Microcontrollers (MCUs)

Our 8-bit PIC^® and AVR^® MCUs help developers of all skill levels to easily bring their ideas to life. Use the combination of readily customizable peripherals and the industry's most code-efficient architectures to bring multiple functions to a single chip with minimal programming.

• Easiest entry point for MCU development
• Architected for real-time control applications
• Fully compatible device family members that allow increases in functionality without extensive redesigns

PIC24 MCUs are well suited for applications that need eXtreme Low Power (XLP) performance or have outgrown the performance or memory capabilities of an 8-bit MCU and can benefit from staying within a common ecosystem.

• Cost-effective solutions with a rich feature set and memory sizes ranging from 64 KB to 1 MB
• Ultra-low-power performance extends battery life
• Rich set of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs)
• High peripheral integration for flexible and innovative designs including USB and segmented LCD
• Hardware safety features and support for IEC 60730 Class B safety for robust operation
• AEC Q100 Grade 1 qualified for automotive applications

Offering up to 100 MHz performance per core, the dsPIC33 family of DSCs provides fast deterministic response and real-time control capabilities for advanced sensing and control, high-performance general embedded, touch, motor control and digital power applications.

• Up to two cores on a single chip
• High-performance analog integration for lowering system cost
• Live update of firmware for high-availability systems
• AEC Q100 Grade 0 qualified for automotive applications
• Functional safety support: ISO 26262 (ASIL B/C), IEC 61508 (SIL 2/3) and IEC 60730 (Class B)
• Robust security when dsPIC33 DSCs are combined with CryptoAuthentication™ and CryptoAutomotive™ security ICs
• Scalable portfolio offering high-performance core in 32 KB to 1 MB memory, CAN/CAN FD, SENT and LIN

Our 32-bit MCUs provide performance and functional capabilities to meet design needs across a wide variety of applications.

• Low-power, high-performance MCUs to run multi-threaded applications
• Hardware-based touch and graphics capabilities for HMI applications
• Security capabilities such as secure boot, secure firmware upgrade, hardware isolation, key protection and more
• Highly integrated connectivity including CAN/CAN FD, Hi-Speed USB and Ethernet
• Broad portfolio provides scalability to easily meet changing market requirements

MPUs are a natural next step for those who have outgrown the performance capabilities of an MCU, need extra memory or would like to run the Linux^® operating system on their application.

• System-on-Module (SOM), System-in-Package (SiP) and IC options provide accessible MPU development regardless of experience
• Scalable security solutions from basic secured communications and storage to the implementation of a secure enclave
• Hardware-based touch and graphics capabilities for HMI applications
• Support for bare metal, RTOS and Linux with peripheral driver support

Our wireless microcontrollers offer the same performance and functionality as our MCU portfolio while supporting popular wireless technologies.

• Simplify your design with an MCU that include highly integrated wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi^®, Bluetooth^®, Zigbee^® and sub-GHz
• Bridge wireless and wired with CAN/CAN FD, USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Global regulatory certified modules include on-board antennas designed for optimal RF performance