Introduction

The PIC32CZ CA70/MC70 family of microcontrollers are fully pin-to-pin compatible with the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 family of microcontrollers. However, the PIC32CZ CA70/MC70 family of devices offers enhanced memory capabilities. The code developed for the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 family is binary compatible with the PIC32CZ CA70/MC70 family.

Note: Although these device families are pin-compatible, the user needs to consider board/kit-specific differences. For example, the user switch and LED pin configurations are routed to different pins on the SAM E70 Xplained Ultra Evaluation Kit and the PIC32CZ CA70 Curiosity Ultra Development Kit.

For additional information on code compatibility, see FAQs section of this document.

Table . Product Lines in SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 Family of MCUs
FamilyCoreProduct LinesApplications
SAM S7xArm® Cortex®-M7SAM S70Supports camera, cryptography, and Quad SPI (QSPI)
SAM E7xArm Cortex-M7SAM E70Supports camera, cryptography, and Quad SPI (QSPI) and connectivity
SAM V7xArm Cortex-M7SAM V70, SAM V71Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) technology, CAN FD, Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) connectivity and automotive
Note: The SAM V71 devices can be used for applications similar to the SAM E70 and automotive applications.
Table . Product Lines in PIC32CZ CA70/MC70 Family of MCUs
FamilyCoreProduct LinesApplications
PIC32CZ CA70Arm Cortex-M7PIC32CZ CA70Connectivity and automotive
PIC32CZ MC70Arm Cortex-M7PIC32CZ MC70Motor Control

This document offers a comprehensive comparison of the various features across different product lines. This information assists users in determining whether the PIC32CZ CA70/MC70 family of MCUs can serve as an alternative to the SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 MCUs.