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Part Number: EV31U42A

​​PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board


  • PIC32WM-BZ6204UE wireless microcontroller module supporting Bluetooth®, Thread®, Matter and proprietary protocols
  • mikroBUSsocket and XPRO header for add-on and expansion boards
  • On-board programmer/debug circuit
  • One reset switch, one user configurable switch and one user LED controlled by PWM
  • USB or Li-Po battery powered with management and charger

Overview


The PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board is a full-featured development platform designed to accelerate evaluation and prototyping with the PIC32-BZ6 family of wireless MCUs. Featuring Bluetooth LE and Thread connectivity, this board brings out the full potential of the PIC32WM-BZ6204UE module and PIC32CX2051BZ62132 SoC making it a good choice for a wide range of connected applications in industrial, automotive and consumer markets.

Product Features:

  • High-performance MCU: 128 MHz ARM® Cortex®-M4F core with 2 MB Flash and 512 KB RAM
  • Multiprotocol wireless: Bluetooth LE, Thread, Matter and multiprotocol support for flexible, future-proof connectivity
  • Versatile peripherals: Dual CAN-FD ports, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, full-speed USB, QEI for motor control, touch sensing and graphics
  • Enhanced security: Immutable secure boot ROM and on-board hardware security engine with AES, SHA, ECC, and TRN
  • Automotive and industrial ready: AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification for reliable operation in harsh environments

Board Highlights:

  • All I/Os accessible: comprehensive pinout for evaluating every MCU feature
  • Expansion options:
    • 2x mikroBUS sockets for MikroElektronika CLICK boards 
    • Xplained Pro header for additional extension board
  • GFX connector for graphics evaluation
  • Convenient connectivity: 
    • USB Type-C interface for power and programming
      • RMII for Ethernet
      • CAN FD
    • Development ecosystem: Supported by MPLAB® IDE and Zephyr® RTOS, with proven reference designs and code examples to jumpstart your project
    • On-board temperature sensor for environmental monitoring

The PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board streamlines your development process, helping you bring secure, connected products to market faster.

Getting Started: PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board User's Guide

Package Contents
  • PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board
  • 1x antenna (external and detachable)

Documentation


Title
Document Id
PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board User's Guide PDF | HTML 42d4808b-c90a-47aa-b29a-3ff69a0558a5
PIC32CX-BZ6 and PIC32WM-BZ6 Family Data Sheet PDF | HTML fe4961f2-13c1-4d23-b752-ef8cb99dd034
PIC32CX-BZ6 Family Silicon Errata PDF | HTML 13e0d489-a32d-4fd9-9367-4084ab880d79
PIC32-BZ6 Application Developers Guide Link 407ee177-04ee-4e8a-8b3c-41d290f5e5ce
PIC32CX-BZ6 Programming Specification PDF | HTML 11277863-b7f4-4a47-9d57-d73136f6c42c
MPLAB Harmony v3 Bluetooth LE Application Examples Link c5c67af7-0f05-43e4-ab45-b800efe8ff32

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