PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO is a Microchip 16-bit PIC24E Harvard-architecture microcontroller featuring 256 KB Flash, 60 MHz maximum clock, and motor control peripherals in a 28-pin SOIC wide-body package on 3.3 V supply. It integrates a 12-bit ADC configurable as 10-bit, boundary-scan JTAG, and fixed-point DSP instructions for embedded control applications. Available with worldwide shipping for industrial motor-drive and power-conversion designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $3.0100(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO?
- 60 MHz PIC24E core with 256 KB Flash and fixed-point DSP instructions enables fast closed-loop motor control algorithms without a separate DSP device
- 12-bit ADC configurable as 10-bit with multiple simultaneous sampling channels supports high-speed current feedback in 3-phase motor drives
- Boundary-scan JTAG in a 28-pin SOIC wide package simplifies in-circuit testing and firmware programming during production without dedicated programmer headers
What is PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO used for?
The PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO targets digital motor control in BLDC drives, PMSM servo controllers, and stepper motor indexers where the 60 MHz core and DSP instructions handle real-time current and speed regulation loops at update rates up to 40 kHz. Power-conversion applications such as solar microinverters and battery chargers benefit from its high-resolution ADC for precise duty-cycle computation and fault detection. The device is also used in industrial automation nodes, embedded HMI modules, and multi-axis positioning controllers that require a balance of computational throughput, peripheral integration, and 28-pin SOIC ease of assembly.
What are the specifications of PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO?
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 5Weeks |
| YTEOL | 14 |
| Additional Feature | ALSO WORK AS 10-BIT ADC |
| Bit Size | 16 |
| Boundary Scan | YES |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 60MHz |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of DMA Channels | 4 |
| Number of External Interrupts | 3 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP28,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Supply Current-Max | 60mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | 3A991.A.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO datasheet?
PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO perform in a 3-phase BLDC closed-loop current control application at a 20 kHz PWM rate?
At 60 MHz, PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO executes approximately 3000 instructions per 50 µs PWM period, providing sufficient headroom for a full Clarke-Park transform, dual PI current controllers, and SVPWM angle update using its fixed-point DSP multiply-accumulate in a single cycle. The 12-bit ADC with simultaneous sampling on 3 channels captures phase currents within a 1 µs conversion window per channel, ensuring current samples align with the PWM switching cycle center for minimum ripple error in a 3-phase inverter.
What Flash and RAM capacity does PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO offer, and can it host a USB-CDC stack alongside motor firmware?
PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO provides 256 KB of Flash program memory and 16 KB of SRAM data memory, which accommodates a Microchip USB CDC library occupying approximately 20 KB Flash and 4 KB RAM alongside a full motor-control firmware stack within comfortable margins. The boundary-scan JTAG interface enables in-system debugging without consuming extra UART or SPI pins, preserving all available I/O for PWM outputs, ADC inputs, and encoder interface in a 28-pin SOIC-W layout.
How does the 28-pin SOIC wide package of PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO compare to QFP-28 for high-volume PCB assembly in a motor drive?
The SOIC-28 wide body at 1.27 mm pin pitch offers better first-pass solder yield on standard SMT lines compared to fine-pitch QFP-28 at 0.5 mm or 0.65 mm pitch, particularly on two-layer PCBs where paste volume uniformity is harder to control. For a motor-drive board running 500 units per month, the SOIC-28 typically reduces inspection rejection rates by 1% to 3% and allows manual rework with a standard soldering iron, lowering repair cost per board by several dollars at low production volumes.
For a designer choosing between PIC24EP256MC202 and dsPIC33EP256MC202 for an industrial servo, which device is better suited?
dsPIC33EP256MC202 adds a hardware DSP engine with 40-bit accumulators and fractional multiply in 1 clock cycle, outperforming PIC24EP256MC202 for algorithms requiring high-precision floating-point-like fixed-point computations such as Field Oriented Control on a 16 kHz current loop. PIC24EP256MC202-I/SO is the better pick for simpler stepper or brushed-DC drives that fit in 16-bit integer arithmetic, typically costing 10% to 20% less per unit at 1000-piece volumes while sharing the same 28-pin SOIC-W footprint and peripheral set.
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