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PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/U5B

MCHPPIC32CM1216MC00048-I/U5B

Microchip Technology
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU ARM Cortex M0+,128K Flash, 16K SRAM with motor control Features in QFN 48, 85C
2,264 in stock
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Overview

The PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/U5B is a Microchip ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM targeting embedded motor-control applications. It includes dedicated motor-control features and peripherals in a compact 48-pin QFN package. The device is offered in a temperature grade up to 85C.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU combines a Cortex-M0+ core with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM, giving enough code and data space for typical motor-control firmware while keeping cost and board area low. It exposes motor-control features in a 48-pin QFN package suitable for compact designs and is supported by Microchip's development ecosystem for debugging and software integration.

Applications

Brushless DC (BLDC) motor control
Sensorless or sensored BLDC drive for small appliances, fans, and pumps where an efficient MCU with motor peripherals is needed.
Stepper and closed-loop actuator control
Control of stepper motors and small robotic actuators requiring precise PWM generation and control loops.
Robotics joint and gimbal controllers
Embedded motion controllers for robotic joints, gimbals, and precision positioners in compact form factors.
Embedded motion control in consumer and industrial products
Appliances, power tools, or small industrial machines that need real-time control and compact packaging.

Getting Started

Develop using Microchip's MPLAB X IDE with the XC32 compiler and explore Microchip's example code and software frameworks for motor control. Use Microchip-compatible debuggers (for example PICkit or MPLAB ICD) or standard SWD debuggers; check Microchip's website for PIC32CM evaluation kits and reference designs. For motor applications, pair the MCU with appropriate gate drivers and current-sense hardware and validate power and thermal design early.

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PIC32CM Family

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Part Number RAM EEPROM Size Flash Stock
PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/U5B (this part) — — — 2,264
PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/Y8X 16K 4K 128KB 642
PIC32CM6408MC00048-I/Y8X 8K 2K 64KB 754
Also available as: PIC32CM1216MC00048-E/Y8X, PIC32CM1216MC00048-E/U5B, PIC32CM1216MC00032-I/RTB

Also Consider

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PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/PT MCHPMicrochip - Higher-performance PIC32 variant for designs that need more Flash, SRAM, or advanced peripherals than the PIC32CM series.