PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
The PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML is a 32-bit PIC32MX microcontroller running at up to 50 MHz with 256 KB Flash, 16 KB RAM, 3 KB boot Flash, and integrated ADC in a compact QFN-28 package. Supports JTAG boundary scan and broad peripheral connectivity. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7706(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 32-bit PIC32MX core at up to 50 MHz with 256 KB Flash and 16 KB RAM for capable real-time embedded applications
- Integrated ADC and 3 KB boot Flash enable field firmware updates and on-chip analog sensing without external components
- Compact VQFN-28 package with JTAG boundary scan accelerates hardware bring-up and production testing
Applications
The PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML is well-suited for mid-complexity embedded control applications such as motor control, industrial sensors, and USB-connected instruments requiring a 32-bit core in a small 28-pin footprint. Its 256 KB Flash accommodates communication stacks and application firmware within a single device, reducing external memory requirements. The VQFN-28 package occupies minimal PCB area, making it ideal for compact handheld and IoT devices.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | VQFN-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 2016-04-11 |
| YTEOL | 13 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | THIS DEVICE FEATURES 3KBYTE OF BOOT FLASH MEMORY |
| Bit Size | 32 |
| Boundary Scan | YES |
| CPU Family | PIC32 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 50MHz |
| DAC Channels | NO |
| DMA Channels | YES |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-N28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of DMA Channels | 6 |
| Number of External Interrupts | 5 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 19 |
| Number of Timers | 5 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| RAM (bytes) | 16384 |
| RAM (words) | 16384 |
| ROM (words) | 262144 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Speed | 40MHz |
| Supply Current-Max | 37mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| ## PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | 3A991.A.2 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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32 Bit MCU, 256KB Flash, 64KB RAM, 50 MHz, 28 Pin, USB, 3 Comp, CTMU, RTCC
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML 3 KB boot Flash enable field firmware updates in deployed systems?
The 3 KB dedicated boot Flash on PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML stores a bootloader that can receive new application firmware over UART, USB, or SPI interfaces without requiring an external programming tool. This allows firmware updates for devices deployed in the field, reducing maintenance costs for industrial sensors and consumer products running at up to 50 MHz.
Which analog acquisition capability does PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML provide for a multi-channel sensor interface design?
The PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML integrates an on-chip ADC with multiple input channels capable of measuring analog signals across the full supply voltage range. This allows the 32-bit core running at 50 MHz to directly digitize sensor outputs such as temperature, pressure, or current signals without requiring an external ADC IC, saving BOM cost and board space.
When would a designer choose PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML over a PIC32MX with 64 KB Flash for a protocol-heavy application?
A designer would select the PIC32MX230F256B-I/ML when the application firmware requires more than 64 KB of program storage, such as when integrating a USB stack, Modbus RTU, and a FAT file system simultaneously within a single MCU. The 256 KB Flash provides approximately 4x more code space than 64 KB variants while maintaining the same 50 MHz MIPS32 core performance and pin-compatible QFN package options.
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