Multi-core 64-bit microprocessor

Microchip Technology Inc. announces the PIC64GX MPU, the first product in the PIC64 portfolio product line.

A new solution has emerged that enhances power efficiency with edge computing, provides hardware-level security, and meets the high reliability demands of smart embedded vision and real-time high computational load applications in machine learning (ML). Microchip Technology's new PIC64 portfolio is an innovative range of computing products designed to meet the latest embedded design needs. The PIC64GX MPU enables intelligent edge designs in industrial, automotive, communications, IoT, aerospace, and defense sectors. As a leader in 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit embedded solutions, Microchip has provided a product line that evolves with market demands. With the addition of this 64-bit MPU portfolio, a comprehensive range of low, mid, and high-range computational processing solutions has been established, creating an even more powerful lineup. Ganesh Moorthy, President and CEO of Microchip Technology, stated, "The PIC64GX MPU is the first product in our 64-bit MPU series designed to support the intelligent edge and meet the diverse performance requirements of a wide range of market segments."

basic information

Microchip's PIC64GX family addresses mid-range intelligent edge computing requirements using a 64-bit RISC-V quad-core processor with AMP (Asymmetric Multi-Processing) and deterministic latency. The PIC64GX MPU is the first RISC-V multicore solution supporting AMP for mixed-criticality systems. It is designed with a quad-core Linux-compatible CPU cluster, a fifth microcontroller-class monitor, and a flexible 2 MB L2 cache operating at 625 MHz. In the 64-bit portfolio, you can leverage Microchip's user-friendly tools and support software ecosystem, which includes a powerful set of processors that assist in the configuration, development, debugging, and certification of embedded designs.