PIC32MX170F256BT-I/SO
PIC32MX170F256BT-I/SO - 256KB Flash 40MHz 32-bit MCU | Microchip
The Microchip PIC32MX170F256BT-I/SO is a 32-bit RISC microcontroller based on the MIPS32 M4K core, delivering 50 MHz/83 DMIPS performance with 0.5 mA/MHz typical active current consumption. Housed in a 28-pin SOIC wide package, the device integrates 256 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM for embedded applications requiring USB, audio, graphics, and advanced analog peripherals in a compact footprint.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program storage (Flash), working memory (RAM), and a rich peripheral set. The PIC32MX1xx/2xx family specifically bridges the 8-bit PIC16/PIC32 architecture, offering ARM Cortex-M compatibility with Microchip's MIPS32 Peripheral Gallery heritage. This positions the PIC32MX170F256BT as part of the broader hierarchy: MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS32 MCU -> PIC32 family -> PIC32MX1xx/2xx sub-family. With USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG support, this part is commonly deployed in USB peripherals, audio codecs, and graphics HMI designs.
Key features include 256 KB Flash, 64 KB SRAM, USB 2.0 full-speed OTG, two I2S/SPI modules, two UART, two I2C, a Parallel Master Port (PMP) for graphics interfaces, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible pin mapping, four channels of hardware DMA with automatic data size detection, and separate PLLs for CPU and USB clocks. The 10-bit ADC, the on-chip mTouch capacitive touch sensing module, 1 ns high-resolution time measurement, on-chip temperature measurement, and configurable WDT with on-chip low-power RC oscillator round out the integrated peripheral set.
The PIC32MX170F256BT is built on a low-power CMOS process with multiple power management modes including Idle, Sleep, and Deep Sleep that reduce active current draw to 0.5 mA/MHz typical. It supports 2.3V to 3.6V operation and pin compatibility with most Microchip 16-bit devices, enabling easy migration from PIC24 and dsPIC designs. With USB OTG integrated on-chip, designers can drop USB directly onto a 28-pin footprint without an external PHY, reducing BOM cost.
Typical applications include USB audio peripherals, capacitive touch HMI panels, low-cost graphics displays using PMP, sensor hubs with USB connectivity, and industrial automation controllers. The 28-pin SOIC package provides easy hand-soldering and breadboard-friendly prototyping, while the 'T' suffix indicates Tape and Reel packaging.
When designing with this part, ensure USB impedance-matched routing per the USB 2.0 specification and place the 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor as close to each VDD pin as possible. The PLL configuration requires careful selection of input divider, multiplier, and output divider values; refer to the family reference manual for clock tree programming details.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. All specifications are sourced from Microchip's official PIC32MX1xx/2xx 28/36/44-pin family datasheet.
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