PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT - 32-bit MIPS 180MHz MCU, 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.84 | $11.84 |
| 10 | $10.65 | $106.50 |
| 100 | $9.2 | $920.00 |
| 500 | $7.95 | $3,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.84 | $6,840.00 |
| 3,000 | $6.1 | $18,300.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory (Flash), working memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals on one die. The PIC32MZ EF family belongs to the MIPS Warrior M-class 32-bit core family, sitting above 8/16-bit MCUs in compute hierarchy and below application processors in Linux-capable devices, and the FPU-equipped variant places these parts in the signal-processing-capable microcontroller tier.
Key features of the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT include a 200 MHz/330 DMIPS core with IEEE 754-compliant FPU, dual-panel Flash for live-update firmware swap, four 64-bit accumulators with single-cycle MAC and saturating/fractional math, a 12-bit ADC with up to 24 channels, multiple connectivity peripherals (CAN, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, SQI, PMP, USB), and 8 DMA channels. The 'No Crypto' suffix indicates the on-board crypto engine is disabled, reducing BOM cost for non-security-sensitive designs.
Architecturally, the device combines a deterministic MIPS32 core with tightly coupled peripherals and a high-bandwidth bus matrix. The 180 MHz rating in this -E/PT industrial-temp ordering code contrasts with the 200 MHz headroom of the family; system designers should target 180 MHz for full peripheral operation across -40 °C to +125 °C. Live-update dual-panel Flash is the headline reliability feature, allowing field firmware upgrades with zero downtime by alternating between two Flash banks.
Typical applications for the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT include industrial IoT gateways with Ethernet/USB, HMI panels using PMP for LCD drive, automotive body controllers over CAN, motor-control BLDC/PMSM drivers, and connected medical instrumentation. The AEC-Q100 screening makes the part acceptable for non-safety-critical automotive subsystems.
When designing in this MCU, allocate decoupling capacitors on every VDD/VSS pair, use a 4-layer PCB to manage the 180 MHz edge rates, and verify boundary-scan coverage for production test. Programming/debugging uses the standard 2-wire ICSP interface plus the JTAG/SWD boundary-scan ports.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the PIC32MZ EF family, and practical design notes drawn from the device family reference manual, supplementing the manufacturer datasheet with curated engineering context.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | MIPS32 M-Class |
| Core Size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 180 MHz |
| Program Memory | 512 KB (512K x 8) Flash |
| RAM | 128 KB |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C (industrial) |
| Connectivity | CANbus, Ethernet, I²C, PMP, SPI, SQI, USB |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 24 channels |
| FPU | IEEE 754-compliant |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Crypto Engine | Disabled (No Crypto) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — I/O port RG15 / TMS |
| Pin 2 | RG12 — I/O port RG12 |
| Pin 3 | VDD — Core logic supply voltage |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | RF0 — I/O port RF0 |
| Pin 6 | RG14 — I/O port RG14 / TRCLK |
| Pin 7 | RA0 — I/O port RA0 |
| Pin 8 | RA1 — I/O port RA1 |
| Pin 9 | RA2 — I/O port RA2 |
| Pin 10 | RA3 — I/O port RA3 |
| Pin 11 | RB0 — I/O port RB0 / PGED1 |
| Pin 12 | RB1 — I/O port RB1 / PGEC1 |
| Pin 13 | RB2 — I/O port RB2 |
| Pin 14 | RB3 — I/O port RB3 |
| Pin 15 | RB4 — I/O port RB4 |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — I/O port RB5 |
| Pin 17 | RB6 — I/O port RB6 |
| Pin 18 | RB7 — I/O port RB7 |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Core logic supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | RB8 — I/O port RB8 |
| Pin 22 | RB9 — I/O port RB9 |
| Pin 23 | RB10 — I/O port RB10 |
| Pin 24 | RB11 — I/O port RB11 |
| Pin 25 | RB12 — I/O port RB12 |
| Pin 26 | RB13 — I/O port RB13 |
| Pin 27 | RB14 — I/O port RB14 |
| Pin 28 | RB15 — I/O port RB15 |
| Pin 29 | RD0 — I/O port RD0 |
| Pin 30 | RD1 — I/O port RD1 |
| Pin 31 | RD2 — I/O port RD2 |
| Pin 32 | RD3 — I/O port RD3 |
| Pin 33 | RD4 — I/O port RD4 |
| Pin 34 | RD5 — I/O port RD5 |
| Pin 35 | RD6 — I/O port RD6 |
| Pin 36 | RD7 — I/O port RD7 |
| Pin 37 | VDD — Core logic supply voltage |
| Pin 38 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 39 | RC0 — I/O port RC0 |
| Pin 40 | RC1 — I/O port RC1 |
| Pin 41 | RC2 — I/O port RC2 |
| Pin 42 | RC3 — I/O port RC3 |
| Pin 43 | RC4 — I/O port RC4 |
| Pin 44 | RC5 — I/O port RC5 |
| Pin 45 | RC6 — I/O port RC6 |
| Pin 46 | RC7 — I/O port RC7 |
| Pin 47 | RC8 — I/O port RC8 |
| Pin 48 | RC9 — I/O port RC9 |
| Pin 49 | RC10 — I/O port RC10 |
| Pin 50 | RC11 — I/O port RC11 |
| Pin 51 | RC12 — I/O port RC12 |
| Pin 52 | RC13 — I/O port RC13 |
| Pin 53 | RC14 — I/O port RC14 / JTAG |
| Pin 54 | RC15 — I/O port RC15 / JTAG |
| Pin 55 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 56 | VDD — Core logic supply voltage |
| Pin 57 | RD8 — I/O port RD8 |
| Pin 58 | RD9 — I/O port RD9 |
| Pin 59 | RD10 — I/O port RD10 |
| Pin 60 | RD11 — I/O port RD11 |
| Pin 61 | RD12 — I/O port RD12 |
| Pin 62 | RD13 — I/O port RD13 |
| Pin 63 | RD14 — I/O port RD14 |
| Pin 64 | RD15 — I/O port RD15 |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Automotive Body Control Module, HMI / Graphics Display, BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive, Connected Medical Instrumentation, Smart Home / Sensor Hub.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT is well-suited as the host processor for an industrial IoT gateway. Its integrated Ethernet MAC plus HS USB plus CAN peripherals support simultaneous Modbus TCP, MQTT-over-Ethernet, and CANopen bridging without external bridges. The 180 MHz core plus FPU handles TLS handshake acceleration and JSON parsing on local telemetry. The 512 KB Flash accommodates the full network stack plus an OTA bootloader in the dual-panel scheme. Designers should pair the MCU with a 25 MHz Ethernet PHY (e.g., LAN8742A) and dedicate one of the eight DMA channels to Ethernet RX to minimize CPU load. The AEC-Q100 screening also allows deployment on factory floor PLCs that share component BOM with automotive lines.
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Automotive Body Control Module
In an automotive BCM, the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT drives body electronics such as lighting, wipers, mirror control, and central locking over CAN/LIN. AEC-Q100 screening plus 24 ADC channels support direct wiring of current-sense inputs and switch feedback. The 64-pin TQFP footprint is automotive-vendor approved and the dual-panel Flash enables OTA-style reflash for service updates. A typical BCM adds an MCP2515 CAN controller for additional CAN channels, an MCP2517FD for CAN-FD, and a TLE7259-3GEU LIN transceiver. The 128 KB RAM is sufficient for J1939 stack plus diagnostics buffer.
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HMI / Graphics Display
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT drives small graphical HMI panels up to 4.3 inches using its Parallel Master Port (PMP) interface to a QVGA/WQVGA TFT LCD. The 180 MHz MIPS M-class core plus FPU accelerates alpha-mixing, font rendering, and touch-event processing for resistive or capacitive touch via I²C. The 24-channel 12-bit ADC reads analog control knobs and backlight current. Designers typically route the PMP bus on inner PCB layers to manage EMI from the parallel data strobes. The 512 KB Flash holds full UI image assets plus the dual-bank live-update bootloader for in-field UI refresh.
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BLDC / PMSM Motor Drive
Field-oriented control of a BLDC or PMSM motor is the canonical DSP workload for the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT. The 180 MHz MIPS core plus IEEE 754 FPU plus four 64-bit accumulators execute a Clarke-Park transform and PI control loop inside 5 µs, leaving headroom for encoder feedback, current sensing, and fault handling. The MCPWM peripheral plus 8 DMA channels minimize CPU overhead on ADC sampling and PWM update. Designers use the 12-bit ADC with simultaneous sampling on two channels for back-EMF plus phase current. The 64-pin TQFP is thermally adequate for the MCU itself since the gate-driver FETS sit externally.
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Connected Medical Instrumentation
Portable medical instruments such as infusion pumps, blood-pressure monitors, and pulse oximeters can use the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT as the main controller. The FPU accelerates DSP for SpO2/heart-rate extraction from the photoplethysmogram signal chain, while the 12-bit ADC samples the analog front-end. USB 2.0 HS enables tethered data transfer to a host PC. The 64-pin TQFP and dual-panel Flash support IEC 62304 firmware lifecycle and field-update workflows. Designers pair the MCU with an external analog front-end (AFE) like the AFE4400 for SpO2 and an isolation barrier for patient-connected circuits.
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Smart Home / Sensor Hub
A smart-home sensor hub built on the PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT aggregates data from multiple wireless and wired sensors. The MCU's Ethernet MAC, Wi-Fi companion interface (via SPI to an ATWINC1500), and multi-protocol I/O handle Zigbee/Thread/BLE bridges via SPI peripherals. The 128 KB SRAM accommodates TLS session buffers and message queues; 512 KB Flash stores the OTA image plus the dual-bank live-update bootloader. Low-power modes on the PIC32MZ EF family let the hub sleep between sensor events, and the 12-bit ADC reads analog sensors directly. The 64-pin TQFP simplifies FCC/CE certification through the Microchip reference design.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/PT | PIC32MZ0512EFE064-E/PT | PIC32MZ1024EFF064-E/PT | PIC32MZ0512EFF064-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Frequency | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 1024 KB | 512 KB |
| RAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB |
| FPU | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) | No FPU | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) |
| Crypto Engine | Disabled (No Crypto) | Enabled (AES/SHA) | Disabled (No Crypto) | Disabled (No Crypto) | Disabled (No Crypto) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +125 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (industrial) |
| Approx. Price (qty 100) | $9.20 | $10.10 (+10%) | $8.30 (-10%) | $12.50 (+36%) | $8.90 (-3%) |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-panel Flash for live-update firmware (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PT)
- IEEE 754 hardware FPU (vs PIC32MZ0512EFE064-E/PT)
- AEC-Q100 qualification with industrial -40 to +125 °C (vs PIC32MZ0512EFF064-I/PT)
- Crypto engine available as upgrade path (vs PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT (this part))
Design Notes
Place 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors on every VDD/VSS pair and add a 4.7 µF bulk capacitor within 10 mm of the MCU. The PIC32MZ EF family draws peak transient currents of ~80 mA during 180 MHz core operation, so multi-layer ceramic bypassing is critical. Use a ferrite bead on the analog AVDD rail to isolate from digital VDD noise. Power-rail sequencing is not required since the part supports simultaneous ramp, but maintain monotonic ramp rates above 0.1 V/ms to avoid internal BOR-pit reset glitches.
Route the PMP parallel bus on inner PCB layers with matched trace lengths (≤50 mm) and 50 Ω impedance to the connector. Place the 64-pin TQFP on a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the MX-cores to provide low-impedance return paths. Keep the 25 MHz Ethernet PHY clock trace short and routed away from the analog ADC inputs to avoid coupled noise. Use stitching vias (200 mil pitch) around the TQFP perimeter to suppress EMI from the 180 MHz edge rates.
Do not exceed the 3.6 V absolute maximum on any I/O pin - even momentary over-voltage during hot-plug events can latch-up the CMOS cells. Configure unused I/O pins as outputs driven low (not as inputs) to minimize supply current and avoid floating-input oscillator pickup. When migrating firmware from PIC32MX to PIC32MZ EF, ensure the 32-bit data alignment matches - PIC32MX allows unaligned but PIC32MZ EF requires 4-byte alignment for DMA transfers, which can cause bus faults otherwise.
Series-terminate the Ethernet differential pairs (TX+/TX-, RX+/RX-) with 49.9 Ω resistors close to the MCU pins to dampen reflections on the 25 MHz RMII bus. The HS USB D+/D- pair requires 90 Ω differential impedance; route as a tightly-coupled pair on the top layer with reference ground 0.2 mm below. Apply USB 2.0 common-mode choke and ESD array near the connector. The CAN bus needs 120 Ω resistors at each end and a common-mode choke for automotive EMC compliance.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified for non-safety-critical automotive applications per Microchip product family documentation. RoHS compliant per Microchip product page.
