Introduction
The PIC32CZ CA80/CA9x family of microcontrollers are compatible with the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 family of microcontrollers, providing expanded memory, peripheral capabilities, and advanced security features, such as Hardware Security Module (HSM), secure boot, and key storage. Higher pin count variants are available, with options up to 208 pins.
| Family | Core | Product Lines | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM S7x | Arm® Cortex®-M7 | SAM S70 | Supports camera, cryptography, and quad SPI (QSPI) |
| SAM E7x | Arm Cortex-M7 | SAM E70 | Supports camera, cryptography, quad SPI (QSPI), and connectivity |
| SAM V7x | Arm Cortex-M7 | SAM V70, SAM V71 | Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) technology, CAN FD, Ethernet Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) connectivity and Automotive. |
| Family | Core | Product Lines | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC32CZ CA80 | Arm Cortex-M7 | PIC32CZ CA80 | Connectivity |
| PIC32CZ CA9x | Arm Cortex-M7 | PIC32CZ CA90, PIC32CZ CA91 | Connectivity, Automotive and Secure applications |
This document offers a comprehensive comparison of the various features across different product lines. This information assists users in determining whether the PIC32CZ CA 80/CA9x family of MCUs can serve as an alternative to the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 family of MCUs.