PIC32MX250F256L-V/PF
PIC32MX250F256L-V/PF - 32-bit 256KB Flash MCU 100-pin | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC32MX250F256L-V/PF is a 32-bit MIPS microcontroller from the PIC32MX1XX/2XX/5XX family, featuring a MIPS32 M4K core running up to 50 MHz (83 DMIPS), 256 KB of Flash program memory and 32 KB of SRAM, packaged in a 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, -V grade). The device integrates a USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG controller, two I2S and four SPI modules for codec and serial communications, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible pin mapping, and a Parallel Master Port (PMP) with dual read/write buffers for graphics interfaces. The part is qualified for AEC-Q100 automotive applications and operates across -40C to +105C (V-temp) with a 2.5V/3.3V core supply.
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit that combines a 32-bit processor core, program memory (typically Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals (ADC, timers, communication interfaces, I/O) on a single die. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC32MX belongs to the MIPS32 M4K architecture family, which sits under microcontrollers -> embedded processors -> semiconductors. PIC32MX devices target applications that need more compute headroom than 8/16-bit MCUs while staying within the friendly MPLAB X IDE and Harmony ecosystem.
Key features of the PIC32MX250F256L-V/PF include the Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) engine that remaps digital peripheral functions onto a wide range of GPIO pins, an on-chip USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG controller (with internal transceiver and dedicated DMA), a 16-channel 10-bit 1 Msps ADC, four UART modules, two I2C modules, five 16-bit timers/counters, an RTCC, and a CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for touch and capacitive sensing.
Architecturally, the M4K core is a 5-stage pipeline Harvard implementation with hardware multiply/divide, single-cycle multiplication, and a Prefetch Cache module to hide Flash latency. The 256 KB Flash is organized as 256K x 8 with ECC, and the 32 KB SRAM supports DMA access for high-throughput peripherals such as USB and PMP. The integrated 3.3V LDO allows single-rail operation from 2.3V to 3.6V.
Typical applications include USB peripherals (HID, CDC, MSD, vendor-class devices), low-cost graphics HMI using PMP to drive LCD controllers, automotive body and infotainment modules (V-temp / AEC-Q100 grade), audio codecs over I2S, and capacitive touch user interfaces using CTMU. The combination of USB, graphics PMP, and ample Flash/RAM makes it a strong fit for connected embedded products that previously required an external MCU plus USB controller.
When designing with this part, pay close attention to the V-temp grade (suffix -V/PF means -40C to +105C operation). Ensure the VBUS/USB traces follow the USB 2.0 impedance guideline (90 ohms differential) and that the USB pull-up (D+ or D-) is enabled in software only after the regulator is stable. Decouple VDD/VSS pairs with a 0.1uF ceramic per pin pair plus a bulk 4.7-10uF near the regulator.
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