PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH - 200MHz MCU 1MB Flash 144-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $12.85 | $128.50 |
| 100 | $11.4 | $1,140.00 |
| 500 | $10.05 | $5,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.95 | $8,950.00 |
PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit containing a high-performance processor core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals including ADCs, timers, communication interfaces, and GPIO. The PIC32 family belongs to the MIPS32 architecture lineage and sits within Microchip's portfolio of MCU -> embedded controller -> microcontroller -> semiconductor device taxonomy, targeting demanding real-time and DSP-oriented embedded applications.
Key features of this device include a 10-bit 500 KSPS 48-channel ADC module, 200 MHz CPU clock, 1 MB dual-bank Flash for live firmware update, 512 KB SRAM, and connectivity peripherals including CAN, UART, I2C, PMP, EBI, SQI, analog comparators, and SPI/I2S audio interfaces. The crypto accelerator and Ethernet MAC make it suitable for connected secure nodes.
The microAptiv core architecture combines a 5-stage pipeline with DSP extensions, hardware multiply-accumulate, and dedicated DSP registers, enabling efficient audio decoding, motor-control loops, and signal-processing tasks. The integrated MMU supports full operating systems such as Linux or RTOS kernels like FreeRTOS and Micrium OS, while the dual-panel Flash architecture enables fail-safe firmware updates without system downtime.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, IoT edge gateways, automotive body/comfort modules, graphics HMI terminals, motor control inverters, audio processing products, and Ethernet-connected secure devices requiring hardware cryptography. The 144-pin package provides ample GPIO for multi-bus applications.
Designers should provide a low-noise 3.3V LDO for the AVDD rail, route analog and digital grounds separately, and follow Microchip's PCB layout recommendations for oscillator placement. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (DSP-enhanced) |
| CPU Clock Speed | 200 MHz |
| DMIPS Performance | 330 DMIPS |
| CoreMark Score | 3.28 CoreMark/MHz |
| Program Flash | 1 MB (1M x 8) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| ADC | 10-bit, 500 KSPS, 48-channel |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 144-TQFP (PH), 16x16 mm |
| Pin Count | 144 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, CAN, UART, I2C, SPI/I2S, SQI, PMP, EBI |
| DSP Features | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating & fractional math |
| Code Compression | microMIPS mode (up to 35% compression) |
| MMU | Yes (Memory Management Unit) |
| Flash Architecture | Dual Panel for live firmware update |
| Crypto Accelerator | Yes (AES, hashing) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O port G pin 15 |
| Pin 2 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 3 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 4 | RG14 — General purpose I/O port G pin 14 |
| Pin 5 | RG13 — General purpose I/O port G pin 13 |
| Pin 6 | RG12 — General purpose I/O port G pin 12 |
| Pin 7 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 8 | RG11 — General purpose I/O port G pin 11 |
| Pin 9 | RG10 — General purpose I/O port G pin 10 |
| Pin 10 | RG9 — General purpose I/O port G pin 9 |
| Pin 11 | RG8 — General purpose I/O port G pin 8 |
| Pin 12 | RG7 — General purpose I/O port G pin 7 |
| Pin 13 | RG6 — General purpose I/O port G pin 6 |
| Pin 14 | RG5 — General purpose I/O port G pin 5 |
| Pin 15 | RG4 — General purpose I/O port G pin 4 |
| Pin 16 | RG3 — General purpose I/O port G pin 3 |
| Pin 17 | RG2 — General purpose I/O port G pin 2 |
| Pin 18 | RG1 — General purpose I/O port G pin 1 |
| Pin 19 | RG0 — General purpose I/O port G pin 0 |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 22 | RF15 — General purpose I/O port F pin 15 |
| Pin 23 | RF14 — General purpose I/O port F pin 14 |
| Pin 24 | RF13 — General purpose I/O port F pin 13 |
| Pin 25 | RF12 — General purpose I/O port F pin 12 |
| Pin 26 | RF11 — General purpose I/O port F pin 11 |
| Pin 27 | RF10 — General purpose I/O port F pin 10 |
| Pin 28 | RF9 — General purpose I/O port F pin 9 |
| Pin 29 | RF8 — General purpose I/O port F pin 8 |
| Pin 30 | RF7 — General purpose I/O port F pin 7 |
| Pin 31 | RF6 — General purpose I/O port F pin 6 |
| Pin 32 | RF5 — General purpose I/O port F pin 5 |
| Pin 33 | RF4 — General purpose I/O port F pin 4 |
| Pin 34 | RF3 — General purpose I/O port F pin 3 |
| Pin 35 | RF2 — General purpose I/O port F pin 2 |
| Pin 36 | RF1 — General purpose I/O port F pin 1 |
| Pin 37 | RF0 — General purpose I/O port F pin 0 |
| Pin 38 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 39 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 40 | RE15 — General purpose I/O port E pin 15 |
| Pin 41 | RE14 — General purpose I/O port E pin 14 |
| Pin 42 | RE13 — General purpose I/O port E pin 13 |
| Pin 43 | RE12 — General purpose I/O port E pin 12 |
| Pin 44 | RE11 — General purpose I/O port E pin 11 |
| Pin 45 | RE10 — General purpose I/O port E pin 10 |
| Pin 46 | RE9 — General purpose I/O port E pin 9 |
| Pin 47 | RE8 — General purpose I/O port E pin 8 |
| Pin 48 | RE7 — General purpose I/O port E pin 7 |
| Pin 49 | RE6 — General purpose I/O port E pin 6 |
| Pin 50 | RE5 — General purpose I/O port E pin 5 |
| Pin 51 | RE4 — General purpose I/O port E pin 4 |
| Pin 52 | RE3 — General purpose I/O port E pin 3 |
| Pin 53 | RE2 — General purpose I/O port E pin 2 |
| Pin 54 | RE1 — General purpose I/O port E pin 1 |
| Pin 55 | RE0 — General purpose I/O port E pin 0 |
| Pin 56 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 57 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 58 | RD15 — General purpose I/O port D pin 15 |
| Pin 59 | RD14 — General purpose I/O port D pin 14 |
| Pin 60 | RD13 — General purpose I/O port D pin 13 |
| Pin 61 | RD12 — General purpose I/O port D pin 12 |
| Pin 62 | RD11 — General purpose I/O port D pin 11 |
| Pin 63 | RD10 — General purpose I/O port D pin 10 |
| Pin 64 | RD9 — General purpose I/O port D pin 9 |
| Pin 65 | RD8 — General purpose I/O port D pin 8 |
| Pin 66 | RD7 — General purpose I/O port D pin 7 |
| Pin 67 | RD6 — General purpose I/O port D pin 6 |
| Pin 68 | RD5 — General purpose I/O port D pin 5 |
| Pin 69 | RD4 — General purpose I/O port D pin 4 |
| Pin 70 | RD3 — General purpose I/O port D pin 3 |
| Pin 71 | RD2 — General purpose I/O port D pin 2 |
| Pin 72 | RD1 — General purpose I/O port D pin 1 |
| Pin 73 | RD0 — General purpose I/O port D pin 0 |
| Pin 74 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 75 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 76 | RC15 — General purpose I/O port C pin 15 |
| Pin 77 | RC14 — General purpose I/O port C pin 14 |
| Pin 78 | RC13 — General purpose I/O port C pin 13 |
| Pin 79 | RC12 — General purpose I/O port C pin 12 |
| Pin 80 | RC11 — General purpose I/O port C pin 11 |
| Pin 81 | RC10 — General purpose I/O port C pin 10 |
| Pin 82 | RC9 — General purpose I/O port C pin 9 |
| Pin 83 | RC8 — General purpose I/O port C pin 8 |
| Pin 84 | RC7 — General purpose I/O port C pin 7 |
| Pin 85 | RC6 — General purpose I/O port C pin 6 |
| Pin 86 | RC5 — General purpose I/O port C pin 5 |
| Pin 87 | RC4 — General purpose I/O port C pin 4 |
| Pin 88 | RC3 — General purpose I/O port C pin 3 |
| Pin 89 | RC2 — General purpose I/O port C pin 2 |
| Pin 90 | RC1 — General purpose I/O port C pin 1 |
| Pin 91 | RC0 — General purpose I/O port C pin 0 |
| Pin 92 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 93 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 94 | RB15 — General purpose I/O port B pin 15 |
| Pin 95 | RB14 — General purpose I/O port B pin 14 |
| Pin 96 | RB13 — General purpose I/O port B pin 13 |
| Pin 97 | RB12 — General purpose I/O port B pin 12 |
| Pin 98 | RB11 — General purpose I/O port B pin 11 |
| Pin 99 | RB10 — General purpose I/O port B pin 10 |
| Pin 100 | RB9 — General purpose I/O port B pin 9 |
| Pin 101 | RB8 — General purpose I/O port B pin 8 |
| Pin 102 | RB7 — General purpose I/O port B pin 7 |
| Pin 103 | RB6 — General purpose I/O port B pin 6 |
| Pin 104 | RB5 — General purpose I/O port B pin 5 |
| Pin 105 | RB4 — General purpose I/O port B pin 4 |
| Pin 106 | RB3 — General purpose I/O port B pin 3 |
| Pin 107 | RB2 — General purpose I/O port B pin 2 |
| Pin 108 | RB1 — General purpose I/O port B pin 1 |
| Pin 109 | RB0 — General purpose I/O port B pin 0 |
| Pin 110 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 111 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 112 | RA15 — General purpose I/O port A pin 15 |
| Pin 113 | RA14 — General purpose I/O port A pin 14 |
| Pin 114 | RA13 — General purpose I/O port A pin 13 |
| Pin 115 | RA12 — General purpose I/O port A pin 12 |
| Pin 116 | RA11 — General purpose I/O port A pin 11 |
| Pin 117 | RA10 — General purpose I/O port A pin 10 |
| Pin 118 | RA9 — General purpose I/O port A pin 9 |
| Pin 119 | RA8 — General purpose I/O port A pin 8 |
| Pin 120 | RA7 — General purpose I/O port A pin 7 |
| Pin 121 | RA6 — General purpose I/O port A pin 6 |
| Pin 122 | RA5 — General purpose I/O port A pin 5 |
| Pin 123 | RA4 — General purpose I/O port A pin 4 |
| Pin 124 | RA3 — General purpose I/O port A pin 3 |
| Pin 125 | RA2 — General purpose I/O port A pin 2 |
| Pin 126 | RA1 — General purpose I/O port A pin 1 |
| Pin 127 | RA0 — General purpose I/O port A pin 0 |
| Pin 128 | VREF+ — ADC voltage reference positive input |
| Pin 129 | VREF- — ADC voltage reference negative input |
| Pin 130 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 131 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 132 | RH15 — General purpose I/O port H pin 15 |
| Pin 133 | RH14 — General purpose I/O port H pin 14 |
| Pin 134 | RH13 — General purpose I/O port H pin 13 |
| Pin 135 | RH12 — General purpose I/O port H pin 12 |
| Pin 136 | RH11 — General purpose I/O port H pin 11 |
| Pin 137 | RH10 — General purpose I/O port H pin 10 |
| Pin 138 | RH9 — General purpose I/O port H pin 9 |
| Pin 139 | RH8 — General purpose I/O port H pin 8 |
| Pin 140 | RH7 — General purpose I/O port H pin 7 |
| Pin 141 | RH6 — General purpose I/O port H pin 6 |
| Pin 142 | RH5 — General purpose I/O port H pin 5 |
| Pin 143 | RH4 — General purpose I/O port H pin 4 |
| Pin 144 | OSCI — External oscillator input / main crystal connection |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, IoT Edge Gateway with Ethernet, Automotive Body and Comfort Module, Graphics HMI Terminal, Audio Processing and DSP Product, Motor Control Inverter Drive.
Industrial Automation Controller
The PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH suits industrial PLC and automation hubs because of its 200 MHz microAptiv core delivering 330 DMIPS, 1 MB dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates, and 512 KB SRAM for protocol stacks. Its integrated Ethernet MAC enables Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET connectivity, while the CAN bus peripheral supports CANopen device integration. The 48-channel 10-bit ADC and multiple PWM outputs simplify multi-axis motor control loops, and the industrial temperature grade ensures reliable operation from -40C to +85C on factory floors. The MMU supports full RTOS deployment for deterministic real-time scheduling across complex automation tasks.
Recommended
IoT Edge Gateway with Ethernet
For IoT edge gateways aggregating sensor data and forwarding to cloud services, the PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH provides Ethernet MAC, crypto accelerator for TLS/DTLS handshake acceleration, and ample 512 KB SRAM for MQTT/HTTP protocol buffers. The 1 MB dual-panel Flash allows fail-safe OTA firmware updates without service interruption, while UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals interface with wireless modules (Wi-Fi, LoRa, BLE). The microAptiv DSP extensions accelerate on-gateway analytics such as FFT-based vibration analysis or anomaly detection, reducing cloud bandwidth costs. Operating from 3.3V with industrial temperature rating, it fits sealed outdoor enclosures for harsh-environment deployments.
Recommended
Automotive Body and Comfort Module
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH is frequently used in non-safety automotive body applications such as HVAC control, seat memory modules, and door-zone controllers. Its CAN bus peripheral interfaces with the vehicle network, while 1 MB Flash and 512 KB SRAM accommodate multiple LIN/CAN stack instances and comfort feature logic. The DSP extensions accelerate audio processing for active noise cancellation, and the Ethernet MAC supports automotive Ethernet for high-bandwidth infotainment bus connectivity. Engineers should select the -V/PH variant for under-hood temperature ranges exceeding +85C.
Recommended
Graphics HMI Terminal
The PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH drives small graphics HMI displays through its parallel master port (PMP) and External Bus Interface (EBI), supporting TFT LCD panels up to WVGA resolution when paired with an external graphics controller. The 200 MHz CPU and DSP extensions enable real-time rendering of icons, gauges, and touch response animation, while 1 MB Flash stores multilingual UI assets and font libraries. The crypto accelerator secures local UI configuration and credential storage, and the SPI/I2S peripherals support audio playback for alarms and notifications on industrial operator panels.
Recommended
Audio Processing and DSP Product
With four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC with saturating and fractional math, and dedicated DSP registers, the PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH executes real-time audio codecs, equalizers, and active-noise-cancellation algorithms at sample rates up to 48 kHz. The I2S peripheral streams digital audio data to external DACs, while 512 KB SRAM buffers multiple streams simultaneously for surround-sound decoding. Combined with the crypto engine for DRM-protected content and 1 MB Flash for codec libraries, the MCU powers smart speakers, professional audio mixers, and hearing-aid DSP platforms.
Recommended
Motor Control Inverter Drive
The PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH excels at multi-axis motor control thanks to its DSP extensions, 48-channel ADC for current sensing, and rich PWM peripherals for three-phase inverter switching at tens of kHz. FOC (field-oriented control) algorithms run efficiently on the microAptiv core, while the 200 MHz clock and 512 KB SRAM support sensorless control loops with sub-microsecond update rates. CAN, and UART peripherals link the drive to industrial fieldbuses, and the dual-panel Flash enables remote firmware updates for drive tuning without halting production lines.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024ECM144T-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024ECM144-V/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFF144-I/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFK144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-TQFP (PH) 16x16 mm | 144-TQFP (PH) - same | 144-TQFP (PH) - same | 144-TQFP (PH) - same | 144-TQFP (PH) - same |
| CPU Clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 180 MHz (extended temp) | 252 MHz | 200 MHz |
| DMIPS | 330 DMIPS | 330 DMIPS | 330 DMIPS | 415 DMIPS | 330 DMIPS |
| Flash | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| FPU | No (EC family) | No (EC family) | No (EC family) | Yes (EF family) | Yes (EF family) |
| Family Status | NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) | NRND | NRND | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Higher CPU performance than PIC32MX family (vs PIC32MX795F512L)
- Pin-compatible upgrade path to EF family with FPU (vs PIC32MZ1024EFF144-I/PH)
- Larger SRAM than PIC32MX7xx series (vs PIC32MX795F512L)
- Dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM144-V/PH)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH requires a stable 3.3V supply to the VDD pins and a separate low-noise AVDD rail for the ADC. Use a low-dropout regulator such as the MCP1825 or TPS7A4533 with 1 uF X7R ceramic decoupling on each VDD pin and 10 uF bulk capacitance. The AVDD should be filtered through a ferrite bead from the digital supply to minimize ADC switching noise. Per Microchip datasheet, the part draws approximately 80 mA active and 40 mA idle at 200 MHz.
Route the 50 MHz Ethernet RMII signals as 50-ohm controlled-impedance traces with length matching within 50 mils. Place the Ethernet PHY adjacent to the RJ45 connector and provide a solid ground plane beneath the high-speed traces. The 16x16 mm TQFP land pattern requires 0.4 mm pitch traces exiting the package - use micro-vias to inner planes to maintain signal integrity. Multiple VSS pins (approximately 12) must all be connected to a continuous ground plane.
The 144-TQFP (PH) package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 45 C/W. At 200 MHz full activity, internal dissipation can reach 0.5 W, producing a junction-to-ambient rise of ~22 C. For industrial applications near +85C ambient, no external heatsink is required, but designers should provide adequate copper pour (minimum 4 square inches) on top and bottom layers connected by thermal vias beneath the exposed die pad.
Do not leave unused pins floating - configure them as outputs or enable the internal weak pull-ups. The MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF capacitor to ground for proper reset behavior. When using the Ethernet MAC, the ERCLK external reference clock must be stable before the EMAC peripheral is enabled to avoid bus errors. The dual-panel Flash write procedure must follow the exact unlock sequence in the datasheet to prevent accidental write protection lockout.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (I suffix) is -40C to +85C; the V suffix variant extends to +105C. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - consider PIC32MK or dsPIC33A families for automotive safety applications. The PIC32MZ EC family is marked 'Not Recommended for New Designs' by Microchip - prefer the PIC32MZ EF family for new projects.
