Introduction

The PIC32CM devices are a family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) from Microchip Technology, based on the Arm® Cortex®-M0+ and M23 cores. These devices offer higher performance, more memory, and advanced peripherals compared to traditional 8-bit microcontrollers, such as the PIC16F and PIC18F families. This document provides a comprehensive comparison of various features across the PIC16F/PIC18F and PIC32CM family of devices, helping users decide whether a PIC32CM device can serve as an alternative solution to the PIC16F/PIC18F device.

If users choose a PIC32CM MCU, this document facilitates the migration process by associating concepts between PIC16F/PIC18F and PIC32CM. Users can then refer to the Migration Guide from AVR® and PIC16/18F to PIC32CM Development Tools Ecosystem for a comprehensive comparison of the tools. This document also provides links to other “PIC32CM Getting Started” documents for additional reference.