PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT - 120MHz 32-Bit MCU 512KB Flash TQFP-100 | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.64 | $11.64 |
| 10 | $10.85 | $108.50 |
| 100 | $9.21 | $921.00 |
| 500 | $8.4 | $4,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.78 | $7,780.00 |
PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip processor core with integrated Flash, RAM, peripherals and interrupt logic that runs embedded firmware. The PIC32MK family sits at the high end of Microchip's PIC32 portfolio, combining a MIPS32 microAptiv core with optional FPU and DSP extensions, hardware motor-control PWMs, 12-bit analog, op amps and CAN-FD controllers. The hierarchy is: MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS32 MCU -> PIC32MK family -> motor-control / IIoT subfamily.
Key features of this part include 4 on-chip op amps, 12-bit 3 MSPS ADC with up to 28 analog channels, 7 independent 16-bit PWM generators with 1.6 ns resolution, two CAN-FD modules, USB full-speed, and a 12-bit DAC. Compared with earlier PIC32MX parts, the PIC32MK adds dedicated motor-control peripherals, a faster ADC and DSP ISA extensions that accelerate field-oriented control (FOC) loops.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives, field-oriented control inverters, industrial PLCs, CAN-FD sensor hubs, and IIoT edge nodes that need deterministic real-time response. The integrated op amps and comparators close the current-sense loop without external components, reducing BOM and PCB area.
When designing, allocate a 4-layer PCB with the exposed thermal pad soldered to a continuous ground pour; place the two VCAP decoupling pins within 2 mm of their respective 10 uF ceramic capacitors, and route the analog reference VREF+ to a low-noise LDO. Verify the engine analyzer by running the FOC IDL 1.0 cycles below.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| CPU Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 120 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data Flash | 4 KB (EEPROM emulation) |
| SRAM | 100 KB |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 3 MSPS, up to 28 channels |
| PWM Modules | 7 x 16-bit, 1.6 ns resolution |
| Op Amps | 4 on-chip |
| Comparators | 3 on-chip |
| DAC | 12-bit |
| CAN-FD | 2 modules |
| USB | Full-speed USB 2.0 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| FPU / DSP | Yes (DSP-extended MIPS32 ISA) |
PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — Remappable GPIO / PWM fault input |
| Pin 2 | VDD — Digital supply (2.3 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 3 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 4 | RG7 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 5 | RG6 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 6 | AN18/RG9 — Analog input / remappable GPIO |
| Pin 7 | AN17/RG9 — Analog input / remappable GPIO |
| Pin 8 | AN16/RG8 — Analog input / remappable GPIO |
| Pin 9 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 10 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 11 | VREF+ — ADC positive reference |
| Pin 12 | VREF- — ADC negative reference |
| Pin 13 | RA0 — Remappable GPIO / ANA0 |
| Pin 14 | RA1 — Remappable GPIO / ANA1 |
| Pin 15 | RA2 — Remappable GPIO / ANA2 |
| Pin 16 | RA3 — Remappable GPIO / ANA3 |
| Pin 17 | RA4 — Remappable GPIO / ANA4 |
| Pin 18 | RA5 — Remappable GPIO / ANA5 |
| Pin 19 | VCAP1 — Internal regulator 1 output (decouple with 10 uF + 1 uF) |
| Pin 20 | RA6 — Remappable GPIO / ANA6 |
| Pin 21 | RA7 — Remappable GPIO / ANA7 |
| Pin 22 | RA8 — Remappable GPIO / ANA8 |
| Pin 23 | RA9 — Remappable GPIO / ANA9 |
| Pin 24 | RA10 — Remappable GPIO / ANA10 |
| Pin 25 | RB0 — Remappable GPIO / ANB0 |
| Pin 26 | RB1 — Remappable GPIO / ANB1 |
| Pin 27 | RB2 — Remappable GPIO / ANB2 |
| Pin 28 | RB3 — Remappable GPIO / ANB3 |
| Pin 29 | RB4 — Remappable GPIO / ANB4 |
| Pin 30 | RB5 — Remappable GPIO / ANB5 |
| Pin 31 | RB6 — Remappable GPIO / ANB6 |
| Pin 32 | RB7 — Remappable GPIO / ANB7 |
| Pin 33 | RB8 — Remappable GPIO / ANB8 |
| Pin 34 | RB9 — Remappable GPIO / ANB9 |
| Pin 35 | RB10 — Remappable GPIO / ANB10 |
| Pin 36 | RB11 — Remappable GPIO / ANB11 |
| Pin 37 | RB12 — Remappable GPIO / ANB12 |
| Pin 38 | RB13 — Remappable GPIO / ANB13 |
| Pin 39 | RB14 — Remappable GPIO / ANB14 |
| Pin 40 | RB15 — Remappable GPIO / ANB15 |
| Pin 41 | RC0 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 42 | RC1 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RC2 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 44 | RC3 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 45 | RC4 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 46 | RC5 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 47 | RC6 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 48 | RC7 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 49 | RC8 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 50 | RC9 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 51 | RC10 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 52 | RC11 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 53 | RC12 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 54 | RC13 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 55 | RC14 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RC15 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 57 | RD0 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 58 | RD1 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 59 | RD2 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 60 | RD3 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 61 | RD4 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 62 | RD5 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 63 | RD6 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RD7 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 65 | RD8 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 66 | RD9 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 67 | RD10 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 68 | RD11 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 69 | RD12 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 70 | RD13 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 71 | RD14 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 72 | RD15 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 73 | RE0 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 74 | RE1 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 75 | RE2 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 76 | RE3 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 77 | RE4 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 78 | RE5 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 79 | RE6 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 80 | RE7 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 81 | RF0 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 82 | RF1 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 83 | RF2 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 84 | RF3 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 85 | RF4 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 86 | RF5 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 87 | RF6 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 88 | RF7 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 89 | RF8 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 90 | RF9 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 91 | RF10 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 92 | RF11 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 93 | RF12 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 94 | RF13 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 95 | RG0 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 96 | RG1 — Remappable GPIO |
| Pin 97 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 98 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output / system clock out |
| Pin 99 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 100 | VSS — Digital ground |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC), Industrial PLC and Motion Controller, Industrial IoT Edge Node, Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Stage, Multi-Channel CAN-FD Sensor Hub, Digital Power Supply with PFC.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive (FOC)
The PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT is purpose-built for sensorless and sensored FOC of PMSM and BLDC motors. Its 7 x 16-bit PWM generators provide 1.6 ns edge resolution for 25 kHz switching at sub-100 ns duty quantization, while 4 on-chip op amps close the current-sense loop without external components. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core with DSP ISA executes Park/Clarke transforms inside a 10 kHz control loop, and the 12-bit 3 MSPS ADC samples phase currents synchronously to PWM. Compared with PIC32MX, this part cuts BOM by removing 3-4 op amps and improves loop bandwidth.
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Industrial PLC and Motion Controller
For PLC racks controlling servo axes and stepper stages, the PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT delivers 100 KB SRAM to host motion trajectories plus a 12-bit DAC for analog command outputs. Dual CAN-FD modules connect to distributed drives and remote I/O, while the 100-pin TQFP allows PCB routing for parallel LVTTL encoder inputs. The 2.3-3.6 V supply and industrial -40 C to +85 C grade suit cabinet-mounted equipment, and the 512 KB Flash hosts full IEC 61131-3 runtime or custom motion firmware with firmware update over CAN-FD.
Recommended
Industrial IoT Edge Node
The PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT serves as an IIoT sensor hub aggregating analog inputs, CAN-FD sensor traffic, and pushing data over USB or external Ethernet. Its 12-bit 3 MSPS ADC captures vibration and strain signals at high sample rates, while the 100 KB SRAM buffers time-series data before transmission. The full-speed USB interface offers easy configuration from a host PC, and dual CAN-FD ports allow daisy-chained industrial sensor buses. Compared with smaller Cortex-M0+ parts, this MCU executes edge DSP filtering locally with the FPU/DSP engine.
Recommended
Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Stage
For photovoltaic micro-inverters and string converters, the PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT executes MPPT, PLL grid synchronization and over-current protection loops. The 7 high-resolution PWMs drive a full-bridge IGBT stage with programmable dead-time insertion, while the 12-bit ADC samples the DC bus and AC output within 1 us of the PWM edge. The 4 op amps condition current-shunt signals without external circuitry, and the 100 KB SRAM holds grid-cycle waveform tables. Industrial temperature range allows outdoor enclosure operation.
Recommended
Multi-Channel CAN-FD Sensor Hub
The dual CAN-FD modules of the PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT enable bridge/router topologies between legacy CAN 2.0B nodes and modern CAN-FD sensors. The MCU filters and forwards frames at 5 Mbps while running local diagnostics and storing fault snapshots in the 512 KB Flash. The 100-pin TQFP exposes pins for CAN1TX/RX and CAN2TX/RX plus dedicated fault LEDs. Industrial temperature grade suits automotive under-hood and truck cab applications where this part is commonly deployed.
Recommended
Digital Power Supply with PFC
Digital PFC and LLC controllers benefit from the PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT's high-resolution PWMs and 12-bit 3 MSPS ADC. The DSP ISA accelerates power-loop compensation math while the 100 KB SRAM buffers ADC samples for sliding-window RMS calculations. The 4 op amps condition current-mode sense signals, and the dual CAN-FD or USB interfaces allow telemetry export to system controllers. Per Microchip application notes, the part can implement 1-3 kW PFC + LLC at 100 kHz switching.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512MCF100T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512MCF100-E/PT | PIC32MK0512MCM100-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPK100-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPE100-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| CPU Clock | 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 |
| On-chip Op Amps | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 (enhanced) | 0 | 0 |
| Temperature Grade | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Packaging Form | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray |
| Price @ 1 pc | USD 11.64 | USD 11.64 | USD 12.10 | USD 12.50 | USD 10.80 | USD 10.20 |
| CAN-FD Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated motor-control analog front end (vs PIC32MK0512GPK100-I/PT)
- Microchip-recommended upgrade path available (vs PIC32MK0512MCM100-I/PT)
- Industrial temperature range with FOC DSP acceleration (vs PIC32MK0512GPE100-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place two ceramic decoupling capacitors (10 uF X7R plus 1 uF X7R) within 2 mm of each VCAP pin and bond both directly to the ground plane. AVDD must track VDD through a ferrite bead and a 10 uF + 0.1 uF bulk filter; do not supply AVDD from a separate regulator, or ADC accuracy degrades by 2-3 LSBs. Per the Microchip datasheet, VCAP1 and VCAP2 must remain above 1.0 V at 85 C; otherwise the internal 1.2 V LDO drops out and the core resets. Keep all four ground pins (VSS, AVSS, plus thermal pad if present on other variants) tied to a single low-impedance ground pour.
Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane on layer 2 immediately below the TQFP. Route analog traces on the top layer only and reference them to the same ground plane to minimize loop area. Keep ADC traces (RA, RB banks) away from PWM outputs and digital switching by at least 3x the trace width, and place VREF+ and VREF- decoupling (10 uF + 0.1 uF) as close to the pins as possible. The TQFP body has no exposed thermal pad on this part, but solder all four corner ground pins to a star via pattern that conducts heat to the inner ground plane.
Do not enable the PLL before programming the PLL input and output dividers; wrong divider ratios can lock at 240 MHz and exceed the 120 MHz absolute maximum. Use the MPLAB Harmony Configurator to generate the system_init() routine rather than hand-coding oscillator sequences. The 12-bit ADC requires an explicit calibration step after each wake-from-sleep; skipping this drops effective accuracy by 4-6 LSBs. Note that the PWM outputs are inactive on POR until the IOCON register is configured - leaving pins floating at start-up can drive the gate driver into unintended states.
Estimated: at 120 MHz CPU clock with all peripherals active, core current is approximately 110 mA from VDD per the datasheet DC characteristics, yielding about 400 mW dissipation at 3.3 V. The 100-pin TQFP has theta_JA of approximately 41 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board (per Microchip packaging outline), giving a junction-to-ambient rise of 16 C. With an ambient of 60 C inside a sealed industrial enclosure, junction temperature reaches about 76 C - within the 85 C industrial limit. For higher ambient or forced-air-free designs, derate CPU clock to 60 MHz or relocate to PIC32MK0512GPK100 in a 64-pin TQFP for lower dissipation.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed by Microchip product page. This part is not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial, not automotive grade). Halogen-free status not stated in provided data.
