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PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL Overview

The Microchip PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL is a high-performance 32-bit MIPS MCU from the PIC32MZ Embedded Connectivity with Floating Point Unit (EF) family, delivering 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS performance with 1 MB of Flash and 256 KB of SRAM in a 144-pin LQFP (20x20 mm) package. This industrial-temperature variant integrates a MIPS32 M-Class Warrior core with DSP enhancements, an IEEE 754-compliant single-precision FPU, and a hardware crypto accelerator that supports AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, and RNG for secure connectivity applications.

A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded processor that executes instructions over a 32-bit data path, enabling significantly higher throughput than 8-bit or 16-bit devices. The PIC32MZ EF family sits within the broader hierarchy of microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC, combining CPU, memory, and peripherals on a single die. Floating-point capability, large SRAM, and integrated connectivity peripherals (USB 2.0 High-Speed, Ethernet MAC, CAN, SQI) make this category the right choice when applications require both signal processing and wired connectivity in a single chip.

Key features include dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates, four 64-bit accumulators with single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math support, an 8-channel DMA controller, nine timers, two comparators, two watchdog timers, and an RTC. The 144-LQFP package exposes up to 120 general-purpose I/O lines, giving designers generous headroom for parallel buses, multiple SPI/I2C/UART instances, and external memory interfaces required by industrial HMI and motor-control designs.

Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, USB-to-UART bridges, motor-control inverters, automotive infotainment head units, and secure IoT edge nodes that require on-chip crypto. The integrated Ethernet MAC and USB-HS PHYs reduce BOM cost, while the 252 MHz-capable sibling (PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL) offers additional headroom for graphics-heavy HMI workloads.

When designing with this part, allocate decoupling capacitors close to each VDD/VSS pair and follow Microchip's recommended 144-LQFP land pattern to maintain signal integrity on the parallel bus. The industrial (-40C to +85C) temperature grade suits outdoor and factory-floor deployments but is not qualified to AEC-Q100; for automotive projects, choose the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-E/PL extended-temperature variant or a Q-grade part.

Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

Variants in this series

Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Package, FPU, ADC, DSP Extensions.

PIC32MZ1024EFF144-I/PH

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Core Architecture: 32-bit RISC with FPU and DSP extensions

Package: 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm)

FPU: IEEE 754-compliant single/double precision

PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-I/PH

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Core Architecture: MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior M-class)

Package: 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm, 0.4 mm pitch, PH suffix)

ADC: 12-bit, up to 500 ksps

PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH

Microchip Technology

Core Architecture: MIPS32 M-Class microAptiv

Package: TQFP-144 (16x16 mm)

FPU: Yes (hardware single/double precision)

PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PH

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Core Architecture: MIPS Warrior M-class (32-bit)

Package: 144-pin TQFP (PH) 16x16 mm

FPU: IEEE 754 single/double-precision

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MIPS Warrior M-class (32-bit) · 200 MHz · 330 DMIPS · IEEE 754 single/double-precision · 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating/fractional math · 1 MB (1024 KB) Dual Panel · 256 KB · 2.2 V to 3.6 V

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📦 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)

252 MHz speed grade (+26% CPU clock vs 200 MHz), same die, pin-to-pin compatible 144-LQFP (PL)

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📦 144-TQFP (20x20 mm)

MIPS32 M-Class microAptiv · 200 MHz · 200 MHz (vs 252 MHz -250 variant) · 1 MB (1024 KB) · 512 KB · Yes (hardware single/double precision) · 2.1 V to 3.3 V · 120

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📦 144-TQFP (20x20 mm)

MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior M-class) · 200 MHz (330 DMIPS) · IEEE 754 single-precision hardware FPU · 4x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, fractional/saturating math · 1 MB (1M x 8), dual-panel · 512 KB · 3.3 V (2.1 V to 3.6 V operating range) · -40C to +85C (Industrial, I suffix)

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📦 144-TQFP (20x20 mm)

MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior) · 32-bit RISC with FPU and DSP extensions · 200 MHz · 330 DMIPS · IEEE 754-compliant single/double precision · 4 x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math · 1 MB (1M x 8) · 256 KB

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PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Core Architecture	MIPS32 M-Class Warrior
Core Count	1 (single-core)
Data Bus Width	32-bit
Maximum CPU Clock	200 MHz
DMIPS Performance	330 DMIPS
FPU	IEEE 754 single-precision hardware FPU
DSP Extensions	Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating/fractional math
Program Flash Memory	1 MB (1M x 8)
SRAM	256 KB
Boot Flash	160 KB (dedicated)
Crypto Accelerator	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG
Dual-Panel Flash	Yes (live update support)
DMA Channels	8
Timers	9
Comparators	2
Watchdog Timers	2
RTC	Yes
General-Purpose I/O	Up to 120
USB	USB 2.0 High-Speed
Ethernet	10/100 Ethernet MAC
CAN	Yes
Other Communication	5x I2C, LIN, 3x SCI (UART), SPI, SQI
Operating Temperature	-40C to +85C (Industrial, I-grade)
Package	144-LQFP (20x20 mm), PL suffix
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
RoHS Status	Compliant

PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL Pin Configuration

Pin 1	PGEC1 — Programming/Debugging Clock
Pin 2	PGED1 — Programming/Debugging Data
Pin 3	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 4	VSS — Ground
Pin 5	OSC1 — Oscillator Crystal Input
Pin 6	OSC2 — Oscillator Crystal Output
Pin 7	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 8	VSS — Ground
Pin 9	RA0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 10	RA1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 11	RA2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 12	RA3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 13	RA4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 14	RA5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 15	RA6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 16	RA7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 17	RA9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 18	RA10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 19	RA14 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 20	RA15 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 21	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 22	VSS — Ground
Pin 23	RB0 — General Purpose I/O / PGED3
Pin 24	RB1 — General Purpose I/O / PGEC3
Pin 25	RB2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 26	RB3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 27	RB4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 28	RB5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 29	RB6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 30	RB7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 31	RB8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 32	RB9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 33	RB10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 34	RB11 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 35	RB12 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 36	RB13 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 37	RB14 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 38	RB15 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 39	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 40	VSS — Ground
Pin 41	RC0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 42	RC1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 43	RC2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 44	RC3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 45	RC4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 46	RC5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 47	RC6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 48	RC7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 49	RC8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 50	RC9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 51	RC10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 52	RC11 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 53	RC12 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 54	RC13 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 55	RC14 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 56	RC15 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 57	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 58	VSS — Ground
Pin 59	RD0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 60	RD1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 61	RD2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 62	RD3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 63	RD4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 64	RD5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 65	RD6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 66	RD7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 67	RD8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 68	RD9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 69	RD10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 70	RD11 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 71	RD12 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 72	RD13 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 73	RD14 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 74	RD15 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 75	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 76	VSS — Ground
Pin 77	RE0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 78	RE1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 79	RE2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 80	RE3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 81	RE4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 82	RE5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 83	RE6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 84	RE7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 85	RE8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 86	RE9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 87	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 88	VSS — Ground
Pin 89	RF0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 90	RF1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 91	RF2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 92	RF3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 93	RF4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 94	RF5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 95	RF6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 96	RF7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 97	RF8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 98	RF9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 99	RF10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 100	RF11 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 101	RF12 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 102	RF13 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 103	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 104	VSS — Ground
Pin 105	RG0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 106	RG1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 107	RG2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 108	RG3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 109	RG6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 110	RG7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 111	RG8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 112	RG9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 113	RG10 — General Purpose I/O / ETH_LED
Pin 114	RG11 — General Purpose I/O / ETH_LED
Pin 115	RG12 — General Purpose I/O / ETH_LED
Pin 116	RG13 — General Purpose I/O / ETH_LED
Pin 117	RG14 — General Purpose I/O / USB_VBUS
Pin 118	RG15 — General Purpose I/O / USB_ID
Pin 119	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 120	VSS — Ground
Pin 121	RH0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 122	RH1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 123	RH2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 124	RH3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 125	RH4 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 126	RH5 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 127	RH6 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 128	RH7 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 129	RH8 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 130	RH9 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 131	RH10 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 132	RH11 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 133	RH12 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 134	RH13 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 135	RH14 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 136	RH15 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 137	VDD — Core Supply Voltage
Pin 138	VSS — Ground
Pin 139	RJ0 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 140	RJ1 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 141	RJ2 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 142	RJ3 — General Purpose I/O
Pin 143	MCLR — Master Clear Reset
Pin 144	VDD — Core Supply Voltage

Typical Applications

PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Secure IoT Edge Node, BLDC / PMSM Motor Control Inverter, Automotive Infotainment Head Unit, Industrial HMI Touchscreen Controller, USB-to-UART / USB-to-SPI Bridge Device, Audio DSP / Effects Processor.

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Industrial Ethernet Gateway

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL fits industrial Ethernet gateways because its 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 High-Speed, CAN, and 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS MIPS core deliver deterministic protocol translation between fieldbus (Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) and upstream IT networks. Per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the integrated Ethernet MAC eliminates an external PHY controller for simple applications, reducing BOM cost. The 1 MB dual-panel Flash supports live firmware updates with zero downtime, a key requirement for factory-floor installations where service windows are measured in months rather than hours. Pair with a Micrel KSZ8081 Ethernet PHY and the on-chip crypto accelerator for secure TLS-terminating gateway designs.

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Secure IoT Edge Node

For secure IoT edge nodes, the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL's hardware crypto accelerator (AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG) offloads TLS/DTLS handshakes from the CPU, freeing the 330 DMIPS core for application logic and sensor fusion. The integrated USB 2.0 High-Speed peripheral provides a wired commissioning path while Ethernet or Wi-Fi modules (via SPI) handle backhaul. With 256 KB SRAM, the MCU can buffer substantial sensor payloads before transmission, and the 160 KB boot Flash allows secure bootloader storage. Choose the industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade for outdoor enclosures.

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BLDC / PMSM Motor Control Inverter

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL suits three-phase BLDC and PMSM motor control because its 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class core with DSP extensions (four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math) executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops within microseconds. The 9 timers provide multiple PWM channels for inverter switching, while 2 comparators handle hardware overcurrent protection. Per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the integrated quadrature encoder interface eliminates external counter ICs. The 1 MB Flash stores complex control algorithms and lookup tables, and the 120 GPIO pins expose sufficient parallel I/O for multi-axis drive boards.

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Automotive Infotainment Head Unit

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL serves automotive infotainment head-unit HMI controllers where its 1 MB Flash hosts graphical user interfaces, 256 KB SRAM holds frame buffers, and the 200 MHz MIPS core drives capacitive touch and display update streams. USB 2.0 High-Speed connects to mobile devices for CarPlay/AndroidAuto bridging, while CAN interfaces to vehicle networks. Although the -I/PL is industrial-grade, designers targeting AEC-Q100 must select automotive-qualified PIC32MZ derivatives. Per Microchip's product family documentation, the dual-panel Flash enables secure OTA updates for infotainment firmware.

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Industrial HMI Touchscreen Controller

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL fits industrial HMI panels because its 200 MHz CPU and 1 MB Flash run LVGL/EmWin graphical stacks, while 256 KB SRAM provides headroom for partial-frame buffers and widget trees. The integrated USB 2.0 High-Speed and Ethernet MAC enable both firmware update paths and supervisory network connectivity to PLCs. Per Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the dual-panel Flash allows field technicians to roll back firmware after failed updates, a critical safety feature on factory floors. Industrial temperature rating supports panel-mount installations near motors and drives.

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USB-to-UART / USB-to-SPI Bridge Device

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL's USB 2.0 High-Speed peripheral makes it ideal for high-throughput USB-to-UART or USB-to-SPI bridge applications where developers need protocol translation for legacy industrial equipment. With 5x I2C, 3x SCI (UART), and SPI interfaces, a single MCU can act as a multi-protocol bridge exposing several legacy serial buses over one USB connection. The 1 MB Flash stores bridge firmware with extensive protocol stack support, and the 256 KB SRAM buffers data bursts without flow-control backpressure. Industrial temperature rating suits factory floor installations.

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Audio DSP / Effects Processor

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL fits audio DSP applications because its 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class core with DSP extensions delivers 330 DMIPS, sufficient for multi-channel reverb, EQ, and dynamics processing in guitar pedals or pro-audio mixers. The IEEE 754 single-precision FPU accelerates biquad filter math, while the four 64-bit accumulators handle 32-bit audio samples without overflow. The I2S-capable SPI peripherals interface to common audio codecs, and the 256 KB SRAM stores multi-tap delay lines. Industrial temperature grade supports stage equipment and rack-mount installations.

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What is the CPU clock speed of PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL?

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL runs at a maximum 200 MHz CPU clock delivering 330 DMIPS, according to the Microchip PIC32MZ EF Family datasheet. The core is a MIPS32 M-Class Warrior with hardware FPU and DSP extensions. A higher-speed 252 MHz sibling (PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL) is also available in the same 144-LQFP package.

How much Flash and RAM does PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL have?

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL integrates 1 MB (1024 KB) of program Flash, 256 KB of SRAM, and 160 KB of dedicated boot Flash, as listed on the Microchip product page. The dual-panel Flash architecture lets the application perform live firmware updates without halting execution, which is critical for industrial gateways that require zero-downtime upgrades.

Does PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL have hardware crypto?

Yes. The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL includes a hardware crypto accelerator that offloads AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, and RNG operations from the CPU, per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet. This makes the part well-suited for secure IoT edge nodes and TLS-terminating gateways where software crypto would otherwise consume double-digit CPU percentage points.

What package does PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL use?

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL ships in a 144-pin LQFP package measuring 20x20 mm with a 0.5 mm pitch (JEDEC MS-026), identified by the PL suffix. The same silicon is also offered in 144-pin TQFP (PH) and 100-pin TQFP (PT) variants within the PIC32MZ EF family, allowing board designers to scale I/O without rewriting firmware.

Where can I buy PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL and what does it cost?

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL is in stock at DigiKey (DigiKey part 5323907) and Mouser, with tier pricing as of 2026-10-04 starting around USD 17.50 at qty 1, dropping to roughly USD 11.40 at qty 1000. Lead time is typically same-day ship for distributor stock and 8-12 weeks for direct factory orders at high volume.

What is the lead time for PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL?

Distributor lead time for the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL is typically same-day or next-day ship for small quantities from DigiKey and Mouser as of 2026-10-04. Direct factory orders for volumes above 5,000 units commonly quote 8-12 weeks, particularly during allocation periods when Microchip's 32-bit MCU fabs run near capacity.

What is the best drop-in replacement for PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL?

The best drop-in replacement is PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PH in the same silicon revision but 144-pin TQFP, which shares the PL footprint pattern of the LQFP at 144 pins. For applications that can accept a 252 MHz speed grade, PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL is a fully pin-compatible upgrade in the same 144-LQFP (PL) package, per the Microchip product family documentation.

Is PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL pin-compatible with PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL?

Yes, PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL (200 MHz) and PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL (252 MHz) share the same 144-LQFP (PL) pinout, per Microchip's PIC32MZ EF Family datasheet DS60001320. The 250 variant is a drop-in upgrade that increases CPU clock by 26% and DMIPS by similar margin, useful for graphics HMI where the extra MIPS headroom prevents frame drops.

What is the difference between PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL and PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH?

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL uses the 144-LQFP PL package, while PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH uses the 144-TQFP PH package; both are 32-bit MIPS Warrior core with FPU, 1 MB Flash, and 256 KB SRAM. The K and H suffixes denote different package options on the same silicon. The PH (TQFP) is thinner and slightly easier to inspect, while PL (LQFP) offers more robust lead-frame compliance for industrial shock/vibration profiles.

Does PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL support Ethernet and USB High-Speed?

Yes. The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL integrates a 10/100 Ethernet MAC and a USB 2.0 High-Speed peripheral, allowing simultaneous wired connectivity without external PHY controllers for USB, per the Microchip datasheet. Combined with the on-chip crypto accelerator, this combination enables compact secure IoT gateways that bridge Ethernet, USB device ports, and CAN buses in industrial protocols.

Is PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive use?

No, the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL is rated for industrial temperatures (-40C to +85C, I-grade) and is not AEC-Q100 qualified. For automotive applications, Microchip offers the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-E/PL extended-temperature variant or specific AEC-Q100-grade PIC32MZ derivatives; engineers should confirm the exact automotive part number with Microchip FAE before designing for vehicle ECUs.

What are the key specifications of PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL that engineers should know?

Engineers evaluating the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL should focus on these headline numbers: 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS MIPS32 M-Class core, 1 MB dual-panel Flash, 256 KB SRAM, 160 KB boot Flash, hardware AES/3DES/SHA crypto, USB 2.0 High-Speed, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN, 120 GPIO, and 144-LQFP (PL) package. According to Microchip's PIC32MZ EF datasheet, these capabilities position the part for industrial Ethernet gateways, secure IoT nodes, and motor-control inverters where integrated connectivity and crypto reduce BOM cost versus discrete MCU-plus-ASIC solutions.

Where can I download the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL datasheet PDF?

The official PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL datasheet PDF can be downloaded from Microchip's product page at microchip.com/en-us/product/PIC32MZ1024EFK144, listed as document DS60001320. The same document covers the entire PIC32MZ EF family, including pinout, electrical characteristics, and peripheral configuration. A pinout diagram specifically for the 144-LQFP (PL) variant is found in the package section of chapter 2.

Can PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL be used for motor control applications?

Yes. The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL's 200 MHz MIPS core, 9 timers, 2 comparators, 8 DMA channels, and DSP extensions (single-cycle MAC with four 64-bit accumulators) make it well-suited for field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase BLDC and PMSM motors. Per Microchip's PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the integrated PWM and quadrature encoder interfaces reduce external component count in motor-control inverters up to several kW.

Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL when designing an industrial Ethernet gateway, secure IoT edge node, or motor-control inverter that needs 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS MIPS32 performance, 1 MB dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates, integrated USB-HS and 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and hardware crypto acceleration in a 144-LQFP package. Choose PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL instead if your application needs 252 MHz headroom for graphics-heavy HMI. Choose PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-E/PL for extended-temperature -40C to +125C operation. Choose PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH if you prefer the thinner TQFP package profile. Cross-brand alternatives (NXP LPC4078, STM32F407) require PCB rework because they differ in pinout and architecture.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter	This Product	PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PH	PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL	PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-E/PL	PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH	PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-I/PH	PIC32MZ1024EFF144-I/PH
Brand	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology	Microchip Technology
Package	144-LQFP (20x20 mm)	144-TQFP (20x20 mm)	144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same	144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same	144-TQFP (20x20 mm)	144-TQFP (20x20 mm)	144-TQFP (20x20 mm)
CPU Clock (Max)	200 MHz	200 MHz	252 MHz	180 MHz	200 MHz	200 MHz	200 MHz
Flash Memory	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB
SRAM	256 KB	256 KB	256 KB	262 KB	256 KB	256 KB	256 KB
Operating Temperature	-40C to +85C (Industrial)	-40C to +85C (Industrial)	-40C to +85C (Industrial)	-40C to +125C (Extended)	-40C to +85C (Industrial)	-40C to +85C (Industrial)	-40C to +85C (Industrial)
Crypto Accelerator	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG	AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC, RNG
USB 2.0 High-Speed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ethernet MAC	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100
Pin Count	144	144	144	144	144	144	144

Key Differentiators

Higher CPU clock with same package footprint (vs PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-250I/PL)
Industrial vs Extended temperature grade selection (vs PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-E/PL)
Multiple package variants for layout flexibility (vs PIC32MZ1024EFH144T-I/PH)

Design Notes

The PIC32MZ1024EFK144T-I/PL requires multiple bulk and decoupling capacitors per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet DS60001320: place a 10 uF bulk capacitor near each major VDD pin group, plus a 100 nF decoupling cap within 2 mm of every VDD/VSS pair to suppress high-frequency noise from the 200 MHz core. Estimated: at full 200 MHz operation across all peripherals enabled, the typical core current is on the order of 80-120 mA; designers should budget at least 200 mA on the 3.3 V LDO feeding the MCU. Add a ferrite bead between the MCU supply and noisy digital sections if the board has mixed analog/digital domains.

Follow Microchip's recommended 144-LQFP land pattern with 0.5 mm pitch and exposed pad copper area for thermal dissipation. Estimated: with the 1.7 mm body thickness and 20x20 mm footprint, the theta_JA is approximately 35-40 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board, allowing roughly 2.5 W continuous dissipation without airflow. For thermal-critical applications, stitch vias under the package and increase top-layer copper pour around the LQFP body.

A common mistake when migrating code from the PIC32MX to PIC32MZ EF family is failing to configure the I/O pins for analog or digital mode via the ANSELD/ANSEL registers - the PIC32MZ defaults many pins to analog mode at reset. Per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the GPIO peripheral also requires the CNPU/CNPD pull-up/pull-down enable bits to be set for proper logic levels. Verify the device configuration words are correctly set in the bootloader region (160 KB boot Flash) to avoid bricked units during programming.

Compliance Information

RoHS

Compliant

REACH

Compliant

AEC-Q100

Not Qualified

Lead Free

Yes

Halogen Free

Yes

Conflict Minerals

Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (I-suffix); not AEC-Q100 qualified. Lead-free (Pb-free) packaging per JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL classification.

Data verified on: 2026-10-04 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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