Product Overview

The PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology, designed for embedded applications requiring significant processing power and varied communication capabilities. This MCU is part of the PIC32MX family, which is known for its rich feature set and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications including industrial control, consumer electronics, medical devices, and IoT products.

Key Features

• Core: The PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT is built around the MIPS M4K core, which operates at up to 120 MHz, providing a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency.
• Memory: It comes with 512 KB of Flash memory and 128 KB of RAM, offering ample space for complex applications and data storage.
• Digital Peripherals: The device includes a range of peripherals such as timers, counters, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) controllers, which are essential for precise timing and control tasks.
• Communication Interfaces: A variety of communication interfaces are available, including UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN, enabling the MCU to connect with other microcontrollers, sensors, and modules.
• Analog Features: It also features an integrated 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 48 channels, which allows for the interfacing with analog sensors and the conversion of analog signals into digital data for processing.
• Temperature Range: The industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C ensures reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Package: The MCU is available in a 64-pin TQFP package, providing a compact footprint for space-constrained applications.

Advanced Capabilities

The PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT also supports advanced features such as Direct Memory Access (DMA), which enables faster data transfers without burdening the CPU, and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS), which allows flexible pin mapping to optimize the layout of external connections. Additionally, the microcontroller includes a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for touch sensing applications, making it an excellent choice for interactive devices.

Development Support

Microchip provides robust development support for the PIC32MX470F512H-I/PT with its MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and software libraries. This support simplifies the development process and helps reduce time to market for products based on this powerful microcontroller.