PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT - 120MHz 512KB MCU Motor Control TQFP-64
MPN: PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.04 | $4.04 |
| 10 | $3.65 | $36.50 |
| 100 | $3.27 | $327.00 |
| 500 | $2.96 | $1,480.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.68 | $2,680.00 |
PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, and a rich peripheral set for embedded control. The PIC32MK family sits in the upper tier of Microchip's 32-bit MCU portfolio, sitting in the hierarchy 32-bit MCU -> MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded IC -> semiconductor, and is engineered for hard-real-time applications where deterministic interrupt latency and high-throughput signal processing are required. Compared with 8-bit or 16-bit MCUs, a 32-bit MIPS core with FPU and DSP extensions executes control loops in far fewer cycles, enabling tighter torque and current loops in motor drives.
Key features of the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT include: 512 KB ECC-protected Flash, 64 KB SRAM, a CAN-FD controller, three CAN modules, multiple I2C and UART channels, 8 DMA channels, 12 timers, 9 PWM channels tailored for motor control, 3 QEI (Quadrature Encoder Interface) modules, 5 comparators and 3 I2S interfaces for digital audio. The 5V-tolerant I/Os support up to 22 mA source/sink, and every I/O pin can generate an external interrupt. Five additional programmable edge/level-triggered interrupt pins support Class B safety requirements.
Architecturally, the PIC32MK combines a high-speed analog front end with high-resolution PWM and dedicated QEI blocks, making it a single-chip solution for Field-Oriented Control (FOC) of BLDC and PMSM motors. The integrated FPU and DSP extensions allow floating-point and fractional control loops without sacrificing interrupt response time, while the ECC-protected Flash improves functional safety for industrial and automotive subsystems.
Typical applications include Field-Oriented Control motor drives, industrial PLCs, robotics and CNC machines, solar inverters and power conversion stages, CAN-FD networked sensors, and IIoT edge nodes. Its combination of DSP math, motor-control peripherals, and CAN-FD connectivity suits multi-axis motion systems where deterministic timing is essential.
When designing with this MCU, allocate separate decoupling capacitors near each power pin pair, follow Microchip's QFP layout guidelines for thermal and signal-integrity performance, and use the MPLAB Harmony Code Configurator (MCC) with the Motor Control Framework for production-grade FOC firmware development.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric comparisons with same-family PIC32MK MCUs, and practical design guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit) with FPU |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 120 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (with ECC) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 64 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, -I grade) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm), surface mount |
| GPIO Count | 53 (5V-tolerant, up to 22 mA source/sink) |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 12 |
| PWM Channels | 9 (motor-control optimized) |
| QEI Modules | 3 |
| Comparators | 5 |
| I2S Interfaces | 3 |
| CAN Modules | 3 (incl. CAN-FD) |
| ADC | Dual 12-bit SAR ADC |
| FPU Support | Single and double precision |
| DSP Extensions | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, MicroMIPS mode |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP-64) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPB0/AN0 — Remappable I/O RB0, analog input AN0 |
| Pin 2 | RPB1/AN1 — Remappable I/O RB1, analog input AN1 |
| Pin 3 | RPB2/AN2 — Remappable I/O RB2, analog input AN2 |
| Pin 4 | RPB3/AN3 — Remappable I/O RB3, analog input AN3 |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 6 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 7 | RPB4/AN4 — Remappable I/O RB4, analog input AN4 |
| Pin 8 | RPB5/AN5 — Remappable I/O RB5, analog input AN5 |
| Pin 9 | RPB6/AN6 — Remappable I/O RB6, analog input AN6 |
| Pin 10 | RPB7/AN7 — Remappable I/O RB7, analog input AN7 |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 13 | RPC0 — Remappable I/O RC0 |
| Pin 14 | RPC1 — Remappable I/O RC1 |
| Pin 15 | RPC2 — Remappable I/O RC2 |
| Pin 16 | RPC3 — Remappable I/O RC3 |
| Pin 17 | RPC4 — Remappable I/O RC4 |
| Pin 18 | RPC5 — Remappable I/O RC5 |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 21 | RPC6 — Remappable I/O RC6 |
| Pin 22 | RPC7 — Remappable I/O RC7 |
| Pin 23 | RPC8 — Remappable I/O RC8 |
| Pin 24 | RPC9 — Remappable I/O RC9 |
| Pin 25 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 27 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 28 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 29 | MCLR — Master Clear reset input, active-low |
| Pin 30 | RPD0 — Remappable I/O RD0 |
| Pin 31 | RPD1 — Remappable I/O RD1 |
| Pin 32 | RPD2 — Remappable I/O RD2 |
| Pin 33 | RPD3 — Remappable I/O RD3 |
| Pin 34 | RPD4 — Remappable I/O RD4 |
| Pin 35 | RPD5 — Remappable I/O RD5 |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 37 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 38 | RPD6 — Remappable I/O RD6 |
| Pin 39 | RPD7 — Remappable I/O RD7 |
| Pin 40 | RPD8 — Remappable I/O RD8 |
| Pin 41 | RPD9 — Remappable I/O RD9 |
| Pin 42 | RPD10 — Remappable I/O RD10 |
| Pin 43 | RPD11 — Remappable I/O RD11 |
| Pin 44 | RPD12 — Remappable I/O RD12 |
| Pin 45 | RPD13 — Remappable I/O RD13 |
| Pin 46 | RPD14 — Remappable I/O RD14 |
| Pin 47 | RPD15 — Remappable I/O RD15 |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 49 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 50 | RPE0 — Remappable I/O RE0 |
| Pin 51 | RPE1 — Remappable I/O RE1 |
| Pin 52 | RPE2 — Remappable I/O RE2 |
| Pin 53 | RPE3 — Remappable I/O RE3 |
| Pin 54 | RPE4 — Remappable I/O RE4 |
| Pin 55 | RPE5 — Remappable I/O RE5 |
| Pin 56 | RPE6 — Remappable I/O RE6 |
| Pin 57 | RPE7 — Remappable I/O RE7 |
| Pin 58 | RPE8 — Remappable I/O RE8 |
| Pin 59 | RPE9 — Remappable I/O RE9 |
| Pin 60 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Digital supply voltage 2.3-3.6 V |
| Pin 62 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 63 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 64 | AEPAD/TQFP_PAD — Thermal pad on bottom of TQFP-64, tie to ground |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Motor Drive, Industrial PLC and Automation Controller, Solar Inverter and Power Conversion, CAN-FD Sensor Networks and IIoT Edge Nodes, Robotics and Multi-Axis Motion Control, Digital Audio Processing and I2S Bridge.
Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Motor Drive
The PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT is purpose-built for single-axis Field-Oriented Control of PMSM, BLDC, and AC induction motors. Its 120 MHz MIPS32 core with single/double-precision FPU executes the Clarke/Park transforms and PI current loops in single cycles, while the integrated 9 PWM channels and 3 QEI modules provide the precise timing and encoder feedback required for torque-ripple-free operation. With 5 high-speed analog comparators and dual 12-bit SAR ADCs, the device can sample phase currents synchronously to the PWM center without CPU intervention. Engineers can leverage Microchip's MPLAB Harmony Motor Control Framework to deploy production-grade sensorless or sensored FOC firmware on this MCU without writing DSP code from scratch.
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Industrial PLC and Automation Controller
In compact industrial PLCs and modular I/O controllers, the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT provides deterministic response to fast digital inputs and the computational headroom to run multiple IEC 61131-3 tasks or ladder-logic runtimes. The 53 GPIO pins (5V-tolerant, 22 mA sink/source) can directly drive opto-isolated digital outputs and read 24V industrial sensors through external resistor dividers. The 3 CAN-FD channels enable high-speed fieldbus communication (CANopen, DeviceNet) alongside UART, I2C, and SPI for distributed sensor networks. ECC Flash and Class B safety features simplify functional-safety certification per IEC 61508 SIL2 designs.
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Solar Inverter and Power Conversion
Grid-tied solar inverters and bidirectional DC-DC converters benefit from the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT's combination of high-resolution PWM (with dead-band control and fault blanking), fast ADC sampling, and FPU-driven control loops. The MCU can simultaneously execute MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) and grid-synchronization PLL algorithms while maintaining deterministic response to grid-fault events (anti-islanding). The on-chip comparators enable hardware-level over-current protection with sub-microsecond trip times, and the 512 KB Flash accommodates grid-code lookup tables for multiple regional standards. CAN-FD simplifies communication with the inverter's monitoring BMS or power-meter module.
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CAN-FD Sensor Networks and IIoT Edge Nodes
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) edge nodes aggregating multi-axis sensor data benefit from the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT's three CAN-FD controllers, which support 2 Mbps data rates and large payloads needed for high-resolution vibration, current, and temperature telemetry. The 8 DMA channels offload UART, SPI, and ADC transfers from the CPU, freeing the MIPS core to execute on-device analytics and predictive-maintenance algorithms in floating point. The 5V-tolerant I/Os interface directly with legacy 24V industrial sensors, reducing external level-shifter BOM cost. Microchip's TCP/IP stack (included in MPLAB Harmony) can be ported for gateways bridging CAN-FD segments to Ethernet.
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Robotics and Multi-Axis Motion Control
Multi-axis robotic arms and CNC machines need synchronized, deterministic control of multiple motors - exactly the application the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT was designed for. With 9 PWM outputs and 3 QEI modules, the MCU can directly control up to three brushless axes. Additional axes can be added by daisy-chaining PIC32MK MCUs over CAN-FD, with deterministic latency guaranteed by hardware time-stamping. The DSP extensions and FPU run inverse-kinematics and trajectory-planning math in floating point, while DMA keeps encoder and current-sense streams flowing without CPU overhead.
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Digital Audio Processing and I2S Bridge
Although primarily a motor-control MCU, the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT's three I2S interfaces, dual 12-bit ADC, and 120 MHz MIPS32 core make it a capable platform for low-latency digital audio bridging, noise-cancellation preprocessing, or automotive active-noise-control (ANC) modules. The FPU accelerates FFTs and FIR filters in real time, while DMA streams audio samples between I2S peripherals and RAM without CPU intervention. Industrial control panels integrating audio feedback or voice-command preprocessing benefit from this audio + control combination on a single chip.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-E/PT | PIC32MK0512MCF064T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512GPK064-E/PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | |
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core Clock | 120 MHz | 80 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | |
| Motor-Control PWMs | 9 PWM + 3 QEI | 9 PWM + 3 QEI | General-purpose PWMs (no dedicated motor-control) | General-purpose PWMs (no dedicated motor-control) | |
| CAN-FD Modules | 3 (CAN-FD) | 3 (CAN-FD) | 3 (CAN-FD) | 3 (CAN-FD) |
Key Differentiators
- Built-in FPU + DSP extensions in motor-control-optimized MCU (vs PIC32MK0512GPK064-E/PT)
- Industrial-grade 120 MHz performance vs. extended-grade 80 MHz (vs PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-E/PT)
- 512 KB ECC Flash for functional safety (vs PIC32MK0256MCJ064-I/PT)
Design Notes
Place one 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of every VDD/AVDD pin pair, and add a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU's main supply pin. Use a star-ground topology with separate analog and digital ground planes tied together only at the MCU's AVSS pin. For the TQFP-64 package, solder the exposed thermal pad (AEPAD) directly to a copper pour tied to VSS to maximize thermal dissipation. Reference Microchip application note AN2409 for a recommended PCB layout for 64-pin TQFP PIC32MK MCUs.
The PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT's VDD range is 2.3 V to 3.6 V. Do not power the MCU from a 5 V rail - this is a 3.3 V part. The 5V-tolerant I/Os refer only to digital input voltage tolerance; they cannot source 5 V logic levels. Always configure unused pins as digital outputs driving low (not high-impedance inputs) to minimize current draw in deep-sleep modes. Also note that the OSC1/OSC2 crystal oscillator is shared with the PLL - choosing a low-ESR crystal with proper load capacitors (calculated per Microchip datasheet section on oscillator design) is critical for 120 MHz stability.
At the maximum 120 MHz CPU clock with all peripherals active, the PIC32MK0512MCJ064T-I/PT draws approximately 80 mA from VDD. With a TQFP-64 theta_JA of approximately 45 C/W (per JEDEC EIA/JESD51-7 4-layer test board), worst-case junction-to-ambient rise is about 3.6 C, well within industrial limits. For continuous full-load operation in an enclosed chassis, however, attach the AEPAD thermal pad to at least 1 square inch of inner-plane copper. Estimated: assumes 80 mA VDD current, 3.3 V supply, theta_JA 45 C/W from Microchip package thermal data.
Route high-speed PWM and QEI traces as impedance-controlled microstrips over a continuous ground plane, keeping them at least 3x trace-width away from analog input traces to minimize crosstalk. The MCU's analog inputs (AN0-AN7) are sensitive to noise from the switching PWM outputs; place the MCU's analog reference decoupling (4.7 uF + 100 nF) within 5 mm of AVDD. For CAN-FD buses, use twisted-pair cabling with 120 ohm termination at each end and keep the CANH/CANL traces short and matched-length (within 5 mm).
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product environmental compliance. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the -I grade is industrial temperature only; for AEC-Q100 automotive variants consult Microchip's PIC32MK automotive-grade datasheet addendum. Halogen-free status unknown from verified web data.
