PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL - 200MHz 32-bit MCU 1MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.42 | $13.42 |
| 10 | $12.08 | $120.80 |
| 100 | $10.73 | $1,073.00 |
| 500 | $9.39 | $4,695.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.4 | $8,400.00 |
PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded processor that executes instructions over a 32-bit data path, enabling higher code density, larger addressable memory, and richer peripheral integration than 8-bit or 16-bit MCUs. Within the broader taxonomy, this PIC32MZ1024ECM124 sits inside the microcontroller class of embedded processors, which itself belongs to the semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) family and is used for real-time control, connectivity, and human-machine interface (HMI) subsystems. The EC suffix denotes the Embedded Connectivity sub-family, which adds Ethernet, USB, CAN, and crypto accelerators optimized for connected industrial and IoT designs.
Key features of the PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL include a MIPS32 microAptiv core with hardware multiply/divide, 16 KB I-cache and 4 KB D-cache, a 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 48 analog inputs, dual CAN 2.0b controllers, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface, USB 2.0 high-speed OTG, a hardware crypto engine (AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, RNG), and multiple UART, SPI, I2C, and I2S peripherals. The part also integrates a 9-channel DMA controller and supports up to 97 programmable I/O lines, with industrial-grade -40C to +85C operation (I temperature grade).
The architecture combines a 5-stage pipeline MIPS core with tightly-coupled SRAM and dual-bank Flash for live firmware updates. The on-chip crypto and connectivity peripherals offload networking stacks and TLS/SSL handshakes from the CPU, freeing cycles for application logic. Compared with the older PIC32MX series, the PIC32MZ EC family offers roughly 4x the CoreMark/MHz and a substantially richer connectivity peripheral set, while sharing the MPLAB X IDE and Harmony framework toolchain for code reuse.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, secure connected sensors, building-automation controllers, USB-CAN bridges, and embedded HMI panels. The wide peripheral mix also suits motor-control front-ends, point-of-sale terminals, and connected medical instrumentation where deterministic real-time response is required.
When designing with this part, follow the VTLA 9x9 mm PCB land pattern, route the Ethernet MII/RMII traces as impedance-controlled 50 ohm differential pairs, and provide bulk + bypass capacitors close to every supply pin. Always validate crypto library versions against the latest MPLAB Harmony release for FIPS-relevant builds.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (PIC32) |
| Core Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 200 MHz |
| Performance | 330 DMIPS, 3.28 CoreMark/MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 1 MB (1024 KB) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Instruction Cache | 16 KB |
| Data Cache | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 97 programmable |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, up to 48 channels |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with MII/RMII |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b |
| Crypto Engine | AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, RNG |
| DMA Channels | 9 |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm, 0.9 mm height) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 2 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 3 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 4 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 5 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 6 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 / analog input |
| Pin 7 | RA6 — Port A bit 6 / analog input |
| Pin 8 | RA7 — Port A bit 7 / analog input |
| Pin 9 | RA8 — Port A bit 8 |
| Pin 10 | RA9 — Port A bit 9 |
| Pin 11 | RA10 — Port A bit 10 |
| Pin 12 | RA11 — Port A bit 11 |
| Pin 13 | RA12 — Port A bit 12 |
| Pin 14 | RA13 — Port A bit 13 |
| Pin 15 | RA14 — Port A bit 14 |
| Pin 16 | RA15 — Port A bit 15 |
| Pin 17 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 18 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 19 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 20 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 21 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 22 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 23 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 24 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 / analog input |
| Pin 25 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 / analog input |
| Pin 26 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 / analog input |
| Pin 27 | RB8 — Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 28 | RB9 — Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 29 | RB10 — Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 30 | RB11 — Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 31 | RB12 — Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 32 | RB13 — Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 33 | RB14 — Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 34 | RB15 — Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 35 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 37 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 38 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 39 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 40 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 41 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 42 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 43 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 |
| Pin 44 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 |
| Pin 45 | RC8 — Port C bit 8 |
| Pin 46 | RC9 — Port C bit 9 |
| Pin 47 | RC10 — Port C bit 10 |
| Pin 48 | RC11 — Port C bit 11 |
| Pin 49 | RC12 — Port C bit 12 |
| Pin 50 | RC13 — Port C bit 13 |
| Pin 51 | RC14 — Port C bit 14 |
| Pin 52 | RC15 — Port C bit 15 |
| Pin 53 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 54 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 55 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 56 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 57 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 58 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 59 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 60 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 61 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 62 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 63 | RD8 — Port D bit 8 |
| Pin 64 | RD9 — Port D bit 9 |
| Pin 65 | RD10 — Port D bit 10 |
| Pin 66 | RD11 — Port D bit 11 |
| Pin 67 | RD12 — Port D bit 12 |
| Pin 68 | RD13 — Port D bit 13 |
| Pin 69 | RD14 — Port D bit 14 |
| Pin 70 | RD15 — Port D bit 15 |
| Pin 71 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 72 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 73 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 74 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 75 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 76 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 77 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 78 | RE5 — Port E bit 5 |
| Pin 79 | RE6 — Port E bit 6 |
| Pin 80 | RE7 — Port E bit 7 |
| Pin 81 | RE8 — Port E bit 8 |
| Pin 82 | RE9 — Port E bit 9 |
| Pin 83 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 84 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 85 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 86 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 87 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 88 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 89 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 90 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 91 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 92 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 93 | RF8 — Port F bit 8 |
| Pin 94 | RF9 — Port F bit 9 |
| Pin 95 | RF10 — Port F bit 10 |
| Pin 96 | RF11 — Port F bit 11 |
| Pin 97 | RF12 — Port F bit 12 |
| Pin 98 | RF13 — Port F bit 13 |
| Pin 99 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 100 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 101 | RG0 — Port G bit 0 |
| Pin 102 | RG1 — Port G bit 1 |
| Pin 103 | RG2 — Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 104 | RG3 — Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 105 | RG4 — Port G bit 4 |
| Pin 106 | RG5 — Port G bit 5 |
| Pin 107 | RG6 — Port G bit 6 |
| Pin 108 | RG7 — Port G bit 7 |
| Pin 109 | RG8 — Port G bit 8 |
| Pin 110 | RG9 — Port G bit 9 |
| Pin 111 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 112 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 113 | MCLR — Master clear / reset (active low) |
| Pin 114 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 115 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 116 | TRCLK — Trace clock (debug) |
| Pin 117 | TRD0 — Trace data 0 (debug) |
| Pin 118 | TRD1 — Trace data 1 (debug) |
| Pin 119 | TRD2 — Trace data 2 (debug) |
| Pin 120 | TRD3 — Trace data 3 (debug) |
| Pin 121 | DDM — USB D- data line |
| Pin 122 | DDP — USB D+ data line |
| Pin 123 | VUSB — USB transceiver supply |
| Pin 124 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Connected IoT Sensor Hub, USB-to-CAN Bridge, Building Automation Controller, Embedded HMI / Touch Panel, Secure Point-of-Sale Terminal.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL is a strong fit for industrial Ethernet gateways because it integrates a 10/100 MAC with MII/RMII plus a hardware crypto engine that offloads TLS/SSL handshakes from the CPU. At 200 MHz it sustains wire-rate processing of Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET frames while leaving cycles for protocol conversion. The 1 MB dual-panel Flash supports fail-safe OTA firmware updates in the field, and 512 KB of SRAM holds full TCP/IP stacks plus application buffers without external memory.
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Connected IoT Sensor Hub
For connected IoT sensor hubs, the PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL provides 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC sampling up to 48 analog channels, on-chip AES/SHA crypto, and USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG for local diagnostics. The 9-channel DMA controller streams sensor data to memory without CPU intervention, leaving the 200 MHz core free for edge analytics. Industrial -40C to +85C operation lets the same part serve factory-floor and outdoor enclosures without re-qualification.
Recommended
USB-to-CAN Bridge
The PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL is well suited to USB-to-CAN bridge designs because it combines USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG with dual independent CAN 2.0b controllers on the same die. At 200 MHz the core can repackage USB-CDC frames into CAN messages with deterministic latency, and the 512 KB SRAM buffers both buses without external memory. Industrial temperature rating supports under-hood automotive and machinery deployments where vibration and thermal stress are common.
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Building Automation Controller
Building-automation controllers benefit from the PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL's mix of Ethernet, dual CAN, multiple UART/SPI/I2C, and 97 programmable I/O lines, which cover BACnet/IP, KNX, Modbus, and proprietary field-bus stacks in one device. The 1 MB dual-panel Flash allows secure OTA updates of building firmware, and the hardware crypto engine authenticates remote management sessions. The 124-VTLA 9x9 mm footprint fits compact DIN-rail enclosures while leaving room for optoisolated field wiring.
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Embedded HMI / Touch Panel
The PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL drives small to medium HMI panels by pairing the 200 MHz core with the 12-bit ADC for touch sensing and a parallel interface for TFT displays up to WVGA resolution. The 1 MB Flash stores graphics assets and fonts, while 512 KB of SRAM holds frame buffers without external memory. Industrial temperature rating and the on-chip crypto engine also suit secure operator-interface panels on factory floors.
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Secure Point-of-Sale Terminal
Point-of-sale terminals leverage the PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL's hardware AES/3DES/SHA engine to accelerate PIN encryption and EMV transaction processing, while the 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core handles the application logic and display. The 1 MB dual-panel Flash supports signed firmware updates for PCI compliance, and 512 KB of SRAM holds transaction buffers. USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG plus Ethernet give flexible back-office connectivity for retail deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024ECM124-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECH124-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-E/TL | PIC32MZ1024EFM124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ0512EFK124T-I/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) |
| Core Family | PIC32MZ EC (microAptiv) | PIC32MZ EC (microAptiv) | PIC32MZ EC (microAptiv) | PIC32MZ EC (microAptiv) | PIC32MZ EF (microAptiv) | PIC32MZ EF (microAptiv) |
| Max CPU Clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 252 MHz (+26%) | 252 MHz (+26%) |
| Flash | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 512 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 128 KB (-75%) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
Key Differentiators
- Drop-in tray-pack alternative with identical die (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM124-I/TL)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to 252 MHz EF family (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM124T-I/TL)
- Extended-temperature variant on same footprint (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-E/TL)
Design Notes
The 124-VTLA package uses a land-grid-array pad layout under the package body. Follow Microchip's recommended VTLA-124 land pattern from the package specification document; deviations cause solder shorts under the body. Place a 4u7 + 100 nF bypass pair on every VDD/VSS pin pair, and route the 50 ohm Ethernet MII/RMII traces as impedance-controlled differential pairs with a continuous ground reference plane beneath.
The PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL has separate core and I/O supply domains. Decouple VDD (core) and the I/O supply rails with independent ferrite beads or LC filters, and bulk-decouple the VUSB rail with at least 10 uF to meet USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG inrush requirements. Hold the MCLR pin high through a 10 kohm pull-up and a 100 nF cap to ground to ensure clean resets.
At 200 MHz the MIPS32 microAptiv core emits switching noise with significant harmonic content above 100 MHz. Keep high-speed traces under 25 mm, use 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground, and avoid routing Ethernet signals across split planes. For RMII to an external PHY like the LAN8742A, match trace lengths within 50 mil to preserve the 50 MHz reference clock duty cycle.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade (-I suffix); no AEC-Q100 automotive qualification on this part number.
