Microchip Technology Unveils 32-bit MCU Family with Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has introduced the PIC32A family of MCUs, featuring a 200 MHz CPU and integrated high-performance analog peripherals. The new MCUs are designed for cost-effective system-level solutions across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical markets.
Key features include:
- Up to 40 Msps 12-bit ADCs
- High-speed 5 ns comparators
- 100 MHz Gain Bandwidth Product op amps
- 64-bit Floating Point Unit (FPU)
- Hardware safety features including ECC on Flash and RAM
- Security features like immutable secure boot
The PIC32A MCUs are supported by MPLAB® XC32 Compiler and Harmony development framework. Pricing starts at less than $1 per unit in volume. The integrated functionalities reduce external component requirements, decreasing system complexity while maintaining high performance.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha introdotto la famiglia di MCU PIC32A, caratterizzata da una CPU da 200 MHz e periferiche analogiche ad alte prestazioni integrate. Le nuove MCU sono progettate per soluzioni a livello di sistema economiche nei mercati automobilistico, industriale, dei consumatori, AI/ML e medico.
Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- ADC a 12 bit fino a 40 Msps
- Comparatori ad alta velocità da 5 ns
- Amplificatori operazionali con prodotto di larghezza di banda di guadagno di 100 MHz
- Unità a virgola mobile (FPU) a 64 bit
- Funzionalità di sicurezza hardware, inclusi ECC su Flash e RAM
- Caratteristiche di sicurezza come l'avvio sicuro immutabile
Le MCU PIC32A sono supportate dal compilatore MPLAB® XC32 e dal framework di sviluppo Harmony. I prezzi partono da meno di 1$ per unità in grandi volumi. Le funzionalità integrate riducono i requisiti di componenti esterni, diminuendo la complessità del sistema mantenendo elevate prestazioni.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha presentado la familia de MCU PIC32A, que cuenta con una CPU de 200 MHz y periféricos analógicos de alto rendimiento integrados. Las nuevas MCU están diseñadas para soluciones a nivel de sistema rentables en los mercados automotriz, industrial, de consumo, AI/ML y médico.
Las características clave incluyen:
- ADC de 12 bits de hasta 40 Msps
- Comparadores de alta velocidad de 5 ns
- Amplificadores operacionales con producto de ancho de banda de ganancia de 100 MHz
- Unidad de punto flotante (FPU) de 64 bits
- Características de seguridad de hardware, incluyendo ECC en Flash y RAM
- Funciones de seguridad como arranque seguro inmutable
Las MCU PIC32A son compatibles con el compilador MPLAB® XC32 y el marco de desarrollo Harmony. Los precios comienzan en menos de 1$ por unidad en volumen. Las funcionalidades integradas reducen los requisitos de componentes externos, disminuyendo la complejidad del sistema mientras se mantiene un alto rendimiento.
마이크로칩 테크놀로지 (Nasdaq: MCHP)가 PIC32A MCU 패밀리를 소개했습니다. 이 MCU는 200 MHz CPU와 통합된 고성능 아날로그 주변 장치를 특징으로 합니다. 새로운 MCU는 자동차, 산업, 소비자, AI/ML 및 의료 시장 전반에 걸쳐 비용 효율적인 시스템 수준 솔루션을 위해 설계되었습니다.
주요 기능은 다음과 같습니다:
- 최대 40 Msps의 12비트 ADC
- 5 ns의 고속 비교기
- 100 MHz 이득 대역폭 제품 연산 증폭기
- 64비트 부동 소수점 장치 (FPU)
- 플래시 및 RAM에서 ECC를 포함한 하드웨어 안전 기능
- 불변 안전 부팅과 같은 보안 기능
PIC32A MCU는 MPLAB® XC32 컴파일러 및 Harmony 개발 프레임워크로 지원됩니다. 가격은 대량 구매 시 개당 1달러 미만으로 시작합니다. 통합된 기능은 외부 구성 요소 요구 사항을 줄여 시스템 복잡성을 감소시키면서도 높은 성능을 유지합니다.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) a introduit la , dotée d'un CPU de 200 MHz et de périphériques analogiques haute performance intégrés. Les nouvelles MCU sont conçues pour des solutions économiques à l'échelle du système dans les marchés automobile, industriel, grand public, AI/ML et médical.
Les caractéristiques clés comprennent:
- ADC 12 bits jusqu'à 40 Msps
- Comparateurs haute vitesse de 5 ns
- Amplificateurs opérationnels avec produit de bande passante de gain de 100 MHz
- Unité à virgule flottante (FPU) de 64 bits
- Fonctionnalités de sécurité matérielle, y compris l'ECC sur Flash et RAM
- Fonctionnalités de sécurité telles que le démarrage sécurisé immuable
Les MCU PIC32A sont supportées par le compilateur MPLAB® XC32 et le cadre de développement Harmony. Les prix commencent à moins de 1$ par unité en volume. Les fonctionnalités intégrées réduisent les exigences en composants externes, diminuant la complexité du système tout en maintenant des performances élevées.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) hat die PIC32A Familie von MCUs vorgestellt, die über eine 200 MHz CPU und integrierte Hochleistungs-Analogperipherie verfügt. Die neuen MCUs sind für kosteneffiziente Systemlösungen in den Bereichen Automobil, Industrie, Verbraucher, KI/ML und Medizin konzipiert.
Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören:
- Bis zu 40 Msps 12-Bit ADCs
- Hochgeschwindigkeits-Komparatoren mit 5 ns
- 100 MHz Gain Bandwidth Product Operationsverstärker
- 64-Bit Gleitkommaeinheit (FPU)
- Hardware-Sicherheitsfunktionen, einschließlich ECC auf Flash und RAM
- Sicherheitsmerkmale wie unveränderlicher sicherer Boot
Die PIC32A MCUs werden vom MPLAB® XC32 Compiler und dem Harmony Entwicklungsframework unterstützt. Die Preise beginnen bei weniger als 1$ pro Einheit in großen Stückzahlen. Die integrierten Funktionen reduzieren die Anforderungen an externe Komponenten, verringern die Systemkomplexität und gewährleisten gleichzeitig hohe Leistung.
- New product launch expands company's 32-bit MCU portfolio
- Competitive pricing at less than $1 per unit in volume
- Integrated features reduce system costs and complexity
- Targets multiple high-growth markets (automotive, AI/ML, medical)
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Insights
Microchip's new PIC32A MCU family represents a strategic evolution of their embedded control solutions portfolio, positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for high-performance processing at the intelligent edge. The integration of 200 MHz CPU with advanced analog peripherals (including 40 Msps ADCs and 5 ns comparators) provides significant system-level value by eliminating external components, directly addressing BOM cost optimization pressures in current supply chains.
This product launch aligns with broader industry trends toward single-chip solutions for complex applications spanning automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML and medical markets. The addition of integrated hardware safety features (ECC, MBIST) alongside security capabilities (immutable secure boot, Flash access control) addresses growing concerns around functional safety and cybersecurity in embedded systems.
The inclusion of a 64-bit FPU positions these MCUs for computationally intensive applications, particularly relevant as more intelligence moves to edge devices. At a sub-
This release strengthens Microchip's competitive position in the 32-bit MCU space, where they compete with manufacturers like ST, NXP, and Renesas. By enhancing analog performance while maintaining affordability, the PIC32A family addresses growing market demand for intelligent sensing solutions without the complexity and cost of discrete implementations.
PIC32A MCU family showcases industry-leading analog peripherals with 200 MHz CPU for cost-effective system-level solutions
CHANDLER, Ariz., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the increasing demand for high-performance, math-intensive applications in a wide range of industries, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has released the PIC32A family of MCUs. Enhancing the company’s already robust 32-bit MCU portfolio, PIC32A MCUs are designed to be cost-efficient, high-performance solutions for general-purpose applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and medical markets.
Designed to significantly reduce the need for external components, the 200 MHz 32-bit PIC32A family features integrated high-speed analog peripherals, up to 40 Msps 12-bit ADCs, high-speed 5 ns comparators and 100 MHz Gain Bandwidth Product (GBWP) op amps for intelligent edge sensing. These features and a high-performance CPU allow for multiple functions to be performed on a single MCU, optimizing both system and bill of material costs.
Additionally, integrated hardware safety and security features such as Error Code Correction (ECC) on Flash and RAM, Memory Built-In Self-Test (MBIST), I/O integrity monitor, clock monitoring, immutable secure boot and Flash access control features are designed to offer safe execution of software code within an embedded control system application.
A 64-bit Floating Point Unit (FPU) in the PIC32A MCU manages data-intensive math processing applications efficiently and allows for easier adoption of model-based designs. These MCUs assist developers with accelerated execution in computationally intensive applications that require advanced performance in sensor interfacing and data processing.
“Targeting intelligent sensing and control applications, the PIC32A MCUs augment our existing 32-bit portfolio by balancing cost effectiveness, performance and advanced analog peripherals,” said Rod Drake, corporate vice president of one of Microchip’s MCU business units. “High-speed peripherals and other integrated functionalities reduce the need for certain external components, decreasing system complexity while delivering a high-performance solution.”
Development Tools
PIC32A MCUs are supported by the MPLAB® XC32 Compiler, MPLAB Harmony embedded software development framework and the dsPIC33A Curiosity Platform Development Board (EV74H48A) and PIC32AK1216GC41064 General-Purpose DIM (EV25Z08A). To support feature expansion, the Curiosity Development Board provides mikroBUS™ and Xplained Pro interfaces to connect to Built-in Self-Test Xplained Pro (BIST XPRO) extension kits, sensors and various Click boards™. For a complete list of development tools, visit the PIC32A MCU web page.
Pricing and Availability
The PIC32A MCU family is available starting at less than
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About Microchip Technology:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control and processing solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve over 100,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
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