PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR - 32-bit 180MHz MCU, 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $7.42 | $7.42 |
| 10 | $6.68 | $66.80 |
| 100 | $5.94 | $594.00 |
| 500 | $5.35 | $2,675.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.76 | $4,760.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR Overview
What is a PIC32 microcontroller? A PIC32 is a 32-bit MIPS-based microcontroller from Microchip Technology offering higher performance than 8-bit/16-bit PIC MCUs. The PIC32MZ EF family adds a MIPS Warrior M-class core with FPU for IEEE 754 single/double-precision math, DSP extensions with single-cycle MAC and four 64-bit accumulators, hardware crypto acceleration, and dedicated peripherals for connectivity (HS USB, Ethernet, CAN). It sits in the hierarchy of MCU → 32-bit MCU → application processor class.
Key features of the PIC32MZ0512EFK064 include 200 MHz/330 DMIPS core capability, hardware crypto engine, 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-channel ADC, dual-panel Flash for live-update support, MMU for RTOS and secure applications, and -40°C to +125°C extended-industrial operating range (the -E suffix). The Crypto engine accelerates AES, DES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, and RSA operations. The 64-QFN package with 0.5 mm pitch and exposed pad supports compact high-density PCB designs with good thermal performance.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways, automotive body and infotainment ECUs, industrial HMI and graphics, motor control (BLDC/PMSM), USB/Ethernet-connected embedded products, secure payment terminals, and edge devices requiring hardware-accelerated cryptography.
When designing with this device, ensure PCB thermal relief to the exposed pad and follow Microchip's PIC32MZ hardware design checklist for decoupling, trace impedance, and oscillator layout. Verify your development toolchain (MPLAB X IDE, XC32 compiler) target the specific silicon revision.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior) |
| Core Frequency (max) | 200 MHz (180 MHz for -E grade per DigiKey listing) |
| DMIPS | 330 DMIPS |
| Program Flash | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DSP Extensions | 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating & fractional math |
| Crypto Engine | AES, DES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, RSA hardware acceleration |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 24 channels |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended grade) |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Flash Architecture | Dual-panel Flash for live-update support |
| MMU | Yes (Memory Management Unit) |
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC included |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RPF0/PMD5/RF0 — GPIO/PWM/Analog input |
| Pin 2 | RPF1/PMD6/RF1 — GPIO/PWM/Analog input |
| Pin 3 | RPB12/U1RTS/AN11/RB12 — GPIO/UART/Analog |
| Pin 4 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 6 | RPB13/RB13 — GPIO |
| Pin 7 | OSC1/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input or GPIO |
| Pin 8 | OSC2/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output or GPIO |
| Pin 9 | RPB15/AN15/RB15 — GPIO/Analog |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 11 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 12 | RPD9/RD9 — GPIO |
| Pin 13 | RPD10/RD10 — GPIO |
| Pin 14 | RPD11/RD11 — GPIO |
| Pin 15 | RPD12/RD12 — GPIO |
| Pin 16 | RPB5/PMD7/RB5 — GPIO/PWM |
| Pin 17 | RPB4/SDA2/RB4 — GPIO/I2C SDA |
| Pin 18 | RPB3/SCL2/RB3 — GPIO/I2C SCL |
| Pin 19 | RPB2/RB2 — GPIO |
| Pin 20 | RPB1/RTCC/AN3/RB1 — GPIO/RTCC/Analog |
| Pin 21 | RPB0/RB0 — GPIO |
| Pin 22 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 23 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 24 | RPE9/RE9 — GPIO |
| Pin 25 | RPE8/RE8 — GPIO |
| Pin 26 | RPG9/RG9 — GPIO |
| Pin 27 | RPG6/RG6 — GPIO |
| Pin 28 | RPG7/RG7 — GPIO |
| Pin 29 | RPG8/RG8 — GPIO |
| Pin 30 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 32 | RPB6/RB6 — GPIO |
| Pin 33 | RPB7/RB7 — GPIO |
| Pin 34 | RPB8/RB8 — GPIO |
| Pin 35 | RPB9/RB9 — GPIO |
| Pin 36 | RPB10/RB10 — GPIO |
| Pin 37 | RPB11/RB11 — GPIO |
| Pin 38 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 39 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 40 | RPC0/RC0 — GPIO |
| Pin 41 | RPC1/RC1 — GPIO |
| Pin 42 | RPC2/RC2 — GPIO |
| Pin 43 | RPC3/RC3 — GPIO |
| Pin 44 | RPC4/RC4 — GPIO |
| Pin 45 | RPC5/RC5 — GPIO |
| Pin 46 | RPC6/RC6 — GPIO |
| Pin 47 | RPC7/RC7 — GPIO |
| Pin 48 | RPC8/RC8 — GPIO |
| Pin 49 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 50 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 51 | RPC9/RC9 — GPIO |
| Pin 52 | RPA14/SCL1/RA14 — GPIO/I2C SCL |
| Pin 53 | RPA15/SDA1/RA15 — GPIO/I2C SDA |
| Pin 54 | RPD14/RD14 — GPIO |
| Pin 55 | RPD15/RD15 — GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RPG0/RG0 — GPIO |
| Pin 57 | RPG1/RG1 — GPIO |
| Pin 58 | RPG2/RG2 — GPIO |
| Pin 59 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 60 | VDD — 3.3V supply |
| Pin 61 | RPA0/RA0 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | RPA1/RA1 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | RPF12/RF12 — GPIO |
| Pin 64 | RPF13/RF13 — GPIO |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Automotive Body & Infotainment ECU, Industrial HMI & Graphics Display, BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Secure Payment Terminal, USB Audio/MIDI Interface, Edge IoT Sensor Node.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR fits industrial IoT gateway designs through its 180 MHz MIPS core with hardware crypto engine, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and HS USB 2.0 with on-chip PHY. The 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM support TLS 1.2 stacks (wolfSSL, CycloneSSL) plus MQTT/CoAP client implementations. The hardware crypto engine accelerates AES-256 and SHA-256 at line rate, offloading the CPU. The -40C to +125C operating range tolerates outdoor enclosure temperatures; the 64-QFN exposed pad provides robust thermal dissipation for sustained Ethernet traffic. Compared to smaller Cortex-M4 gateways, the PIC32MZ offers native dual-panel Flash for OTA live update without device downtime, a critical feature for always-on industrial nodes.
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Automotive Body & Infotainment ECU
In automotive body controllers and infotainment ECUs, the PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR's -40C to +125C extended grade and CAN-FD-ready architecture provide reliable operation under hood and cabin thermal stress. The Crypto engine secures CAN messages and OTA firmware; the HS USB connects to head units for media streaming; the 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC handles multi-channel sensor fusion (knob positions, climate, lighting). The dual-panel Flash enables A/B firmware updates for ISO 26262-style safety workflows. Versus 8-bit/16-bit automotive MCUs, the 330 DMIPS performance tier runs LVGL/HMI graphics and audio processing simultaneously. The 64-QFN (9x9 mm) fits compact PCBAs with limited board real estate.
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Industrial HMI & Graphics Display
The PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR drives color TFT displays up to WVGA in industrial HMIs thanks to its parallel graphics port, dedicated DMA, and 128 KB SRAM suitable for double-buffered framebuffers. The 330 DMIPS MIPS core renders LVGL objects and custom 2D widgets without external GPU. The HS USB supports touchscreen firmware updates; the 12-bit ADC reads analog touch overlays. The 64-QFN exposed pad handles thermal load from continuous backlight driving. Compared to PIC32MX predecessors, this part offers hardware crypto for HMI access control and dual-panel Flash for non-disruptive UI upgrades during factory commissioning.
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BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
For BLDC and PMSM motor drives up to several hundred watts, the PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR combines 180 MHz core, dedicated motor-control PWM (14 channels with 1 ns resolution), 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC for current sensing, and quadrature decoder interfaces. Field-oriented control (FOC) loops run comfortably under 5 microseconds per iteration. The 512 KB Flash stores lookup tables, sensorless observers, and self-tuning routines. The hardware crypto engine protects proprietary motor IP. The 64-QFN exposed pad handles thermal dissipation from switching MOSFETs on the same PCB. Compared to entry-level dsPIC33 motor-control parts, this PIC32MZ offers more Flash and Ethernet for Industry 4.0 connected motors.
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Secure Payment Terminal
The PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR's hardware Crypto engine with AES, RSA, and SHA-256 acceleration is well-suited for PCI PTS 5.x-style secure payment terminals processing EMV and contactless transactions. The 512 KB Flash holds payment kernels and key injection routines; the 128 KB SRAM holds transaction buffers and TLS sessions. Ethernet or HS USB connects to the acquirer gateway. The MMU supports secure memory partitioning; the dual-panel Flash allows signed firmware updates without terminal removal from service. Compared to Cortex-M7 parts, the MIPS core offers deterministic interrupt latency critical for secure key handling. The 64-QFN (9x9 mm) footprint fits handheld POS form factors.
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USB Audio/MIDI Interface
The PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR's HS USB 2.0 with on-chip PHY and high-throughput DMA support makes it ideal for USB Audio Class 2.0 (UAC2) interfaces at 24-bit/96 kHz, plus USB-MIDI class-compliant controllers. The DSP extensions and four 64-bit accumulators enable real-time effects processing (reverb, EQ, dynamics) without taxing the CPU. The 128 KB SRAM buffers multiple audio streams; the 512 KB Flash stores firmware, presets, and codec drivers. Compared to PIC32MX USB devices, this PIC32MZ offers FPU for filter coefficients and AES for copy-protected content. The 64-QFN exposed pad handles sustained USB bus-powered operation.
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Edge IoT Sensor Node
For edge IoT sensor nodes combining sensing, local inference, and cloud uplink, the PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR provides 180 MHz MIPS performance for lightweight ML inference (tflite-micro, eml) while the hardware crypto engine secures TLS handshakes. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC samples multi-axis IMU and environmental sensors; HS USB or Ethernet provides uplink. Dual-panel Flash enables OTA model updates. The -40C to +125C range handles outdoor and industrial deployments. Compared to Cortex-M0+ IoT parts, the 330 DMIPS performance tier runs larger neural networks and faster inference cycles. The 64-QFN compact footprint suits space-constrained sensor modules.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFK064T-250E/MR | PIC32MZ0512EFK064-I/MR | PIC32MZ0512EFE064-E/MR | PIC32MZ0512EFF064-E/MR | PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9) | 64-QFN (9x9) - same | 64-QFN (9x9) - same | 64-QFN (9x9) - same | 64-QFN (9x9) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - different footprint |
| Core Frequency | 180 MHz (E-grade) | 252 MHz | 200 MHz | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 180 MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Crypto Engine | Yes (AES/DES/SHA/RSA) | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| FPU | Yes (single/double) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| ADC | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch | 12-bit 18 MSPS 24-ch |
Key Differentiators
- Hardware Crypto Engine with AES/DES/SHA/RSA acceleration (vs PIC32MZ0512EFE064-E/MR)
- Extended temperature grade -40C to +125C (vs PIC32MZ0512EFK064-I/MR)
- 64-QFN 9x9 mm compact footprint with exposed thermal pad (vs PIC32MZ0512EFK064-E/PT (TQFP-64 10x10))
Design Notes
The 64-QFN exposed pad MUST be soldered to a contiguous copper ground plane to achieve the rated thermal performance. Recommended thermal via array: 9 vias in a 3x3 grid under the exposed pad, each 0.3 mm diameter, plugged or tented on the top side. Without thermal vias, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance can increase by 30-40%. For sustained DSP or motor-control workloads running 100+ MHz core clock, ensure the PCB copper area exceeds 1 square inch for the ground paddle.
Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors within 2 mm of each VDD pin pair. Use a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on each VDD rail. The 64-QFN 0.5 mm pitch requires careful trace escape routing - use dog-bone fanout or via-in-pad for the inner ring of pins. Maintain a continuous ground plane beneath the MCU; avoid splitting the ground plane under the analog ADC traces. Route the USB DP/DM pair as 90 ohm differential length-matched within 150 mil.
Do not exceed 3.3V +/- 10% on any VDD pin. The Ethernet PHY (if used externally) requires 25 MHz reference clock with +/- 50 ppm accuracy. Programming pins PGECx/PGEDx must be accessible for ICSP - do not assign them to inaccessible GPIO functions. The dual-panel Flash live update requires bootloader configuration in Config Bits; without it, the dual-panel feature remains unused. Always check the device errata document on microchip.com before finalizing the design.
Compliance Information
Extended temperature grade -40C to +125C suitable for AEC-Q100 applications but not formally qualified under the -V suffix. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Conflict-minerals reporting compliant per Microchip policy.
