PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH - 32-bit 252MHz MCU 1MB Flash LQFP-144 | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.4 | $18.40 |
| 10 | $16.55 | $165.50 |
| 100 | $14.21 | $1,421.00 |
| 500 | $12.68 | $6,340.00 |
| 1,000 | $11.05 | $11,050.00 |
PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit that combines a high-performance 32-bit CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals (communication interfaces, timers, ADCs) on a single silicon die. The PIC32MZ EF family sits within the PIC32 family -> 32-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor hierarchy, and is engineered for applications where deterministic real-time performance and on-chip connectivity are required.
Key features of the PIC32MZ1024EFE144 include 252 MHz core speed with hardware FPU, 1 MB Live-Update Flash, 256 KB SRAM, 144 KB boot Flash, and a Crypto engine absent on the 'E' variant. The device integrates Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interfaces, CAN 2.0B, six UART, four SPI, five I2C, a 12-bit 5 MSPS ADC with up to 48 channels, and a graphics-friendly PMP/EBI interface for external displays or memory.
The architecture uses a 5-stage MIPS32 M-Class pipeline with a tightly-coupled FPU, branch predictor, and dual-panel Flash for Live-Update firmware field upgrades. Prefetch buffer and 16 KB I-cache reduce wait-states at 252 MHz, achieving 3.28 CoreMark/MHz efficiency. The device supports an industrial-grade operating range and integrates a 32 kHz RTCC, dedicated crypto accelerators in 'F/M/H' variants, and JTAG/ICSP for debug.
Typical applications include industrial HMI with TFT-LCD graphics, factory automation controllers, IoT gateways with Ethernet/USB, motor control with FOC algorithms, automotive infotainment clusters, and medical instrumentation. Designers select the PIC32MZ EF family when they need deterministic 32-bit performance, abundant RAM for protocol stacks (TCP/IP, USB, CAN), and Microchip's MPLAB Harmony ecosystem for rapid development.
When designing with this device, pay attention to the 144-pin TQFP land pattern and ensure adequate decoupling (100 nF + 4.7 µF per VDD/VSS pair) on all power pins. The internal voltage regulator requires an external 10 µF bulk capacitor on the VCAP pin. Use MPLAB XC32 compiler with -O2 optimization to fully exploit the FPU; the Live-Update dual-panel Flash eliminates firmware-update downtime in deployed systems.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives from the PIC32MZ EF family, application-specific companion parts, and PCB layout guidance not found in a single manufacturer datasheet - giving engineers a single reference for both procurement and design.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (M4K) |
| Core Frequency | 252 MHz (max) |
| FPU | Yes (hardware floating-point unit) |
| Program Flash | 1024 KB (1 MB) Live-Update dual-panel |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| Boot Flash | 144 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E = Enhanced) |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Host/Device/OTG) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps MAC with MII/RMII |
| CAN | CAN 2.0B |
| ADC | 12-bit, 5 MSPS, up to 48 channels |
| Crypto Engine | No (No-Crypto 'E' variant) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 2 | RG12 — General purpose I/O / EBI |
| Pin 3 | RG13 — General purpose I/O / EBI |
| Pin 4 | RG14 — General purpose I/O / EBI |
| Pin 5 | RA0 — General purpose I/O / AN0 |
| Pin 6 | RA1 — General purpose I/O / AN1 |
| Pin 7 | RA2 — General purpose I/O / AN2 |
| Pin 8 | RA3 — General purpose I/O / AN3 |
| Pin 9 | RA4 — General purpose I/O / AN4 |
| Pin 10 | RA5 — General purpose I/O / AN5 |
| Pin 11 | RA6 — General purpose I/O / AN6 |
| Pin 12 | RA7 — General purpose I/O / AN7 |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 15 | RB0 — General purpose I/O / PGEC1 (ICSP clock) |
| Pin 16 | RB1 — General purpose I/O / PGED1 (ICSP data) |
| Pin 17 | RB2 — General purpose I/O / AN8 |
| Pin 18 | RB3 — General purpose I/O / AN9 |
| Pin 19 | RB4 — General purpose I/O / AN10 |
| Pin 20 | RB5 — General purpose I/O / AN11 |
| Pin 21 | RB6 — General purpose I/O / AN12 |
| Pin 22 | RB7 — General purpose I/O / AN13 |
| Pin 23 | RB8 — General purpose I/O / AN14 |
| Pin 24 | RB9 — General purpose I/O / AN15 |
| Pin 25 | RB10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 26 | RB11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 27 | RB12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 28 | RB13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 29 | RB14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 30 | RB15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 32 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 33 | RC0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 34 | RC1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 35 | RC2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 36 | RC3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 37 | RC4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 38 | RC5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 39 | RC6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 40 | RC7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 41 | RC8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 42 | RC9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 43 | RC10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 44 | RC11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 45 | RC12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 46 | RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 47 | RC14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 48 | RC15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 49 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 51 | RD0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 52 | RD1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 53 | RD2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 54 | RD3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 55 | RD4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 56 | RD5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 57 | RD6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 58 | RD7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 59 | RD8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 60 | RD9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 61 | RD10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 62 | RD11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 63 | RD12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 64 | RD13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 65 | RD14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 66 | RD15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 67 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 68 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 69 | RE0 — General purpose I/O / AN16 |
| Pin 70 | RE1 — General purpose I/O / AN17 |
| Pin 71 | RE2 — General purpose I/O / AN18 |
| Pin 72 | RE3 — General purpose I/O / AN19 |
| Pin 73 | RE4 — General purpose I/O / AN20 |
| Pin 74 | RE5 — General purpose I/O / AN21 |
| Pin 75 | RE6 — General purpose I/O / AN22 |
| Pin 76 | RE7 — General purpose I/O / AN23 |
| Pin 77 | RE8 — General purpose I/O / AN24 |
| Pin 78 | RE9 — General purpose I/O / AN25 |
| Pin 79 | VCAP — Internal LDO output - external 10uF bulk cap required |
| Pin 80 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 81 | RF0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 82 | RF1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 83 | RF2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 84 | RF3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 85 | RF4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 86 | RF5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 87 | RF6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 88 | RF7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 89 | RF8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 90 | RF9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 91 | RF10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 92 | RF11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 93 | RF12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 94 | RF13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 95 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 96 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 97 | RG0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 98 | RG1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 99 | RG2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 100 | RG3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 101 | RG6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 102 | RG7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 103 | RG8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 104 | RG9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 105 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 106 | RG11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 107 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 108 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 109 | RH0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 110 | RH1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 111 | RH2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 112 | RH3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 113 | RH4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 114 | RH5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 115 | RH6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 116 | RH7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 117 | RH8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 118 | RH9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 119 | RH10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 120 | RH11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 121 | RH12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 122 | RH13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 123 | RH14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 124 | RH15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 125 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 126 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 127 | RJ0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 128 | RJ1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 129 | RJ2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 130 | RJ3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 131 | RJ4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 132 | RJ5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 133 | RJ6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 134 | RJ7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 135 | RJ8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 136 | RJ9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 137 | RJ10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 138 | RJ11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 139 | RJ12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 140 | RJ13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 141 | RJ14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 142 | RJ15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 143 | RK0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 144 | RK1 — General purpose I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial HMI with TFT-LCD, IoT Gateway with Ethernet and USB, Factory Automation Controller, Medical Instrumentation, Automotive Infotainment Cluster, Motor Control with FOC Algorithms, Data Acquisition and Logging System.
Industrial HMI with TFT-LCD
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH is well-suited for industrial HMI controllers with TFT-LCD panels. Its 252 MHz MIPS32 core with hardware FPU drives pixel rendering and graphics primitives while maintaining CPU headroom for control loops. The 256 KB SRAM supports frame buffers (e.g., 320x240x16bpp at 150 KB) and TCP/IP stacks concurrently. The integrated PMP/EBI interface connects directly to TFT controllers or external SRAM, and the 12-bit ADC samples touch-screen and analog inputs. Compared with switching-regulator-based solutions, the on-chip 2.2-3.6V LDO simplifies power design in 24V-bus panels.
Recommended
IoT Gateway with Ethernet and USB
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH serves as the main MCU in IoT gateways that aggregate sensor data over Ethernet and provide local USB-host logging or BLE provisioning. Its 10/100 Ethernet MAC with dual MII/RMII, combined with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG, allows simultaneous cloud connectivity and local storage on USB flash drives. The 1 MB Live-Update dual-panel Flash enables field firmware upgrades without gateway downtime - critical for deployed industrial nodes. Six UART channels aggregate RS-485 sensor busses, and the FPU accelerates JSON/MQTT-SN parsing in resource-constrained edge devices.
Recommended
Factory Automation Controller
In factory automation, the PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH acts as a programmable logic controller (PLC) or motion coordinator. Its CAN 2.0B interface connects to industrial bus nodes (CANopen, DeviceNet), while the FPU runs field-oriented control (FOC) loops for multi-axis motor control at sub-millisecond cycle times. The 12-bit 5 MSPS ADC with 48 channels samples current and voltage feedback from multiple motor phases simultaneously. Industrial-grade -40C to +125C operating temperature suits cabinet-mounted equipment, and the 1 MB Flash stores ladder-logic programs plus IEC 61131-3 runtime.
Recommended
Medical Instrumentation
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH powers portable medical instrumentation such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and point-of-care diagnostic devices. Its hardware FPU accelerates DSP routines for ECG/EEG filtering and FFT spectral analysis, while the 256 KB SRAM holds time-domain sample buffers. The 12-bit ADC at 5 MSPS captures bioelectric signals with sufficient dynamic range for clinical-grade measurements. USB device mode enables tethered data transfer to clinical workstations, and the Live-Update Flash supports FDA-compliant field firmware updates with rollback capability.
Recommended
Automotive Infotainment Cluster
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH drives automotive instrument clusters and infotainment HMI sub-systems. Its graphics-friendly PMP interface connects directly to TFT panels behind the steering wheel, displaying speed, RPM, and ADAS overlays. CAN 2.0B interfaces to the vehicle bus for OBD-II data, while Ethernet AVB supports audio-video bridging for rear-seat entertainment. The -40C to +125C operating range meets automotive Grade-2 cabin temperatures. Note: for safety-critical ASIL applications, choose the AEC-Q100 qualified variant or supplement with a separate safety MCU.
Recommended
Motor Control with FOC Algorithms
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH executes sensorless and sensored field-oriented control (FOC) for BLDC/PMSM motors up to several kW. Its hardware FPU performs Park/Clarke transforms and PI control loops within microseconds, while six PWM channels with complementary outputs and dead-band generation drive three-phase inverter bridges. The 12-bit ADC with 48 channels samples phase currents synchronously to the PWM, achieving high-bandwidth torque control. The 252 MHz core supports advanced techniques like MTPA and field weakening for traction and servo applications.
Recommended
Data Acquisition and Logging System
The PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH functions as the controller in multi-channel data acquisition systems for test, measurement, and scientific instrumentation. Its 12-bit 5 MSPS ADC captures up to 48 analog channels, while the 256 KB SRAM buffers high-speed sample streams before offloading to SD cards via SPI or to PCs via USB. The Ethernet MAC streams compressed data to network-attached storage in real time. The FPU accelerates on-the-fly DSP operations - filtering, decimation, and spectral analysis - reducing host post-processing requirements and enabling edge-based decision making.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024EFM144-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFF144-I/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFK144-I/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH | PIC32MZ0512EFF144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm) | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same | 144-pin TQFP - same |
| Core Frequency | 252 MHz | 252 MHz | 252 MHz | 252 MHz | 252 MHz | 252 MHz | 252 MHz |
| Flash | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 1024 KB | 512 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB (-50%) | 128 KB (-50%) | 128 KB (-50%) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| Crypto Engine | No (E variant) | No | Yes | Yes (F) | No | No | Yes (F) |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty-1) | $18.40 | ~$18.40 | ~$19.20 | ~$19.80 | ~$13.50 | ~$13.50 | ~$14.20 |
Key Differentiators
- Cost-optimized No-Crypto variant (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH)
- Enhanced -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM144-I/PH)
- Full 1 MB Flash in TQFP-144 (vs PIC32MZ0512EFE144-E/PH)
Design Notes
Estimated: the PIC32MZ1024EFE144-E/PH integrates a 1.2V core LDO regulator that requires an external 10 uF low-ESR ceramic capacitor on the VCAP pin (pin 79). Add a 100 nF decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VDD/VSS pair (pins 13/14, 31/32, 49/50, 67/68, 95/96, 107/108, 125/126). Failure to provide adequate bulk capacitance causes core voltage ripple and resets under high CPU load. Total estimated decoupling budget is approximately 7 x (100 nF + 4.7 uF) plus the VCAP bulk capacitor.
Estimated: at 252 MHz core frequency with all peripherals active, the device draws approximately 110 mA from the internal LDO, dissipating roughly 130 mW at 3.3V. The TQFP-144 package has theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, yielding a 6.5 C junction temperature rise above ambient. In enclosed industrial enclosures with limited airflow, derate clock frequency or add thermal vias under the exposed center pad region (note: TQFP-144 has no center thermal pad - keep ground pour continuous under the package for best heat spreading).
Use a 4-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground plane beneath the TQFP-144 footprint to minimize EMI from the 252 MHz core and high-speed USB/Ethernet signals. Route USB D+/D- as a 90 ohm differential pair with length matching within 150 mil, and route Ethernet MII/RMII traces with 50 ohm single-ended impedance. Keep the 32.768 kHz crystal traces short and surrounded by ground pour to reduce jitter. The HS USB bus requires a 90 ohm common-mode choke if cable lengths exceed 1 meter to meet radiated emissions limits.
Common pitfalls: (1) Forgetting the VCAP 10 uF capacitor causes immediate reset and lockout - this is the most frequent bring-up failure. (2) Using the wrong boot mode jumper configuration prevents debugger connection; ensure MCLR is pulled high through 10 kohm and the PGECx/PGEDx lines are accessible to the debugger. (3) The Live-Update dual-panel Flash must be configured in the boot loader to enable seamless firmware switching - a default single-panel configuration wastes the second panel.
Place the 12 MHz primary crystal within 5 mm of the OSCI/OSCO pins with a grounded guard ring; the 32.768 kHz secondary crystal connects to SOSCI/SOSCO and must be similarly guarded. The Ethernet PHY (LAN8742A or LAN8720A) should be placed within 25 mm of the RMII pins to keep traces short and impedance-controlled. For USB, the 48 MHz internal PLL drives the USB clock - if using an external clock source, ensure the duty cycle is within 45-55% or USB enumeration will fail intermittently.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. The 'E' suffix indicates enhanced -40C to +125C industrial temperature grade but is NOT AEC-Q100 automotive qualified. For AEC-Q100 automotive applications, select the specifically screened variant.