16-bit microcontrollers with 32KB flash, 8KB RAM, and 28-pin packaging
Manufacturer: microchip
# Introduction to the PIC24FJ32GB002 Product Series
## 1. Overview
The PIC24FJ32GB002 is part of Microchip Technology's PIC24F family of 16 - bit microcontrollers. This product series is designed to offer a balance of performance, power efficiency, and rich peripheral integration, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 Core and Performance
- **16 - bit RISC Core**: The PIC24FJ32GB002 is powered by a high - performance 16 - bit RISC core. It has a Harvard architecture, which allows for simultaneous instruction and data access, enhancing the overall processing speed. The core can execute instructions at a rate of up to 30 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second), enabling it to handle complex tasks efficiently.
- **Enhanced Instruction Set**: It comes with an enhanced instruction set that includes bit - manipulation, multiply - accumulate, and single - cycle arithmetic and logic operations. These instructions simplify the implementation of algorithms such as digital signal processing, control loops, and data encryption.
### 2.2 Memory
- **Flash Program Memory**: The microcontroller features 32 KB of in - system programmable Flash memory. This non - volatile memory is used to store the application code. The Flash memory has a high endurance, allowing for multiple programming and erasing cycles, which is useful during the development and debugging phases as well as in long - term production use.
- **RAM Data Memory**: There is 4 KB of RAM available for data storage. This memory is used to store variables, intermediate results, and stack data during program execution. The sufficient amount of RAM enables the implementation of more complex algorithms and data - handling routines.
### 2.3 Peripherals
#### 2.3.1 Communication Peripherals
- **UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver - Transmitter)**: The PIC24FJ32GB002 is equipped with one or more UART modules. UART is a widely used serial communication interface that allows the microcontroller to communicate with other devices such as sensors, displays, and computers. It supports various baud rates, making it compatible with different communication requirements.
- **SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)**: The SPI interface provides a high - speed, synchronous serial communication option. It can be used to communicate with external devices such as EEPROMs, ADCs (Analog - to - Digital Converters), and DACs (Digital - to - Analog Converters). The SPI interface supports multiple master - slave configurations, enabling the microcontroller to control multiple devices simultaneously.
- **I²C (Inter - Integrated Circuit)**: The I²C interface is a multi - master, multi - slave serial communication protocol. It is commonly used for connecting low - speed devices such as sensors, real - time clocks, and EEPROMs. The PIC24FJ32GB002's I²C module supports standard, fast, and high - speed modes, providing flexibility in different application scenarios.
#### 2.3.2 Timers and Counters
- **Multiple Timer Modules**: The microcontroller includes several timer/counter modules. These timers can be used for a variety of purposes, such as generating time delays, measuring time intervals, and generating PWM (Pulse - Width Modulation) signals. The PWM signals are particularly useful in motor control applications, where they can be used to control the speed and direction of motors.
#### 2.3.3 Analog Peripherals
- **ADC (Analog - to - Digital Converter)**: The PIC24FJ32GB002 features an on - chip ADC. The ADC can convert analog input signals from sensors (
28-VQFN Pkg
28 QFN
28-SOIC