Timer5) |
| Output Compare / PWM Channels | 8 |
| Input Capture | 8 channels |
| Parallel Master Port | Yes |
| DMA Controller | 8-channel |
| Debug Port | JTAG/PGECx/PGEDx, 4-wire trace |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O pin RG15 |
| Pin 2 | VDD — Positive supply for I/O pins (3.3V) |
| Pin 3 | PMPD0 — Parallel Master Port data bit 0 |
| Pin 4 | PMPD1 — Parallel Master Port data bit 1 |
| Pin 5 | PMPD2 — Parallel Master Port data bit 2 |
| Pin 6 | PMPD3 — Parallel Master Port data bit 3 |
| Pin 7 | PMPD4 — Parallel Master Port data bit 4 |
| Pin 8 | PMPD5 — Parallel Master Port data bit 5 |
| Pin 9 | PMPD6 — Parallel Master Port data bit 6 |
| Pin 10 | PMPD7 — Parallel Master Port data bit 7 |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference for I/O pins |
| Pin 12 | PMPA0 — Parallel Master Port address line 0 |
| Pin 13 | PMPA1 — Parallel Master Port address line 1 |
| Pin 14 | PMPA2 — Parallel Master Port address line 2 |
| Pin 15 | PMPA3 — Parallel Master Port address line 3 |
| Pin 16 | PMPA4 — Parallel Master Port address line 4 |
| Pin 17 | PMPA5 — Parallel Master Port address line 5 |
| Pin 18 | PMPA6 — Parallel Master Port address line 6 |
| Pin 19 | PMPA7 — Parallel Master Port address line 7 |
| Pin 20 | PMPA8 — Parallel Master Port address line 8 |
| Pin 21 | PMPA9 — Parallel Master Port address line 9 |
| Pin 22 | PMPA10 — Parallel Master Port address line 10 |
| Pin 23 | PMPA11 — Parallel Master Port address line 11 |
| Pin 24 | PMPA12 — Parallel Master Port address line 12 |
| Pin 25 | PMPA13 — Parallel Master Port address line 13 |
| Pin 26 | PMPA14 — Parallel Master Port address line 14 |
| Pin 27 | RD4 — Remappable I/O RD4 / PMP control |
| Pin 28 | RD5 — Remappable I/O RD5 / PMP control |
| Pin 29 | RD12 — Remappable I/O RD12 |
| Pin 30 | RD13 — Remappable I/O RD13 |
| Pin 31 | RD14 — Remappable I/O RD14 |
| Pin 32 | RD15 — Remappable I/O RD15 |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Positive supply for I/O pins (3.3V) |
| Pin 34 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 35 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground reference for I/O pins |
| Pin 37 | RC1 — Remappable I/O RC1 |
| Pin 38 | RC2 — Remappable I/O RC2 |
| Pin 39 | RC3 — Remappable I/O RC3 |
| Pin 40 | RC4 — Remappable I/O RC4 |
| Pin 41 | RD8 — Remappable I/O RD8 |
| Pin 42 | RD9 — Remappable I/O RD9 |
| Pin 43 | RD10 — Remappable I/O RD10 |
| Pin 44 | RD11 — Remappable I/O RD11 |
| Pin 45 | VDD — Positive supply for I/O pins (3.3V) |
| Pin 46 | RF0 — Remappable I/O RF0 |
| Pin 47 | RF1 — Remappable I/O RF1 |
| Pin 48 | RF2 — Remappable I/O RF2 |
| Pin 49 | RF3 — Remappable I/O RF3 |
| Pin 50 | RF4 — Remappable I/O RF4 |
| Pin 51 | RF5 — Remappable I/O RF5 |
| Pin 52 | RF6 — Remappable I/O RF6 |
| Pin 53 | RF7 — Remappable I/O RF7 |
| Pin 54 | VSS — Ground reference for I/O pins |
| Pin 55 | RB5 — Remappable I/O RB5 |
| Pin 56 | RB6 — Remappable I/O RB6 / PGEC2 |
| Pin 57 | RB7 — Remappable I/O RB7 / PGED2 |
| Pin 58 | RB8 — Remappable I/O RB8 |
| Pin 59 | RB9 — Remappable I/O RB9 |
| Pin 60 | RB10 — Remappable I/O RB10 |
| Pin 61 | RB11 — Remappable I/O RB11 |
| Pin 62 | RB12 — Remappable I/O RB12 |
| Pin 63 | RB13 — Remappable I/O RB13 |
| Pin 64 | RB14 — Remappable I/O RB14 |
| Pin 65 | RB15 — Remappable I/O RB15 |
| Pin 66 | VDD — Positive supply for I/O pins (3.3V) |
| Pin 67 | RA0 — Remappable I/O RA0 / AN0 |
| Pin 68 | RA1 — Remappable I/O RA1 / AN1 |
| Pin 69 | RA2 — Remappable I/O RA2 / AN2 |
| Pin 70 | RA3 — Remappable I/O RA3 / AN3 |
| Pin 71 | RA4 — Remappable I/O RA4 / AN4 |
| Pin 72 | RA5 — Remappable I/O RA5 / AN5 |
| Pin 73 | RA6 — Remappable I/O RA6 / AN6 / OSCO |
| Pin 74 | RA7 — Remappable I/O RA7 / AN7 |
| Pin 75 | VSS — Ground reference for I/O pins |
| Pin 76 | RA9 — Remappable I/O RA9 / AN9 |
| Pin 77 | RA10 — Remappable I/O RA10 / AN10 |
| Pin 78 | RB0 — Remappable I/O RB0 / AN8 / PGED1 |
| Pin 79 | RB1 — Remappable I/O RB1 / AN12 / PGEC1 |
| Pin 80 | RB2 — Remappable I/O RB2 / AN14 |
| Pin 81 | RB3 — Remappable I/O RB3 / AN15 |
| Pin 82 | VDD — Positive supply for I/O pins (3.3V) |
| Pin 83 | RC12 — Remappable I/O RC12 |
| Pin 84 | RC13 — Remappable I/O RC13 |
| Pin 85 | RC14 — Remappable I/O RC14 |
| Pin 86 | RC15 — Remappable I/O RC15 |
| Pin 87 | RG6 — Remappable I/O RG6 |
| Pin 88 | RG7 — Remappable I/O RG7 |
| Pin 89 | RG8 — Remappable I/O RG8 |
| Pin 90 | RG9 — Remappable I/O RG9 |
| Pin 91 | VSS — Ground reference for I/O pins |
| Pin 92 | RG0 — Remappable I/O RG0 |
| Pin 93 | RG1 — Remappable I/O RG1 |
| Pin 94 | RE0 — Remappable I/O RE0 / AN20 |
| Pin 95 | RE1 — Remappable I/O RE1 / AN21 |
| Pin 96 | RE2 — Remappable I/O RE2 / AN22 |
| Pin 97 | RE3 — Remappable I/O RE3 / AN23 |
| Pin 98 | RE4 — Remappable I/O RE4 / AN24 |
| Pin 99 | RE5 — Remappable I/O RE5 / AN25 |
| Pin 100 | RE6 — Remappable I/O RE6 / AN26 |
Typical Applications
PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control (BLDC / PMSM / AC Induction), CAN-Connected Industrial Sensor Nodes, Power Conversion Digital Control (DC-DC / PFC / Inverter), Medical Instrumentation & Patient Monitoring, Industrial Automation PLCs & Remote I/O, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End.
Industrial Motor Control (BLDC / PMSM / AC Induction)
The PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF drives industrial motor-control loops with deterministic 40 MIPS throughput and 8 PWM channels. Its 32-channel 12-bit ADC at 500 ksps captures phase currents at 20 kHz loop rates, while the 8 output-compare/PWM blocks generate complementary 3-phase center-aligned switching signals for H-bridge FET bridges up to 50 kHz. The two CAN modules enable CANopen slave connectivity on multi-axis servo cards, and 256 KB Flash accommodates sensorless FOC plus communication stacks. Industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) and on-chip voltage regulation make this part a workhorse for servo drives, robotic joints, and CNC spindle controllers.
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CAN-Connected Industrial Sensor Nodes
Two on-chip CAN modules (ECAN plus mCAN) make the PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF ideal for distributed industrial sensor nodes on CAN bus networks. The ECAN module supports CAN 2.0B with 32 acceptance masks, while the mCAN handles managed CAN traffic. The 256 KB Flash holds CANopen or DeviceNet protocol stacks plus application firmware, while 30 KB RAM buffers incoming PDO messages. The 80 MHz core processes CAN messages with deterministic latency under 50 us, and the industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) supports factory-floor deployment. Pair with external CAN transceivers such as MCP2551 or ATA6560GP601 for robust bus connectivity across multi-node factory installations.
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Power Conversion Digital Control (DC-DC / PFC / Inverter)
The PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF performs digital control for switch-mode power supplies, PFC stages, and solar inverters with high-resolution 8-channel PWM and 12-bit ADC at 500 ksps. The 40 MIPS throughput executes digital average current-mode control loops at 100 kHz switching frequency, while the DMA controller offloads ADC-to-PWM data movement to free CPU cycles for telemetry and housekeeping. The 256 KB Flash accommodates control firmware plus lookup tables, and 30 KB RAM handles instantaneous current and voltage sample buffers. The 100-pin TQFP package exposes sufficient GPIO for relay drivers, fan tachometers, and PMBus interfaces in PSU monitoring designs.
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Medical Instrumentation & Patient Monitoring
The PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF powers portable medical instruments such as glucose meters, infusion pump controllers, and pulse oximeters, where its 16-bit computation and 12-bit ADC deliver measurement accuracy needed for vital-sign monitoring. The 256 KB Flash supports IEC 62304-compliant firmware plus graphical UI libraries, and the 30 KB RAM handles real-time waveform buffers and trend logs. The on-chip voltage regulator simplifies single-rail 3.3 V battery-powered designs, while industrial temperature rating accommodates body-worn and bedside equipment. The 5 timers drive precisely-timed therapy delivery and alarm generation, with the parallel master port enabling direct LCD controller interfaces for medical display panels.
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Industrial Automation PLCs & Remote I/O
The PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF operates as the CPU of small industrial PLCs and remote-I/O modules, where its 16-bit core runs ladder-logic interpreters or IEC 61131-3 runtimes at 40 MIPS. The 32-channel 12-bit ADC handles mixed analog inputs (4-20 mA current loops, RTDs, thermocouples via external amplifiers), while the 8 PWM channels drive proportional valves and actuator outputs. Dual CAN plus dual UART enable multi-protocol gateway functionality (Modbus RTU on UART, CANopen on CAN bus), and 256 KB Flash accommodates protocol stacks plus application logic. The 100-pin TQFP package with industrial temperature rating is well-suited to DIN rail industrial control designs.
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High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End
The PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF serves as a data acquisition front-end controller, leveraging its 500 ksps 12-bit ADC across 32 channels for multi-channel sensor sampling in vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and test equipment. The 8-channel DMA controller offloads ADC-to-RAM transfers at full bus speed, enabling sustained 200 ksps aggregate sampling rates without CPU intervention. The 256 KB Flash stores calibration tables and DSP-style filtering routines, while 30 KB RAM buffers sample windows before block transfer. The two UART plus USB (on GP206 variant) channels stream buffered data to host PCs, and the parallel master port interfaces directly to external FIFO memories in high-channel-count DAQ designs.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC24HJ256GP210A-I/PF | PIC24HJ256GP210A-I/PT | PIC24HJ128GP210-I/PF | dsPIC33FJ256GP710-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same pinout | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 30 KB | 30 KB | 30 KB | 16 KB | 30 KB |
| CPU Speed | 40 MIPS / 80 MHz | 40 MIPS / 80 MHz | 40 MIPS / 80 MHz | 40 MIPS / 80 MHz | 40 MIPS / 80 MHz |
| CAN Modules | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) | 2 (ECAN + mCAN) |
| ADC | 12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 ch | 12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 ch | 12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 ch | 12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 ch | 12-bit, 500 ksps, 32 ch |
| Silicon Revision | Base (PIC24HJ256GP210) | A-revision (errata fixes) | A-revision (errata fixes) | Base | DSP-enhanced core |
| DSP Engine | No | No | No | No | Yes (dsPIC33F DSP) |
Key Differentiators
- 256 KB Flash versus 128 KB in lower-tier PIC24H devices (vs PIC24HJ128GP210-I/PF)
- Dual CAN modules with ECAN plus mCAN architecture (vs PIC24HJ32GPxxx family)
- 8-channel DMA controller for ADC-to-RAM handoff (vs PIC24F family)
Design Notes
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of every VDD pin pair, plus a single 4.7 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near the VDD pins. The PIC24HJ256GP210 has 5 VDD/VSS pairs; each pair requires its own high-frequency decoupling. The on-chip voltage regulator generates the 1.8V core voltage from the 3.3V rail, so no external core supply is needed. Add a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the VCAP pin (pin 4 of analog section) per the PIC24H datasheet DS70281G power-supply section.
Split analog and digital ground planes on a layer below the IC, joining them only at a single point beneath the VSS pins of the PIC24HJ256GP210. Keep high-current PWM traces (H-bridge switching nodes) at least 0.5 mm wide and routed away from the analog inputs to preserve ADC accuracy. Place the crystal oscillator traces (OSC1/OSC2) inside a ground guard ring and route them as short as possible - typically under 10 mm. The parallel master port (PMP) data and control traces should be matched-length to within 2 mm if used at 40 MHz bus speeds.
Estimated: at 80 MHz with all peripherals active, the PIC24HJ256GP210-I/PF draws approximately 60-80 mA from the 3.3V rail (200-265 mW). The 100-pin TQFP package has thermal resistance (theta_JA) around 40-50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board, yielding a junction temperature rise of 10-13 C above ambient - well within industrial limits. No external heatsink is required under normal industrial conditions (-40C to +85C ambient). If the design operates near the upper ambient limit with all peripherals enabled, place thermal vias under the exposed pad (where present) and keep PWM switching FETs thermally separated from the MCU.
Verify the device errata document (DS80269) for the PIC24HJ256GP210 silicon revision used in production. Common pitfalls include ADC channel-mapping mismatches on early silicon, JTAG pin remapping conflicts with PGECx/PGEDx programming, and parallel master port timing violations above 40 MHz. The 'I' temperature suffix means industrial -40C to +85C, not extended -40C to +125C; for automotive grades use the PIC24HJ256GP210A-I/PF or PIC24HJ256GP210-E variants. Do not exceed 3.6V on any VDD pin - the on-chip regulator is not tolerant of overvoltage transients.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature range -40C to +85C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose PIC24HJ256GP210A-I/PF automotive variants for automotive applications.
