Microchip Technology has released the PIC32-BZ6 MCU, a single-chip wireless platform that supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Matter, and proprietary protocols. The device consolidates multiprotocol connectivity, analog peripherals, touch sensing, and graphics functions on a single chip to reduce component count for connected device applications.The MCU includes 2 MB flash memory and 512 KB RAM. It is available in 132-pin packages with additional variants planned. The device qualifies to Bluetooth Core Specification 6.0 and supports 802.15.4-based protocols for mesh networking applications in smart home, automotive connectivity, industrial automation, and wireless motor control systems.
Wired connectivity options include two CAN-FD ports for automotive and industrial communication, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, and a USB 2.0 full-speed transceiver. The device incorporates capacitive voltage divider touch sensing with up to 18 channels for user interface development.
Motor control features include 12-bit ADCs, a 7-bit DAC, analog comparators, PWM outputs, and a quadrature encoder interface for position and speed feedback. Security functions consist of an immutable secure boot in ROM and hardware-based AES, SHA, ECC, and TRNG encryption. The device meets AEC-Q100 Grade 1 specifications for operation to 125°C.
Development support includes the PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board for testing all I/O and peripheral functions. The platform supports MPLAB Integrated Development Environment and Zephyr Real Time Operating System. Pre-certified modules are available for multiple regions. The PIC32CX2051BZ62132 system on chip is priced at $3.73 in 10,000-unit quantities. The PIC32WM-BZ6204UE RF-certified module is priced at $5.84 in 10,000-unit quantities.
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