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PIC32CM1216MC00032

MCHPPIC32CM1216MC00032

MPN: PIC32CM1216MC00032-I/RTB
Microchip Technology
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU ARM Cortex M0+,128K Flash, 16K SRAM with motor control Features in QFN 32, 85C
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Overview

PIC32CM1216MC00032 is a Microchip 32-bit microcontroller in the PIC32CM family, built around an ARM Cortex-M0+ core. It targets embedded control designs that need on-chip flash, SRAM, and motor-control oriented peripherals in a compact QFN package. The -I/RTB suffix indicates the specific package and temperature/ordering variant.

Why Choose This Part

This part combines a Cortex-M0+ core with Microchip's control-oriented MCU integration, making it practical for cost-sensitive real-time designs. The QFN package helps keep the footprint small while still exposing useful I/O and peripheral options. It is a sensible choice when you want a modern 32-bit MCU for embedded control without moving to a higher-complexity application processor.

Applications

Motor control
Suitable for compact motor-control designs such as BLDC, stepper, or small inverter control where integrated control peripherals matter.
Industrial automation
Useful for sensors, actuators, and small control nodes that need a low-cost MCU with deterministic real-time behavior.
Embedded control systems
Good fit for general-purpose control loops, state machines, and peripheral management in space-constrained products.
Communication gateways
Can be used for simple protocol handling and bridge functions in low-power embedded nodes.

Getting Started

Start with Microchip's PIC32CM family documentation, device datasheet, and hardware abstraction layers in MPLAB X IDE. For evaluation and bring-up, look for a PIC32CM Curiosity Nano or Curiosity Pro board that matches the family, then use Microchip's MPLAB XC32 toolchain and on-board programmer/debugger. Plan early for clock setup, pin multiplexing, and any motor-control timer/PWM configuration, since those details drive the board design and firmware architecture.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the PIC32CM1216MC00032-I/RTB or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

PIC32CM MC Curiosity Nano Microchip Technology
PIC32CM1216MC00032 Curiosity Nano PIC® 32CM MC PIC MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 17 in stock
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PIC32CM Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number RAM EEPROM Size Flash Stock
PIC32CM1216MC00032-I/RTB (this part) — — — 954
PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/Y8X 16K 4K 128KB 642
PIC32CM6408MC00048-I/Y8X 8K 2K 64KB 754
Also available as: PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/U5B, PIC32CM1216MC00048-E/Y8X, PIC32CM1216MC00048-E/U5B

Also Consider

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STM32G031K8T6 STMicroelectronics - A compact Cortex-M0+ MCU that is often considered for cost-sensitive control and general embedded designs.
PIC32MK0512MCF064-I/PT MCHPMicrochip Technology - A Microchip motor-control-focused 32-bit MCU if you want to stay in the PIC32 family but move to a higher-performance class.