PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT - 32-bit 120MHz MCU 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| 10 | $5.88 | $58.80 |
| 100 | $5.21 | $521.00 |
| 500 | $4.73 | $2,365.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.18 | $4,180.00 |
PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, memory (Flash and RAM), and programmable peripherals into one package. The PIC32MK family sits inside the wider 32-bit MCU taxonomy: microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS32-based MCU -> PIC32 family -> PIC32MK sub-family. It is engineered for real-time control tasks where deterministic performance and rich analog/motor-control peripherals matter more than the largest on-chip Flash size.
Key features include a 120 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core with single-precision FPU and DSP extensions, four independent ADC pairs (12-bit, 3.75 MSPS with up to 41 analog inputs), four analog comparators, six UART/SPI/I2C peripherals plus USB 2.0 Full-Speed, two CAN-FD modules, and four SQI/QSPI interfaces. Dedicated motor-control PWM, QEI, and 16-bit PWM/IC/OC timers make it well-suited to field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase BLDC and PMSM motors.
The architecture separates application code from motor-control loops using dual Flash banks and ECC-protected memory options, allowing live firmware updates and improved reliability in safety-conscious systems. The 64-pin TQFP gives access to the full peripheral set, while a 64-pin QFN variant (PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/MR) is available for space-constrained layouts.
Typical applications include industrial BLDC/PMSM motor drives, robotic motion controllers, multi-axis CNC peripherals, solar inverters, PLC modules, and CAN-FD-enabled IIoT sensor nodes. The device operates from 2.2 V to 3.6 V with an industrial -40 C to +85 C junction range.
When designing with this part, place decoupling capacitors within 2 mm of every VDDCORE/VDDIO pin pair and keep the analog AVSS/AVDD traces short and star-grounded for best ADC SNR. Always use Microchip's MPLAB Harmony configurator and a recent XC32 compiler to bring up the FPU/DSP and motor-control PWMs.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv with FPU and DSP extensions |
| Core Frequency (max) | 120 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 131 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 3.75 MSPS, up to 41 analog inputs |
| Analog Comparators | 4 |
| UART / SPI / I2C | 6 modules (configurable) |
| CAN-FD Modules | 2 |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes, with QEI and 16-bit PWM/IC/OC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 6 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 7 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 8 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 / analog input |
| Pin 9 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 / analog input |
| Pin 10 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 / analog input |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 13 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 14 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 15 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 16 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 17 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 18 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 19 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 20 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 21 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin 22 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin 23 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin 24 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin 25 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin 26 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin 27 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin 28 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin 29 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 31 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 32 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 33 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 34 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 35 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 36 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 37 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 38 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 39 | RC8 — I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 40 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 41 | RC10 — I/O port C bit 10 |
| Pin 42 | RC11 — I/O port C bit 11 |
| Pin 43 | RC12 — I/O port C bit 12 |
| Pin 44 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin 45 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin 46 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin 47 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 49 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 50 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 51 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 52 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 53 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 54 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 55 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 56 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 57 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 58 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 59 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 60 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 61 | RD12 — I/O port D bit 12 |
| Pin 62 | RD13 — I/O port D bit 13 |
| Pin 63 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin 64 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive, Industrial CAN-FD Sensor Hub, Multi-Axis Robotic Motion Controller, Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Stage, PLC Analog Input Module, IIoT Edge Device with USB Diagnostics.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive
The PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT's four 12-bit 3.75 MSPS ADC pairs allow simultaneous sampling of three-phase stator currents, while dedicated 16-bit PWM channels drive the inverter at switching frequencies up to ~20 kHz. With the 120 MHz microAptiv core and integrated FPU, sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) loops run comfortably at 20-50 kHz, well above the PWM period, leaving headroom for CAN-FD communication and housekeeping tasks. The 131 KB SRAM holds FOC state-space variables and PID structures without external memory. Use Microchip's MPLAB Harmony Motor Control application note framework for these components.
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Industrial CAN-FD Sensor Hub
With two independent CAN-FD modules supporting up to 8 MBaud data rate, the PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT is ideal for industrial sensor hubs that bridge a high-speed backplane bus and a sub-network of motor/sensor nodes. The 512 KB Flash stores both CANopen / DeviceNet protocol stacks and application logic. Hardware acceptance filters offload CAN frame matching from the CPU, keeping the 120 MHz MIPS core free for data processing. Combined with USB 2.0 Full-Speed for local diagnostics, this part bridges IIoT nodes into a factory network with minimal external components.
Recommended
Multi-Axis Robotic Motion Controller
The PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT integrates QEI inputs, 16-bit timers, and four ADC cores that map naturally onto a 3-4 axis robot controller handling servomotor feedback, current sensing, and trajectory interpolation in one MCU. The 120 MHz core with DSP extensions accelerates matrix operations for forward/inverse kinematics, while 131 KB SRAM retains waypoint buffers and PID state. Dual CAN-FD interfaces connect to a central controller or to distributed drives. Industrial temperature rating (-40 C to +85 C) supports robotic cells on the factory floor.
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Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Stage
At 120 MHz with FPU, the PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT executes MPPT algorithms at sub-millisecond rates while simultaneously generating the PWM gate signals required for a solar inverter's DC-DC and DC-AC stages. The four ADC pairs sample input voltage, output current, and grid voltage concurrently, ensuring low-latency overcurrent protection. ECC-protected 512 KB Flash stores both MPPT firmware and grid-tie compliance code. The 2.2-3.6 V supply range simplifies auxiliary rail design from the inverter's existing 3.3 V logic domain.
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PLC Analog Input Module
The PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT supports up to 41 analog input channels via four 12-bit ADC cores, sufficient for a multi-channel analog input module serving a small PLC rack. The dual CAN-FD interfaces provide both the local rack bus and a backplane interface to the PLC processor. Industrial temperature grade and ECC-protected Flash fit safety-critical PLC signal conditioning, while 131 KB SRAM holds waveform buffers for moving-average filtering before forwarding samples up the bus.
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IIoT Edge Device with USB Diagnostics
For Industrial IoT edge nodes, the PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT offers USB 2.0 Full-Speed for local diagnostics, two CAN-FD for factory bus connectivity, and 512 KB Flash for protocol stacks (Modbus, MQTT-SN, OPC UA). The 120 MHz core runs TLS-lite, buffer management, and ADC-driven condition monitoring in parallel. 131 KB SRAM retains up to 256 vibration-sample buffers before transmitting, while ECC Flash prevents silent corruption of firmware updates over the air. Industrial -40 C to +85 C operation tolerates cabinet installations.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512MCF064-I/PT | PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/MR | PIC32MK0512MCM064T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE064T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - different footprint | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same | 64-TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Frequency (max) | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 131 KB | 131 KB | 131 KB | 131 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| CAN-FD Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes (dedicated 16-bit) | Yes (dedicated 16-bit) | Yes (dedicated 16-bit) | Yes (dedicated 16-bit) | Limited | No |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel (QFN package) | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Dual CAN-FD plus dedicated motor-control PWMs (vs PIC32MK0512GPE064T-I/PT)
- Increased SRAM over general-purpose variants (vs PIC32MK0512GPG064-E/PT)
- Same silicon, multiple package options within the family (vs PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/MR)
Design Notes
The PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT has separate analog AVDD/AVSS and digital VDD/VSS rail pairs; supply AVDD from a filtered 3.3 V LDO downstream of the main 3.3 V switcher, not directly from the noisy digital rail. Place a 10 uF bulk plus 100 nF decoupling capacitor pair within 2 mm of every AVDD/AVSS pin pair. For VDDCORE pins, use the same 10 uF + 100 nF combo. Estimated core current at 120 MHz with all peripherals active is ~60-80 mA; verify thermal limits against the 64-TQFP 31 C/W theta_JA when fully loaded.
For optimal ADC ENOB, keep analog AVSS traces wide and short, ideally with a star-ground topology converging at the MCU AVSS pin. Avoid routing digital signals under the analog pin row. The 64-TQFP footprint leaves room for ground stitching vias between pins 12-13, 30-31, 47-48 to reduce digital return current spreading into analog territory. The Microchip AN-AN1523 application note documents recommended PCB layouts for PIC32MK MCUs.
Do not assume the 'T' suffix in PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT denotes a different silicon die - it only indicates Tape-and-Reel packaging versus Tray; ordering the wrong suffix for a prototype run wastes re-taping cost. Also note that the -I/PT (industrial) and -E/PT (extended) temperature grades are different SKUs - the -I variant operates -40 C to +85 C, while -E is typically 0 C to +70 C. Verify the device's Configuration Word settings in MPLAB Harmony before first programming to avoid locked out debug.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature grade. AEC-Q100 qualification is not applicable for general-purpose industrial MCUs; select PIC32MK family members with the -VAO suffix for AEC-Q100 qualified automotive applications.
