PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT - 16-bit 32MHz 256KB Flash MCU | Microchip
N.º da peça: PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.26 | $6,26 |
| 10 | $5.85 | $58,50 |
| 100 | $5.1 | $510,00 |
| 500 | $4.55 | $2.275,00 |
| 1.000 | $4.05 | $4.050,00 |
PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT Visão geral
What is a PIC24F microcontroller? The PIC24F is a family of 16-bit modified Harvard RISC microcontrollers from Microchip's PIC24 lineup, positioned above the 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 families in performance and feature integration. They combine an 8-channel hardware multiplier, deterministic interrupt latency, a peripheral-rich architecture, and nanopower XLP (eXtreme Low Power) techniques. PIC24F parts are commonly used in cost-sensitive embedded designs that need more headroom than 8-bit MCUs without the cost of Cortex-M parts.
Key features include a 12-bit A/D converter with up to 16 input channels, multiple PWM outputs, 8 DMA channels, 7 timer modules, and support for USB, I2C, SPI, and UART peripherals. The dual-partition Flash with Live Update lets the firmware switch between two firmware images at runtime, enabling safe over-the-air (OTA) updates and bootloader-driven field upgrades without device downtime. Operating voltage is 2.0V to 3.6V, supporting both 2.5V and 3.3V rails typical in portable and battery-powered systems.
Architecturally, the PIC24FJ256GA606 uses a 16-bit modified Harvard core with separate program and data paths and a 17-bit x 17-bit hardware multiplier, achieving up to 16 MIPS at 32MHz. The integrated peripherals (12-bit ADC, comparators, CTMU, RTCC, PMP, and Crypto engine variants depending on family) reduce external component count. The device supports multiple low-power modes (Sleep, Doze, Idle, and Retention) that drop current draw to the nanoampere range, supporting long-battery-life designs.
Typical applications include industrial sensor nodes, USB-enabled human-interface devices (HIDs), portable medical and fitness monitors, battery-powered data loggers, home automation controllers, and graphics-enabled embedded consoles. The wide peripheral mix also fits motor control signal conditioning and remote sensor hubs.
When designing with this part, ensure all VDD/VSS pins are connected (even unused ones) for proper programming and operation. For ICSP, any PGECx/PGEDx pair must be used together, and decoupling must include a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor close to each VDD pin. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em ADC, Program Memory (Flash), Package, Timers, Operating Temperature.
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PIC24FJ256GA606-E/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$5.35 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC24FJ256GA606T-I/PT
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
PIC24FJ128GA606-I/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$4.32 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC24FJ256DA206-I/PT
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$5.39 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC24FJ256GA406-I/MR
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$3.79 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core | PIC24 16-bit RISC |
| CPU Architecture | Modified Harvard, 17-bit x 17-bit hardware multiplier |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 256 KB (85.5K x 24) dual-partition with Live Update |
| Data SRAM | 32 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 7 |
| PWM Outputs | Multiple PWM generators |
| Communication | USB, I2C, SPI, UART |
| Encapsulamento | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Temperatura de operação | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Low-Power Technology | XLP (eXtreme Low Power) |
| Special Feature | Dual-partition Flash with Live Update |
Configuração de pinos do PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT
| Pino 1 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pino 2 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pino 3 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pino 4 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pino 5 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pino 6 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pino 7 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pino 8 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pino 9 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pino 10 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pino 11 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pino 12 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pino 13 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pino 14 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pino 15 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pino 16 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pino 17 | VSS — Ground |
| Pino 18 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pino 19 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pino 20 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pino 21 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pino 22 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pino 23 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pino 24 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pino 25 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pino 26 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pino 27 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pino 28 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pino 29 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pino 30 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pino 31 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pino 32 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pino 33 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pino 34 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pino 35 | VSS — Ground |
| Pino 36 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pino 37 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pino 38 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pino 39 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pino 40 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pino 41 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pino 42 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pino 43 | RE6 — I/O port E bit 6 |
| Pino 44 | RE7 — I/O port E bit 7 |
| Pino 45 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pino 46 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pino 47 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pino 48 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pino 49 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pino 50 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pino 51 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pino 52 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pino 53 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pino 54 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pino 55 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pino 56 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pino 57 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pino 58 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pino 59 | RG8 — I/O port G bit 8 |
| Pino 60 | RG9 — I/O port G bit 9 |
| Pino 61 | VSS — Ground |
| Pino 62 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pino 63 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock (pair with PGED1) |
| Pino 64 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data (pair with PGEC1) |
Aplicações típicas
PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Sensor Node, USB Human Interface Device (HID), Portable Medical / Fitness Monitor, Battery-Powered Data Logger, Home Automation Controller, Embedded Graphics / HMI Console.
Industrial Sensor Node
The PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT's 256KB dual-partition Flash with Live Update is ideal for industrial sensor nodes that require safe over-the-air firmware updates without field downtime. The 32MHz PIC24 core delivers up to 16 MIPS, enabling on-chip sensor fusion and Modbus/CAN-style protocol handling. XLP low-power modes reduce quiescent current to nanoampere levels, supporting multi-year battery life on remote sensors. The 12-bit ADC with 16 channels covers thermocouple, RTD, and 4-20mA bridge interfaces typical of process automation.
Recomendado
USB Human Interface Device (HID)
Integrated USB and 32KB SRAM make the PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT suitable for USB HID peripherals such as keyboards, mice, custom controls, and data acquisition front ends. The PIC24 16-bit core can service USB interrupt latency deterministically, while the dual-partition Flash supports USB bootloader-driven firmware upgrades. Operating from 2.0V-3.6V lets the part run directly from USB VBUS through a 3.3V LDO with no extra regulation stage.
Recomendado
Portable Medical / Fitness Monitor
The PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT's XLP low-power technology and 256KB Flash suit portable medical and fitness wearables that need long battery life plus substantial firmware (display drivers, BLE stacks, sensor fusion). The 12-bit ADC pairs with biomedical front ends for heart rate, SpO2, and temperature measurement. The dual-partition Flash allows safe firmware upgrades for regulatory-compliant field updates, and the 64-pin TQFP gives enough GPIO for display, button, and BLE module control.
Recomendado
Battery-Powered Data Logger
Battery-powered data loggers benefit from the PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT's 256KB Flash for storing configuration and historical summaries, plus 32KB SRAM for time-stamped sample buffers. XLP Sleep and Retention modes keep quiescent draw at nanowatt levels between samples, enabling multi-year coin-cell deployments. The 12-bit ADC handles up to 16 analog channels, supporting multi-sensor logger designs (temperature, humidity, light) without additional signal conditioning.
Recomendado
Home Automation Controller
Home automation hubs require reliable connectivity, robust firmware, and low standby power - all delivered by the PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT. UART, I2C, and SPI handle sensor and actuator peripherals (temperature sensors, relays, dimmers); USB enables Wi-Fi/BLE module attachment. The 256KB Flash stores OTA-ready firmware, while the dual-partition design allows safe updates of deployed controllers in customer homes. The 64-TQFP package offers enough GPIO for keypad, LED indicators, and triac/MOSFET driver control.
Recomendado
Embedded Graphics / HMI Console
The PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT's 32KB SRAM and 256KB Flash are sufficient for small TFT or OLED HMI consoles that show menus, status icons, and basic graphics. The Parallel Master Port (PMP) and DMA channels drive displays efficiently, leaving CPU headroom for control loops. Designers pair the MCU with external SPI/parallel displays; the 64-pin TQFP exposes enough I/O for display, touch controller, and backlight PWM, all while XLP modes reduce idle power between user interactions.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | PIC24FJ256GA606-E/PT | PIC24FJ256GA606T-I/PT | PIC24FJ128GA606-I/PT | PIC24FJ256DA206-I/PT | PIC24FJ256GA406-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT) - same | 64-pin QFN-family (MR) - same family footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB dual-partition | 256 KB dual-partition | 256 KB dual-partition | 128 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) | 32 MHz (16 MIPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Dual-Partition Flash / Live Update | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (single partition) | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto Engine | No | No | No | No | Yes (DA family) | No |
| Carrier / Packaging | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray |
Principais diferenciais
- Larger Flash with Live Update capability (vs PIC24FJ128GA606-I/PT)
- Lower active power than DA family (vs PIC24FJ256DA206-I/PT)
- Extended temperature option in same footprint (vs PIC24FJ256GA606-E/PT)
Notas de projeto
The PIC24FJ256GA606-I/PT operates from 2.0V to 3.6V. Estimated: a typical 3.3V supply with all peripherals active at 32MHz draws around 15-20 mA. For low-power designs, leverage XLP Sleep, Doze, and Retention modes to drop quiescent current into the nanoampere range. Use a low-Iq LDO (e.g., MCP1700) for battery applications to avoid back-driving current through the regulator when the part is in Sleep.
Per Microchip datasheet guidance and the northernsoftware.com PIC24FJ reference: all VDD and VSS pins MUST be connected even if one set appears unused; otherwise programming may fail. Place a 0.1uF decoupling capacitor close to each VDD pin, plus a bulk 10uF capacitor near the supply entry. Use any PGECx/PGEDx pair for ICSP, but always as a matched pair - never mix PGEC1 with PGED2.
Do not assume the dual-partition Flash with Live Update is enabled by default - firmware must explicitly initialize the partition-switching interrupt vector and bootloader stubs. Also note that the GA606 (PIC24F) family does not include the Crypto engine; if your design requires hardware AES, choose the DA206 family (PIC24FJ256DA206-I/PT) which is in the same 64-TQFP footprint. Lastly, verify unused I/O pins are configured as outputs or inputs with the proper CNPU/CNPD setting to avoid floating-pin current draw.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Lead-free (Pb-free) packaging standard. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade part; automotive designers should evaluate the PIC24FJ256GA606-E/PT or PIC24F automotive-qualified variants separately.
