PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF - 32-Bit MCU 512KB Flash 100-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.8 | $7.80 |
| 10 | $7.05 | $70.50 |
| 100 | $6.2 | $620.00 |
| 500 | $5.55 | $2,775.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.1 | $5,100.00 |
PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF Overview
What is a PIC32MX2xx microcontroller? The PIC32MX2xx family is Microchip's mid-range MIPS32 M4K 32-bit MCU line, sitting in the product hierarchy between the smaller PIC32MX1xx (lower pin count, less memory) and the higher-end PIC32MX5xx/6xx/7xx (more peripherals and DSP). PIC32MX2xx parts are commonly used in consumer, industrial, and HMI applications where USB, CAN, and graphics/audio support are needed without paying for DSP extensions. The 100-pin TQFP options in this family (L-variant) expose the maximum I/O count for the most peripheral-dense designs.
Key features of the PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF include 81 available I/O pins, 16-channel 10-bit ADC at 1 Msps, five 16-bit timers/capture/compare, two comparators, two I2C, two SPI, six UART, USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG, CAN 2.0B, I2S audio interface, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible signal routing, and JTAG/ICSP debug. Operating voltage is 2.3V to 3.6V from a single supply, with industrial temperature grade of -40C to +85C.
The device uses a 5-stage pipeline Harvard architecture and supports Microchip's MPLAB Harmony, MPLAB XC32 compiler, and the free MPLAB Snap/PICkit 4 toolchain. Its Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) remapping allows many digital peripherals to be mapped to a wide range of physical pins, simplifying PCB layout.
Typical applications include USB peripherals (HID, CDC, mass storage), CAN-bus industrial nodes, audio playback with I2S, low-cost graphical HMI, sensor hubs, and motor-control command interfaces. For a learning curve familiar to PIC24/dsPIC users, the PIC32MX2xx is the natural 32-bit migration path.
When designing with this MCU, allocate decoupling capacitance close to each power pin (0.1 uF plus bulk), route the 40 MHz crystal traces symmetrically with a guard ground, and configure PPS mappings in code before peripheral use. The 100-pin TQFP package is 14x14 mm and is hand-solderable with proper technique, making it suitable for prototypes and small production runs.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M4K 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MHz |
| Program Flash | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Pin Count | 100 |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) |
| I/O Pins | 81 |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| ADC | 10-bit, up to 1 Msps, 16 channels |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host/OTG |
| CAN | CAN 2.0B |
| UART | 6 |
| SPI | 2 |
| I2C | 2 |
| I2S | Yes (audio interface) |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit |
| Comparators | 2 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| RTCC | Yes (Real-Time Clock Calendar) |
| PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) | Yes |
| Debug Interface | JTAG / ICSP (2-wire) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (Tape and Reel) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF 100-tqfp (14x14 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF (100-tqfp (14x14 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 PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: USB HID / CDC Peripherals, CAN-bus Industrial Nodes, Audio Playback (I2S / PWM), Graphical HMI / Touch Panels, Sensor Hubs and Data Loggers, IoT Edge / Smart Home Devices.
USB HID / CDC Peripherals
The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF's integrated USB 2.0 full-speed peripheral with on-chip transceiver makes it ideal for USB Human Interface Devices (HID), Communication Device Class (CDC) virtual COM ports, and Mass Storage Class peripherals. Its 40 MHz core delivers sufficient MIPS for HID report encoding and CDC throughput. Place the MCU with 0.1 uF decoupling on each VDD/VSS pair, a 1 uF bulk capacitor on VBUS, and 33 ohm series resistors on D+ and D- lines matching 90 ohm differential impedance. Compared to PIC24 USB parts, the 32-bit MIPS core provides 4x the processing headroom.
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CAN-bus Industrial Nodes
The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF's integrated CAN 2.0B controller combined with 512 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM enables robust industrial CAN nodes for sensors, motor controllers, and factory automation. The 81 available I/O pins comfortably host CAN, RS-485, encoder feedback, and several PWM channels in a single chip. Use a 3.3V CAN transceiver like MCP2551 or TLE7251-3 between the MCU's CANRX/CANTX pins and the bus. The Peripheral Pin Select feature simplifies PCB routing by remapping CAN to convenient pins without changing the firmware architecture.
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Audio Playback (I2S / PWM)
The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF's I2S peripheral and PWM outputs make it suitable for low-cost audio playback, alarm generators, and DTMF tone synthesizers. The I2S block streams 16/24-bit audio samples directly from an external DAC, with DMA offload to keep CPU usage low. For a complete audio design, pair with an I2S DAC such as PCM5102A and a Class-D amplifier. The 40 MHz MIPS core can decode MP3 or ADPCM in software at modest bitrates, and 64 KB SRAM holds a 1-2 second audio buffer.
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Graphical HMI / Touch Panels
With 512 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM, the PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF supports small color TFT displays and the integrated CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for capacitive touch sensing. Pair with a 3.5-inch parallel TFT, and use the Parallel Master Port to drive 8/16-bit displays at high refresh rates. The CTMU measures touch pad capacitance changes without external components, reducing BOM cost. Industrial temperature grade and 81 I/O pins handle buttons, encoders, and LEDs alongside the display.
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Sensor Hubs and Data Loggers
The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF's 16-channel 10-bit ADC at 1 Msps, six UART, two I2C, and two SPI are well-suited for multi-sensor data aggregation and logging. Its CTMU enables time-of-flight or temperature measurements. With 64 KB SRAM, a buffer of several hundred sensor samples is feasible. Add a 1 Mbit SPI Flash for non-volatile storage of up to 32 K readings, or stream data over USB to a host. The 2.3-3.6 V supply range allows direct battery connection for portable instrumentation.
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IoT Edge / Smart Home Devices
The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF is a strong fit for IoT edge controllers that bridge sensors to Wi-Fi or Ethernet modules. With USB, CAN, I2S, and a wide peripheral mix, the MCU acts as the main application processor for gateways that aggregate Zigbee, BLE, or LoRa data. The Peripheral Pin Select allows flexible pin mapping when adding sub-modules. Its 2.3-3.6 V supply range supports battery charging ICs, and the industrial temperature grade suits outdoor enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MX270F512LT-50I/PF | PIC32MX270F512L-50I/PT | PIC32MX270F512LT-V/PF | PIC32MX170F512LT-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| CPU Speed | 40 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 40 MHz | 40 MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| USB | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | Yes (USB 2.0 FS) | No |
| CAN | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | Yes (CAN 2.0B) | No |
| I2S | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Automotive -40C to +105C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| Packaging Form | Tape and Reel | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tape and Reel | Tape and Reel |
Key Differentiators
- Highest pin count 100-TQFP option in the PIC32MX270 sub-family (vs PIC32MX270F256D-I/PT)
- Dedicated USB 2.0 full-speed peripheral with on-chip transceiver (vs PIC32MX170F512LT-I/PF)
- Industrial temperature range standard, with -V automotive variant for higher temps (vs PIC32MX230F128L-I/PF)
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of every VDD/VDDIO pin and a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU. Add a 0.1 uF plus 10 uF on AVDD/AVSS. The PIC32MX270F512LT-I/PF draws approximately 60 mA at 40 MHz with all peripherals active, so design the 3.3 V rail for at least 100 mA headroom. Use a low-noise LDO like MCP1700 or a small switching regulator (MIC23050) for USB-powered designs.
Route the 40 MHz primary oscillator traces symmetrically with a grounded guard ring and keep total trace length under 10 mm. The USB D+/D- traces require 90 ohm differential impedance with matched length and a 33 ohm series resistor at each line. Place the USB connector's shield ground to chassis ground, not signal ground, and add ESD protection (e.g. USBLC6-2SC6) at the connector.
Do not forget to unlock the Peripheral Pin Select registers (CFGCON bit) before remapping functions, or the peripheral will not appear on the new pin. Configure JTAG pins (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO) as GPIO before first use if JTAG is not required, or the pins will be locked to debug functions. For CAN, configure timing with the correct BRP values for your target baud rate; the ECI or Vector CANalyzer tool helps verify.
For high-speed designs running the SPI at 10 MHz or above, add a 33 ohm series resistor at the SCK output to dampen reflections. The 10-bit ADC achieves 1 Msps only with a low-impedance source (1 kohm or less); add an op-amp buffer (MCP6001) for high-impedance sensors. Keep analog and digital ground planes separated and join at a single point near the MCU's GND pin.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial grade -40C to +85C; for AEC-Q100 automotive grade use the PIC32MX270F512LT-V/PF variant. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance statements.
