MCHPPIC32CM1216MC00048-I/Y8X
Overview
The PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/Y8X is a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller from Microchip's MC family, specifically designed for motor control and industrial applications. Operating at 48MHz, it integrates a Hardware Divide and Square Root Accelerator (DIVAS) to offload complex mathematical computations from the CPU. The device features 128KB of Flash, 16KB of SRAM, and a dedicated 4KB EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
Why Choose This Part
This MCU provides a significant performance boost over standard M0+ devices through its hardware math accelerators (DIVAS) and the Event System, which allows peripherals to interact without CPU intervention. It offers high integration with 38 I/O pins, a built-in frequency meter, and multiple SERCOM modules that can be configured as I2C, SPI, or UART.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Engineers can begin development using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC32 compiler. The part is supported by the PIC32CM MC Curiosity Nano evaluation kit for rapid prototyping. Microchip's Harmony v3 software framework provides specialized motor control libraries and drivers to accelerate firmware development.
PIC32CM Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | RAM | EEPROM Size | I/O Pins | Package | Flash | Temp Range | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC32CM1216MC00048-I/Y8X (this part) | 16K | 4K | 38 | TQFP-48 | 128KB | -40degC ~ 85degC (.. | 642 |
| PIC32CM6408MC00048-I/Y8X | 8K | 2K | 38 | TQFP-48 | 64KB | -40degC ~ 85degC (.. | 754 |
| PIC32CM1216MC00032-E/PT | 16K | 4K | 26 | TQFP-32 | 128KB | -40degC ~ 125degC .. | 810 |



