PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT - 32-bit MCU, 80MHz, 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.2 | $8.20 |
| 10 | $7.4 | $74.00 |
| 100 | $6.65 | $665.00 |
| 500 | $6.05 | $3,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.5 | $5,500.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU core, program memory (Flash), working memory (SRAM), and a rich set of on-chip peripherals such as timers, ADCs, communication controllers, and DMA engines. MCUs sit at the heart of nearly every embedded system, executing firmware that reads sensors, drives actuators, and exchanges data with other ICs. The PIC32MK family is positioned in Microchip's mid-to-high performance 32-bit tier, above PIC24/dsPIC and below the high-end SAME70/SAM S7 lines - balancing DSP capability, peripheral count and deterministic motor-control timing for cost-optimised industrial designs. Within the family hierarchy: PIC32MK -> PIC32 -> 32-bit MCU -> Microcontroller -> Semiconductor.
Key features of the PIC32MK0512GPE064 include its 32-bit MIPS32 microAptiv core with hardware multiply/divide and DSP extensions, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, and a peripheral set tailored for motor control and industrial automation - including multiple 12-bit ADCs, high-resolution PWM, quadrature encoder interfaces, CAN-FD, and DMA. The -E/PT suffix denotes the extended-temperature (-40C to +125C) AEC-Q100 grade in tray packaging. The device is also offered in 64-pin QFN variants (PK/KD) for space-constrained designs.
Architecturally, the PIC32MK uses a Harvard-style memory bus with separate instruction and data paths feeding the microAptiv core, plus a peripheral bus that connects the ADC, PWM, CAN, and DMA engines through crossbar-style routing. This dual-bus design keeps interrupt latency low for time-critical motor-control loops while permitting high-throughput peripheral transfers via DMA, eliminating CPU bottlenecks during multi-channel ADC sampling.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) field-oriented control (FOC), industrial servo drives, photovoltaic inverters, automotive body and chassis ECUs, and Industrial IoT gateways. The combination of FPU-less 80 MHz performance, 512 KB Flash for complex state machines and communication stacks, and on-chip CAN-FD makes the part well-suited to networked motor nodes in demanding precision use cases.
When designing with this device, place 100 nF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every VDD/VSS pair, allocate separate analog and digital ground planes tied at a single point near the MCU, and observe the 3.0V-3.6V supply window. Designers migrating from PIC32MX should note that the peripheral library (PLIB) and Harmony v3 configuration have replaced the legacy MLA stack, and pin remapping via PPS must be re-validated.
This page synthesises distributor pricing, drop-in 64-TQFP alternatives, and AEC-Q100 considerations not found in a single manufacturer page, enabling faster part selection for AEC-Q100 motor-control, and Industrial IoT designs.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Core Family | PIC32MK (PIC32) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 80 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 128 KB |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Pin Count | 64 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| AEC-Q100 Grade | Qualified (automotive grade) |
| DMA | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 / PGED3 |
| Pin 2 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 / PGEC3 |
| Pin 3 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 7 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 8 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 9 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 / PGEC1 |
| Pin 10 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 / PGED1 |
| Pin 11 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 12 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 14 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 15 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 16 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 17 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 18 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 19 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 20 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 21 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 22 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 23 | RC8 — I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 24 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 25 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 26 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 27 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 28 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 29 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 30 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 31 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 32 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 33 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 34 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 35 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 36 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 37 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 38 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 39 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 40 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 41 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 42 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 43 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 44 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pin 45 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pin 46 | RE6 — I/O port E bit 6 |
| Pin 47 | RE7 — I/O port E bit 7 |
| Pin 48 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 49 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 50 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 51 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 52 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin 53 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin 54 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 55 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 56 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin 57 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin 58 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pin 59 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pin 60 | RG4 — I/O port G bit 4 |
| Pin 61 | RG5 — I/O port G bit 5 |
| Pin 62 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pin 63 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pin 64 | MCLR — Master clear / reset input |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control, Industrial Servo Drives, Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs, Photovoltaic Inverters and Solar Power, Industrial IoT Gateways, Power Conversion and SMPS Digital Control, Precision Sensor Conditioning and Data Acquisition.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
The PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT is well-suited for BLDC and PMSM motor control thanks to its 80 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core with DSP extensions, hardware DMA, and on-chip high-resolution PWM plus multiple 12-bit ADCs. In a sensorless FOC (field-oriented control) loop the DSP extensions accelerate Park/Clarke transforms, while DMA offloads ADC sampling so the CPU sustains a tight 20 kHz current loop. With 512 KB Flash the part holds state-machine firmware plus a CAN-FD communication stack for networked motor nodes, and the AEC-Q100 qualification supports under-hood automotive pumps and fans.
Recommended
Industrial Servo Drives
For industrial servo drives the PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT provides the 80 MHz core, 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM required to run cascaded position-velocity-current loops in parallel with EtherCAT or CAN-FD network stacks. The 12-bit ADC samples feedback currents at sub-microsecond intervals through DMA without CPU intervention, and the high-resolution PWM drives the IGBT/MOSFET inverter at switching frequencies above 20 kHz. The -40 C to +125 C extended temperature range plus AEC-Q100 qualification make it suitable for cabinet-mounted servo drives and harsh factory environments.
Recommended
Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs
The PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT is AEC-Q100 qualified at extended -40 C to +125 C temperature, making it a strong fit for automotive body ECUs (door modules, seat controllers, lighting) and chassis subsystems. Its CAN-FD interface enables modern in-vehicle networking at 2 Mbps and beyond, while the 512 KB Flash accommodates both application firmware and bootloader for secure OTA updates. The PIC32MK's deterministic interrupt latency is essential for time-critical CAN message handling and PWM-driven actuator control in body and chassis domains.
Recommended
Photovoltaic Inverters and Solar Power
Solar inverters and string combiners benefit from the PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT's combination of 80 MHz MIPS32 core, 12-bit ADC, DMA, and CAN-FD networking for distributed MPPT (maximum power point tracking) nodes. The 512 KB Flash holds complex MPPT algorithms, anti-islanding protection routines, and grid-monitoring firmware, while the high-resolution PWM channels generate the inverter switching signals. The extended temperature grade supports outdoor inverter enclosures that see direct sun heating, and AEC-Q100 qualification aids reliability for long-life solar installations.
Recommended
Industrial IoT Gateways
The PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT can anchor Industrial IoT (IIoT) gateway nodes that aggregate sensor data from multiple fieldbuses and forward it to cloud services. With 512 KB Flash the part holds an embedded TCP/IP stack plus MQTT or OPC UA client, while the 128 KB SRAM supports TLS handshake buffers and message queues. CAN-FD plus UART/SPI interfaces aggregate sensor data, and DMA allows background packet transfers without CPU intervention. The extended temperature range supports cabinet-less mounting in industrial environments.
Recommended
Power Conversion and SMPS Digital Control
Digital control of switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) leverages the PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT's high-resolution PWM, 12-bit ADC, and 80 MHz core to implement voltage-mode and current-mode control loops for DC-DC converters, PFC stages, and LLC resonant converters. The DSP extensions accelerate compensator calculations, and DMA feeds the ADC samples to memory without CPU overhead. The 512 KB Flash accommodates multi-mode firmware (PFC + LLC + supervisory) for digital PSU platforms targeting industrial and automotive power applications.
Recommended
Precision Sensor Conditioning and Data Acquisition
Precision multi-channel data acquisition systems use the PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT to sample and condition signals from thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, and 4-20 mA loops. The 12-bit ADC combined with DMA supports simultaneous sampling of multiple channels without CPU intervention, and the 512 KB Flash holds calibration tables plus Modbus or CAN-FD protocol stacks for sensor transmitters. The -40 C to +125 C extended grade supports industrial process-control installations and outdoor sensor nodes in challenging environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512GPE064-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT | PIC32MK1024GPE064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 1 MB (+100%) |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (Extended -E) | -40C to +85C (Industrial -I) | -40C to +125C (Extended -E) | -40C to +85C (Industrial -I) | -40C to +125C (Extended -E) |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified | Not automotive grade | Qualified | Not automotive grade | Qualified |
| Core | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP) | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP) | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP) | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP) | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP) |
| CAN-FD Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- MIPS32 microAptiv with DSP extensions vs Cortex-M0+ alternatives (vs PIC32CM1216MC00032-I/PT)
- 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM vs typical 256 KB / 64 KB in same-package parts (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT)
- AEC-Q100 qualified in 64-TQFP vs QFN-only alternatives (vs PIC32MK0512GPK064)
Design Notes
The PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT operates from a single 3.0 V to 3.6 V supply rail with on-chip LDO regulating the core. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to every VDD/VSS pin pair, and add a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on the main 3.3 V rail. Use separate analog (AVDD) and digital (DVDD) supply planes tied at a single point if available; the analog supply pins must be filtered with ferrite beads if noise-sensitive ADC channels are used.
For motor-control applications using the high-resolution PWM and 12-bit ADC, place analog input traces away from PWM switching traces to minimise crosstalk. Use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane for the PIC32MK. Keep the crystal traces short and surround them with a ground guard ring. Pin remapping via PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) on the PIC32MK requires careful pin assignment in MPLAB Harmony to avoid conflicts with debug/ICSP pins on PGECx/PGEDx.
Common pitfalls when migrating to PIC32MK from PIC32MX include: (1) the peripheral library (PLIB) is deprecated - use MPLAB Harmony v3 or the legacy MHC; (2) PPS pin remapping has different default assignments and must be reconfigured; (3) the interrupt vector table is reorganised; (4) the 128 KB SRAM requires explicit configuration of the RAM partition between kernel and user modes; (5) the -E temperature suffix requires AEC-Q100 qualification - do not substitute the -I (industrial) variant into automotive designs without re-qualification.
At maximum core frequency of 80 MHz with all peripherals active, the PIC32MK0512GPE064-E/PT typical power consumption is around 100-150 mW depending on peripheral activity. The 64-pin TQFP package thermal resistance theta_JA is approximately 50 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test PCB, giving a junction-to-ambient rise of about 7.5 C at 150 mW - well within the 125 C junction limit. No heatsink is required for normal operation, but derate by 30% if ambient exceeds 85 C.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualified per Microchip qualification report. RoHS and REACH compliant. Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow-compatible per JEDEC J-STD-020. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data.
