Datasheet

PIC24HJ32GP202/204 AND PIC24HJ16GP304
DS70289J-page 14 © 2007-2011 Microchip Technology Inc.
FIGURE 2-1: RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM CONNECTION
2.2.1 TANK CAPACITORS
On boards with power traces running longer than six
inches in length, it is suggested to use a tank capacitor
for integrated circuits including microcontrollers to
supply a local power source. The value of the tank
capacitor should be determined based on the trace
resistance that connects the power supply source to
the microcontroller, and the maximum current drawn by
the microcontroller in the application. In other words,
select the tank capacitor so that it meets the acceptable
voltage sag at the device. Typical values range from
4.7 µF to 47 µF.
2.3 CPU Logic Filter Capacitor
Connection (V
CAP)
A low-ESR (< 5 Ohms) capacitor is required on the
VCAP pin, which is used to stabilize the voltage
regulator output voltage. The V
CAP pin must not be
connected to V
DD, and must have a capacitor between
4.7 µF and 10 µF, 16V connected to ground. The type
can be ceramic or tantalum. Refer to Section 22.0
“Electrical Characteristics” for additional
information.
The placement of this capacitor should be close to the
VCAP. It is recommended that the trace length not
exceed one-quarter inch (6 mm). Refer to Section 19.2
“On-Chip Voltage Regulator” for details.
2.4 Master Clear (MCLR) Pin
The MCLR pin provides for two specific device
functions:
• Device Reset
• Device programming and debugging
During device programming and debugging, the
resistance and capacitance that can be added to the
pin must be considered. Device programmers and
debuggers drive the MCLR
pin. Consequently,
specific voltage levels (VIH and VIL) and fast signal
transitions must not be adversely affected. Therefore,
specific values of R and C will need to be adjusted
based on the application and PCB requirements.
For example, as shown in Figure 2-2, it is
recommended that capacitor C is isolated from the
MCLR
pin during programming and debugging
operations.
Place the components shown in Figure 2-2 within
one-quarter inch (6 mm) from the MCLR
pin.
FIGURE 2-2: EXAMPLE OF MCLR PIN
CONNECTIONS
PIC24H
VDD
VSS
VDD
VSS
VSS
VDD
AVDD AVSS VDD VSS
0.1 µF
Ceramic
0.1 µF
Ceramic
0.1 µF
Ceramic
0.1 µF
Ceramic
C
R
V
DD
MCLR
0.1 µF
Ceramic
VCAP
L1
(1)
R1
10 µF
Tantalum
Note 1: As an option, instead of a hard-wired connection, an
inductor (L1) can be substituted between V
DD and
AV
DD to improve ADC noise rejection. The inductor
impedance should be less than 1Ω and the inductor
capacity greater than 10 mA.
Where:
f
FCNV
2
--------------=
f
1
2π LC()
-----------------------=
L
1
2πfC()
----------------------
⎝⎠
⎛⎞
2
=
(i.e., ADC conversion rate/2)
Note 1: R ≤ 10 kΩ is recommended. A suggested
starting value is 10 kΩ. Ensure that the
MCLR
pin VIH and VIL specifications are met.
2: R1 ≤ 470W will limit any current flowing into
MCLR
from the external capacitor C, in the
event of MCLR
pin breakdown, due to Elec-
trostatic Discharge (ESD) or Electrical
Overstress (EOS). Ensure that the MCLR
pin
V
IH and VIL specifications are met.
C
R1
(2)
R
(1)
VDD
MCLR
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