Microchip unveils new 32-bit MCU Family

Microchip Technology has unveiled two of its latest innovations, including the new 24-member PIC32MZ Embedded Connectivity (EC) family of 32-bit MCUs provides class-leading performance of 330 DMIPS and 3.28 CoreMarks /MHz, along with dual-panel, live-update Flash (up to 2MB), large RAM (512KB) and the connectivity peripherals needed to support today's demanding applications.  At the same time, Microchip has also launched a 32-bit microcontroller firmware development framework MPLAB Harmony.

Microchip's new MPLAB Harmony framework helps to reduce development time and costs even further by providing a single integrated, abstracted and flexible source for Microchip-tested, debugged and interoperable code.

Our new PIC32MZ family was designed for high-end and next-generation embedded applications that require high levels of performance, memory and advanced-peripheral integration. The PIC32MZ enables designers to add features such as improved graphics displays, faster real-time performance and increased security with a single MCU, lowering both cost and complexity. Alongside this sophisticated addition to our PIC32 portfolio, the MPLAB Harmony development framework also represents a powerful new tool for engineers grappling with the latest design challenges, said Rod Drake, Director of Microchip's MCU32 Division.

Three new PIC32MZ development tools are available. The first 12 members of the PIC32MZ family are expected starting in December for sampling and volume production, while the remaining 12, along with additional package options, are expected to become available at various dates through May 2014.