Microchip Technology PIC32WM-BZ6 Multiprotocol MCU Module
Microchip Technology PIC32WM-BZ6 Multiprotocol MCU Module is a highly integrated, low-power multiprotocol wireless MCU module designed to simplify the development of connected applications. Built around the powerful PIC32CX-BZ6 System-on-Chip (SoC), this module supports Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.2 and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee®), enabling versatile wireless connectivity for modern Internet of Things (IoT) designs. At the core, the PIC32WM-BZ6 features a 128MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4F processor, delivering robust performance for real-time applications while maintaining energy efficiency. The module includes extensive on-chip memory, with up to 2MB Flash and 512KB RAM, providing ample space for complex applications and protocol stacks.
Designed for ease of integration, the PIC32WM-BZ6 comes pre-certified and includes a fully integrated RF front end, antenna, and passive components, reducing design complexity and accelerating time to market. The module also supports Microchip’s MPLAB® Harmony v3 software framework, offering a rich set of development tools, drivers, and middleware to streamline application development.
Features
- Based on the PIC32CX2501BZ62132 SoC
- MCU
- 128MHz Arm® Cortex® processor
- 2MB Flash and 512KB RAM
- 16-channel direct memory access controller (DMAC)
- Internal and external clock options
- Peripherals
- 2x CAN FD ports
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet
- Full-speed USB
- Two 12-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) with up to 1Msps conversion rate and up to 19 analog channels
- 7-bit general-purpose Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
- Quadratic encoder interface (QEI) for motor control
- 18 capacitive voltage divider (CVD) channels for touch
- Low-cost controllerless (LCC) graphic support
- Up to 6 + 1 SERCOM and QSPI
- Up to 54 GPIOs
- CVD touch support using shared ADC, with up to 18 Rx/Tx channels for touch measurement
- Bluetooth
- 6.0 mandated security updates
- Encrypted advertising data, advertising coding selection, and LE GATT security level characteristic
- Connection subrating, periodic advertising enhancement, and channel classification enhancement
- GATT caching and LE power control
- LE 2M and LE coded PHY, multilink and multirole, LE secure connections
- External u.FL antenna with embedded crypto
- Integrated 16MHz POSC
- Security
- Secure boot with immutable root-of-trust
- High-performance AES, SHA, RSA, and ECC cryptography accelerator
- True random number generator (TRNG)
- Radio
- Certified against Bluetooth Core 6.0
- Support for 802.15.4 protocols, including Thread and proprietary
- Hardware radio arbiter for Bluetooth and 802.15.4 coexistence
- Up to +11dBm transmit output power
- Up to -109dBm receiver power sensitivity
- Secure over-the-air (OTA) update
- 83-pin SMD package with shield CAN, 15.5mm x 20.7mm x 2.8mm size
- 1.9V to 3.6V operating voltage range
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range
- Certifications
- FCC (USA), ISED (Canada), CE (EU), UKCA (UK), MIC, KCC, NCC, and SRRC radio regulations
- Bluetooth SIG
- RoHS and REACH compliant
Applications
- Industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Smart thermostats, switches, and appliances
- Process control systems and industrial data loggers
- Motor control and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Fans, heat pumps, and motorized shutters
- Building management and HVAC control systems
- Automotive and telematics
- Telematics gateways and onboard diagnostics
- Aftermarket remote starters and two‑wheeler instrument clusters
- Consumer electronics and personal care
- Instant print cameras and remote-control toys
- Portable medical/fitness devices and personal care gadgets
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