PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT - 512KB Flash 32-bit MCU, 80MHz | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.2 | $7.20 |
| 10 | $6.49 | $64.90 |
| 100 | $5.78 | $578.00 |
| 500 | $5.21 | $2,605.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.65 | $4,650.00 |
| 3,000 | $4.1 | $12,300.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, memory (Flash + SRAM), and peripherals (ADCs, timers, communication interfaces) on one die. MCUs belong to the broader category of embedded processors and sit hierarchically under microcontrollers -> microprocessors -> semiconductor -> integrated circuit. The PIC32MK family targets real-time deterministic control workloads that demand DSP-class signal processing alongside traditional MCU I/O.
Key differentiating features of this part include 512 KB Flash / 64 KB SRAM, a 120 MHz-capable core (run at 80 MHz in the E temperature grade), 8 KB instruction cache, 4 KB data cache, dedicated motor-control peripherals with up to 12 PWM channels, four op amps for current sensing, four 12-bit ADC modules with up to 2 MSPS, and a USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG controller. The 64-pin TQFP package exposes 53 digital I/O pins.
Architecturally, the device pairs a MIPS32 microAptiv core with single-cycle hardware multiply/divide, DSP/SIMD extensions, and an IEEE 754 single-precision floating-point unit. The peripheral set is partitioned into four ports (A-D) and supports up to four DMA channels, a 16-channel capture/compare/PWM engine, and two I2C/SPI/I2S ports plus two UART modules, making it well suited to multi-protocol industrial networking.
Typical applications include field-oriented motor control (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM), industrial control loops, automotive body and chassis ECUs, functional-safety supplementary controllers, and Industrial Internet of Things edge nodes. The AEC-Q100 grade makes it drop-in for under-hood and cabin electronics where temperature and reliability stress the design envelope.
When designing with this device, allocate the four op amps to current-shunt sensing to free the ADC channels for back-EMF and DC-bus sampling. Ensure the 3.3 V supply is decoupled with at least one 100 nF plus one 4.7 uF ceramic per VDD/VSS pair, and respect the 120 MHz maximum Fcy setting when migrating to the I-grade variant. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and design notes not found on the manufacturer product page.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv MCU with DSP and FPU |
| CPU Core | 32-bit MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 80 MHz (this E variant, 120 MHz in I-grade) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data SRAM | 64 KB |
| Instruction Cache | 8 KB |
| Data Cache | 4 KB |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Digital I/O Pins | 53 |
| ADC Modules | 4 x 12-bit, up to 2 MSPS |
| Op Amps | 4 (internal) |
| PWM Channels | Up to 12 |
| CAN-FD Modules | 2 |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V (2.7 V to 3.6 V) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E automotive grade) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| AEC-Q100 | Yes (automotive qualified) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPB0/AN0/C1IND/RTCC — Port B bit 0 / Analog input 0 / Comparitor 1 IN+ / RTCC output |
| Pin 2 | RPB1/AN1/C1INC — Port B bit 1 / Analog input 1 / Comparitor 1 IN- |
| Pin 3 | RPB2/AN2/C2IND — Port B bit 2 / Analog input 2 / Comparitor 2 IN+ |
| Pin 4 | RPB3/AN3/C2INC — Port B bit 3 / Analog input 3 / Comparitor 2 IN- |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin 7 | RPB4/AN4/C3IND — Port B bit 4 / Analog input 4 / Comparitor 3 IN+ |
| Pin 8 | RPB5/AN5/C3INC — Port B bit 5 / Analog input 5 / Comparitor 3 IN- |
| Pin 9 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | RPA0/PMD5 — Port A bit 0 / PWM Motor Drive 5 |
| Pin 12 | RPA1/PMD6 — Port A bit 1 / PWM Motor Drive 6 |
| Pin 13 | RPA2/PMD7 — Port A bit 2 / PWM Motor Drive 7 |
| Pin 14 | RPA3/PWMH1 — Port A bit 3 / PWM High-side 1 |
| Pin 15 | OSC1/CLKI — External crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 16 | OSC2/CLKO — External crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 18 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin 19 | RPC0/PWMH2 — Port C bit 0 / PWM High-side 2 |
| Pin 20 | RPC1/PWMH3 — Port C bit 1 / PWM High-side 3 |
| Pin 21 | RPC2/PWML1 — Port C bit 2 / PWM Low-side 1 |
| Pin 22 | RPC3/PWML2 — Port C bit 3 / PWM Low-side 2 |
| Pin 23 | RPC4/PWML3 — Port C bit 4 / PWM Low-side 3 |
| Pin 24 | RPC5/PWMH4 — Port C bit 5 / PWM High-side 4 |
| Pin 25 | RPC6/PWMH5 — Port C bit 6 / PWM High-side 5 |
| Pin 26 | RPC7/PWMH6 — Port C bit 7 / PWM High-side 6 |
| Pin 27 | RPC8/PWML4 — Port C bit 8 / PWM Low-side 4 |
| Pin 28 | RPC9/PWML5 — Port C bit 9 / PWM Low-side 5 |
| Pin 29 | RPC10/PWMH7 — Port C bit 10 / PWM High-side 7 |
| Pin 30 | RPC11/PWML6 — Port C bit 11 / PWM Low-side 6 |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 32 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin 33 | RPD0/PWML7 — Port D bit 0 / PWM Low-side 7 |
| Pin 34 | RPD1/PWML8 — Port D bit 1 / PWM Low-side 8 |
| Pin 35 | RPD2/PWMH8 — Port D bit 2 / PWM High-side 8 |
| Pin 36 | RPD3/PWMH9 — Port D bit 3 / PWM High-side 9 |
| Pin 37 | RPD4/PWML9 — Port D bit 4 / PWM Low-side 9 |
| Pin 38 | RPD5/PWMH10 — Port D bit 5 / PWM High-side 10 |
| Pin 39 | RPD6/PWML10 — Port D bit 6 / PWM Low-side 10 |
| Pin 40 | RPD7/PWMH11 — Port D bit 7 / PWM High-side 11 |
| Pin 41 | RPD8/PWML11 — Port D bit 8 / PWM Low-side 11 |
| Pin 42 | RPD9/PWMH12 — Port D bit 9 / PWM High-side 12 |
| Pin 43 | RPD10/PWML12 — Port D bit 10 / PWM Low-side 12 |
| Pin 44 | RPD11/PWMH13 — Port D bit 11 / PWM High-side 13 |
| Pin 45 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 46 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin 47 | RPD12/PWML13 — Port D bit 12 / PWM Low-side 13 |
| Pin 48 | RPD13/PWMH14 — Port D bit 13 / PWM High-side 14 |
| Pin 49 | RPD14/PWML14 — Port D bit 14 / PWM Low-side 14 |
| Pin 50 | RPD15/PWMH15 — Port D bit 15 / PWM High-side 15 |
| Pin 51 | AVDD — Analog 3.3V supply |
| Pin 52 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 53 | D- — USB D- differential data line |
| Pin 54 | D+ — USB D+ differential data line |
| Pin 55 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect input |
| Pin 56 | RPF0 — Port F bit 0 (debugging) |
| Pin 57 | RPF1 — Port F bit 1 (debugging) |
| Pin 58 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 59 | RPF4/SDA1 — Port F bit 4 / I2C1 SDA |
| Pin 60 | RPF5/SCL1 — Port F bit 5 / I2C1 SCL |
| Pin 61 | RPF6/TX1 — Port F bit 6 / UART1 TX |
| Pin 62 | RPF7/RX1 — Port F bit 7 / UART1 RX |
| Pin 63 | RPF8 — Port F bit 8 / GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RPF12/LED1 — Port F bit 12 / LED1 indicator |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC), Industrial Servo & Stepper Drives, Automotive Body & Powertrain ECUs, Industrial IoT Edge Nodes, Functional Safety (ASIL-B Supplementary Controller), USB-Connected Test & Measurement.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC)
The PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT is built for field-oriented control of BLDC, PMSM, and AC induction motors. Its up to 12 PWM channels handle complementary 3-phase switching with dead-band insertion, while the 4 internal op amps close the current loop directly from low-side shunt resistors without external amplifiers. With 4 x 12-bit ADC modules at up to 2 MSPS, the part samples phase currents and DC-bus voltage synchronously to the PWM reload, eliminating the discrete DSP + analog front-end that older designs required. The AEC-Q100 grade makes it drop-in for traction, HVAC blower, ePump, and eTurbo applications. CAN-FD integration simplifies vehicle network attachment.
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Industrial Servo & Stepper Drives
In industrial servo and stepper drive controllers, the PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT delivers the 80 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core, 512 KB Flash, and DSP instructions required for current-loop, position-loop, and trajectory calculations. The four DMA channels move encoder and ADC data without CPU overhead, while the 12-bit ADC and internal op amps close the current loop. Real-time EtherCAT or CANopen stacks fit comfortably in the 64 KB SRAM. The 64-pin TQFP gives board designers enough I/O for step/direction, encoder index, fault inputs, and isolated SPI to smart power modules.
Recommended
Automotive Body & Powertrain ECUs
AEC-Q100 qualification makes the PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT a fit for body control modules, HVAC controllers, transmission ECUs, and chassis controllers where -40C to +125C and PPAP documentation are required. Two on-chip CAN-FD ports enable gateway architectures, while USB 2.0 FS OTG simplifies service tool connectivity. The 53 digital I/O pins provide ample drive for relays, solenoids, and LED matrix backlights. Compared to 100-pin devices, the 64-pin TQFP reduces PCB cost while still supporting full-feature modules. Existing Microchip customers benefit from the MPLAB X + Harmony IDE continuity.
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Industrial IoT Edge Nodes
For Industrial IoT edge devices such as smart sensors, predictive-maintenance hubs, and remote telemetry units, the PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT integrates USB, two CAN buses, multiple UARTs, I2C, and SPI on one chip. The 512 KB Flash accommodates TLS stacks, OTA bootloaders, and Modbus/OPC-UA application code. The 80 MHz MIPS core with DSP extensions is well suited to FFT-based vibration processing on accelerometer data. Designers can take advantage of the 64-pin TQFP for prototype flexibility without burning excessive board area.
Recommended
Functional Safety (ASIL-B Supplementary Controller)
The PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT can serve as a supplementary safety controller alongside a main ECU, handling watchdog, sensor cross-check, and limp-home mode logic. Its integrated CRC, dual-window watchdog, and 12-bit ADC support diagnostic coverage required by ISO 26262 ASIL-B systems when used with proper firmware architecture. The AEC-Q100 grade, -40C to +125C temperature range, and 64-pin TQFP keep BOM and qualification cost low. It pairs naturally with a higher-pin-count main controller for redundancy or split-architecture designs.
Recommended
USB-Connected Test & Measurement
The on-chip USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG controller plus 12-bit ADC make the PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT a fast time-to-market choice for USB-connected data loggers and bench instruments. The 64 KB SRAM supports deep sample buffers, and the DMA engine streams ADC conversions to USB without CPU intervention. The 64-pin TQFP gives generous I/O for front-panel buttons and status LEDs. MPLAB Harmony's USB framework further accelerates firmware development versus bare-metal stacks.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512GPE064-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE064T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-E/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064T-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10) - same |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB - same | 512 KB - same | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 80 MHz (E grade) | 120 MHz (I grade, +50%) | 120 MHz (I grade, +50%) | 80 MHz - same | 120 MHz (I grade, +50%) | 80 MHz - same |
| AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade | Yes (E grade, -40C to +125C) | No (I grade industrial) | No (I grade industrial) | Yes (E grade) | No (I grade) | Yes (E grade) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C |
| PWM Channels | Up to 12 | Up to 12 - same | Up to 12 - same | Up to 12 - same | Up to 12 - same | Up to 12 - same |
| Internal Op Amps | 4 | 4 - same | 4 - same | 4 - same | 4 - same | 4 - same |
| CAN-FD Modules | 2 | 2 - same | 2 - same | 2 - same | 2 - same | 2 - same |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip operational amplifiers eliminate external components (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-E/PT)
- AEC-Q100 grade at full 512 KB Flash capacity (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-E/PT)
- 120 MHz upgrade path with identical footprint (vs PIC32MK0512GPE064-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 80 MHz with all peripherals active, the core draws approximately 50 mA from the 3.3 V rail, rising with PWM switching events. Place one 100 nF ceramic decoupling cap on every VDD/VSS pair (5 pairs total on the 64-pin TQFP) plus a single 4.7 uF bulk near the AVDD pin. Keep analog and digital returns tied to a single point under the AVSS pin to avoid ground-loop noise coupling into current-sense op amps.
Estimated: at -40C to +125C ambient (E grade), the 64-pin TQFP package exposes a small thermal pad. For motor-control workloads at 80 MHz with high PWM activity, internal dissipation typically stays below 200 mW, well within the package rating. However, in sealed enclosures without airflow, derate ambient by 10-15C. If the design exceeds 300 mW (rare for this class), add a copper-pour thermal pad stitch under the exposed pad with at least 8 thermal vias to inner planes.
Route the USB D+/D- differential pair with 90-ohm impedance, keep them under 50 mm total length, and place the ESD protection diode within 5 mm of the connector. Isolate the analog op-amp inputs from PWM traces by routing the sense resistors on the same layer as the MCU, separated by a ground guard ring. Place the 16 MHz or 24 MHz crystal within 5 mm of OSC1/OSC2 with short symmetric traces and a guard trace to ground.
Keep ADC analog traces short and away from PWM switching signals. Use the on-chip op amps to amplify low-side shunt signals before ADC sampling. Add a 1 kHz to 10 kHz RC low-pass filter on the analog inputs if the design has aggressive PWM switching transients to avoid ADC sample noise. The dedicated AVSS pin should connect to a clean ground island that ties back to the main ground at one point.
Do not exceed 3.6 V on any VDD or AVDD pin. The MCLR pin must have a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for reliable reset; a capacitor on MCLR is optional but useful in noisy motor-control environments. When migrating firmware from the I grade (120 MHz) to the E grade (80 MHz), confirm that oscillator PLL and timer peripheral configurations stay within the 80 MHz Fcy limit - many peripherals have hard upper limits.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualified per the 'E' temperature grade designation and Hotenda listing. RoHS/REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Halogen-free status not stated in the verified data - set to unknown rather than guess.
