PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR - 32-bit 120MHz MCU 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.1 | $9.10 |
| 10 | $8.2 | $82.00 |
| 100 | $7.35 | $735.00 |
| 500 | $6.65 | $3,325.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.1 | $6,100.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR Overview
A PIC32 microcontroller is a 32-bit MCU architecture based on the MIPS32 instruction set (microAptiv core) that bridges the gap between 8/16-bit PIC microcontrollers and high-performance ARM Cortex-M parts. It belongs to the broader hierarchy: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS32 MCU -> PIC32MK family. The PIC32MK family in particular targets motor control, industrial control, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications where DSP performance, FPU math, and rich analog peripherals matter.
Key features include 120 MHz CPU clock with single-cycle MAC and four 64-bit accumulators, MicroMIPS mode for 40% smaller code size, hardware FPU for single- and double-precision IEEE-754 math, 512 KB dual-panel Flash with ECC, 128 KB SRAM with ECC, a 12-bit ADC up to several Msps with up to ~49 analog inputs available, USB Full-Speed, multiple UART/SPI/I2C, and motor-control PWMs. The 64-QFN package includes an exposed pad for thermal dissipation.
Architecturally, the PIC32MK combines a deterministic MIPS32 pipeline, dedicated DSP extensions, and a rich analog front end. The dual-panel Flash allows live updates without stopping code execution, useful in industrial field upgrades. ECC on Flash and SRAM improves reliability in noisy motor and power-conversion environments.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor control (field-oriented control), industrial PLCs, multi-channel data acquisition, USB-connected industrial sensor nodes, and IIoT edge gateways. The wide operating voltage (2.3V to 3.6V) and industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) make the part suitable for harsh environments.
When designing with this device, ensure the PCB includes a thermal pad soldered to a sufficiently large copper pour for heat extraction, plan for decoupling capacitors near each VDD pin pair, and reserve the USB DP/DM traces for 90-ohm differential impedance to pass USB FS compliance.
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Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, Core Architecture, Package, USB, Operating Temperature.
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PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (PIC32) |
| CPU Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 120 MHz |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes (single and double precision IEEE-754) |
| DSP Extensions | Single-cycle MAC, 4x 64-bit accumulators, fractional/saturating math |
| MicroMIPS Mode | Yes (40% smaller code size) |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB dual-panel with ECC |
| SRAM | 128 KB with ECC |
| ADC | 12-bit, multi-channel |
| Number of ADC Channels | Up to 49 |
| USB | USB Full-Speed |
| CAN-FD | Not present on this GP variant |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 64-pin QFN 9x9 mm with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPB0/AN0 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 0 |
| Pin 2 | RPB1/AN1 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 1 |
| Pin 3 | RPB2/AN2 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 2 |
| Pin 4 | RPB3/AN3 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 3 |
| Pin 5 | RPB4/AN4 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 4 |
| Pin 6 | RPB5/AN5 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 5 |
| Pin 7 | RPB6/AN6 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 6 |
| Pin 8 | RPB7/AN7 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 7 |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | RPB8/AN8 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 8 |
| Pin 12 | RPB9/AN9 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 9 |
| Pin 13 | RPB10/AN10 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 10 |
| Pin 14 | RPB11/AN11 — Remappable I/O / ADC analog input 11 |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 17 | RPC0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 18 | RPC1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 19 | RPC2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 20 | RPC3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 21 | RPC4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 22 | RPC5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 23 | RPC6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 24 | RPC7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 25 | RPC8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 26 | RPC9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 29 | RPD0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 30 | RPD1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 31 | RPD2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 32 | RPD3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 33 | RPD4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 34 | RPD5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 35 | RPD6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 36 | RPD7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 37 | RPD8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 38 | RPD9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 39 | RPD10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 40 | RPD11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 41 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 42 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 43 | RPE0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 44 | RPE1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 45 | RPE2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 46 | RPE3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 47 | RPE4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 48 | RPE5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 49 | RPE6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 50 | RPE7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 51 | RPE8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 52 | RPE9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 53 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 54 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 55 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 56 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 57 | D+ — USB Full-Speed D+ |
| Pin 58 | D- — USB Full-Speed D- |
| Pin 59 | OSC1 — Crystal/clock input |
| Pin 60 | OSC2 — Crystal/clock output |
| Pin 61 | MCLR — Master clear (reset, active low) |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 64 | RPG6 — Remappable I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC), Industrial PLC and Process Controllers, Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Systems, Industrial IoT (IIoT) Edge Gateway, USB-Connected Sensor Hubs, Power Conversion Digital Controllers.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC)
The PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR fits BLDC and PMSM motor control applications because its 120 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core plus hardware FPU executes field-oriented control (FOC) math - Park/Clarke transforms, PI loops, space-vector PWM - well within a typical 10-20 kHz PWM period. The 12-bit ADC with up to 49 channels samples phase currents at the center of the duty cycle with deterministic latency for low torque ripple. Dedicated PWM peripherals provide complementary outputs with hardware dead-time insertion to prevent shoot-through, and the GP variant retains USB for diagnostics or bootloader updates.
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Industrial PLC and Process Controllers
In industrial PLC and process-controller applications, the PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR serves as the main logic processor, taking advantage of its 512 KB ECC Flash for IEC 61131-3 runtime plus ladder/logic program, and 128 KB ECC SRAM for I/O image tables and process variables. The rich peripheral set - multiple UART/SPI/I2C - talks to digital I/O modules, analog front ends, and HMI panels, while the USB Full-Speed port supports programming and field diagnostics. ECC on Flash/SRAM is critical in electrically noisy industrial cabinets.
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Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Systems
For multi-channel data acquisition (DAQ) systems, the PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR's 12-bit ADC with up to 49 input channels handles dozens of analog sensors in a single MCU. The 120 MHz core with single-cycle MAC performs digital filtering (FIR/IIR) and RMS calculations on the fly, while the FPU accelerates scaling math for transducer linearization. The USB Full-Speed port streams the data to a host PC for visualization, and the dual-panel ECC Flash stores calibration coefficients and run-time buffers.
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Industrial IoT (IIoT) Edge Gateway
The PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR is well-suited to Industrial IoT edge gateways because its USB Full-Speed port talks to Wi-Fi or cellular modules, while the multi-UART/SPI/I2C peripherals collect sensor data from RS-485, Modbus, and I2C sensor chains. The 120 MHz CPU with FPU runs TLS handshakes and edge analytics, and the 512 KB Flash holds the IoT protocol stack plus application code. ECC on memory protects against data corruption in field-deployed, electrically harsh environments.
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USB-Connected Sensor Hubs
For USB-connected sensor hubs (HIDs or vendor-class devices), the PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR provides a turnkey USB Full-Speed device implementation with on-chip PHY, eliminating external transceivers. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core runs USB stacks and the host-side application protocol concurrently, while the 12-bit ADC with many channels digitizes analog sensors. 512 KB Flash holds bootloaders plus the application image, and dual-panel Flash allows in-field firmware upgrades over USB.
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Power Conversion Digital Controllers
In digital power conversion - DC-DC converters, PFC stages, and solar inverters - the PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR drives high-resolution PWM outputs to control MOSFET switching at 50-200 kHz with deterministic timing. The hardware FPU accelerates loop compensation math, while the 12-bit ADC samples input/output voltage and current with sub-microsecond latency for tight regulation. ECC on Flash and SRAM guards against bit-flips caused by high dV/dt switching transients.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPK064T-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK1024GPK064T-I/MR | PIC32MK0256GPK064T-I/MR | PIC32MK0512GPE064T-I/MR | PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-QFN 9x9 (MR) | 64-QFN 9x9 (MR) - same | 64-QFN 9x9 (MR) - same | 64-QFN 9x9 (MR) - same | 64-QFN 9x9 (MR) - same |
| CPU Core | MIPS32 microAptiv 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 120 MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 1024 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB | 256 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| CAN-FD | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed |
| FPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
Key Differentiators
- Higher Flash density at same CPU speed in same QFN (vs PIC32MK0256GPK064T-I/MR)
- Industrial-grade 64-QFN with USB but no CAN-FD (vs PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/MR)
- MIPS32 microAptiv core with hardware FPU (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT)
Design Notes
The 64-QFN 9x9 package relies on the exposed pad for heat extraction. Solder the EP to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch (6.45 cm^2) on the top or bottom layer, with thermal vias to the opposite side, to keep junction temperature below the 125 C industrial limit. At 120 MHz CPU plus active USB and ADC, the device can dissipate 0.5-1 W under heavy loads.
Place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of every VDD pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the package. Route USB DP/DM as a 90-ohm differential pair with no stubs, and keep the crystal traces short and surrounded by a ground guard ring. AVDD must be tied to VDD through a ferrite bead with a 10 uF + 0.1 uF decoupling network for clean ADC reference.
Do not assume the GP variant supports CAN-FD - the GPK064 part number explicitly excludes it; choose PIC32MK0512MCJ064 for CAN-FD. Also, configure unused remappable pins as digital outputs driven low, not inputs, to avoid extra current draw from floating CMOS inputs (typically 50-100 uA each on this family).
For USB Full-Speed compliance, the DP/DM trace impedance must be 90 ohms differential, with a common-mode choke near the connector if the cable is long. The VUSB pin needs a 1 uF decoupling cap to ground. Add ESD protection (e.g., USBLC6-2SC6) at the connector for industrial environments where the device may be exposed to cable-discharge events.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page. The -I temperature grade (-40C to +85C) is industrial, not AEC-Q100 automotive grade. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the verified data.
