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PIC64HX High-Performance 64-bit MPUs

Enabling the Mission-Critical Intelligent Edge


Our PIC64HX product family represents a new class of high-performance, multi-core 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs) for aerospace and defense, industrial, automotive and communications applications. The PIC64HX MPU’s architecture provides comprehensive Ethernet networking, advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) processing and connectivity support while delivering unprecedented flexibility, fault tolerance, scalability and power efficiency.

Hardware and Software Features


The PIC64HX MPU is purpose-built for mission-critical applications that demand high-performance edge computing, TSN Ethernet connectivity and switching, defense-grade security including post-quantum cryptography, unparalleled fault tolerance and reliability for mission-critical and autonomous systems.

Compute

Compute

  • Ten 64-bit SiFive® RISC-V® cores
  • Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) and Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)
  • Real-time determinism
  • Virtualization
Vector Processing and AI/ML

Vector Processing and AI/ML

  • Vector processing
  • AI/ML processing
  • Frameworks including TensorFlow™ open-source software library
Interfaces

Interfaces

  • Ethernet and TSN
  • Ethernet TSN switching
  • USB 2.0/3.0
  • PCIe® Gen 3 and CXL® 2.0
  • eMMC and SD
Defense-Grade Security

Defense-Grade Security

  • Secure boot
  • Application crypto acceleration
  • Post-quantum cryptography
  • Exceptional anti-tamper features

Applications


Industrial

Industrial

Aviation

Aviation

Defense

Defense

Automotive

Automotive

Documentation


Brochures

Total System Solution for PIC64HX Series of Microprocessors
PIC64HX Series Brochure
PIC64HX Curiosity Ultra+ Evaluation Kit Sell Sheet

White Papers

Time-Sensitive Networking Ethernet for Mission-Critical Applications
Secure Microprocessors for Mission-Critical Intelligent Edge Application

Tools and Software


PIC64HX Curiosity Ultra+ Evaluation Kit

The PIC64HX Curiosity Ultra+ Evaluation Kit is the best solution for evaluating and prototyping designs based on the PIC64HX1000 64-bit MPU. You can use the evaluation kit as a stand-alone platform or take advantage of the board's explation options including mikroBUS™, Raspberry Pi®, CANbus and PCIe edge connectors to implement additional functionality. It is supported by a complete software ecosystem and Board Support Package (BSP). The platform supports boot firmware and multiple operating systems, such as Linux® and RTEMS, along with their corresponding tools, libraries and drivers. The evaluation platform is pre-installed with boot firmware and Debian Linux. 

  • PIC64HX1000 MPU
  • PIC64HX Curiosity Ultra+ PCB
  • DDR4 72-bit SO-DIMMs
  • Power supply
  • Quick start guide
Part Number: Quantity: Price per Unit (in USD): Total Amt:
HX1000-KIT
PIC64HX Curiosity Ultra Plus Evaluation Kit provides a cost effective method for you to develop hardware and software applications utilizing the PIC64HX1000 64-bit microprocessor (MPU).

Software for PIC64HX MPUs

The PIC64HX Software Suite is a complete package of tools, libraries, drivers and boot firmware that unlock the full capabilities of PIC64HX MPUs while accelerating your time to market. It supports multiple open-source, commercial and real-time operating systems including Linux® and RTEMS, as well as hypervisors such as Xen. You can also develop your PIC64HX MPU-based project using the MPLAB® development ecosystem and industry-standard tools.

Operating Systems

Operating Systems

  • Linux, RTEMS
  • Commercial OS/RTOS
  • Hypervisors (the XEN Project, KVM)
Tools and Toolchain

Tools and Toolchain

  • MPLAB development ecosystem
  • LLVM, GCC, OpenXLA
  • Configuration tools
Libraries

Libraries

Including:

  • OpenMP® API examples
  • OpenBLAS
  • PoCL
  • OpenCL® software technology
  • OpenAMP
  • OpenSSL
Ethernet Switch Software

Ethernet Switch Software

  • MESA Software Development Kit (SDK)
  • Switchdev
  • Turnkey application software

Design Resources


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PIC64HX Ecosystem

The PIC64HX portfolio of MPUs is supported by an ecosystem of development partners, commercial operating systems, open-source communities, IP suppliers, debug and security tools. 

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Aerospace and Defense

As a leading semiconductor supplier for aerospace and defense applications, we offer a wide range of products to complete your design.

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