The PIC24F16KA101-I/SS is a PIC-series microcontroller manufactured by Microchip. It is an 8-bit device featuring a 32MHz internal clock, 16kB of program memory, 1536B of static RAM (SRAM) and 512B of EEPROM. The device also has 27 I/O pins and 8 dedicated analog pins for applications requiring analog measurements. It is pin-compatible with 16-bit PIC devices, making it a cost-effective upgrade for designs that need more computing power. The device also features an in-circuit debugger (ICD) for convenient programming and debugging capabilities. It is purpose-built for a wide range of applications such as in medical, automotive, industrial, consumer and embedded applications with its small size, low power consumption, and integrated peripherals.