PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL - 200MHz 32-bit MCU 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.85 | $12.85 |
| 10 | $11.55 | $115.50 |
| 100 | $10.21 | $1,021.00 |
| 500 | $9.18 | $4,590.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.55 | $8,550.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL Overview
What is a PIC32MZ EF microcontroller? The PIC32MZ EF family is Microchip's premium connectivity line of 32-bit MIPS microcontrollers, sitting in the broader hierarchy of MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS architecture -> embedded connectivity family. EF parts add Floating-Point Unit (FPU) capability, dual-panel Flash for live-update field firmware upgrades, dedicated crypto accelerators, and high-speed peripherals including USB 2.0 High-Speed, Ethernet, CAN, and SQI — bridging general-purpose MCUs and application processors in the connected-device market.
Key features of the PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL include 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS performance, 512 KB Flash with dual-panel live update, 128 KB SRAM, full-speed USB 2.0 with dedicated DMA, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, two CAN 2.0b controllers, a 12-bit 18 Msps ADC with up to 48 channels, and four I2C/SPI/I2S ports. The integrated FPU accelerates single- and double-precision IEEE 754 math, while the crypto engine provides hardware AES, DES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, and HMAC acceleration.
Architecturally, the chip pairs a 16 KB I-cache and 4 KB D-cache with a tightly-coupled prefetch buffer to hide Flash latency at 200 MHz, and includes a 16-channel DMA controller for peripheral offload. The on-chip 12-bit 18 Msps ADC with up to 48 channels supports high-speed analog sampling for motor-control and power-conversion feedback loops, and the dedicated crypto/hash engine offloads TLS handshakes.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways, automotive infotainment and body controllers, HMI/graphics terminals (with the optional EBI driving a TFT-LCD), motor-control BLDC/PMSM drives, and connected medical devices. The 144-LQFP footprint with rich connectivity (HS-USB, ENET, CAN, SQI) makes it a single-chip solution for protocol-rich nodes that previously required an external processor plus connectivity SoC.
Design trade-off: the 200 MHz / 1.6 DMIPS/MHz core dissipates noticeably more power than the lower-tier PIC32MX parts — derate junction temperature carefully when sealed enclosures are used, and prefer the -E/PL temperature-grade variant for -40C to +125C operation rather than the I/PL industrial -40C to +85C part if you need extended thermal margin.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (MIPS Warrior) |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz |
| DMIPS Performance | 330 DMIPS |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DSP | 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating/fractional math |
| Program Flash | 512 KB (dual-panel, live update) |
| Boot Flash | 160 KB (dedicated) |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| Instruction Cache | 16 KB |
| Data Cache | 4 KB |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed, dedicated DMA |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps MAC |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 Msps, up to 48 channels |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial grade) |
| Package | 144-LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Supply Voltage | 2.3V to 3.6V |
| Crypto Engine | AES, DES, 3DES, SHA-1/2, MD5, HMAC |
PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL 144-lqfp (pl) 20x20 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL (144-lqfp (pl) 20x20 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Automotive Infotainment HMI, BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Connected Medical Device, HMI / Graphics Terminal, Smart Energy Metering.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL is an excellent single-chip foundation for industrial IoT gateways thanks to its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 High-Speed with dedicated DMA, dual CAN 2.0b controllers, and SQI interface for external QSPI Flash expansion. The 200 MHz MIPS core handles TLS handshakes via the on-chip hardware AES/SHA accelerator with negligible CPU loading, while 128 KB SRAM accommodates multiple protocol buffers (Modbus TCP, MQTT, OPC-UA). The 512 KB dual-panel Flash supports fail-safe OTA firmware updates critical for remote industrial deployments where physical access is costly.
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Automotive Infotainment HMI
For automotive infotainment HMI, the PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL delivers the graphics and connectivity horsepower needed to drive TFT-LCD panels via its External Bus Interface (EBI) while simultaneously handling CAN bus, USB device charging, and Bluetooth audio bridging. The 12-bit 18 Msps ADC supports up to 48 channels for ambient-light sensing, touch-screen digitizer readout, and rotary-encoder inputs. With dual-panel Flash enabling A/B partition OTA updates, the device meets automotive functional-safety requirements for non-critical ECUs and supports the -40C to +125C temperature grade via the PIC32MZ0512EFF144-E/PL variant.
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BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL is well-suited for BLDC and PMSM motor-control applications leveraging its 12-bit 18 Msps ADC for high-speed current-sense sampling in FOC (field-oriented control) loops. The hardware DSP extensions with four 64-bit accumulators and single-cycle MAC accelerate Park/Clarke transforms, while 200 MHz core bandwidth sustains 20+ kHz control loops with margin for speed PI regulators. The PWM output pairs with the QEI (Quadrature Encoder Interface) for closed-loop position feedback, and dual CAN channels enable multi-axis coordination in industrial servo systems.
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Connected Medical Device
The PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL enables connected medical devices with secure cloud connectivity. Its hardware AES/SHA engine accelerates TLS 1.2/1.3 handshakes for HIPAA-compliant data transmission, while the dedicated HS-USB supports wired firmware updates during device servicing. The 12-bit 18 Msps ADC with up to 48 channels handles multi-sensor signal acquisition (SpO2, ECG, temperature), and the dual-panel Flash architecture is ideal for FDA-regulated firmware version control with rollback capability. The integrated FPU accelerates real-time DSP for heart-rate variability and pulse-oximetry algorithms.
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HMI / Graphics Terminal
For industrial HMI terminals and graphics-rich operator panels, the PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL drives TFT-LCDs through its External Bus Interface (EBI) supporting 8/16-bit parallel interfaces up to QVGA resolution. The 330 DMIPS MIPS core with hardware FPU handles real-time chart plotting, button rendering, and multi-language UI without external graphics controllers. USB Host with internal PHY supports barcode scanners and USB keyboards directly. The 144-pin LQFP exposes enough GPIO for capacitive-touch key matrices and status LEDs typical of industrial control panels.
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Smart Energy Metering
The PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL serves as a metering microcontroller for smart electricity meters, gas meters, and water meters. Its 12-bit 18 Msps ADC accurately samples current/voltage waveforms for Class 1 metering accuracy, while the FPU computes RMS, active/reactive power, and harmonics in real time. The Ethernet MAC and dual CAN enable AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) integration with concentrators and home-area networks, and the hardware AES engine secures communication against tampering. Low-power sleep modes with RTC retention extend battery life in gas/water meter deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFE144-I/PL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm | 144-TQFP (PH) 16x16 mm - different footprint | 144-LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm - same |
| Core | MIPS32 M-Class 200 MHz | MIPS32 M-Class 200 MHz | MIPS32 M-Class 200 MHz |
| FPU | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) | No (integer only) |
| DMIPS | 330 DMIPS | 330 DMIPS | 330 DMIPS |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C | Industrial -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Higher performance with integrated FPU and DSP extensions (vs PIC32MZ0512EFE144-I/PL)
- Integrated crypto engine for TLS acceleration (vs PIC32MX795F512L)
- HS-USB 2.0 with dedicated DMA (vs PIC32MX795F512L)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL requires a 2.3V to 3.6V supply with separate analog (VDD) and digital (VDDIO) rails. Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pin pair, and add 4.7 uF bulk capacitors at board entry points. The on-chip voltage regulator (VCAP) needs an external 10 uF low-ESR ceramic capacitor on the VCAP pin to stabilize the internal 1.2V core supply. Estimated: at 200 MHz full operation, core current draw reaches ~80 mA; budget 150 mA total VDD for proper headroom.
The 144-LQFP package has a 0.4 mm pin pitch requiring careful PCB layout. Use 0.15 mm trace/space design rules and route differential pairs (Ethernet, USB) with 90 ohm differential impedance. The analog-ground AGND and digital-ground DGND pins must be joined at a single-point ground (star ground) near the device, ideally beneath the IC. Keep ADC input traces away from switching signals to preserve 12-bit SNR at 18 Msps sampling rates.
Common pitfalls when bringing up the PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PL include: (1) forgetting the 10 uF VCAP capacitor causing brown-out reset loops, (2) configuring PGECx/PGEDx programming pins as GPIO and locking out ICD, (3) enabling dual-panel Flash live update without proper bootloader header placement, (4) not enabling the prefetch module (PFM) causing 30% performance loss, and (5) exceeding the 50 mA source/sink limit on any single GPIO. Always configure unused pins as outputs driven low to minimize current consumption.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product documentation. Standard I/PL variant is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications use the E/PL extended-temperature variant which may carry AEC-Q100 grade 3. Halogen-free per Microchip green-compliance datasheet.
