PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL - 200MHz 1MB Flash FPU MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $9.8 | $980.00 |
| 500 | $8.95 | $4,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.2 | $8,200.00 |
| 3,000 | $7.45 | $22,350.00 |
PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL Overview
A 32-bit MCU is a microcontroller whose central processing unit has a 32-bit datapath, register file, and address bus, allowing it to process significantly more data per instruction and address more memory than 8-bit or 16-bit alternatives. Within that taxonomy, the PIC32MZ EF family sits in the high-performance connectivity tier - above the older PIC32MX and PIC32MZ EC families - combining DSP extensions, an FPU, Ethernet MAC, USB, CAN, and SQI for industrial HMI, IoT gateways, motor control, and graphics applications.
Key features of the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL include a MIPS Warrior M-class core with single-cycle MAC and saturating fractional math, four 64-bit accumulators, dual-panel Flash that supports live field updates without downtime, an integrated crypto engine, a 12-bit ADC at up to 18 Msps, and a wide peripheral set that covers Ethernet, USB-HS, CAN, SQI, and multiple UART/SPI/I2C instances. The dual-panel Flash enables firmware to swap between two banks so the application can boot into a known-good image even if a field update is interrupted.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, IoT edge gateways with TLS acceleration, automotive infotainment HMI boards, motor-control FOC loops, and high-resolution graphics displays. Designers choose this part when they need deterministic real-time behavior combined with on-chip Ethernet and USB, all without an external memory bus.
When laying out the board, give priority to a continuous ground pour under the exposed thermal pad of the VTLA package and keep the trace lengths to the 50 MHz Ethernet PHY short and impedance-controlled. Verify that your IDE toolchain is MPLAB X with XC32 compiler 2.50 or later so that the hardware FPU and DSP ASE are correctly enabled - older compiler builds silently disable the FPU and lose roughly 40% of the headline 330 DMIPS figure.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | MIPS32 M-Class Warrior (DSP-enhanced) |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz (330 DMIPS) |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DSP Extensions | 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC |
| Program Flash | 1 MB (1024 KB) dual-panel |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 124-pin VTLA (9x9 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 Msps |
| Connectivity | Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 HS, CAN 2.0B, SQI |
| Crypto Engine | Hardware AES, SHA, DES, RNG |
| DMA Channels | 8 independent channels |
| MSL Level | MSL3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Halogen Free | Yes |
PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL 124-pin vtla (9x9 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL (124-pin vtla (9x9 mm) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet IoT Gateway, Industrial HMI Touchscreen Controller, BLDC/PMSM Motor Control FOC Drive, Automotive Infotainment Sub-Display, USB Audio Class 2.0 Headphone Amplifier, Medical Patient Monitoring Sensor Hub.
Industrial Ethernet IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL is a strong fit for industrial Ethernet IoT gateways because it integrates a 10/100 Mbps MAC with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping alongside the 200 MHz MIPS M-class core and 1 MB Flash for TLS stacks. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the EFF variant's dual-panel Flash supports live firmware update, which is essential for remote gateways where service calls are impractical. Place the MCU with an external KSZ8041 PHY, keep RMII traces under 50 mm with 50 ohm impedance, and rely on the 256 KB SRAM to buffer MQTT and CoAP payloads before TLS hand-off to the cloud. Compared to a discrete Ethernet controller + external MCU architecture, this single-chip design reduces BOM cost and PCB area by roughly 30 percent.
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Industrial HMI Touchscreen Controller
For industrial HMI touchscreens, the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL delivers 330 DMIPS and an integrated FPU that drives LVGL/EmWin graphics stacks without an external display controller. The 124-pin VTLA package exposes enough GPIO for a 4-wire resistive touch interface, plus SPI for the TFT display and I2C for the touch controller IC. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 12-bit ADC at 18 Msps can also digitize backlight current sensing for closed-loop dimming, while the 256 KB SRAM holds double-buffered framebuffers for screens up to 480x272 QVGA. Designers targeting capacitive touch can pair the MCU with an MTCH6301 touch controller and run gesture recognition natively on the FPU.
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BLDC/PMSM Motor Control FOC Drive
Sensorless FOC motor control on the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL benefits from the DSP ASE four 64-bit accumulators that execute single-cycle MAC operations on the 200 MHz core, achieving control-loop periods under 16 microseconds. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 12-bit ADC with 18 Msps sample rate simultaneously samples three-phase currents plus DC-bus voltage for field-oriented control. The 1 MB Flash stores complex sensorless startup routines, while the 256 KB SRAM keeps per-pole PI controller state and Park/Clarke transform tables. Pair the MCU with gate drivers such as the MCP8026 and use the hardware PWM with complementary outputs and dead-band insertion.
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Automotive Infotainment Sub-Display
For automotive rear-seat entertainment sub-displays and HVAC control HMI, the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL provides deterministic 200 MHz processing with CAN 2.0B connectivity to the vehicle bus. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature range covers most cabin and trunk-mounted locations; designers needing under-hood spec should migrate to the 'E' grade -40C to +125C variant. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the integrated crypto engine (on the EFK sibling) accelerates TLS for OTA updates, and the dual-panel Flash allows secure A/B boot. Pair the MCU with a TJA1044 CAN transceiver and an LVDS serializer for the rear display panel.
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USB Audio Class 2.0 Headphone Amplifier
The PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL's USB 2.0 High-Speed peripheral supports USB Audio Class 2.0 at 24-bit/192 kHz asynchronous operation, while the FPU executes biquad EQ and dynamic-range compression on the audio stream. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 256 KB SRAM buffers up to 8 ms of 192 kHz stereo audio for jitter-free USB isochronous transfer. The DSP ASE four 64-bit accumulators handle IIR filters at zero CPU overhead, and the integrated 12-bit ADC can digitize a potentiometer for volume control. Designers pairing this with a TPA6120 headphone amplifier and CS43131 DAC achieve a fully USB-powered audiophile headphone stage.
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Medical Patient Monitoring Sensor Hub
For medical-grade patient monitoring peripherals such as SpO2, ECG, and temperature sensor hubs, the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL provides a deterministic 200 MHz core with 1 MB Flash for storing sensor fusion algorithms. Per the manufacturer datasheet, the 12-bit 18 Msps ADC simultaneously digitizes PPG photodiode currents and ECG lead signals, while the crypto engine (on the EFK sibling) encrypts patient data before BLE/WiFi hand-off. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature range and lead-free VTLA-124 package suit IEC 60601-1 medical equipment design when paired with appropriate isolation. Pair with the MAX30102 SpO2 sensor and the ADS1292 ECG front-end for a complete patient monitor reference design.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024EFK124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024EFF124-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024EFE124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECH124T-I/TL |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 124-pin VTLA (9x9) | 124-pin VTLA (9x9) | 124-pin VTLA (9x9) | 100-pin VTLA (12x12) | 124-pin VTLA (9x9) | 124-pin VTLA (9x9) |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz (330 DMIPS) | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash | 1 MB dual-panel | 1 MB dual-panel | 1 MB dual-panel | 1 MB dual-panel | 1 MB dual-panel | 1 MB dual-panel |
| SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double | IEEE 754 single/double | IEEE 754 single/double | IEEE 754 single/double | No | No |
| Hardware Crypto | No | AES/SHA/DES/RNG | No | No | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Approx Unit Price (USD) | 12.50 | 13.20 | 12.50 | 12.10 | 10.40 | 9.85 |
Key Differentiators
- Same silicon as EFK with crypto engine disabled - upgrade headroom built in (vs PIC32MZ1024EFK124T-I/TL)
- Pin-compatible downgrade path to EC family for cost-sensitive variants (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL)
- Dual-panel Flash for live firmware update - no external memory bus needed (vs PIC32MX795F512LT-80I/TL)
Design Notes
Estimated: with a 124-pin VTLA package having a thermal resistance theta_JA around 24 C/W on a 4-layer 1oz PCB with 9 thermal vias under the exposed pad, the junction temperature rise at 200 MHz full-load is approximately 14C above ambient. A continuous ground pour stitched with 0.3 mm pitch vias under the e-pad is required to maintain this performance; missing vias push theta_JA above 35 C/W and risk thermal shutdown at elevated ambient temperatures above 70C.
Decouple VDD/VSS pairs with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor within 2 mm of each pin pair, plus a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on each main rail. The PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL has separate AVDD/AVSS pins for the 12-bit ADC - these should be filtered with a ferrite bead and a 10 uF + 100 nF L-C network to keep digital switching noise out of analog measurements at 18 Msps sampling rates.
Do not enable the FPU with XC32 compiler versions older than 2.50; the build silently disables hardware floating-point and you lose roughly 40 percent of the 330 DMIPS headline figure. Verify the active compiler version under MPLAB X project properties, then rebuild and confirm the .map file lists the fpu_flags = -mfloat-abi=hard option. A second common pitfall is forgetting to assign the SQI or Ethernet pins in the PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) lock - leaving defaults can cause bus contention during boot.
Keep RMII Ethernet traces under 50 mm with 50 ohm single-ended impedance and route them on the top layer over a continuous ground plane; the RMII clock and data lines must be length-matched to within 1 mm. The USB-HS D+/D- pair requires 90 ohm differential impedance and a series common-mode choke near the connector; place the 27 ohm series resistors within 4 mm of the MCU pins. Route both pairs away from switching DC-DC converter inductors by at least 5 mm to avoid EMI re-radiation.
Compliance Information
Per the Microchip product page retrieved 2026-10-04, the PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-I/TL is RoHS compliant, lead-free, halogen-free, and REACH compliant. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to this industrial-grade part; designers needing automotive qualification should select the AEC-Q100 qualified PIC32MZ1024EFF124T-E/TL extended-temperature variant.