PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH - 180MHz 512KB Flash 32-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.5 | $13.50 |
| 10 | $12.15 | $121.50 |
| 100 | $10.8 | $1,080.00 |
| 500 | $9.65 | $4,825.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.8 | $8,800.00 |
PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, on-chip peripherals, and I/O on one die. The PIC32MZ EF family extends this with an FPU and DSP extensions, positioning it within the MIPS32 Warrior M-class taxonomy (microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS-based MCU -> floating-point MCU). It competes in the high-performance 32-bit MCU market against ARM Cortex-M4F7 parts from STMicroelectronics, NXP, and Texas Instruments.
Key features of the PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH include: 512 KB program Flash (512K x 8), 128 KB SRAM, IEEE 754 FPU with DSP-enhanced four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, HS USB 2.0 (host/device/OTG), 10/100 Ethernet MAC, Audio I²S/SSI/LJ interface, Graphics (parallel master port up to 16/24-bit), 48 channels of 12-bit ADC, 9 PWM outputs, 9 timers, a 12-channel DMA, and a 16-bit parallel bus. The device is qualified to AEC-Q100 for automotive use (per the part suffix -E indicates extended -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature).
The architecture uses a 5-stage MIPS Warrior M-class pipeline with a tightly-coupled FPU, dual-port SRAM, and a separate Flash controller that allows Live-Update (in-application Flash programming without reset). Peripheral pin select (PPS) remaps most digital functions to any I/O pin, simplifying PCB layout. The integrated crypto engine on Flash-resident parts supports AES, 3DES/HMAC/SHA/MD5/RNG for secure connectivity.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet PLCs, automotive HMI/infotainment, HMI/graphics terminals, IoT gateways with secure TLS, BLDC/PMSM motor drives with FOC, audio mixers, and USB host/device peripherals. The 144-pin TQFP footprint is shared across the family, which simplifies sourcing across temperature and memory variants.
When designing with this MCU, plan an external 2.5V or 3.3V LDO supply rail; on-chip EOI channels allow up to 48 analog inputs to be sampled at 12-bit resolution. A low-cost 8 MHz crystal drives an internal PLL that synthesizes the 200 MHz system clock; decoupling follows the manufacturer reference design with 100 nF per power pin and 4.7 µF bulk caps. For software, MPLAB Harmony v3 framework is the recommended development environment.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 qualification details, drop-in package alternatives, and application notes not consolidated on the manufacturer product page.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 Warrior M-class |
| Core Frequency | 180 MHz (E temp grade); family max 200 MHz |
| DMIPS Performance | 330 DMIPS at 200 MHz (family rating) |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DSP Extensions | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating/fractional math |
| Program Flash | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| SRAM | 128 KB (family up to 512 KB) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (extended, suffix -E) |
| ADC | 48 channels, 12-bit |
| PWM Channels | 9 |
| Timers | 9 |
| DMA Channels | 12 |
| USB | HS USB 2.0 host/device/OTG |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC |
| Package | 144-TQFP (16x16 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified (per part family -E temperature grade) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (per package) |
PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Oscillator crystal input / external clock input |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Oscillator crystal output |
| Pin 3 | VDD — Core supply voltage (2.3V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 4 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 5 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 6 | VREF+ — ADC positive voltage reference |
| Pin 7 | VREF- — ADC negative voltage reference |
| Pin 8 | AN0/RA0 — Analog input 0 / GPIO |
| Pin 9 | AN1/RA1 — Analog input 1 / GPIO |
| Pin 10 | AN2/RA2 — Analog input 2 / GPIO |
| Pin 11 | AN3/RA3 — Analog input 3 / GPIO |
| Pin 12 | AN4/RA4 — Analog input 4 / GPIO |
| Pin 13 | AN5/RA5 — Analog input 5 / GPIO |
| Pin 14 | AN6/RA6 — Analog input 6 / GPIO |
| Pin 15 | AN7/RA7 — Analog input 7 / GPIO |
| Pin 16 | AN8/RA8 — Analog input 8 / GPIO |
| Pin 17 | AN9/RA9 — Analog input 9 / GPIO |
| Pin 18 | AN10/RA10 — Analog input 10 / GPIO |
| Pin 19 | AN11/RA11 — Analog input 11 / GPIO |
| Pin 20 | AN12/RA12 — Analog input 12 / GPIO |
| Pin 21 | AN13/RA13 — Analog input 13 / GPIO |
| Pin 22 | AN14/RA14 — Analog input 14 / GPIO |
| Pin 23 | AN15/RA15 — Analog input 15 / GPIO |
| Pin 24 | AN16/RB0 — Analog input 16 / GPIO |
| Pin 25 | AN17/RB1 — Analog input 17 / GPIO |
| Pin 26 | AN18/RB2 — Analog input 18 / GPIO |
| Pin 27 | AN19/RB3 — Analog input 19 / GPIO |
| Pin 28 | AN20/RB4 — Analog input 20 / GPIO |
| Pin 29 | AN21/RB5 — Analog input 21 / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | AN22/RB6 — Analog input 22 / GPIO |
| Pin 31 | AN23/RB7 — Analog input 23 / GPIO |
| Pin 32 | AN24/RB8 — Analog input 24 / GPIO |
| Pin 33 | AN25/RB9 — Analog input 25 / GPIO |
| Pin 34 | AN26/RB10 — Analog input 26 / GPIO |
| Pin 35 | AN27/RB11 — Analog input 27 / GPIO |
| Pin 36 | AN28/RB12 — Analog input 28 / GPIO |
| Pin 37 | AN29/RB13 — Analog input 29 / GPIO |
| Pin 38 | AN30/RB14 — Analog input 30 / GPIO |
| Pin 39 | AN31/RB15 — Analog input 31 / GPIO |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 41 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 42 | EMUD/RC12 — ICD/emulator data |
| Pin 43 | EMUC/RC15 — ICD/emulator clock |
| Pin 44 | SOSC1/RPC13 — Secondary oscillator crystal input |
| Pin 45 | SOSC2/RPC14 — Secondary oscillator crystal output |
| Pin 46 | RTCC1/RPC1 — RTCC input |
| Pin 47 | RTCC2/RPC2 — RTCC output |
| Pin 48 | D+ — USB D+ line |
| Pin 49 | D- — USB D- line |
| Pin 50 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 51 | VUSB3V3 — USB 3.3V supply |
| Pin 52 | USBID — USB OTG ID |
| Pin 53 | RGPD0/PMD0 — GPIO / parallel master data 0 |
| Pin 54 | RGPD1/PMD1 — GPIO / parallel master data 1 |
| Pin 55 | RGPD2/PMD2 — GPIO / parallel master data 2 |
| Pin 56 | RGPD3/PMD3 — GPIO / parallel master data 3 |
| Pin 57 | RGPD4/PMD4 — GPIO / parallel master data 4 |
| Pin 58 | RGPD5/PMD5 — GPIO / parallel master data 5 |
| Pin 59 | RGPD6/PMD6 — GPIO / parallel master data 6 |
| Pin 60 | RGPD7/PMD7 — GPIO / parallel master data 7 |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 63 | RGPD8/PMD8 — GPIO / parallel master data 8 |
| Pin 64 | RGPD9/PMD9 — GPIO / parallel master data 9 |
| Pin 65 | RGPD10/PMD10 — GPIO / parallel master data 10 |
| Pin 66 | RGPD11/PMD11 — GPIO / parallel master data 11 |
| Pin 67 | RGPD12/PMD12 — GPIO / parallel master data 12 |
| Pin 68 | RGPD13/PMD13 — GPIO / parallel master data 13 |
| Pin 69 | RGPD14/PMD14 — GPIO / parallel master data 14 |
| Pin 70 | RGPD15/PMD15 — GPIO / parallel master data 15 |
| Pin 71 | PMRD/PMWR — Parallel master port read/write |
| Pin 72 | PMALL/PMCS1 — Parallel master port address latch / chip select 1 |
| Pin 73 | PMCS2/PMA22 — Parallel master port chip select 2 / address 22 |
| Pin 74 | PMENB/PMCS — Parallel master port enable / chip select |
| Pin 75 | RPK0/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 76 | RPK1/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 77 | TRCLK/RPF6 — Trace clock / GPIO |
| Pin 78 | TRD0/RPF7 — Trace data 0 / GPIO |
| Pin 79 | TRD1/RPF8 — Trace data 1 / GPIO |
| Pin 80 | TRD2/RPG6 — Trace data 2 / GPIO |
| Pin 81 | TRD3/RPG7 — Trace data 3 / GPIO |
| Pin 82 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 83 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 84 | RPK2/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 85 | RPK3/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 86 | RPK4/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 87 | RPK5/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 88 | RPK6/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 89 | RPK7/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 90 | RPK8/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 91 | RPK9/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 92 | RPK10/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 93 | RPK11/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 94 | RPK12/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 95 | RPK13/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 96 | RPK14/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 97 | RPK15/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 98 | RPJ0/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 99 | RPJ1/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 100 | RPJ2/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 101 | RPJ3/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 102 | RPJ4/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 103 | RPJ5/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 104 | RPJ6/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 105 | RPJ7/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 106 | RPJ8/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 107 | RPJ9/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 108 | RPJ10/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 109 | RPJ11/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 110 | RPJ12/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 111 | RPJ13/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 112 | RPJ14/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 113 | RPJ15/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 114 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 115 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 116 | RPH0/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 117 | RPH1/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 118 | RPH2/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 119 | RPH3/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 120 | RPH4/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 121 | RPH5/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 122 | RPH6/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 123 | RPH7/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 124 | RPH8/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 125 | RPH9/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 126 | RPH10/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 127 | RPH11/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 128 | RPH12/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 129 | RPH13/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 130 | RPH14/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 131 | RPH15/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 132 | RPE0/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 133 | RPE1/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 134 | RPE2/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 135 | RPE3/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 136 | RPE4/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 137 | RPE5/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 138 | RPE6/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 139 | RPE7/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 140 | RPE8/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 141 | RPE9/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 142 | RPE10/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 143 | RPE11/PMP — GPIO |
| Pin 144 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet PLC / Controller, Automotive HMI / Infotainment Display, BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, IoT Gateway / Secure Connectivity, Audio Mixer / USB Audio Device, USB Host / Embedded Peripheral.
Industrial Ethernet PLC / Controller
The PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH fits industrial Ethernet PLC designs because it integrates a 10/100 Ethernet MAC and runs at 180 MHz with 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM, enough to stack a TCP/IP stack such as Microchip's TCP/IP Lite or Harmony Net on FreeRTOS. The -E extended -40 to +125 C temperature grade matches IEC 60068 industrial environmental requirements, and 48-channel 12-bit ADC handles analog sensor input arrays. The 9-channel PWM supports multi-axis motion control loops, while the 12-channel DMA offloads ADC and Ethernet buffers for deterministic real-time performance. Source: Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet (50002359A).
Recommended
Automotive HMI / Infotainment Display
The PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH suits automotive HMI and infotainment subsystems thanks to AEC-Q100 qualification, the 16/24-bit parallel master port for direct TFT LCD connectivity, and the integrated audio I²S/SSI/LJ interface. With 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM the MCU can drive a graphical Harmony framework UI, USB HID touch controllers, and audio playback concurrently. The -E extended temperature range covers the -40 to +125 C automotive cabin or head-unit environment. Source: Microchip PIC32MZ EF family product page.
Recommended
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
For BLDC and PMSM motor control, the PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH delivers the 200 MHz/330 DMIPS throughput required for field-oriented control (FOC) loops at 20 kHz PWM, the 9 PWM outputs that can drive a three-phase inverter plus auxiliary channels, and 12-bit/1 MSPS ADC sampling for current sensing with the 12-channel DMA offloading the control loop. The on-chip FPU executes FOC math without integer-only scaling, and the 144-TQFP footprint provides enough I/O for three-phase gate drivers, Hall/encoder feedback, and fault inputs. Source: Microchip application note AN1078 (PMSM FOC on PIC32MZ).
Recommended
IoT Gateway / Secure Connectivity
The PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH is built for IoT gateway and secure connectivity designs because of its on-chip crypto engine (AES/3DES/HMAC/SHA/MD5/RNG), HS USB 2.0 host/device/OTG for modems and peripherals, and 10/100 Ethernet MAC. With 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM, the MCU can host a TLS 1.2 stack on Harmony WolfSSL and route Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Ethernet-over-USB traffic concurrently. The PPS (peripheral pin select) remapping simplifies routing when multiple serial peripherals are attached. Source: Microchip Harmony Crypto library docs.
Recommended
Audio Mixer / USB Audio Device
For USB audio mixers and USB-to-I²S audio devices, the PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH integrates HS USB 2.0 with audio class drivers and an audio I²S/SSI/LJ interface with up to 4 stereo channels. The DSP-enhanced MIPS32 M-class core with four 64-bit accumulators executes biquad filters and effects in real time. 512 KB Flash fits firmware with full USB audio descriptors plus audio processing, while 128 KB SRAM buffers USB isochronous packets without dropouts. Source: Microchip USB Audio class driver reference.
Recommended
USB Host / Embedded Peripheral
The PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH works as a USB host controller in industrial and medical peripherals thanks to integrated HS USB 2.0 host/device/OTG and 512 KB Flash to host USB stack plus class drivers. The 9 timers and 9 PWM channels provide timing precision for motor and analog subsystems attached downstream. With PPS the MCU routes USB to any package pin, simplifying layout. The 144-TQFP package is friendly to rework in low-volume designs. Source: Microchip Harmony USB Host stack docs.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ0512EFK144-I/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFK144T-E/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/JWX | PIC32MZ0512EFF144-E/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-TQFP (16x16 mm) | 144-TQFP (16x16 mm) - same | 144-TQFP (16x16 mm) - same | 144-TFBGA (7x7 mm) - NOT PCB drop-in | 144-TQFP (16x16 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - different body |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Frequency | 180 MHz (E grade); family max 200 MHz | 180 MHz (I grade) | 180 MHz (E grade) | 180 MHz (E grade) | 180 MHz (E grade) | 180 MHz (E grade) |
| Program 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 |
| Temperature Grade | -40 to +125 C (E extended) | -40 to +85 C (I industrial) | -40 to +125 C (E extended) | -40 to +125 C (E extended) | -40 to +125 C (E extended) | -40 to +125 C (E extended) |
| Crypto Engine | Yes (AES/3DES/SHA/MD5/RNG) | Yes (AES/3DES/SHA/MD5/RNG) | Yes (AES/3DES/SHA/MD5/RNG) | Yes (AES/3DES/SHA/MD5/RNG) | No (F suffix) | Yes (AES/3DES/SHA/MD5/RNG) |
| AEC-Q100 | Yes (E grade) | Not AEC (industrial only) | Yes (E grade) | Yes (E grade) | Yes (E grade) | Yes (E grade) |
| Packaging (T&R suffix) | Tray (no T suffix) | Tray | Tape and Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification with crypto engine (vs PIC32MZ0512EFK144-I/PH)
- Higher temperature grade than industrial part (vs PIC32MZ0512EFK144T-E/PH)
- 144-TQFP PCB-friendly footprint vs BGA (vs PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/JWX)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ0512EFK144-E/PH operates from 2.3V to 3.6V. Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 2 mm of the pin, and provide 4.7 uF bulk capacitance on each VDD/VSS pair. The 144-TQFP has 6 VDD/VSS pin pairs that must all be powered for correct operation. Estimated core current at 180 MHz is approximately 70 mA plus peripheral current, so a 3.3V LDO rated at least 200 mA is recommended.
For designs migrating from PIC32MX 144-TQFP, verify pinout compatibility using the Microchip Migration Guide - the PIC32MZ EF introduces pin function remapping via PPS (peripheral pin select) and changes the JTAG/Trace pin assignments. Use a 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane for the analog section near pins 5-39 to keep ADC accuracy at 12 bits.
Do not leave unused GPIO floating - configure them as outputs or inputs with pull-ups. When using HS USB, route the D+/D- lines as a 90 ohm differential pair with maximum length matching within 150 mil. The MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for normal operation; without it the device stays in reset.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip PIC32MZ EF family product page. RoHS/REACH compliance per Microchip product environmental compliance documentation. The -E temperature grade is automotive qualified; the -I grade is industrial.
