PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X - 120MHz MCU 512KB Flash 64-VQFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $7.85 | $7.85 |
| 10 | $7.05 | $70.50 |
| 100 | $6.28 | $628.00 |
| 500 | $5.65 | $2,825.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.1 | $5,100.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X Overview
What is a 32-bit MCU? A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and programmable peripherals into one device. 32-bit MCUs like the PIC32MK use a wider data path than 8/16-bit MCUs, enabling higher computational throughput and direct handling of larger data types — useful for digital signal processing, complex state machines, and protocol stacks. The PIC32MK family specifically sits between traditional 8-bit PIC MCUs and Microchip's higher-end Cortex-M SAM families, targeting motor control, industrial automation, and IIoT edge nodes.
Key features include 512KB of Flash with Error-Correcting Code (ECC) for high-reliability applications, 64KB of SRAM, a Floating Point Unit (FPU), multiple UART/SPI/I2C/CAN-FD peripherals, operational amplifiers on chip, and a 12-bit ADC with up to 3.5 MSPS sampling rate. The 120MHz core combined with the MIPS microAptiv architecture delivers 198 DMIPS of computational throughput. The 64-VQFN package with exposed thermal pad enables compact PCB designs while supporting 53 user I/O for flexible peripheral assignment.
The device is built on a CMOS process and operates from 2.3V to 3.6V. The GPG designation indicates the General Purpose variant without CAN-FD (the GP versions omit CAN-FD compared to the MC/MCJ motor-control family variants). Multiple timer modules, PWM outputs, and quadrature encoder interfaces support closed-loop motor control firmware patterns common in industrial drives and robotics.
Typical applications include industrial control PLCs, motor control boards (BLDC/PMSM drives), IIoT sensor hubs, building automation controllers, and digital power conversion. The combination of FPU, hardware op-amps, and high-resolution PWM makes it well-suited for field-oriented control (FOC) loops. The extended -40C to +125C operating temperature range also supports outdoor and automotive under-hood environments.
When designing with this MCU, ensure proper decoupling of VDD/VSS pairs (one 100nF per adjacent pair, one bulk 10uF) and short traces to the 9x9mm QFN thermal pad, which should be soldered to a thermal via array. The Microchip Harmony framework and MPLAB X IDE provide configuration tools to map peripherals and generate initialization code.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Core Width | 32-Bit |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 120 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) with ECC |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 64 KB |
| Number of I/O Pins | 53 |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Package Type | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) with thermal pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (Extended, -E suffix) |
| FPU | Yes (Floating Point Unit) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 3.5 MSPS |
| CAN-FD | Not available on GPG (General Purpose) variant |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Oscillator crystal input / external clock input |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Oscillator crystal output |
| Pin 3 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 4 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 5 | AN0/CVD0/RPB0 — Analog input 0 / RB0 GPIO |
| Pin 6 | AN1/CVD1/RPB1 — Analog input 1 / RB1 GPIO |
| Pin 7 | AN2/CVD2/RPB2 — Analog input 2 / RB2 GPIO |
| Pin 8 | AN3/CVD3/RPB3 — Analog input 3 / RB3 GPIO |
| Pin 9 | AN4/CVD4/RPB4 — Analog input 4 / RB4 GPIO |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 12 | AN5/CVD5/RPB5 — Analog input 5 / RB5 GPIO |
| Pin 13 | AN6/CVD6/RPB6 — Analog input 6 / RB6 GPIO |
| Pin 14 | AN7/CVD7/RPB7 — Analog input 7 / RB7 GPIO |
| Pin 15 | AN8/CVD8/RPB8 — Analog input 8 / RB8 GPIO |
| Pin 16 | AN9/CVD9/RPB9 — Analog input 9 / RB9 GPIO |
| Pin 17 | TMS/RPA0 — JTAG TMS / RA0 GPIO |
| Pin 18 | TCK/RPA1 — JTAG TCK / RA1 GPIO |
| Pin 19 | TDI/RPA2 — JTAG TDI / RA2 GPIO |
| Pin 20 | TDO/RPA3 — JTAG TDO / RA3 GPIO |
| Pin 21 | RPA4 — RA4 GPIO |
| Pin 22 | RPA5 — RA5 GPIO |
| Pin 23 | RPC0 — RC0 GPIO |
| Pin 24 | RPC1 — RC1 GPIO |
| Pin 25 | RPC2 — RC2 GPIO |
| Pin 26 | RPC3 — RC3 GPIO |
| Pin 27 | RPC4 — RC4 GPIO |
| Pin 28 | RPC5 — RC5 GPIO |
| Pin 29 | RPC6 — RC6 GPIO |
| Pin 30 | RPC7 — RC7 GPIO |
| Pin 31 | RPC8 — RC8 GPIO |
| Pin 32 | RPC9 — RC9 GPIO |
| Pin 33 | RPD0 — RD0 GPIO |
| Pin 34 | RPD1 — RD1 GPIO |
| Pin 35 | RPD2 — RD2 GPIO |
| Pin 36 | RPD3 — RD3 GPIO |
| Pin 37 | RPD4 — RD4 GPIO |
| Pin 38 | RPD5 — RD5 GPIO |
| Pin 39 | RPD6 — RD6 GPIO |
| Pin 40 | RPD7 — RD7 GPIO |
| Pin 41 | RPD8 — RD8 GPIO |
| Pin 42 | RPD9 — RD9 GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RPD10 — RD10 GPIO |
| Pin 44 | RPD11 — RD11 GPIO |
| Pin 45 | RPD12 — RD12 GPIO |
| Pin 46 | RPD13 — RD13 GPIO |
| Pin 47 | RPD14 — RD14 GPIO |
| Pin 48 | RPD15 — RD15 GPIO |
| Pin 49 | RPE0 — RE0 GPIO |
| Pin 50 | RPE1 — RE1 GPIO |
| Pin 51 | RPE2 — RE2 GPIO |
| Pin 52 | RPE3 — RE3 GPIO |
| Pin 53 | RPE4 — RE4 GPIO |
| Pin 54 | RPE5 — RE5 GPIO |
| Pin 55 | RPE6 — RE6 GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RPE7 — RE7 GPIO |
| Pin 57 | RPE8 — RE8 GPIO |
| Pin 58 | RPE9 — RE9 GPIO |
| Pin 59 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 60 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 61 | AN30/CVD30/RPF0 — Analog input 30 / RF0 GPIO |
| Pin 62 | AN31/CVD31/RPF1 — Analog input 31 / RF1 GPIO |
| Pin 63 | RPG0 — RG0 GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RPG1 — RG1 GPIO |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM Drives), Industrial Control PLC / Edge Controller, IIoT Sensor Hub / Edge Gateway, Building Automation Controller (HVAC / Lighting), Digital Power Conversion (SMPS / PFC), Robotics / Drone Flight Controller (Auxiliary).
Industrial Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM Drives)
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X fits BLDC and PMSM motor control applications through its 120 MHz MIPS core with hardware FPU, which executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops at typical PWM frequencies of 20 kHz with headroom for current/voltage decoupling math. Its 12-bit 3.5 MSPS ADC simultaneously samples phase currents and bus voltage for sensorless or encoder-based commutation, while the integrated operational amplifiers condition current-sense shunt signals directly at the MCU pins. The 64 KB SRAM holds two FOC state buffers plus speed/torque controller state, and 512 KB ECC Flash stores commutation tables and protection firmware. While the MCJ variant offers more dedicated motor-control peripherals, this GPG part handles many cost-sensitive single-axis drives.
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Industrial Control PLC / Edge Controller
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X serves as the CPU in small-form-factor industrial PLCs and edge controllers where its 53 I/O pins map directly to digital inputs, relay drivers, and isolated communication channels. The 120 MHz core runs ladder-logic-to-C interpreters, EtherCAT/CANopen slave stacks, and Modbus TCP simultaneously thanks to the MIPS microAptiv's deterministic interrupt latency. ECC Flash is critical for IEC 61131-2 compliance because bit-flips in ladder logic could cause unsafe machine behavior. Multiple UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals support expansion I/O modules, HMI panels, and sensor hubs without external glue logic.
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IIoT Sensor Hub / Edge Gateway
In IIoT sensor hub deployments, the PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X aggregates data from multiple analog and digital sensors via its 12-bit ADC and serial peripherals, then runs edge analytics before transmitting summaries upstream. The 120 MHz MIPS core with FPU executes lightweight ML inference (such as CMSIS-NN-equivalent libraries or anomaly detection) at sub-millisecond latency per inference cycle. The 64 KB SRAM buffers sensor frames during Wi-Fi or Ethernet retransmits, and 512 KB Flash stores firmware with OTA update staging area. Hardware op-amps directly condition 4-20 mA loop inputs, eliminating external signal-conditioning ICs in compact PCB designs.
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Building Automation Controller (HVAC / Lighting)
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X operates effectively in HVAC controllers, lighting control panels, and access-control boards where its extended -40C to +125C temperature range supports rooftop unit installation and unconditioned electrical rooms. The MCU drives TRIAC-fired AC loads through zero-cross detection on timer-capture pins and reads thermistor/pressure sensors via the ADC with hardware averaging. The FPU accelerates thermodynamic model calculations for variable-refrigerant-flow systems, while 53 I/O pins accommodate multi-zone thermostats with on-board keypads and character LCDs. ECC Flash meets IEC 60730 Class B appliance safety requirements without external watchdog ICs.
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Digital Power Conversion (SMPS / PFC)
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X supports digital power-supply control loops by combining its 120 MHz core, 12-bit ADC, and high-resolution PWM peripherals in closed-loop topologies such as totem-pole PFC, LLC resonant converters, and phase-shifted full-bridge. The FPU executes digital compensator (Type-II/Type-III) calculations within a single PWM cycle (e.g., 100 kHz switching), while the integrated op-amps condition current-mode sense signals directly. The 64 KB SRAM accommodates moving-average filters and input-voltage feedforward tables, and the 53 I/O pins map to multiple paralleled phase PWM outputs, sync inputs, and PMBus/SMBus interfaces for telemetry.
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Robotics / Drone Flight Controller (Auxiliary)
In sub-250g drones and small robotics platforms, the PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X functions as an auxiliary flight-control or payload-management MCU alongside a main processor. The 120 MHz MIPS core with FPU runs attitude-estimation and motor-mixing firmware at 1 kHz loop rates with computational headroom for sensor-fusion algorithms. Hardware op-amps condition analog sensor inputs directly, while PWM outputs drive servos, ESCs, or LED payload controllers. The ECC Flash prevents sensor-fusion table corruption from single-event upsets in outdoor deployment, and the 64-VQFN 9x9 mm package fits compact airframe PCBs without sacrificing thermal margin.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/R4X | PIC32MK0512GPK064-E/R4X | PIC32MK1024GPG064-E/R4X | PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9) | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - different |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv | MIPS32 microAptiv | MIPS32 microAptiv | MIPS32 microAptiv | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC | 1024 KB ECC (+100%) | 512 KB ECC |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +125C (Extended) |
| I/O Pins | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| CAN-FD Support | No (GPG variant) | No (GPG variant) | No (GPK variant) | No (GPG variant) | No (GPG variant) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature grade suitable for automotive under-hood and outdoor industrial (vs PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/R4X)
- Recommended current silicon revision available (vs PIC32MK0512GPK064-E/R4X)
- Lower Flash density vs 1024 KB variant (vs PIC32MK1024GPG064-E/R4X)
Design Notes
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/R4X operates from 2.3V to 3.6V on its VDD rails. Place one 10uF bulk ceramic capacitor near the package plus 100nF ceramic decoupling on each adjacent VDD/VSS pair per the PIC32MK family datasheet (DS60001570D). A separate AVDD/AVSS pair must also be decoupled with its own 100nF capacitor to keep ADC noise low. Sharing the analog and digital ground planes with a single-point stitch under the IC is recommended to prevent digital return currents from corrupting ADC readings.
The 64-VQFN (9x9mm) package has an exposed thermal pad that must be soldered to a thermal via array (typically 9 to 16 vias in a 3x3 grid) for proper heat dissipation at 120 MHz full load. Without thermal pad soldering, the junction temperature can exceed the +125C maximum under sustained computational load. Estimated: at 120 MHz with all peripherals active, the device draws ~50 mA (0.18 W at 3.6V) - the thermal pad keeps theta_JA below 30 C/W in still air, but derating to 80% load is prudent in enclosed enclosures.
Route the high-speed PWM outputs and ADC analog inputs on separate PCB layers with a continuous ground plane underneath. Keep analog traces short (less than 25 mm where possible) and route them away from PWM or switching signals to minimize coupled noise into the ADC. The 64-VQFN has 0.5 mm pitch pads - use a 4-layer PCB stack-up with the ground plane on layer 2 directly under the BGA/QFN signal fanout to control impedance and reduce crosstalk.
The PIC32MK0512GPG064 (GPG) variant does NOT include CAN-FD - if your design requires CAN-FD, choose the PIC32MK0512MCJ064 family instead. Do not exceed 3.6V on any VDD pin; the absolute maximum is 4.0V per the datasheet. JTAG pins (TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO) must not be left floating during normal operation - either disable JTAG in configuration bits or add external 10k pull-ups to avoid inadvertent debug entry during noise events.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified as automotive-grade; the GPK family variants may have separate automotive qualification. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental certifications.
