PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT - 200MHz 512KB Flash 32-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.32 | $7.32 |
| 10 | $6.59 | $65.90 |
| 100 | $5.89 | $589.00 |
| 500 | $5.18 | $2,590.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.62 | $4,620.00 |
| 3,000 | $3.85 | $11,550.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data memory, and a rich set of peripherals on one silicon die. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC32MZ EF belongs to the 32-bit MCU class, which sits above 8/16-bit MCUs in processing power and is positioned between microprocessors and DSPs in compute density. Modern 32-bit MCUs like the PIC32MZ EF are the standard building blocks for connected, real-time embedded products.
Key features include a MIPS32 M-Class core with hardware multiply/divide and DSP extensions, an integrated Floating-Point Unit (FPU) for single/double-precision math, 200 MHz operation delivering up to 252 MIPS, dual Flash panels with Live-Update for field firmware upgrades, and high-speed connectivity peripherals including HS USB, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0B, SQI (Serial Quad Interface), and multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports. Advanced analog features include 12-bit ADC up to 18 Msps, analog comparators, and CTMU for touch sensing.
Architecturally, the device combines deterministic real-time interrupt handling with rich graphics/audio interfaces (I2S, parallel graphics bus) and hardware crypto acceleration. The 512 KB Flash supports Live-Update partitioning, allowing safe firmware swap while running. The 64-pin TQFP provides 46 GPIO lines for parallel expansion.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, HMI touch panels, IoT edge nodes, motor-control BLDC drivers, and automotive infotainment subsystems. Its combination of connectivity, graphics, and DSP performance suits real-time connected embedded designs.
When designing with this MCU, allocate adequate decoupling (100 nF per power pin plus bulk), follow TQFP land-pattern guidelines with thermal vias under the exposed pad, and reserve a dedicated 12 MHz crystal for the Ethernet PHY reference clock.
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PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class |
| Core Count | Single-core |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 200 MHz |
| Performance | 252 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1) |
| FPU | Yes (single/double precision) |
| DSP Extensions | Yes (MIPS DSP ASE) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 128 KB |
| Live-Update Flash | Yes (dual-panel) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT) 10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| I/O Pins | 46 |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 9 (16/32-bit) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 Msps |
| Communication | HS USB, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0B, SQI, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S |
| Crypto Acceleration | No (EF family, non-crypto variant) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (2.3-3.6V) |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 11 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 12 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 13 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 14 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 15 | TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select |
| Pin 16 | TCK — JTAG Test Clock |
| Pin 17 | TDI — JTAG Test Data In |
| Pin 18 | TDO — JTAG Test Data Out |
| Pin 19 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 22 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 23 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 24 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 25 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 26 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin 27 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin 28 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 29 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 30 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 31 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 32 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 33 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 34 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 35 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 36 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 37 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 38 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin 39 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin 40 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin 41 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin 42 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin 43 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin 44 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin 45 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin 46 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 47 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 48 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 49 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 50 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin 51 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin 52 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pin 53 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pin 54 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 55 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 56 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pin 57 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pin 58 | RG8 — I/O port G bit 8 |
| Pin 59 | RG9 — I/O port G bit 9 |
| Pin 60 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 62 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 63 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 64 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, HMI Touch Panel Controller, IoT Edge Node with TLS, BLDC Motor Controller, Automotive Infotainment Subsystem, Audio Processing and Streaming, Medical Patient Monitor (Non-Safety).
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT is purpose-built for industrial Ethernet gateways thanks to its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, HS USB 2.0, CAN 2.0B, and 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class core. The 512 KB Flash accommodates the complete Harmony TCP/IP stack plus Modbus/Profinet/EtherNet/IP application logic, while the 128 KB SRAM supports TLS buffers, packet queues, and HTTP web-server resources. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C operation tolerates factory-floor thermal stress, and the SQI peripheral allows external Quad-SPI Flash for asset libraries and configuration data.
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HMI Touch Panel Controller
For HMI touch panels, the PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT delivers the right blend of connectivity and graphics capability. Its parallel graphics interface plus I2S audio interface drives TFT panels up to WVGA resolution, while the integrated CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) supports projected-capacitive touch sensing without external ICs. The 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class core runs Microchip's MPLAB Harmony graphics library at smooth 30+ FPS frame rates, and the 128 KB SRAM holds dual frame buffers for flicker-free animation. The SQI interface expands external Flash for fonts, bitmaps, and multilingual UI assets.
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IoT Edge Node with TLS
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT serves as the main MCU for IoT edge nodes aggregating sensor data and forwarding over Ethernet or Wi-Fi (via companion module). Its HS USB supports direct commissioning, while the 200 MHz core runs TLS 1.2 handshakes in software within acceptable latency budgets. The 9 timers and 8 DMA channels handle multi-sensor sampling pipelines without CPU saturation. However, for hardware-accelerated TLS, the EFH064 variant is recommended since it integrates the Crypto Engine for AES/SHA operations.
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BLDC Motor Controller
For sensorless and sensored BLDC motor control, the PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT provides the deterministic interrupt response and PWM peripherals required for field-oriented control (FOC). The 200 MHz core executes FOC algorithms with sub-microsecond loop times, while the 12-bit 18 Msps ADC samples phase currents simultaneously through the dual Sample-and-Hold architecture. The 8 DMA channels offload encoder/capture data movement, and the 9 timers drive complementary PWM outputs with dead-band generation. Industrial-grade operation supports traction and pump applications.
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Automotive Infotainment Subsystem
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT is used in non-safety automotive subsystems such as rear-seat entertainment, ambient lighting controllers, and body electronics gateways. Its CAN 2.0B peripheral interfaces with vehicle networks, while the I2S audio interface drives Class-D amplifiers. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs audio decoders (MP3, AAC) and the parallel interface drives secondary TFT displays. Designers must verify automotive EMI/EMC compliance at the system level, as the part itself is industrial-grade.
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Audio Processing and Streaming
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT excels at audio processing thanks to its I2S/SSI interface, 200 MHz MIPS32 core with DSP extensions, and FPU. The part supports multi-channel audio capture, mixing, and streaming over Ethernet (Dante/AES67-like protocols) or USB (USB Audio Class 2.0). The 128 KB SRAM acts as audio buffer memory, while the 12-bit ADC supports direct microphone input for voice capture. The HS USB port enables high-bandwidth digital audio streaming at 24-bit/96 kHz sample rates with negligible CPU load.
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Medical Patient Monitor (Non-Safety)
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT can serve non-safety subsystems in medical patient monitors - for example, driving TFT displays, processing button/keypad input, and forwarding data over Ethernet to a host PC. Its 200 MHz core runs graphical UI smoothly, the 12-bit ADC samples auxiliary biosignals, and the Ethernet MAC transmits patient data to central stations. Designers must note this part is not FDA-cleared or IEC 60601 qualified; safety-critical functions require a different, properly certified MCU family.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/PT | PIC32MZ0512EFE064-I/PT | PIC32MZ1024EFF064-I/PT | PIC32MZ0512EFH064-I/PT | PIC32MZ0512EFF064-I/PT |
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| Package | TQFP-64 (PT) 10x10 mm | TQFP-64 (PT) - same | TQFP-64 (PT) - same | TQFP-64 (PT) - same | TQFP-64 (PT) - same | TQFP-64 (PT) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Max CPU Clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 1024 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Hardware Crypto | No | No | No | No | Yes (Crypto Engine) | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
Key Differentiators
- Live-Update dual-panel Flash for safe field firmware upgrades (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PT)
- 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class with FPU and DSP versus older MIPS M4K cores (vs PIC32MX575F512L-80I/PT)
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC eliminates external controller cost (vs PIC32MX470F512L-I/PT)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ0512EFF064T-I/PT operates from a single 2.3-3.6V supply. Place a 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor near each VDD pin, plus a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of every supply pin. Multiple VDD pins exist on the package - all must be connected and individually decoupled. An internal voltage regulator generates the core 1.2V from VDD; bypass the VCAP pin with 4.7 uF to ground per the datasheet reference schematic. Estimated: total inrush current during PLL lock can reach 100 mA; ensure the regulator has adequate headroom.
Route the 12 MHz primary crystal traces symmetrically with short lengths (<5 mm) and guard traces to ground to minimize EMI. Keep the Ethernet PHY differential pairs (ETH_RXP/RXN, ETH_TXP/TXN) impedance-matched at 100 ohms differential with continuous ground reference. Place the PHY within 50 mm of the MCU to keep MII/RMII timing margins. Use a four-layer PCB stack-up with dedicated ground plane beneath the TQFP package to provide a low-impedance return path for high-speed signals like HS USB and Ethernet.
Do not exceed 3.6V on any digital I/O pin - the part is NOT 5V tolerant. Programming voltage is generated internally; do not apply external voltage to the MCLR pin except via the recommended ICSP circuit. The 200 MHz core requires careful thermal management - at full load with all peripherals active, the part dissipates ~0.5W which is acceptable for the TQFP package without a heatsink. The Live-Update Flash feature requires careful linker configuration - consult the Microchip application note AN1227 for proper partition sizing.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade -40C to +85C; not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive safety applications. The PT suffix denotes TQFP lead-free package.