PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT - 120MHz 32-bit MCU 1MB Flash 100-TQFP
MPN: PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.5 | $11.50 |
| 10 | $10.35 | $103.50 |
| 100 | $9.2 | $920.00 |
| 500 | $8.4 | $4,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.65 | $7,650.00 |
PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit combining a high-performance processor core, volatile and non-volatile memory, and programmable peripherals on a single silicon die. PIC32MK MCUs specifically combine the MIPS32 microAptiv core with single-precision IEEE-754 floating-point, MAC instructions for DSP workloads, and a dual CAN 2.0B interface for industrial networking. Within Microchip's portfolio, PIC32MK sits between the lower-pin PIC32MX family and the higher-end PIC32MZ family, targeting motor control and industrial control designs where deterministic CAN communication is required.
Key features include four I2C ports, six I2S channels, USB Full-Speed, dual CAN-FD capable CAN 2.0B controllers, a 12-bit ADC with up to 42 analog inputs, and dedicated motor-control PWM peripherals. The 1 MB dual-bank Flash supports Live-Update firmware, allowing in-field firmware swap without downtime - a critical capability for industrial IIoT gateways and motor-drive controllers. The 256 KB SRAM is partitioned to support both general-purpose and DMA-driven motor-control data paths.
The architecture combines a 5-stage pipelined MIPS32 microAptiv core with a separate peripheral bus running at 60 MHz, enabling simultaneous ADC sampling and CAN transactions. The integrated FPU accelerates field-oriented control (FOC) loops for three-phase PMSM and BLDC motors. Hardware CRC, ECC on Flash, and a real-time clock supplement the deterministic design.
Typical applications include industrial motor drives (BLDC, PMSM, AC induction), industrial control PLCs, multi-channel CAN nodes, IIoT edge gateways, and USB-CAN bridges. Designers select the PIC32MK1024MCF100 when deterministic CAN, large Flash, and DSP-class math are required in a single 100-pin device.
When designing with this part, allocate sufficient decoupling on VDD/VBAT lines and review the pinout for SQI/USB coexistence constraints. Pin 1 orientation and JTAG/trace pin remapping must be verified against the 100-TQFP land pattern before PCB layout commit.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Core Frequency | 120 MHz |
| FPU / DSP | IEEE-754 single-precision FPU with DSP/MAC |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB (1M x 8), Live-Update dual-bank |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| I2C | 4 ports |
| I2S | 6 channels |
| USB | USB Full-Speed |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 42 analog inputs |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (TQFP) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| IC Type | Microcontroller (MCU) |
| Bit Count | 32-bit |
PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT 100-pin tqfp (12x12 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT (100-pin tqfp (12x12 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial BLDC Motor Drive, Industrial CAN Node / PLC Module, IIoT Edge Gateway, USB-CAN Bridge Adapter, Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Controller, Automotive ECU Auxiliary Controller.
Industrial BLDC Motor Drive
The PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT is purpose-built for three-phase BLDC and PMSM motor drives. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core with single-precision IEEE-754 FPU executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops with sufficient margin for sensorless observers. The integrated 12-bit ADC with up to 42 analog inputs supports simultaneous phase-current and DC-bus sampling, while dedicated PWM peripherals generate center-aligned switching waveforms with programmable dead-time. The 1 MB dual-bank Flash enables Live-Update firmware swap, allowing motor-drive firmware to be updated in the field without shutting down production lines. This combination of DSP performance, analog density, and fail-safe firmware update makes the PIC32MK1024MCF100 a primary choice for industrial servo and pump drives.
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Industrial CAN Node / PLC Module
The PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT integrates dual CAN 2.0B controllers, making it ideal for multi-bus industrial nodes and PLC expansion modules. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core executes CANOpen, DeviceNet, or J1939 protocol stacks with low interrupt latency. The 256 KB SRAM comfortably buffers CAN message queues while the 1 MB Flash stores the protocol stack plus application logic. Hardware CRC acceleration on the peripheral bus offloads checksum computation from the CPU. Combined with USB Full-Speed and four I2C ports, the device serves as a bridge between CAN-bus industrial networks and USB-attached HMI panels, a common architecture in factory-automation and process-control cabinets.
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IIoT Edge Gateway
The PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT serves as an IIoT edge gateway node combining fieldbus (CAN) connectivity with USB host/device capability. The 1 MB dual-bank Flash allows A/B image updates for in-field firmware deployment, a critical capability for unattended edge devices. The integrated 12-bit ADC reads analog sensor signals directly while digital I/O drives relays and indicators. USB Full-Speed connects to local HMI or to a higher-level gateway, while dual CAN interfaces aggregate data from industrial fieldbus devices. The deterministic MIPS32 core ensures consistent message latency required for industrial control loops, even when the edge node is also handling local analytics.
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USB-CAN Bridge Adapter
Engineers build USB-to-CAN bridge adapters with the PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT for PC-based vehicle diagnostics, industrial commissioning, and field-service tools. The device's USB Full-Speed port connects to the host PC while the dual CAN 2.0B controllers tap into CAN-bus traffic. The 120 MHz MIPS32 core handles USB protocol, CAN message filtering, and message timestamping concurrently. The 256 KB SRAM buffers CAN traffic during USB suspend/resume transitions. Compact 100-TQFP form factor suits handheld adapters, while the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range supports vehicle bay and shop-floor environments.
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Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Controller
The PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT supports digital control of solar inverters, DC-DC converters, and UPS front-end stages. The high-resolution PWM peripherals with programmable dead-time drive MOSFET/IGBT bridges directly, while the 12-bit ADC with up to 42 inputs simultaneously samples inductor currents, bus voltages, and grid-sensing feedback. The FPU and DSP/MAC instructions accelerate control-loop math such as MPPT, PLL grid synchronization, and digital filtering. Dual CAN enables communication to battery banks and supervisory controllers in microgrid architectures. The 1 MB Flash stores both control firmware and grid-compliance parameter sets.
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Automotive ECU Auxiliary Controller
While the PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT is not AEC-Q100 qualified, it serves as an engineering or pre-production auxiliary ECU for two-wheeler, agricultural, and off-road vehicle applications. The 100-TQFP package offers abundant peripheral access for sensor fusion, actuator control, and CAN-bus integration. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature rating covers most non-automotive and light-vehicle applications. The PIC32MK1024MCF100 is often chosen for retrofit telematics, fleet-management gateways, and CAN-logger designs. For AEC-Q100 qualified designs, consider the automotive-grade PIC32MK variants or dsPIC33 alternatives.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MK1024MCF100T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MK1024MCF100-I/PT | PIC32MK1024MCF064T-I/PT | PIC32MK1024MCM100T-I/PT | PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 100-TQFP - same | 64-TQFP - smaller pin count | 100-TQFP - same | 100-TQFP - same |
| Core / Frequency | MIPS32 microAptiv / 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv / 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv / 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv / 120 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv / 120 MHz |
| Flash | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 512 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 64 KB (-75%) |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| USB | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed | USB Full-Speed |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
Key Differentiators
- MIPS32 microAptiv core with single-precision IEEE-754 FPU and DSP/MAC extensions (vs PIC32MK1024MCF064T-I/PT (64-pin variant))
- Dual-bank Live-Update Flash for in-field firmware swap (vs PIC32MK0512MCF100-I/PT (512KB variant))
- Motor-control-optimized PWM and QEI peripherals (vs PIC32MK1024MCM100T-I/PT (MCM variant))
Design Notes
Place a 10uF ceramic bulk capacitor plus a 100nF decoupling capacitor on each VDD pin pair, positioned within 2 mm of the package pin. The PIC32MK1024MCF100's 120 MHz core draws peak currents exceeding 100 mA during Flash writes, so inadequate decoupling causes brownouts during Live-Update operations. A separate analog AVDD pin requires its own low-noise LDO and 10uF + 100nF pair to keep ADC sampling noise below 1 LSB.
Route the 12-bit ADC analog inputs away from the PWM outputs and switching power traces to minimize digital-to-analog crosstalk. On the 100-TQFP package, group the analog input pins along one side and digital pins along the other, using a ground-fill moat between the two domains. Estimated: with a 50 mm separation between analog traces and PWM outputs, expected analog crosstalk falls below 1 LSB at 12-bit resolution.
Do not enable Live-Update firmware swap without first programming the device Configuration Words to enable dual-bank Flash mode. Switching from single-bank to dual-bank alters the Flash memory map and can orphan bootloader code. Always prototype the Live-Update flow on a non-production unit first and verify the bootloader signature check before deploying. JTAG/trace pin remapping on the 100-TQFP footprint must be reviewed against the chosen emulator header layout to avoid collision with peripheral pins.
Estimated: At 120 MHz full operation with both CAN buses and USB active, core power dissipation is approximately 200 mW. The 100-TQFP package theta_JA is approximately 40 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer board, producing a junction temperature rise of 8C above ambient. Under industrial +85C ambient this is well within the +125C junction limit, so no heatsink is required for typical motor-control or industrial-node duty cycles.
Compliance Information
ROHS3 compliant per distributor listing. Industrial temperature grade, not AEC-Q100 qualified - not suitable for automotive safety-critical applications.
