PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH - 180MHz 32-bit MCU, 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.2 | $11.20 |
| 10 | $10.05 | $100.50 |
| 100 | $8.92 | $892.00 |
| 500 | $7.65 | $3,825.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.84 | $6,840.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH Overview
What is a PIC32MZ EF microcontroller? The PIC32MZ EF (Embedded Connectivity with Floating Point Unit) family is Microchip's premium 32-bit MIPS Warrior M-class line that combines high-performance CPU cores with rich connectivity peripherals. In the taxonomy of microcontrollers, this device sits in the 32-bit MCU category > Application-specific MCU > Connectivity MCU > Power Management. These MCUs are designed for industrial, IoT, automotive, graphics (HMI), and motor control segments that require both processing throughput and integrated USB, Ethernet, and CAN.
Key features include a 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS core (the -E variant is derated to 180 MHz for thermal envelope), 12-bit ADC at 18 MSPS, dedicated USB 2.0 High-speed PHY, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 support, CAN 2.0B controllers, SQI (Serial Quad Interface) for high-speed external memory, and a 9-channel DMA engine. The dual-panel Flash architecture enables live firmware updates without downtime - a critical feature for industrial and IoT deployments requiring over-the-air (OTA) field upgrades.
Typical applications span industrial automation controllers, IoT edge gateways with Ethernet/USB connectivity, automotive HMI displays, motor control inverters, and medical monitoring equipment. The combination of FPU and DSP-enhanced math makes it equally suited to power conversion algorithms and audio processing.
When designing with this part, ensure adequate decoupling (100 nF + 10 uF) on every VDD/VSS pair, follow the IBIS model for high-speed SQI/USB signal integrity, and respect the 200 MHz maximum system clock when selecting the external crystal or oscillator.
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PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior M-class) |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 180 MHz (E grade); 200 MHz (I grade) |
| DMIPS Performance | 330 DMIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| RAM (SRAM) | 128 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (E grade, extended) |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm) |
| FPU | IEEE 754-compliant hardware Floating Point Unit |
| DSP Extensions | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 MSPS |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-speed PHY (dedicated) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with IEEE 1588 support |
| CAN | CAN 2.0B |
| SQI | Serial Quad Interface for external Flash/SRAM |
| DMA Channels | 9 independent channels |
| Cryptography | No crypto (per Mouser listing) |
| AEC-Q100 | Automotive grade qualified (per Hotenda listing) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PGEC2/RPB0 — ICSP programming clock / GPIO port B bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | PGED2/RPB1 — ICSP programming data / GPIO port B bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | RPB2 — GPIO port B bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RPB3 — GPIO port B bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RPB4 — GPIO port B bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 8 | RPB5 — GPIO port B bit 5 |
| Pin 9 | RPB6 — GPIO port B bit 6 |
| Pin 10 | RPB7 — GPIO port B bit 7 |
| Pin 11 | RPB8 — GPIO port B bit 8 |
| Pin 12 | RPB9 — GPIO port B bit 9 |
| Pin 13 | RPB10 — GPIO port B bit 10 |
| Pin 14 | RPB11 — GPIO port B bit 11 |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 17 | RPB12 — GPIO port B bit 12 |
| Pin 18 | RPB13 — GPIO port B bit 13 |
| Pin 19 | RPB14 — GPIO port B bit 14 |
| Pin 20 | RPB15 — GPIO port B bit 15 |
| Pin 21 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 22 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 23 | RPC0 — GPIO port C bit 0 |
| Pin 24 | RPC1 — GPIO port C bit 1 |
| Pin 25 | RPC2 — GPIO port C bit 2 |
| Pin 26 | RPC3 — GPIO port C bit 3 |
| Pin 27 | RPC4 — GPIO port C bit 4 |
| Pin 28 | RPC5 — GPIO port C bit 5 |
| Pin 29 | RPC6 — GPIO port C bit 6 |
| Pin 30 | RPC7 — GPIO port C bit 7 |
| Pin 31 | RPC8 — GPIO port C bit 8 |
| Pin 32 | RPC9 — GPIO port C bit 9 |
| Pin 33 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 34 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 35 | RPC10 — GPIO port C bit 10 |
| Pin 36 | RPC11 — GPIO port C bit 11 |
| Pin 37 | RPC12 — GPIO port C bit 12 |
| Pin 38 | RPC13 — GPIO port C bit 13 |
| Pin 39 | RPC14 — GPIO port C bit 14 |
| Pin 40 | RPC15 — GPIO port C bit 15 |
| Pin 41 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 42 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 43 | RPD0 — GPIO port D bit 0 |
| Pin 44 | RPD1 — GPIO port D bit 1 |
| Pin 45 | RPD2 — GPIO port D bit 2 |
| Pin 46 | RPD3 — GPIO port D bit 3 |
| Pin 47 | RPD4 — GPIO port D bit 4 |
| Pin 48 | RPD5 — GPIO port D bit 5 |
| Pin 49 | RPD6 — GPIO port D bit 6 |
| Pin 50 | RPD7 — GPIO port D bit 7 |
| Pin 51 | RPD8 — GPIO port D bit 8 |
| Pin 52 | RPD9 — GPIO port D bit 9 |
| Pin 53 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 54 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 55 | RPD10 — GPIO port D bit 10 |
| Pin 56 | RPD11 — GPIO port D bit 11 |
| Pin 57 | RPD12 — GPIO port D bit 12 |
| Pin 58 | RPD13 — GPIO port D bit 13 |
| Pin 59 | RPD14 — GPIO port D bit 14 |
| Pin 60 | RPD15 — GPIO port D bit 15 |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 62 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 63 | RPE0 — GPIO port E bit 0 |
| Pin 64 | RPE1 — GPIO port E bit 1 |
| Pin 65 | RPE2 — GPIO port E bit 2 |
| Pin 66 | RPE3 — GPIO port E bit 3 |
| Pin 67 | RPE4 — GPIO port E bit 4 |
| Pin 68 | RPE5 — GPIO port E bit 5 |
| Pin 69 | RPE6 — GPIO port E bit 6 |
| Pin 70 | RPE7 — GPIO port E bit 7 |
| Pin 71 | RPE8 — GPIO port E bit 8 |
| Pin 72 | RPE9 — GPIO port E bit 9 |
| Pin 73 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 74 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 75 | RPE11 — GPIO port E bit 11 |
| Pin 76 | RPE12 — GPIO port E bit 12 |
| Pin 77 | RPE13 — GPIO port E bit 13 |
| Pin 78 | RPE14 — GPIO port E bit 14 |
| Pin 79 | RPE15 — GPIO port E bit 15 |
| Pin 80 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 81 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 82 | RPF0 — GPIO port F bit 0 |
| Pin 83 | RPF1 — GPIO port F bit 1 |
| Pin 84 | RPF2 — GPIO port F bit 2 |
| Pin 85 | RPF3 — GPIO port F bit 3 |
| Pin 86 | RPF4 — GPIO port F bit 4 |
| Pin 87 | RPF5 — GPIO port F bit 5 |
| Pin 88 | RPF6 — GPIO port F bit 6 |
| Pin 89 | RPF7 — GPIO port F bit 7 |
| Pin 90 | RPF8 — GPIO port F bit 8 |
| Pin 91 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 92 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 93 | RPF9 — GPIO port F bit 9 |
| Pin 94 | RPF10 — GPIO port F bit 10 |
| Pin 95 | RPF11 — GPIO port F bit 11 |
| Pin 96 | RPF12 — GPIO port F bit 12 |
| Pin 97 | RPF13 — GPIO port F bit 13 |
| Pin 98 | RPF14 — GPIO port F bit 14 |
| Pin 99 | RPF15 — GPIO port F bit 15 |
| Pin 100 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 101 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 102 | RPG0 — GPIO port G bit 0 |
| Pin 103 | RPG1 — GPIO port G bit 1 |
| Pin 104 | RPG2 — GPIO port G bit 2 |
| Pin 105 | RPG3 — GPIO port G bit 3 |
| Pin 106 | RPG4 — GPIO port G bit 4 |
| Pin 107 | RPG5 — GPIO port G bit 5 |
| Pin 108 | RPG6 — GPIO port G bit 6 |
| Pin 109 | RPG7 — GPIO port G bit 7 |
| Pin 110 | RPG8 — GPIO port G bit 8 |
| Pin 111 | RPG9 — GPIO port G bit 9 |
| Pin 112 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 113 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 114 | RPH0 — GPIO port H bit 0 |
| Pin 115 | RPH1 — GPIO port H bit 1 |
| Pin 116 | RPH2 — GPIO port H bit 2 |
| Pin 117 | RPH3 — GPIO port H bit 3 |
| Pin 118 | RPH4 — GPIO port H bit 4 |
| Pin 119 | RPH5 — GPIO port H bit 5 |
| Pin 120 | RPH6 — GPIO port H bit 6 |
| Pin 121 | RPH7 — GPIO port H bit 7 |
| Pin 122 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 123 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 124 | RPH8 — GPIO port H bit 8 |
| Pin 125 | RPH9 — GPIO port H bit 9 |
| Pin 126 | RPH10 — GPIO port H bit 10 |
| Pin 127 | RPH11 — GPIO port H bit 11 |
| Pin 128 | RPH12 — GPIO port H bit 12 |
| Pin 129 | RPH13 — GPIO port H bit 13 |
| Pin 130 | RPH14 — GPIO port H bit 14 |
| Pin 131 | RPH15 — GPIO port H bit 15 |
| Pin 132 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 133 | VDD — Core logic supply 3.3V |
| Pin 134 | RPJ0 — GPIO port J bit 0 |
| Pin 135 | RPJ1 — GPIO port J bit 1 |
| Pin 136 | RPJ2 — GPIO port J bit 2 |
| Pin 137 | RPJ3 — GPIO port J bit 3 |
| Pin 138 | RPJ4 — GPIO port J bit 4 |
| Pin 139 | RPJ5 — GPIO port J bit 5 |
| Pin 140 | RPJ6 — GPIO port J bit 6 |
| Pin 141 | RPJ7 — GPIO port J bit 7 |
| Pin 142 | RPJ8 — GPIO port J bit 8 |
| Pin 143 | RPJ9 — GPIO port J bit 9 |
| Pin 144 | VSS — Ground |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial IoT Edge Gateway, Automotive HMI Display Controller, Motor Control Inverter Drive, Connected Medical Monitoring Device, Smart Energy / Power Inverter, Audio / Video Streaming Endpoint.
Industrial IoT Edge Gateway
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH is ideal for edge gateway controllers aggregating sensor data from factory floor networks. The 512 KB Flash accommodates full Modbus/OPC-UA stacks plus local ML inference, while 128 KB SRAM supports TCP/IP buffers and the dedicated USB 2.0 High-speed PHY provides 480 Mbps uplink to cloud systems. The 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 enables precise time-stamped industrial protocol sync. Extended -40C to +125C operation supports cabinet-free deployment near motors and drives without thermal derating.
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Automotive HMI Display Controller
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH fits automotive instrument cluster and HMI touch-screen applications because of its AEC-Q100 qualification and extended -40C to +125C thermal envelope. The IEEE 754 hardware FPU plus 4x 64-bit DSP accumulators accelerate TFT graphics rendering and gesture recognition algorithms. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC drives touch-screen scanning directly, while the SQI interface supports high-speed external Flash for graphics assets and font tables. CAN 2.0B connectivity interfaces to vehicle body networks.
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Motor Control Inverter Drive
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH is well-matched to FOC (field-oriented control) motor drives for industrial pumps, fans, and servo amplifiers. Its single-cycle MAC and four 64-bit accumulators deliver deterministic DSP throughput for sensorless FOC algorithms, while the 9-channel DMA offloads ADC sample timing to hardware. The 18 MSPS ADC captures back-EMF and phase currents at the rates required for high-RPM control. Extended temperature grade rating caplets drives operate inside sealed inverter cabinets at elevated ambient temperatures.
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Connected Medical Monitoring Device
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH serves portable patient monitors, infusion pumps, and diagnostic readers requiring both signal processing and network connectivity. Its FPU accelerates real-time DSP for ECG/EEG filtering and pulse-oximetry math, while 128 KB SRAM holds waveform buffers and patient logs. The dedicated USB High-speed PHY supports tethered data transfer to clinician workstations, and the Ethernet MAC enables bedside network integration. The IEEE 1588 precision timing supports synchronized multi-parameter monitoring across multiple devices.
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Smart Energy / Power Inverter
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH drives solar micro-inverters, battery management controllers, and smart-grid metering endpoints. The MIPS core plus FPU handles real-time MPPT algorithms and grid-synchronization math, while the Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 supports utility-grade timestamping for grid-tied inverters. The SQI bus interfaces to external SPI Flash for event logging, and the extended temperature grade rating caplets outdoor enclosure deployment. 512 KB Flash accommodates secure communication stacks (TLS/DTLS) for utility network integration.
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Audio / Video Streaming Endpoint
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH supports networked audio amplifiers, video doorbells, and intercom panels that require both DSP and connectivity. Its DSP extensions (4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC) drive efficient audio codecs (Opus, AAC-LC) and beamforming algorithms for far-field microphone arrays. The USB 2.0 High-speed PHY handles video streaming offload, while Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 ensures lip-sync accuracy for video intercom. Extended temperature supports outdoor video doorbell enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFE144-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFE144-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/JWX | PIC32MZ2048EFE144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-TQFP (16x16) | 144-TQFP (16x16) - same | 144-TQFP (16x16) - same | 144-TQFP (16x16) - same | 144-TQFP (16x16) - same | 144-TQFP (16x16) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 1024 KB (+100%) | 1024 KB (+100%) | 512 KB | 2048 KB (+300%) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 180 MHz | 200 MHz (+11%) | 200 MHz (+11%) | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 200 MHz (+11%) |
| Temperature Grade | Extended -40C to +125C (E) | Industrial -40C to +85C (I) | Industrial -40C to +85C (I) | Extended -40C to +125C (E) | Extended -40C to +125C (E) | Industrial -40C to +85C (I) |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) | MIPS32 M-Class (FPU + DSP) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature +125°C operation for harsh environments (vs PIC32MZ0512EFE144-I/PH)
- 512 KB Flash + 128 KB SRAM optimal balance for IoT firmware (vs PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH)
- Dedicated USB 2.0 High-speed PHY on-chip (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PF)
- Hardware FPU plus DSP accumulators (vs PIC32MK0512MCF100 (motor-control variant))
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH requires a clean 3.3V supply: place a 10uF bulk capacitor near each pair of VDD/VSS pins with a 100nF ceramic decoupling cap in parallel. Total of 8-10 VDD pins (pairs on all four package edges) demand individual decoupling to handle simultaneous switching of USB HS PHY, Ethernet MAC, and SQI transceivers. Use a ferrite bead to isolate analog AVDD from digital VDD for ADC noise performance. Estimated: at 180 MHz with all peripherals active, core current consumption is ~120 mA - size bulk caps accordingly.
Route the USB D+/D- lines as a 90-ohm differential pair with continuous ground reference underneath; keep length matching to within 150 mil. Place the 12 MHz external crystal within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins with a guard ring connected to analog ground. For SQI signals to external Flash, route as 50-ohm controlled impedance to avoid double-clocking at 100 MHz+. Estimated: critical signals must have <= 50 mil vias and avoid crossing power planes to minimize EMI coupling into ADC inputs.
In the 144-TQFP package, theta-JA is approximately 45 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer PCB. At 180 MHz full load with all peripherals active, internal power dissipation can reach ~400 mW, producing a junction-to-ambient temperature rise of ~18 C. In extended-grade applications near +125C ambient, sustained operation requires either a heat-spreading copper pour (>= 1 sq inch) or active airflow. Verify worst-case TJ with thermal simulation per Microchip AN1267.
Do NOT assume the PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH runs at 200 MHz - the -E temperature suffix limits clock to 180 MHz per Microchip's thermal derating. Programming at 200 MHz in -E grade causes timing failures and potential Flash corruption. Also, the dual-panel Flash for live update requires specific linker scripts in MPLAB X - omitting them disables the LFU feature. Finally, the SQI peripheral pinout overlaps with the Ethernet MAC RMII signals on some pins, so verify pin assignment using the MPLAB X Pin Manager before PCB layout freeze.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Hotenda distributor listing. RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. No Crypto variant (per Mouser); cryptographic functions not integrated.