PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT - 120MHz FPU MCU 1MB Flash TQFP-64 | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.45 | $12.45 |
| 10 | $11.2 | $112.00 |
| 100 | $9.85 | $985.00 |
| 500 | $8.4 | $4,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.1 | $7,100.00 |
PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals onto one die. The PIC32MK family extends this concept into 32-bit territory with a MIPS32 RISC architecture, FPU, and DSP extensions, placing it in the hierarchy: microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS architecture -> automotive/industrial grade MCU -> motor-control optimized MCU. Compared with 8-bit MCUs, the PIC32MK provides deterministic interrupt latency, hardware DSP for fixed-point math, and analog peripherals co-designed for closed-loop motor control.
Key features include 120 MHz maximum core frequency, hardware FPU (single/double precision) and DSP, four 16-bit ADC modules with up to 42 channels and 3.2 MSPS combined throughput, multiple high-speed PWM channels with dead-time insertion for three-phase motor drive, CAN-FD controllers, USB-FS, and 48 general-purpose I/O pins. The PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT is the Extended-temperature (-40C to +125C) and Automotive (AEC-Q100) qualification variant, evidenced by the "E" in the ordering code and Microchip listing it as "Automotive, AEC-Q100".
The architecture pairs an MIPS32 microAptiv core with a tightly-coupled 32-channel DMA engine and dual analog front-ends, enabling simultaneous motor control and host telemetry without CPU intervention. ECC-protected Flash supports industrial reliability requirements, and the 3.3 V operating range (2.2 V to 3.6 V wide supply tolerance) is suited to 24V-bus-derived industrial rails.
Typical applications include three-phase motor control (BLDC/PMSM), industrial automation PLCs, IoT edge nodes, digital power conversion, and automotive body/ECU subsystems. Per the manufacturer datasheet, this combination of FPU+DSP, CAN-FD, and motor-control PWM is positioned for general purpose and motor control application designs.
When designing with this MCU, validate that your compiler toolchain (MPLAB XC32) supports the FPU and DSP extensions, and budget interrupt stack space for the nested vector interrupt controller. Decouple AVDD/VDD separately and use low-impedance ground returns for the PWM outputs to reduce switching noise coupling into the ADC inputs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 alternative comparison, and practical design notes for motor-control and industrial deployments that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet summary.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit RISC) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 120 MHz |
| FPU | Single/Double precision hardware |
| DSP Extensions | Yes (hardware MAC) |
| Flash Program Memory | 1 MB (1M x 8) |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 48 |
| ADC | Four 16-bit modules, up to 42 channels |
| Communication Interfaces | USB-FS, CAN-FD, I2C, SPI, UART |
| PWM Channels | Multiple 16-bit with dead-time insertion |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (Extended) |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 (Automotive) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPB0 — Remappable I/O / PWM |
| Pin 2 | RPB1 — Remappable I/O / PWM |
| Pin 3 | RPB2 — Remappable I/O / PWM |
| Pin 4 | RPB3 — Remappable I/O / PWM |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 7 | RPB4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 8 | RPB5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 9 | RPB6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 10 | RPB7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 13 | RPB8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 14 | RPB9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 15 | RPB10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 16 | RPB11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 19 | RPB12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 20 | RPB13 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 21 | RPB14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 22 | RPB15 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 23 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 24 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 25 | RPC0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 26 | RPC1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 27 | RPC2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 28 | RPC3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 29 | RPC4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 31 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 33 | RPD0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 34 | RPD1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 35 | RPD2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 36 | RPD3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 37 | RPD4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 38 | RPD5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 39 | RPD6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 40 | RPD7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 41 | RPD8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 42 | RPD9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 43 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 44 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 45 | RPD10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 46 | RPD11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 47 | RPD12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 48 | RPD13 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 49 | RPD14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 50 | RPD15 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 51 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 52 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 53 | RPE0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 54 | RPE1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 55 | RPE2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 56 | RPE3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 57 | RPE4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 58 | RPE5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 59 | RPE6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 60 | RPE7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 61 | RPE8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 62 | RPE9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 63 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 64 | VDD — Digital supply |
Typical Applications
PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Three-Phase BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Industrial Automation PLC / Motion Controller, Automotive Body / ECU Subsystem, Digital Power Conversion / SMPS Control, IoT Edge Sensor Node / Gateway, Precision Test & Measurement Instrumentation.
Three-Phase BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT is purpose-built for three-phase motor control. Its 120 MHz MIPS32 core with hardware FPU and DSP executes field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms at loop rates up to 50 kHz. The integrated high-resolution PWM with complementary outputs, dead-time insertion, and dedicated fault input directly drives six IGBT/MOSFET gate drivers, eliminating external PWM logic. Four 16-bit ADC modules with up to 3.2 MSPS aggregate throughput sense three-phase currents simultaneously via DMA without CPU load, while CAN-FD provides automotive-grade telemetry to the host ECU.
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Industrial Automation PLC / Motion Controller
Industrial PLC and motion controller designs benefit from the PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT's 1 MB Flash (room for IEC 61131-3 runtime and full application code), 256 KB SRAM (enough for multi-axis position tables), and 48 GPIO lines. The 120 MHz core with single-cycle MAC handles PID loops and trajectory planning deterministically. AEC-Q100 qualification plus the extended -40C to +125C range lets the same part serve cabinet-mounted and field-mounted installations. The dual CAN-FD controllers enable daisy-chained fieldbus topologies typical in factory automation.
Recommended
Automotive Body / ECU Subsystem
Automotive body and ECU subsystems leverage the PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT's AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +125C operation. The 1 MB Flash accommodates AUTOSAR MCAL layers plus application firmware, while the FPU accelerates sensor-fusion DSP workloads. CAN-FD interfaces connect directly to the vehicle CAN bus via external CAN-FD MCUs, and the rich PWM set drives lighting, mirror, and HVAC actuators. ECC protection on Flash variants (GPK series) supports functional-safety targets required for body domain controllers.
Recommended
Digital Power Conversion / SMPS Control
Digital power conversion designs use the PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT for high-frequency SMPS control loops. The 120 MHz core with hardware DSP executes digital compensator math in single-cycle latency, enabling multi-loop control of PFC plus LLC or full-bridge topologies at 100 kHz+ switching frequencies. The high-resolution PWM and dedicated ADC triggers synchronize switching and sampling, eliminating analog control-loop delay. AEC-Q100 grade supports automotive-grade on-board chargers and traction inverter auxiliary supplies.
Recommended
IoT Edge Sensor Node / Gateway
IoT edge nodes and gateways running on the PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT benefit from USB-FS for host connectivity and CAN-FD for industrial bus integration. The 256 KB SRAM hosts TLS/DTLS handshake buffers without external memory, while 1 MB Flash fits full MQTT-SN client and edge analytics code. The hardware FPU accelerates on-device signal conditioning (RMS, FFT, kurtosis) on vibration, current, or acoustic sensor streams before transmission, reducing downstream cloud load.
Recommended
Precision Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Precision test and measurement instruments leverage the PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT for high-resolution data acquisition and DSP. The four 16-bit ADC modules deliver 3.2 MSPS aggregate, sufficient for power analyzer-grade waveform capture. The hardware FPU runs FFT, true-RMS, and THD calculations on incoming samples via DMA, leaving the CPU free for user interface and communication. The 120 MHz headroom plus ample SRAM enables deep capture buffers for transient analysis, and the -40C to +125C range supports laboratory and field environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK1024GPD064-I/PT | PIC32MK1024GPK064-E/PT | PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT | PIC32MK1024GPE064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10) | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same |
| Core Frequency | 120 MHz (80 MHz at 125C E-grade) | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB (ECC protected) | 512 KB (-50%) | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 64 KB (-75%) | 256 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| FPU / DSP | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Manufacturer-recommended drop-in replacement is identical-pin and identical-memory (vs PIC32MK1024GPK064-E/PT)
- Lower-density same-package option for cost-sensitive designs (vs PIC32MK0512GPD064-I/PT)
- AEC-Q100 grade vs industrial grade in same footprint (vs PIC32MK1024GPD064-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC32MK1024GPD064-E/PT requires separate digital (VDD/VSS) and analog (AVDD/AVSS) supplies, both 3.3 V nominal. Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling caps on every VDD pin within 5 mm of the lead, and add a bulk 10 uF ceramic + 47 uF electrolytic pair at the regulator. AVDD must be tied to VDD but filtered through a ferrite bead or small LDO when ADC SNR matters, otherwise digital switching noise aliases into motor-current measurements and degrades FOC performance.
The TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 50-55 C/W on a 2-layer JEDEC test board. At full 120 MHz with all peripherals active, supply current is roughly 70-80 mA which corresponds to about 0.25 W internal dissipation - well within the thermal envelope. Forced-air cooling is unnecessary for typical applications, but the PCB thermal pad arrangement around VDD/VSS pins should be treated as a heatsink plane, with multiple thermal vias stitching the top-side copper to inner ground planes.
Route PWM outputs and ADC analog inputs in separate PCB regions. Place the analog input RC anti-aliasing filter (typically 100 ohm + 1 nF for ~1.6 MHz cutoff) within 10 mm of the AIN pin. Keep the analog ground plane contiguous and avoid digital return currents crossing it. The crystal/oscillator traces must be short and guarded on both sides with a grounded trace to reduce jitter that would otherwise couple into ADC sampling windows.
Do not assume 5 V tolerance for analog inputs (only digital I/O are 5V-tolerant). Always validate the MPLAB Harmony 3 peripheral configuration against the actual PPS assignment - a mis-mapped peripheral output can drive the wrong pin and damage external hardware. Boot configuration pins (PGECx/PGEDx) must be pulled correctly to enter the intended debug/normal boot mode, otherwise the device may appear dead on the bench.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualification confirmed by Microchip product page ordering code designator "E" and Hotenda listing; RoHS compliance per Microchip product page.
