Microchip Technology PIC64GX1000-V/FCV

Overview

PIC64GX1000-V/FCV from Microchip Technology is a 64-bit RISC-V microprocessor with four 600 MHz RV64GC application cores and one 600 MHz RV64IMAC monitor core, integrated 2 MB L2 memory subsystem, dual CAN 2.0 interfaces, and PCIe Gen 2 x4 root port - designed for Linux-capable embedded systems requiring deterministic real-time operation alongside secure boot and hardware-enforced memory protection in industrial temperature range (–40 °C to +100 °C).

For engineers reviewing the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV datasheet, PIC64GX1000-V/FCV pinout, PIC64GX1000-V/FCV application, or PIC64GX1000-V/FCV equivalent, this page delivers verified package mapping (FCVG484), validated DDR4/LPDDR4 32-bit controller specs, confirmed security features (dual PUF, sNVM, tamper detection), and precise I/O interface counts - all tied explicitly to the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV variant per Table 1-2.

Technical Context

The PIC64GX1000-V/FCV implements a cache-coherent five-core RISC-V cluster: four U54 application cores (RV64GC, 600 MHz, 32 KB L1 instruction/data caches with SECDED) plus one E51 monitor core (RV64IMAC, 600 MHz, 16 KB iCache/8 KB DTIM with SECDED). Its L2 subsystem is configurable as 16-way set-associative cache, Loosely Integrated Memory (LIM), or Coherent Scratchpad Memory - enabling mixed-mode execution of Linux and real-time tasks on shared memory.

It integrates an AMBA AXI switch with QoS and memory protection, a 36-bit DDR4/LPDDR4 controller supporting 32-bit bus width at 1.6 Gbps, and a PCIe Gen 2 x4 root port compliant with PCI-SIG electrical requirements. All I/O peripherals - including two GigE MACs, HDMI 1.4, MIPI CSI-2, five UARTs, and dual CAN 2.0 - are directly connected via the AXI interconnect without external bridging.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: FCVG484 (19 mm × 19 mm, 0.8 mm pin pitch, 484-ball BGA). Pinout defined in DS50003724C Section 14.2, with dedicated supply domains (VDD, VDDA, VDD25, VDDA25, VDD_PCIe_CLK, XCVRVREF, VDDIx, VDDI3, VDDI5, VDDI6, VDDAUXx) and functional groups including DDR, PCIe, GigE, USB, CAN, HDMI, MIPI, and GPIO banks.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar RISC-V MPU applications.

Compared with SiFive X280 and NXP i.MX 8M Plus, the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV uniquely combines RISC-V application + monitor cores, hardware-enforced memory partitioning (PMP + LIM), and end-to-end security (dual PUF, sNVM, Athena crypto) in a single die - enabling consolidated, certifiable edge platforms without external security co-processors or memory controllers.

Availability

PIC64GX1000-V/FCV is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control gateways, secure edge AI appliances, automotive diagnostic hubs, medical imaging controllers, and deterministic real-time Linux deployments requiring stable component supply across extended lifecycle commitments.

Supply support for PIC64GX1000-V/FCV includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of microcontrollers, analog components, FPGAs, and security solutions, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with global design, manufacturing, and support infrastructure.

The PIC64GX family is Microchip's first RISC-V-based MPU product line, engineered specifically for secure, Linux-capable embedded systems that demand both real-time determinism and hardware-rooted trust - targeting industrial, automotive, and medical edge applications.

FAQ

What is the operating temperature range specified for the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV?

The PIC64GX1000-V/FCV is rated for industrial temperature operation: –40 °C to +100 °C junction temperature, validated under full load across all supported voltage and frequency configurations per DS50003724C Table 4-1. This range applies specifically to the -V suffix variant and is distinct from the extended commercial range (0 °C to +100 °C) of the -C variant.

Does the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV support DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory simultaneously?

No - the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV integrates a single 36-bit DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller that supports either DDR4 or LPDDR4, but not both concurrently. The controller is configured at boot time via strap pins or firmware; DDR4 operates at 1.6 Gbps with 1.2 V I/O, while LPDDR4 uses 1.1 V I/O and supports lower power states.

How many PCIe lanes does the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV provide, and what is the maximum link width?

The PIC64GX1000-V/FCV provides four PCIe Gen 2 differential lanes implemented as a single root port operating at x4 width. It supports full Gen 2 signaling compliance including TxPLL electrical tests per PCI-SIG, and does not support lane bifurcation or multiple root ports.

What boot sources are supported by the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV?

The PIC64GX1000-V/FCV supports three primary boot modes: (1) direct execution from internal 128 KB eNVM, (2) secure boot with ECDSA signature validation of images stored in external Quad SPI flash, and (3) user-defined secure boot leveraging the dual PUF for key binding and sNVM for protected key storage - all documented in DS50003724C Section 15.

Is the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV pin-compatible with the PIC64GX1000-C/FCV?

Yes - the PIC64GX1000-V/FCV and PIC64GX1000-C/FCV share identical FCVG484 package dimensions, pin count (484), pin pitch (0.8 mm), and pinout assignment per DS50003724C Table 1-2 and Section 14.2. The only differences are operating temperature grade and associated qualification testing; no PCB redesign is needed when substituting between -V and -C variants.