PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX - 48MHz Cortex-M23 MCU 256KB Flash | Microchip
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What is a Cortex-M23 microcontroller? It is a low-power 32-bit microcontroller core from Arm built on the ARMv8-M baseline architecture, featuring a single-cycle hardware multiplier, hardware divider, Nested Vector Interrupt Controller (NVIC), and an optional Memory Protection Unit (MPU). The PIC32CM LS60 family adds SleepWalking peripherals and Arm TrustZone-M technology, allowing secure and non-secure code to coexist on the same die. Microcontrollers in this class serve as the central control hub in the system hierarchy: MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor.
Key features include 2.0V to 3.63V single-supply operation, integrated touch hardware with up to 256 touch channels, smart analog integration including 12-bit ADC, DAC, op amps, and comparators, plus cryptographic accelerators via TrustZone for secure boot and key storage. The device also features configurable SERCOM-like peripherals, DMA, and event system support. According to the Microchip PIC32CM LE00/LS00/LS60 family datasheet, the LS60 variant operates from -40C to +85C with up to 48 MHz core speed, while the LS00 variant supports 1.62V minimum VDD for deeper low-power operation.
From an architecture standpoint, the device combines a Cortex-M23 core, tightly-coupled SRAM, embedded Flash with RWW support, and a peripheral event system that lets timers and I/O wake the CPU autonomously. This event-driven architecture is the foundation of the SleepWalking feature, which dramatically reduces average power consumption by keeping the core asleep until a peripheral event requires CPU attention. Compared to legacy PIC24/PIC32MX devices, the PIC32CM LS60 family delivers roughly 2x the CoreMark/mW efficiency at the cost of a more limited peripheral library.
Typical applications include secure IoT sensor nodes, low-power wireless modules, touch-based consumer devices, smart metering, secure home appliances, and battery-powered industrial sensors. The combination of TrustZone-M and capacitive touch hardware makes the part particularly attractive for touch-sensitive secure terminals.
When designing with this part, allocate sufficient PCB area for the 9x9 mm VQFN-64 thermal/exposed pad. Note that the LS60 variant requires a minimum 2.0V supply versus 1.62V for LS00, so designers using 1.8V rails should choose LS00 instead. TrustZone configuration requires careful linker-script planning to place secure code in the correct memory regions.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in-Alternativen für PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
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Alternativen anfordernPIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M23 (ARMv8-M baseline) |
| CPU Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 48 MHz |
| CoreMark / MHz | 2.64 CoreMark/MHz |
| DMIPS / MHz | 1.03 DMIPS/MHz |
| Program Flash | 256 KB (128K x 16) |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| Supply Voltage (LS60) | 2.0 V to 3.63 V |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Gehäuse | 64-pin VQFN (9x9 mm) |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| Security | Arm TrustZone-M |
| Touch Hardware | Integrated PTC (up to 256 channels) |
| Hardware Multiplier | Single-cycle 32-bit |
PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | PA00 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 2 | PA01 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 3 | PA02 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 4 | PA03 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 5 | PA04 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 6 | PA05 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 7 | PA06 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 8 | PA07 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 9 | PA08 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 10 | PA09 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 11 | PA10 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 12 | PA11 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 15 | PA12 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 16 | PA13 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 17 | PA14 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 18 | PA15 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 19 | PA16 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 20 | PA17 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 21 | PA18 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 22 | PA19 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 23 | PA20 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 24 | PA21 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 25 | PA22 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 26 | PA23 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 27 | PA24 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 28 | PA25 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 29 | PA26 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 30 | PA27 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 31 | PA28 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 32 | PA29 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 33 | PA30 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 34 | PA31 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 35 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 36 | VSSIO — I/O ground |
| Pin 37 | PB00 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 38 | PB01 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 39 | PB02 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 40 | PB03 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 41 | PB04 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 42 | PB05 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 43 | PB06 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 44 | PB07 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 45 | PB08 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 46 | PB09 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 47 | PB10 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 48 | PB11 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 49 | PB12 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 50 | PB13 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 51 | PB14 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 52 | PB15 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 53 | RESETn — Reset input, active low |
| Pin 54 | SWCLK — Serial wire debug clock |
| Pin 55 | SWDIO — Serial wire debug data |
| Pin 56 | VDDANA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 57 | VSSANA — Analog ground |
| Pin 58 | PB16 — GPIO / peripheral function (XIN) |
| Pin 59 | PB17 — GPIO / peripheral function (XOUT) |
| Pin 60 | PB18 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 61 | PB19 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 62 | PB20 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 63 | PB21 — GPIO / peripheral function |
| Pin 64 | EP — Exposed pad - connect to ground |
Typische Anwendungen
PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Secure IoT Sensor Node, Capacitive Touch Control Panel, Smart Home Appliance Controller, Battery-Powered Wearable Device, Industrial Sensor Hub, Smart Meter Data Concentrator.
Secure IoT Sensor Node
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX is well suited for secure IoT sensor nodes that require both hardware root-of-trust and ultra-low-power operation. The Cortex-M23 core at 48 MHz (2.64 CoreMark/MHz) executes sensor processing and TLS/DTLS handshake routines efficiently, while the TrustZone-M secure boot ensures firmware authenticity. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, SleepWalking peripherals allow the core to remain asleep while ADC samples environmental data, with the event system waking the CPU only when threshold-crossings occur - reducing average current to the microamp range on battery-powered sensor nodes. The 32 KB SRAM accommodates TLS session buffers without external memory. Place the MCU between the battery and a sub-GHz or BLE radio module for typical 3.0 V coin-cell operation.
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Capacitive Touch Control Panel
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX integrates the Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) supporting up to 256 touch channels, eliminating the need for an external touch IC in many designs. The Cortex-M23 core scans the touch matrix, runs the touch detection algorithm, and drives the UI response at up to 48 MHz with deterministic latency. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, the PTC supports both self- and mutual-capacitance sensing with hardware-driven noise cancellation against AC line interference and moisture. Designers typically pair the MCU with a 64-pin VQFN PCB that routes touch sensors to dedicated pins. Compared to a discrete touch IC + MCU solution, this integrated approach reduces BOM cost by roughly 30-40% in consumer appliances.
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Smart Home Appliance Controller
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX targets smart home appliances that need a secure network stack, touch UI, and power-efficient motor control. The Cortex-M23 core handles BLE or Wi-Fi co-processor communication via SERCOM-like UART/SPI interfaces, while the on-chip op amps and 12-bit ADC read current/voltage sensors for inverter control. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, the Event System and SleepWalking allow the MCU to remain in deep sleep until a sensor or wake-up pin event requires CPU action, achieving standby currents below 10 uA. The 256 KB Flash supports full Matter or HomeKit protocol stacks. Place decoupling capacitors within 3 mm of each VDD pin and route the exposed pad to a continuous ground pour for thermal performance.
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Battery-Powered Wearable Device
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX supports battery-powered wearables with its 2.0-3.63 V supply and Cortex-M23 SleepWalking architecture. The core executes BLE stack and sensor fusion at 48 MHz, then drops to deep sleep while the event system monitors accelerometer and heart-rate sensors. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, the LS60 family achieves typical deep-sleep currents below 5 uA with full SRAM retention, enabling multi-month battery life in wrist-worn applications. The 64-VQFN 9x9 mm package is footprint-compatible with the smaller LS00 family, allowing PCB reuse across product variants. Pair with a CR2032 coin cell and a low quiescent-current regulator for extended runtime.
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Industrial Sensor Hub
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX serves as an industrial sensor hub in 4-20 mA loop-powered or 24V-bus systems. Its 48 MHz Cortex-M23 core aggregates data from RS-485, I2C, and SPI sensors, performs local processing, and transmits over CAN-FD or Ethernet. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, the LS60's industrial -40C to +85C temperature range suits factory floor environments. TrustZone-M isolates the secure boot and key storage from the application firmware, allowing secure firmware updates over the field bus. The 12-bit ADC, op amps, and DAC on-chip reduce the analog front-end BOM. Place the MCU adjacent to the isolated DC-DC converter and route the analog ground island separately from the digital ground.
Smart Meter Data Concentrator
The PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX supports smart meter data concentrator applications where secure local processing and reliable communication are required. The 256 KB Flash stores metering firmware plus a TLS or DLMS/COSEM stack, while the 32 KB SRAM buffers meter readings. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, the LS60 family's hardware cryptographic accelerator inside TrustZone-M offloads AES and SHA computations from the Cortex-M23 core, leaving headroom for metering algorithms. The Cortex-M23 core at 48 MHz handles sub-MHz RF, PLC, or NB-IoT communication modules via UART/SPI. Pair with a 32.768 kHz crystal for RTC timekeeping and an isolated RS-485 transceiver for meter bus communication.
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Technische Referenzdaten für PIC32CM2532LS60064T-I/5LX – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | PIC32CM2532LS00064T-I/5LX | PIC32CM2532LE00064T-I/5LX | PIC32CM2532JH00064T-I/5LX | PIC32CM2532LS00064-I/5LX | PIC32CM2532LS60064-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-TQFP - different footprint |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M23 | ARM Cortex-M23 | ARM Cortex-M23 | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M23 | ARM Cortex-M23 |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz |
| Program Flash | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| TrustZone-M Security | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Minimum Supply Voltage | 2.0 V | 1.62 V | 1.62 V | 1.62 V | 1.62 V | 2.0 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- TrustZone-M hardware isolation for secure boot (vs. PIC32CM2532LS00064T-I/5LX)
- Cortex-M23 vs Cortex-M0+ core efficiency (vs. PIC32CM2532JH00064T-I/5LX)
- Same-package footprint across LS60/LS00/LE00 families (vs. PIC32CM2532LE00064T-I/5LX)
Designhinweise
The 64-VQFN 9x9 mm package requires a continuous ground plane beneath the exposed pad (EP) for both thermal dissipation and electrical ground reference. Solder paste stencil apertures should follow Microchip's recommended pattern (typically a 5x5 array of small openings) to ensure proper solder joint formation. Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF X7R plus 10 uF X5R bulk) within 3 mm of each VDD/VSS pin pair to minimize supply ripple during SleepWalking wake events. Estimated: with 64 I/O and 4 supply pairs, a four-layer PCB with one ground layer is the minimum for clean signal routing.
Do not assume that LS00 firmware can run unmodified on the LS60 variant: the TrustZone-M secure attribution of memory regions and peripherals must be re-declared in the linker script, or the secure boot will fail. Conversely, LS60 firmware with TrustZone calls will not link on the LS00 variant. According to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E, both families share the same 64-VQFN 9x9 mm footprint but require separate firmware builds. The 'I' industrial suffix denotes -40C to +85C; do not substitute 'E' extended-temperature parts (-40C to +125C) without checking power-derating curves.
Estimated: at 48 MHz active mode the Cortex-M23 core draws approximately 3-5 mA at 3.3 V; in deep sleep with full SRAM retention the figure drops below 5 uA according to the Microchip family datasheet 60001615E. To leverage the low SleepWalking current, configure the event system to wake the CPU only on peripheral threshold events (e.g., ADC window comparator, RTC alarm, touch proximity) rather than periodic interrupts. A 32.768 kHz crystal on PB16/PB17 (XIN/XOUT) is required for accurate RTC operation in deep-sleep modes; internal RC oscillators trade accuracy for ~1 uA additional current.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product environmental compliance information. Lead-free finish indicated by 'LX' suffix. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only). JEDEC J-STD-020 reflow compatible.
