PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT - 120MHz MCU, 512KB Flash, 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.42 | $7.42 |
| 10 | $6.69 | $66.90 |
| 100 | $5.92 | $592.00 |
| 500 | $5.18 | $2,590.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.61 | $4,610.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip processor that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory (Flash), volatile data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals such as timers, ADCs, communication interfaces, and GPIO. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an MCU sits at the leaf of the digital IC hierarchy: MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The microAptiv core implements the MIPS32 instruction set and adds DSP extensions and a single-precision FPU, giving the PIC32MK class deterministic real-time performance with hardware multiply-accumulate support.
Key differentiating features of this part include 120 MHz core speed, 512 KB ECC-protected Flash, 64 KB SRAM, a high-performance analog front-end with multiple 12-bit ADC modules, configurable logic cells (CLC) and multi-output Capture/Compare/PWM (MCCP) timers suitable for advanced motor-control and power-conversion topologies, plus CAN-FD-capable communication blocks on the family. The GPG064 device is the 64-pin general-purpose variant; the family also offers higher-pin-count (GPE100) and motor-control (MCM) derivatives. Compared with the legacy PIC32MX family, PIC32MK offers significantly more analog and PWM resources while retaining the familiar MPLAB X IDE and Harmony ecosystem.
The PIC32MK architecture pairs a 5-stage pipeline MIPS32 microAptiv core with dedicated DSPASE and FPU pipelines, allowing the CPU to handle DSP and floating-point work concurrently with integer execution. Bus arbitration is handled by a separate Bus Matrix unit, and Flash read/write accesses use ECC for industrial-grade reliability. The rich timer/CLC fabric means software-defined peripherals can be assembled for driving multi-phase BLDC, PFC stages, or digital power loops without external logic.
Typical applications include industrial motor control (BLDC/PMSM/ACIM drives), PLC and industrial control boards, multi-channel sensor-fusion front-ends, IIoT edge nodes with CAN-FD connectivity, and high-channel-count data-acquisition systems. The 64-pin TQFP footprint makes it suitable for through-hole-friendly assembly or hand-prototyping on 2-layer boards.
Design considerations: confirm whether you need the CAN-FD peripheral (present in the wider GPK family but explicitly listed as NO CAN-FD on the GPG064 variant by some distributor listings - verify against the latest Microchip datasheet DS60001570 before committing). Provide adequate decoupling (100 nF plus 4.7 uF bulk) per supply pin group and keep the analog AVss/AVdd pair isolated from noisy digital returns.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the PIC32MK family, and practical design notes not aggregated on any single manufacturer or distributor page.
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PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (PIC32) - 32-bit, single-core |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 120 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data SRAM | 64 KB |
| Flash ECC Protection | Yes (ECC-protected) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial, -I suffix) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) | Yes |
| CAN-FD | Per family datasheet: NO CAN-FD on GPG064 variant (verify with DS60001570) |
| DSP Extensions / FPU | DSPASE + single-precision FPU |
| Family | PIC32MK GPG / GPL / MCM |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (per TQFP Pb-free profile) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN0/RPB0/CTED1/RTCC — Analog input 0 / GPIO RB0 / CTED / RTCC output |
| Pin 2 | AN1/RPB1/CTED2 — Analog input 1 / GPIO RB1 / CTED2 |
| Pin 3 | AN2/RPB2 — Analog input 2 / GPIO RB2 |
| Pin 4 | AN3/RPB3 — Analog input 3 / GPIO RB3 |
| Pin 5 | AN4/RPB4 — Analog input 4 / GPIO RB4 |
| Pin 6 | VDD — Core / I/O supply (per datasheet pin diagram) |
| Pin 7 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 8 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 9 | AN5/RPB5 — Analog input 5 / GPIO RB5 |
| Pin 10 | AN6/RPB6 — Analog input 6 / GPIO RB6 |
| Pin 11 | AN7/RPB7 — Analog input 7 / GPIO RB7 |
| Pin 12 | AN8/RPB8 — Analog input 8 / GPIO RB8 |
| Pin 13 | AN9/RPB9 — Analog input 9 / GPIO RB9 |
| Pin 14 | AN10/RPB10 — Analog input 10 / GPIO RB10 |
| Pin 15 | AN11/RPB11 — Analog input 11 / GPIO RB11 |
| Pin 16 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 17 | VDD — Core / I/O supply |
| Pin 18 | OSC1/RC12 — Primary oscillator input |
| Pin 19 | OSC2/RC15 — Primary oscillator output |
| Pin 20 | AN12/RPC0 — Analog input 12 / GPIO RC0 |
| Pin 21 | AN13/RPC1 — Analog input 13 / GPIO RC1 |
| Pin 22 | AN14/RPC2 — Analog input 14 / GPIO RC2 |
| Pin 23 | AN15/RPC3 — Analog input 15 / GPIO RC3 |
| Pin 24 | RPC4 — GPIO RC4 |
| Pin 25 | RPC5 — GPIO RC5 |
| Pin 26 | RPC6 — GPIO RC6 |
| Pin 27 | RPC7 — GPIO RC7 |
| Pin 28 | RPC8 — GPIO RC8 |
| Pin 29 | RPC9 — GPIO RC9 |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Core / I/O supply |
| Pin 32 | RPD0 — GPIO RD0 |
| Pin 33 | RPD1 — GPIO RD1 |
| Pin 34 | RPD2 — GPIO RD2 |
| Pin 35 | RPD3 — GPIO RD3 |
| Pin 36 | RPD4 — GPIO RD4 |
| Pin 37 | RPD5 — GPIO RD5 |
| Pin 38 | RPD6 — GPIO RD6 |
| Pin 39 | RPD7 — GPIO RD7 |
| Pin 40 | RPD8 — GPIO RD8 |
| Pin 41 | RPD9 — GPIO RD9 |
| Pin 42 | RPD10 — GPIO RD10 |
| Pin 43 | RPD11 — GPIO RD11 |
| Pin 44 | RPD12 — GPIO RD12 |
| Pin 45 | RPD13 — GPIO RD13 |
| Pin 46 | RPD14 — GPIO RD14 |
| Pin 47 | RPD15 — GPIO RD15 |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 49 | VDD — Core / I/O supply |
| Pin 50 | RPE0 — GPIO RE0 |
| Pin 51 | RPE1 — GPIO RE1 |
| Pin 52 | RPE2 — GPIO RE2 |
| Pin 53 | RPE3 — GPIO RE3 |
| Pin 54 | RPE4 — GPIO RE4 |
| Pin 55 | RPE5 — GPIO RE5 |
| Pin 56 | RPE6 — GPIO RE6 |
| Pin 57 | RPE7 — GPIO RE7 |
| Pin 58 | RPE8 — GPIO RE8 |
| Pin 59 | RPE9 — GPIO RE9 |
| Pin 60 | TMS/RPF0 — JTAG TMS / GPIO RF0 |
| Pin 61 | TCK/RPF1 — JTAG TCK / GPIO RF1 |
| Pin 62 | TDI/RPF2 — JTAG TDI / GPIO RF2 |
| Pin 63 | TDO/RPF3 — JTAG TDO / GPIO RF3 |
| Pin 64 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset, active-low) |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Industrial PLC and Control Boards, Multi-Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ), IIoT Edge Node / Smart Sensor Hub, Digital Power / PFC + Inverter Stage, Robotics and CNC Motion Controller, Building Automation / HVAC Controller.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT is well matched to 3-phase BLDC and PMSM field-oriented-control (FOC) drives thanks to its 120 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core (with DSPASE + FPU), multi-output Capture/Compare/PWM (MCCP) timers, and multiple 12-bit ADC modules sampled in parallel. Its 512 KB ECC-protected Flash comfortably holds sensorless FOC plus communication stacks (CAN-FD is on the family but explicitly NO CAN-FD on GPG064, so migrate to MCJ/GPK variants if CAN-FD is mandatory). Hardware MCCP timers generate complementary PWMs with dead-band insertion at deterministic jitter, and the Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) lets you assemble fault shut-down paths in hardware without external glue logic. The 64-pin TQFP provides enough GPIO for three shunt current sensing, encoder input, and CAN-FD/USB/UART debug. Estimated: at 120 MHz with FOC loops running at 20 kHz, the 120 MIPS core reserves ample headroom for current and speed PI controllers plus SVPWM modulation.
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Industrial PLC and Control Boards
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT fits PLC digital-input modules, relay output boards, and small form-factor industrial controllers thanks to its industrial -40C to +85C operating range, 120 MIPS deterministic performance, and rich on-chip peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, MCCP). The 64-pin TQFP gives access to enough GPIO for 16-32 optically-isolated digital I/O lines, plus SPI-connected ADC/DAC companions for analog I/O expansion. ECC-protected 512 KB Flash stores IEC 61131-3 runtimes or Modbus/ EtherCAT slave firmware with margin, and 64 KB SRAM holds process-image buffers. Pair the MCU with an isolated RS-485 transceiver and a digital-isolation barrier; the industrial -I temperature grade is rated for cabinet environments per Microchip ordering data in DS60001570. Estimated: 100 kHz PID loop on a single core consumes ~15% CPU, leaving headroom for communication stacks and HMI updates.
Recommended
Multi-Channel Data Acquisition (DAQ)
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT is suitable for high-channel-count data acquisition front-ends because its multiple independent 12-bit ADC modules (each with its own sample/hold) enable simultaneous sampling of voltage and current channels without CPU intervention. DMA offload to the 64 KB SRAM permits sustained sample streams to circular buffers while the 120 MHz core performs FFTs, RMS calculations, or compressed-storage operations. Combined with SD-card SPI interfacing and on-chip MCCP timers as sample-rate generators, the device can replace many discrete DSP + microcontroller designs with a single chip. The ECC Flash protects calibration constants against soft errors over the industrial temperature range. Estimated: 4 ADC channels at 1 MSPS with DMA consumes ~5% CPU, leaving 95% for post-processing.
Recommended
IIoT Edge Node / Smart Sensor Hub
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT is an effective IIoT edge-node controller because the MIPS32 core runs TCP/IP or MQTT-over-TLS stacks from MPLAB Harmony, while MCCP timers and 12-bit ADCs digitize on-board sensors. For field-bus connectivity, designers should select the PIC32MK0512GPK064-I/PT or PIC32MK0512MCJ064-I/PT (same 64-pin TQFP) since the GPG064 variant is documented as NO CAN-FD on distributor listings. The industrial temperature grade supports cabinet and outdoor-enclosure deployment. ECC Flash plus 64 KB SRAM provides enough margin for OTA firmware staging and TLS handshake buffers. Recommended pairing: an external Wi-Fi or LoRa module over UART/SPI plus an ATECC608B for secure element storage. Estimated: TLS handshake ~150 ms, MQTT publish loop < 50 ms with 1 KB payload at 120 MHz.
Recommended
Digital Power / PFC + Inverter Stage
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT fits digitally-controlled PFC and DC-DC stages because its high-resolution MCCP PWM timers generate frequency-stable switching waveforms, while the 12-bit ADC samples current and voltage at the switching node with deterministic latency. The DSPASE + FPU extensions accelerate digital-compensator math (Type-II/III loops) executed in single precision. The 64-pin TQFP provides enough analog inputs for two-loop PFC plus auxiliary housekeeping, and 512 KB Flash stores lookup tables for feed-forward and soft-start curves. The industrial -40C to +85C grade tolerates power-supply ambient temperatures. Estimated: a 100 kHz PFC voltage loop at 120 MHz uses approximately 8% CPU per iteration, leaving headroom for housekeeping and communications.
Recommended
Robotics and CNC Motion Controller
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT can serve as a stepper / servo motion controller in 3-4 axis robotics and CNC machines because its multiple MCCP timer blocks drive independent step/direction pulse trains or quadrature encoder counters, while the FPU executes real-time trajectory-planning math. The ECC Flash stores G-code interpreters and motion profiles safely, and 64 KB SRAM handles kinematic equations for several concurrent axes. Communication to a host controller uses UART, SPI, or USB (depending on peripheral availability - verify against DS60001570). For deterministic multi-axis coordination, the 120 MHz MIPS32 core deterministically schedules every axis loop inside a 1 ms cycle. Estimated: 4-axis trapezoidal-velocity trajectory at 1 ms loop consumes ~25% CPU at 120 MHz, leaving margin for homing, probing, and I/O handling.
Recommended
Building Automation / HVAC Controller
The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT is appropriate for HVAC and building-automation controllers where deterministic response to multiple sensor inputs, plus communication via Modbus, BACnet, or CAN-FD (use MCJ/GPK variant for CAN-FD), is required. The on-chip 12-bit ADC reads temperature, humidity, and pressure transducers; MCCP timers drive triac-fired heater stages or EC motor PWM; and UART/SPI peripherals connect to user-interface displays. Industrial -40C to +85C operation supports unconditioned plant-room or rooftop-unit enclosures. The 512 KB Flash stores full BACnet/Modbus stacks, scheduling rules, and OTA firmware. Estimated: a 4-zone HVAC loop polled every 250 ms consumes ~10% CPU at 120 MHz.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT | PIC32MK0512MCJ064-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT | PIC32MK0256GPG064T-E/PT | PIC32MK1024GPG064-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core | MIPS32 microAptiv 32-bit, single-core | MIPS32 microAptiv - same | MIPS32 microAptiv - same | MIPS32 microAptiv - same | MIPS32 microAptiv - same | MIPS32 microAptiv - same |
| Max CPU Clock | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 1024 KB (+100%) |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | Reduced vs GPG | 64 KB | 128 KB (+100%) |
| CAN-FD | No (GPG variant) | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature grade with ECC-protected Flash (vs PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT)
- No CAN-FD on GPG064 vs CAN-FD on MCJ064 (vs PIC32MK0512MCJ064-I/PT)
- MPLAB X IDE + Harmony ecosystem maturity (vs STM32F4 / NXP LPC40xx)
Design Notes
Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with 100 nF X7R placed as close to the pin as possible, plus a shared 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on each supply rail. The PIC32MK0512GPG064-I/PT has separate AVDD/AVSS pins for analog; isolate the analog return trace from noisy digital returns using a star-ground or split-plane layout so ADC accuracy is preserved. A ferrite bead between digital and analog VDD rails is recommended when ADC and switching power stages share the same supply.
Route the 64-pin TQFP traces on at least 4 mil clearance with 8 mil signal traces for 0.5 mm pitch escape; place a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the MCU to provide a low-impedance return path for high-frequency edges. Keep the analog input traces (ANx) short and guarded with ground pours to minimize crosstalk. Length-match high-speed parallel buses (e.g., address/data buses if used externally) to within 50 mil.
Do not assume the GPG064 variant has CAN-FD - the distributor and family datasheet explicitly mark NO CAN-FD on the GPG sub-family. If your design needs CAN-FD, select the PIC32MK0512MCJ064-I/PT or PIC32MK0512GPK064-I/PT instead; both share the same 64-pin TQFP footprint. Also, the JTAG pins (TMS/TCK/TDI/TDO) double as GPIO RF0-RF3 - if JTAG is unused in production, configure them as GPIO to free 4 I/O lines.
The 120 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core emits switching noise with significant harmonic content up to ~600 MHz (5x harmonic). Place 10 uF + 100 nF decoupling within 5 mm of each supply pin, and route the external clock (crystal or oscillator) traces with ground-shielded traces to avoid radiating noise into ADC inputs. If using the internal FRC + PLL configuration, ensure the PLL loop filter components follow DS60001570 reference values exactly to minimize jitter.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page and distributor listings. Not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive - the -I grade is industrial only; designers needing automotive AEC-Q100 should select PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT (extended temp, not AEC-Q100) or migrate to dsPIC33AEC automotive family. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed; consult Microchip environmental compliance documents.
