PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR - 120MHz MCU, 512KB Flash, 64-QFN | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $10.87 | $10.87 |
| 10 | $9.78 | $97.80 |
| 100 | $8.69 | $869.00 |
| 500 | $7.5 | $3,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.4 | $6,400.00 |
PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller is a programmable processor with a 32-bit data path, on-chip Flash program memory, RAM, and integrated peripherals such as ADC, PWM, CAN, USB, and timers. Within the semiconductor taxonomy, MCUs sit below microprocessors (MPUs) and above simple 8/16-bit controllers; the PIC32MK family targets deterministic real-time control with DSP-class math, positioned above PIC24/PIC16 and below higher-end Cortex-M7/i.MX RT-class parts in capability.
Key features include USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip transceiver, dual CAN-FD controllers, a 12-bit 3.75 Msps ADC with up to 24 channels, multiple PWM channels with 250 ps resolution, four op amps for current sensing, four 16-bit analog comparators, and a 64-pin QFN footprint that exposes a rich peripheral set. ECC on Flash and SRAM improves reliability in industrial and automotive-adjacent environments.
The device uses a Harvard architecture with separate program and data paths and an FPU for floating-point motor-control algorithms. The PIC32MK MCM silicon integrates dedicated motor-control peripherals such as high-resolution PWM and synchronized ADCs, allowing field-oriented control (FOC) loops to close in microseconds. Operates from 2.3 V to 3.6 V.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor drives (drones, e-bikes, industrial servos), solar inverters, industrial PLCs, IIoT sensor nodes, and USB/CAN-FD connected industrial control boards. Pair with Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and MCC code configurator for fast bring-up.
Trade-off: at 120 MHz the 64-pin QFN dissipates moderate power; designers must keep total IO current under the 150 mA rail budget when sinking many GPIOs simultaneously.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (PIC32MK MCM) |
| Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB (512K x 8), ECC |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9 mm), denoted /MR |
| Pin Count | 64 |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (Industrial / 'E' grade) |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip transceiver |
| CAN | 2x CAN-FD controllers |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 3.75 Msps, up to 24 channels |
| PWM | Multiple high-resolution PWM outputs, 250 ps resolution |
| Op Amps | 4x on-chip operational amplifiers for current sensing |
| Comparators | 4x 16-bit analog comparators |
| DSP / FPU | Floating Point Unit (single/double), 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, MicroMIPS mode |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, typical for QFN) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Reel / Packaging Code | T = Tape & Reel |
PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RB9 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 2 | RB10 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 3 | RB11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | RB12 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 6 | RB13 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 7 | RB14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 8 | RB15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 11 | RC0 — General purpose I/O / comparator out |
| Pin 12 | RC1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 13 | RC2 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 14 | RC3 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 15 | RC4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 16 | RC5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 17 | RC6 — General purpose I/O / USB |
| Pin 18 | RC7 — General purpose I/O / USB |
| Pin 19 | RC8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 20 | RC9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 21 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 23 | RA0 — Analog input / op-amp out |
| Pin 24 | RA1 — Analog input / op-amp out |
| Pin 25 | RA2 — Analog input / op-amp in |
| Pin 26 | RA3 — Analog input / op-amp in |
| Pin 27 | RA4 — Analog input |
| Pin 28 | RA5 — Analog input |
| Pin 29 | RA6 — Analog input / comparator |
| Pin 30 | RA7 — Analog input / comparator |
| Pin 31 | RA8 — Analog input / PWM |
| Pin 32 | RA9 — Analog input / PWM |
| Pin 33 | RA10 — Analog input / PWM |
| Pin 34 | RA11 — Analog input / PWM |
| Pin 35 | VDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 37 | RB0 — PGD/ICSP programming data |
| Pin 38 | RB1 — PGC/ICSP programming clock |
| Pin 39 | RB2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 40 | RB3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 41 | RB4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 42 | RB5 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 43 | RB6 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 44 | RB7 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 45 | RB8 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 46 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 47 | RC10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 48 | RC11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 49 | RC12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 50 | RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 51 | RC14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 52 | RC15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 53 | RD0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 54 | RD1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 55 | RD2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 56 | RD3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 57 | RD4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 58 | RD5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 59 | RD6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 60 | RD7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 61 | RD8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 62 | RD9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 64 | VSS — Ground reference (exposed pad) |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC), Industrial PLC and IIoT Gateways, Solar Micro-Inverters and Power Optimizers, Industrial Servo and Robotics Drives, Automotive-Grade Body and Comfort Modules (AEC-Q100 Adjacent), USB-Connected Test and Measurement Instruments.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control (FOC)
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR is purpose-built for field-oriented control of BLDC and PMSM motors in drones, e-bikes, robotics, and HVAC blowers. Its four on-chip op amps directly sense phase currents without external amplifiers, cutting BOM cost and PCB area. The 250 ps high-resolution PWM and 3.75 Msps 12-bit ADC close current and torque loops in under 10 microseconds, while the 120 MHz FPU executes park/clarke/inverse-park transforms in real time. USB Full-Speed allows in-field firmware updates via a service dongle, and CAN-FD enables synchronization with vehicle or factory networks. Choose this MCM silicon over GPE variants whenever torque ripple or acoustic noise targets are tight.
Recommended
Industrial PLC and IIoT Gateways
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR serves as the control processor in compact PLCs, IIoT sensor hubs, and remote terminal units (RTUs). Dual CAN-FD ports connect to industrial CANopen or DeviceNet sub-systems, while USB Full-Speed exposes a CDC/ECM or RNDIS network interface for commissioning laptops. ECC Flash and SRAM improve reliability in factories with electrical noise, and the 2.3-3.6 V supply supports both 3.3 V logic and battery-backed designs. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core with FPU handles edge-analytics filters and PID loops locally, reducing cloud bandwidth. Industrial 'E' temperature grade (-40C to +125C) supports cabinet-mounted deployment without additional conditioning.
Recommended
Solar Micro-Inverters and Power Optimizers
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR is well suited to solar micro-inverters and DC power optimizers that require fast MPPT computation with high-resolution PWM switching. The integrated 12-bit ADC samples panel voltage and current at high rate, while the FPU executes perturb-and-observe or incremental-conductance MPPT in real time. Four on-chip op amps close current-sense loops without external amplifiers, reducing PCB area in space-constrained rooftop modules. The dual-panel Flash allows live firmware updates without inverter shutdown, critical for field maintenance. The 64-QFN footprint supports compact IP67 enclosures, and the industrial temperature grade handles outdoor thermal extremes.
Recommended
Industrial Servo and Robotics Drives
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR delivers the deterministic real-time control needed for multi-axis servo drives, robotic arms, and CNC spindle controllers. Its high-resolution PWM provides the smooth torque profile demanded by precision servo loops, and the FPU accelerates the matrix math behind trajectory interpolation. CAN-FD handles the multi-axis communication bus used in modern machine controllers, while USB Full-Speed simplifies programming and diagnostics during factory commissioning. The MIPS32 microAptiv core supports MicroMIPS compressed code, leaving more Flash for application logic. Industrial-grade silicon ensures continuous operation across shift cycles.
Recommended
Automotive-Grade Body and Comfort Modules (AEC-Q100 Adjacent)
Although not formally AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR is often designed into non-safety automotive body modules such as seat controllers, HVAC actuators, and lighting drivers where its CAN-FD and motor-control peripherals directly target the application. The -40C to +125C industrial temperature grade handles under-hood and cabin environments, while ECC Flash protects against bit-flips caused by vehicle electrical transients. USB Full-Speed supports diagnostics at the dealership, and the on-chip op amps drive seat-position and HVAC damper actuators without external analog. For safety-critical modules (airbag, braking), select an AEC-Q100 qualified variant instead.
Recommended
USB-Connected Test and Measurement Instruments
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR is an excellent fit for portable bench instruments, data loggers, and USB oscilloscope front-ends. USB Full-Speed provides a CDC or vendor-class interface to a host PC, while the 12-bit 3.75 Msps ADC captures sensor and signal data. The FPU accelerates FFT and digital-filter math at the edge, and the 512 KB Flash stores calibration tables and front-panel UI strings. Dual CAN-FD allows simultaneous protocol decode on industrial buses, and the 64-QFN footprint fits inside handheld enclosures. The industrial temperature grade supports lab and field use without thermal management.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK0512MCM064-E/MR | PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/MR | PIC32MK0512GPD064-E/MR | PIC32MK0512GPK064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 80 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC | 512 KB ECC |
| On-chip Op Amps (Motor Control) | 4 | 4 | 0 (General Purpose) | 0 (General Purpose) | 4 (Motor Control) |
| High-Resolution PWM | Yes (250 ps) | Yes (250 ps) | Yes (standard resolution) | Yes (standard resolution) | Yes (250 ps) |
| CAN-FD Controllers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Full-Speed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) |
Key Differentiators
- Four on-chip op amps eliminate external current-sense amplifiers (vs PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/MR)
- 120 MHz core versus 80 MHz on General Purpose variant (vs PIC32MK0512GPE064T-E/MR)
- 250 ps high-resolution PWM reduces torque ripple in FOC drives (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-E/MR)
Design Notes
The PIC32MK0512MCM064T-E/MR operates from 2.3 V to 3.6 V; the 120 MHz core draws up to 70 mA typical and ~120 mA peak during ADC/PWM bursts. Provide at least one 10 uF bulk capacitor plus one 0.1 uF decoupling cap per VDD/VSS pair, placed within 5 mm of the package pins. The exposed thermal pad on the 64-QFN MUST be soldered to the board ground plane to meet thermal resistance ratings; do not leave it floating. Use separate analog and digital supply rails (AVDD/VDD) tied together at one point near the MCU, with a ferrite bead between them to suppress switching noise injection into the ADC.
At 120 MHz with both CAN-FD ports active, the silicon junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) on the 64-QFN with a properly soldered thermal pad and a 4-layer FR4 PCB is approximately 28 C/W. Estimated: at 100 mA core current and 3.3 V supply the MCU dissipates 0.33 W; ambient + theta_JA * P rise gives an 11 C rise above ambient. Keep ambient below 114 C for 125 C TJ(max). For continuous 120 MHz operation with high GPIO toggling, ensure the top-side PCB copper pour is at least 1 square inch over the exposed pad.
Route the 250 ps high-resolution PWM signals as microstrip over a continuous ground plane, keeping trace lengths under 25 mm to minimize skew between channels. Place the 3.75 Msps ADC traces away from switching PWM outputs and use a guard ring tied to analog ground around sensitive analog input pins (RA0-RA11). The USB Full-Speed D+/D- traces (RC6/RC7 area) require 90-ohm differential impedance and should not be crossed by other signals. Keep the ICSP PGD/PGC pins (RB0/RB1) accessible for in-circuit programming during board bring-up.
Do not enable the on-chip op amps on pins that conflict with active high-speed digital signals; the analog inputs RA0-RA7 double as op-amp outputs, so configuration must be locked before any GPIO direction is set. Avoid leaving unused comparator inputs floating; tie them to ground via 100 kohm resistors to prevent shoot-through current. When using dual-panel Flash for live updates, do not program both panels simultaneously or you may interrupt a read from the executing panel. Finally, the industrial 'E' grade is -40C to +125C ambient, not junction - derate by 1 C/W if your enclosure has poor airflow.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100 applications select an automotive-graded PIC32MK variant. Halogen-free and lead-free per Microchip material declaration.
