1.1 Key Benefits

Migrating to PIC32CM MCUs allows PIC16F/PIC18F customers to take advantage of the following benefits:

1. Enhanced Performance and Processing Power:
   • 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0+ and M23 cores deliver higher computational performance and efficiency.
   • Higher clock frequencies enable faster execution of complex algorithms and real-time tasks.
2. Increased memory resources to support larger and more sophisticated applications.
3. Low power consumption through reduced minimum supply voltages and advanced low-power modes, making PIC32CM MCUs ideal for battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications.
4. Expansion of applications (device family-dependent) with:
   • More advanced analog and digital peripheral sets.
   • Integrated security features including hardware cryptography, secure boot, TrustZone® technology, and tamper detection.
   • Functional safety compliance (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and IEC 60730 standards), suitable for automotive and industrial safety applications.
5. Future-proof platform with the Arm ecosystem.
   • Access to a broad range of development tools, middleware, and third-party support within the Arm ecosystem.
6. Familiar development experience using the MPLAB toolchain.
   • MPLAB tools for VS Code, MPLAB Discover, MCC, and MPLAB Harmony for streamlined development.
   • Comprehensive documentation and support with extensive Migration Guides, Application Notes, and community resources