Microchip Technology (Korea Representative: Han Byung-don), a global leader in microcontrollers and analog semiconductors, has further enhanced customers' design flexibility and product competitiveness through a single-chip solution optimized for the era of smart connectivity.

Microchip announced on the 22nd that it has launched the 'PIC32-BZ6 MCU,' a highly integrated single-chip wireless platform that integrates advanced connectivity, touch, and motor control functions.

This product integrates various wireless protocols, such as Bluetooth® Low Energy, Thread®, and Matter, into a single chip to maximize design flexibility and development efficiency in diverse fields including smart homes, industrial automation, and automotive connectivity.

The PIC32-BZ6 MCU has obtained Bluetooth Core Specification 6.0 certification and supports 802.15.4-based Thread and Matter protocols as well as proprietary smart home mesh networking technology. This reduces the complexity of existing multi-chip wireless solutions and enables adaptation to evolving connectivity standards without the burden of redesign.

This platform is equipped with 2MB of flash memory and 512KB of RAM, providing stable support for OTA (Over-the-Air) firmware updates and high-load applications. It is provided in the form of a 132-pin IC and RF authentication module, and various package options are planned to be added in the future.

The PIC32-BZ6 MCU supports wired connectivity via a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, a USB 2.0 full-speed transceiver, and two CAN-FD ports, and provides an advanced user experience with up to 18 channels of CVD-based touch functionality and a graphical interface. In addition, precise motor control is possible through analog peripherals such as a 12-bit ADC, 7-bit DAC, PWM, and QEI.

This product enhances application and IP protection by incorporating a ROM-based secure boot function and a hardware security engine that supports AES, SHA, ECC, and TRNG encryption. It ensures high reliability in automotive and industrial environments through AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (125°C) certification.

Microchip offers a variety of development tools, including the PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board, MPLAB® IDE, and Zephyr® RTOS, and enables faster time-to-market with pre-certified RF modules. The flagship product, the PIC32CX2051BZ62132 SoC, is available for $3.73 in units of 10,000, and the PIC32WM-BZ6204UE RF module is available for $5.84.