PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT - 32-bit 120MHz MCU 512KB Flash 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.95 | $9.95 |
| 10 | $9.1 | $91.00 |
| 100 | $7.85 | $785.00 |
| 500 | $6.95 | $3,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.1 | $6,100.00 |
PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable processor integrating CPU core, Flash program memory, SRAM data memory, and a rich peripheral set on a single die. The PIC32MK family extends the PIC32 architecture with DSP extensions, hardware FPU, and dual-panel Flash that supports live update — a feature unique to motor-control firmware. Within the broader hierarchy, the PIC32MK belongs to the 32-bit MCU segment alongside ARM Cortex-M3/M4, sitting between 16-bit PIC24 and 64-bit MIPS/ARM application processors.
Key features of the PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT include 120MHz core clock, 512KB dual-panel Flash, USB Full Speed, 12-bit ADC, CAN-FD communication, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and dedicated motor-control PWM. The dual-panel Flash architecture allows background firmware updates without halting the application — critical for industrial drives that cannot tolerate downtime. ECC protection on Flash and SRAM improves reliability in noisy motor-drive environments.
The microAptiv core with integrated FPU and DSP extensions accelerates trigonometric math used in field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms, reducing CPU loading and enabling higher switching frequencies for smoother torque. The MicroMIPS mode compresses instruction stream by 40%, allowing more application code in the same Flash footprint and reducing fetch power.
Typical applications include AC induction and BLDC/PMSM motor drives, industrial PLCs, IIoT edge nodes with CAN-FD connectivity, multi-channel data acquisition systems, and factory automation controllers. The device is also well-suited for power-conversion digital control loops.
When designing with this MCU, use Microchip's MPLAB Harmony v3 framework for peripheral libraries and middleware. Place a 0.1uF decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VDD/VSS pin pair, and provide a 12mm copper pour under the TQFP thermal pad with at least 8 thermal vias for heat dissipation.
This page consolidates Microchip datasheet specifications, distributor pricing tier snapshots, drop-in PIC32MK same-package alternatives, and engineering design notes beyond what is summarized in the datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT — 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 PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, ADC, Package, FPU.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv with FPU and DSP extensions |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB (dual-panel, ECC) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial, I grade) |
| Package Type | 100-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm |
| Communication Interfaces | USB Full Speed, CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I2C |
| FPU | Single and double precision IEEE 754 |
| DSP Features | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating/fractional math |
| MicroMIPS Mode | Yes (40% smaller code size) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT 100-pin tqfp (pt), 12x12 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT (100-pin tqfp (pt), 12x12 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive, Industrial PLC / DCS Controller, Industrial IoT Edge Node, Multi-Channel Data Acquisition, Power Conversion Digital Control, Robotics / Factory Automation.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT fits BLDC and PMSM motor drives because its 120MHz MIPS32 core with hardware FPU executes field-oriented control (FOC) and sensorless algorithms in real time. The integrated DSP extensions with four 64-bit accumulators accelerate sin/cos and Clarke/Park transforms required for rotor-flux estimation. Dedicated motor-control PWM peripherals generate the switching waveforms with programmable dead-time, and 12-bit ADC samples phase currents synchronously to PWM. The 512KB dual-panel Flash allows live firmware updates without halting the drive — critical for industrial servo systems where downtime is unacceptable.
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Industrial PLC / DCS Controller
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT fits industrial PLC and DCS controller applications because its CAN-FD peripheral provides robust industrial-network connectivity at high bit rates for sensor and actuator clusters. The 120MHz CPU plus DSP extensions handle multiple PID control loops simultaneously while leaving headroom for HMI refresh and protocol stacks. The 100-pin TQFP exposes sufficient I/O for digital inputs, relay outputs, and analog channels typical of mid-density PLCs. ECC Flash and SRAM protection mitigates soft errors in electrically noisy factory environments.
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Industrial IoT Edge Node
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT is well-suited for IIoT edge nodes because the FPU-accelerated MIPS32 core runs edge analytics (FFT, filter, anomaly detection) on sensor data before forwarding compressed payloads upstream. The integrated USB Full Speed enables local commissioning via USB-C, while CAN-FD and UART provide fieldbus and RS-485 connectivity. The MicroMIPS mode compresses code by 40%, fitting more application features in the 512KB Flash budget. Wide industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) supports factory-floor deployment.
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Multi-Channel Data Acquisition
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT supports multi-channel data acquisition because its 12-bit ADC can sample multiple analog channels sequentially while the 120MHz CPU performs signal conditioning, averaging, and threshold detection in real time. The DSP extensions accelerate FIR/IIR filters applied to incoming samples, and 512KB Flash stores both acquisition firmware and onboard calibration tables. CAN-FD backhaul streams compressed samples to a host controller or supervisor, while USB Full Speed allows direct PC logging during development.
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Power Conversion Digital Control
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT fits digital power conversion because the 120MHz MIPS32 core with FPU executes digital PID compensators at switching frequencies up to several hundred kHz. The dedicated motor-control PWM blocks can also drive digital PFC, LLC, or phase-shifted full-bridge converters with configurable dead-time and fault handling. The 12-bit ADC samples inductor current and output voltage synchronously to PWM edges, while CAN-FD or UART links to a system controller report telemetry. ECC Flash ensures long-term firmware integrity in always-on converters.
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Robotics / Factory Automation
The PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT fits robotics and factory automation because its high-performance core coordinates multi-axis motion, runs inverse-kinematics math via the hardware FPU, and exchanges real-time control traffic over CAN-FD. The 100-pin TQFP exposes sufficient timers, PWM channels, and I/O for joint actuator drivers, encoder inputs, and safety interlocks. ECC Flash and SRAM improve reliability in vibration-prone industrial robots where memory soft errors are more frequent. MPLAB Harmony v3 provides middleware for CANopen and EtherCAT slave stacks.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512GPK100-E/PT | PIC32MK0512GPK100-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE100T-E/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE100-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same | TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP | MIPS32 microAptiv + FPU + DSP |
| Max CPU Frequency | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Extended -40C to +125C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| CAN-FD | Yes | Yes | Yes | General purpose variant | General purpose variant | Yes |
| USB Full Speed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Family Variant | GPK (CAN-FD focused) | GPK (CAN-FD focused) | GPK (CAN-FD focused) | GPE (general purpose) | GPE (general purpose) | GPD (lower Flash) |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-panel Flash enables live firmware updates (vs PIC32MK0512GPE100T-E/PT)
- Integrated CAN-FD peripheral (vs PIC32MK0512GPE100-I/PT)
- Full 512KB Flash vs 256KB on GPD family (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VDD/VSS pin pair of the PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT, with a 4.7uF bulk capacitor near the main VDD rail. According to the Microchip PIC32MK family datasheet (DS60001570D), the device has multiple VDD pins that must all be powered; failure to connect any single pin can cause undefined behavior. Use short, wide traces from the capacitors to the MCU pins to minimize parasitic inductance, which becomes critical at the 120MHz switching speeds the MCU can generate.
Estimated: at 120MHz core clock driving all peripherals at full load, the PIC32MK0512GPK100T-I/PT in TQFP-100 (12x12 mm) package draws approximately 70-90 mA. The TQFP-100 with 12x12 mm body has theta_JA around 45 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, yielding a junction-temperature rise of about 4C above ambient — well within the -40C to +85C industrial limit. For closed-enclosure industrial designs, provide a copper pour under the thermal pad (if present) and at least 6 thermal vias to inner ground layers to keep junction temperature below 100C even at elevated ambient.
Route the high-speed PWM outputs and analog ADC inputs with controlled impedance and keep them physically separated to avoid digital noise coupling into analog measurements. Use a continuous ground plane on layer 2, and route ADC reference traces away from PWM and switching traces. For motor-control applications, place the current-sense shunt resistors in the Kelvin connection directly under the MCU's adjacent ADC input pins to minimize ground-loop errors. The 0.5 mm pitch TQFP package requires fine-pitch PCB manufacturing capability.
Do not assume all PIC32MK variants are drop-in compatible — the GPK variant emphasizes CAN-FD peripherals, the GPE variant targets general-purpose use, and the GPD variant has reduced Flash (256KB vs 512KB). Verify the Flash and peripheral mix in the device selection table of the PIC32MK family datasheet DS60001570D before committing to a layout. Also confirm the JTAG/ICSP programming interface pinout for the 100-pin TQFP package, as it differs from smaller package variants of the same family.
Place the 16 MHz primary oscillator crystal (or resonator) within 5 mm of the OSCI/OSCO pins, with a ground guard ring around the crystal traces. Keep clock traces short and symmetric, and avoid routing noisy signals (PWM, switching regulators) parallel to the crystal traces within 3 mm clearance. If using the internal FRC, configure the PLL to achieve 120MHz CPU clock and enable the clock switch-over mode for reliable USB Full Speed operation per Microchip errata guidelines.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page and distributor listings (DigiKey, Mouser). AEC-Q100 not applicable — this is an industrial-grade MCU, not an automotive-qualified part; contact Microchip for automotive-grade part numbers in the same family.
