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PIC24FJ64GA002

MCHPPIC24FJ64GA002

Microchip Technology
A member of the PIC24F family if you want the standalone MCU used commonly on PIC24F evaluation platforms.
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Overview

The Microchip PIC24FJ64GA002 is a 16-bit microcontroller from the PIC24F family, offering a balance of performance and features for a wide range of embedded applications. It operates at speeds up to 32 MHz and includes 64 KB of Flash memory and 8 KB of RAM. This MCU is known for its low-power capabilities and integrated peripherals, making it suitable for designs requiring efficient operation.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the PIC24FJ64GA002's low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-operated devices. Its integrated peripherals, including multiple communication interfaces and a 10-bit ADC, reduce external component count. The peripheral pin select (PPS) feature offers flexibility in pin assignments, simplifying PCB layout and design iterations.

Applications

General Purpose Embedded Control
Suitable for a variety of embedded systems requiring a compact 16-bit MCU with integrated peripherals and decent memory capacity.
Low Power Portable Devices
Its various power management modes, including Sleep, Idle, Doze, and Alternate Clock, enable energy-efficient operation for battery-powered applications.
Sensor Interfacing
With 10 channels of 10-bit A/D conversion and communication interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART, it can effectively read and process data from multiple sensors.
User Interface Control
Its 21 I/O pins, along with a Parallel Master/Slave Port (PMP/PSP), can drive small displays or manage button inputs.
Industrial Monitoring
Features like the Watchdog Timer and Brown-out Detect/Reset contribute to system reliability in industrial environments.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 8K x 8
Core Size 16-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, PMP, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 21
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 10x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (22K x 24)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 28-SSOP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

To get started with the PIC24FJ64GA002, Microchip's MPLAB X IDE provides a comprehensive development environment. The MPLAB ICD 3 or PICkit 3/4 in-circuit debugger/programmers are used for debugging and flashing the device. Development boards like the Explorer 16 Development Board (though often featuring larger PIC24 variants, they support the family) or custom PCB designs can be used for prototyping.

PIC24FJ64 Family

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PIC24FJ64GA002-I/PT I/PT —

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