PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J - 32-bit MCU, 1MB Flash, 200MHz, LQFP-176
MPN: PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $9.85 | $9.85 |
| 10 | $9.2 | $92.00 |
| 100 | $8.1 | $810.00 |
| 500 | $7.05 | $3,525.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.06 | $6,060.00 |
PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J Overview
What is a 32-bit microcontroller? A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded computing device whose data path, registers, and ALU are 32 bits wide, enabling higher throughput, larger address space, and richer software ecosystems than 8- or 16-bit MCUs. The PIC32MZ DA family sits in the broader hierarchy as: 32-bit microcontroller -> MIPS32 microAptiv core -> PIC32MZ DA family -> graphics-enabled MCU -> embedded semiconductor. These devices bridge the gap between traditional MCUs and application processors by combining deterministic real-time control with MPU-level peripherals such as large parallel external memory buses, LCD controllers, and 2D graphics engines.
Key features include a 200 MHz core, up to 32MB or 128MB externally addressable DDR2 DRAM, integrated Graphics Controller and Graphics Processor for TFT LCD panels, 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 45 analog inputs, High-Speed USB, CAN, and a wide set of communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2S, I2C). The 176-pin LQFP-EP package provides ample GPIO for parallel bus and TFT data lines, while still allowing hand-soldering and standard PCB assembly.
The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J leverages a 5-stage pipeline MIPS32 microAptiv core with DSP extensions, hardware multiply-accumulate, and a tightly coupled prefetch cache, supporting deterministic interrupt response for real-time HMI tasks. The integrated 2D Graphics Processor accelerates primitive rendering, blit, and alpha-blend operations so the CPU is not taxed when driving WVGA-class TFT displays.
Typical applications include industrial HMI panels, medical patient monitors, point-of-sale terminals, smart home control displays, and automotive cluster/instrument displays. The device is also used in any GUI-heavy embedded product that benefits from DDR2 expansion to host full-color framebuffers and large fonts/icon sets.
When designing with this part, allocate sufficient PCB area for the DDR2 routing (length-matched byte lanes, controlled impedance) and ensure the exposed thermal pad is soldered to a sufficient copper pour for thermal dissipation under heavy CPU + graphics load.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit) |
| Family | PIC32MZ Graphics (DAK/DAL/DAR/DAS) |
| Series | PIC32MZ DA |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB (1M x 8) |
| SRAM | 640 KB |
| External Memory Bus | DDR2 DRAM, up to 32 MB or 128 MB externally addressable |
| CPU Speed | 200 MHz |
| Graphics Controller | Integrated |
| Graphics Processor | Integrated 2D GPU |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, up to 45 analog inputs |
| Communication Peripherals | HS USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V core / 3.3 V I/O |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (I-temp) |
| Package | 176-LQFP (20 x 20 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input or external clock input |
| Pin 2 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output or clock output |
| Pin 3 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | RA0 — GPIO port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 6 | RA1 — GPIO port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 7 | RA2 — GPIO port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 8 | RA3 — GPIO port A bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 9 | RA4 — GPIO port A bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 10 | RA5 — GPIO port A bit 5 / analog input |
| Pin 11 | RA6 — GPIO port A bit 6 / analog input |
| Pin 12 | RA7 — GPIO port A bit 7 / analog input |
| Pin 13 | RA8 — GPIO port A bit 8 |
| Pin 14 | RA9 — GPIO port A bit 9 |
| Pin 15 | RA10 — GPIO port A bit 10 |
| Pin 16 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 18 | RB0 — GPIO port B bit 0 / PMP data |
| Pin 19 | RB1 — GPIO port B bit 1 / PMP data |
| Pin 20 | RB2 — GPIO port B bit 2 / PMP data |
| Pin 21 | RB3 — GPIO port B bit 3 / PMP data |
| Pin 22 | RB4 — GPIO port B bit 4 / PMP data |
| Pin 23 | RB5 — GPIO port B bit 5 / PMP data |
| Pin 24 | RB6 — GPIO port B bit 6 / PMP data |
| Pin 25 | RB7 — GPIO port B bit 7 / PMP data |
| Pin 26 | RB8 — GPIO port B bit 8 / PMP data |
| Pin 27 | RB9 — GPIO port B bit 9 / PMP data |
| Pin 28 | RB10 — GPIO port B bit 10 / PMP data |
| Pin 29 | RB11 — GPIO port B bit 11 / PMP data |
| Pin 30 | RB12 — GPIO port B bit 12 / PMP data |
| Pin 31 | RB13 — GPIO port B bit 13 / PMP data |
| Pin 32 | RB14 — GPIO port B bit 14 / PMP data |
| Pin 33 | RB15 — GPIO port B bit 15 / PMP data |
| Pin 34 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 35 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 36 | RC0 — GPIO port C bit 0 |
| Pin 37 | RC1 — GPIO port C bit 1 |
| Pin 38 | RC2 — GPIO port C bit 2 |
| Pin 39 | RC3 — GPIO port C bit 3 |
| Pin 40 | RC4 — GPIO port C bit 4 |
| Pin 41 | RC5 — GPIO port C bit 5 |
| Pin 42 | RC6 — GPIO port C bit 6 |
| Pin 43 | RC7 — GPIO port C bit 7 |
| Pin 44 | RC8 — GPIO port C bit 8 |
| Pin 45 | RC9 — GPIO port C bit 9 |
| Pin 46 | RC10 — GPIO port C bit 10 |
| Pin 47 | RC11 — GPIO port C bit 11 |
| Pin 48 | RC12 — GPIO port C bit 12 |
| Pin 49 | RC13 — GPIO port C bit 13 |
| Pin 50 | RC14 — GPIO port C bit 14 |
| Pin 51 | RC15 — GPIO port C bit 15 |
| Pin 52 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 53 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 54 | RD0 — GPIO port D bit 0 |
| Pin 55 | RD1 — GPIO port D bit 1 |
| Pin 56 | RD2 — GPIO port D bit 2 |
| Pin 57 | RD3 — GPIO port D bit 3 |
| Pin 58 | RD4 — GPIO port D bit 4 |
| Pin 59 | RD5 — GPIO port D bit 5 |
| Pin 60 | RD6 — GPIO port D bit 6 |
| Pin 61 | RD7 — GPIO port D bit 7 |
| Pin 62 | RD8 — GPIO port D bit 8 |
| Pin 63 | RD9 — GPIO port D bit 9 |
| Pin 64 | RD10 — GPIO port D bit 10 |
| Pin 65 | RD11 — GPIO port D bit 11 |
| Pin 66 | RD12 — GPIO port D bit 12 |
| Pin 67 | RD13 — GPIO port D bit 13 |
| Pin 68 | RD14 — GPIO port D bit 14 |
| Pin 69 | RD15 — GPIO port D bit 15 |
| Pin 70 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 71 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 72 | RE0 — GPIO port E bit 0 |
| Pin 73 | RE1 — GPIO port E bit 1 |
| Pin 74 | RE2 — GPIO port E bit 2 |
| Pin 75 | RE3 — GPIO port E bit 3 |
| Pin 76 | RE4 — GPIO port E bit 4 |
| Pin 77 | RE5 — GPIO port E bit 5 |
| Pin 78 | RE6 — GPIO port E bit 6 |
| Pin 79 | RE7 — GPIO port E bit 7 |
| Pin 80 | RE8 — GPIO port E bit 8 |
| Pin 81 | RE9 — GPIO port E bit 9 |
| Pin 82 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 83 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 84 | RF0 — GPIO port F bit 0 |
| Pin 85 | RF1 — GPIO port F bit 1 |
| Pin 86 | RF2 — GPIO port F bit 2 |
| Pin 87 | RF3 — GPIO port F bit 3 |
| Pin 88 | RF4 — GPIO port F bit 4 |
| Pin 89 | RF5 — GPIO port F bit 5 |
| Pin 90 | RF6 — GPIO port F bit 6 |
| Pin 91 | RF7 — GPIO port F bit 7 |
| Pin 92 | RF8 — GPIO port F bit 8 |
| Pin 93 | RF9 — GPIO port F bit 9 |
| Pin 94 | RF10 — GPIO port F bit 10 |
| Pin 95 | RF11 — GPIO port F bit 11 |
| Pin 96 | RF12 — GPIO port F bit 12 |
| Pin 97 | RF13 — GPIO port F bit 13 |
| Pin 98 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 99 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 100 | RG0 — GPIO port G bit 0 |
| Pin 101 | RG1 — GPIO port G bit 1 |
| Pin 102 | RG2 — GPIO port G bit 2 |
| Pin 103 | RG3 — GPIO port G bit 3 |
| Pin 104 | RG4 — GPIO port G bit 4 |
| Pin 105 | RG5 — GPIO port G bit 5 |
| Pin 106 | RG6 — GPIO port G bit 6 |
| Pin 107 | RG7 — GPIO port G bit 7 |
| Pin 108 | RG8 — GPIO port G bit 8 |
| Pin 109 | RG9 — GPIO port G bit 9 |
| Pin 110 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 111 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 112 | RH0 — GPIO port H bit 0 |
| Pin 113 | RH1 — GPIO port H bit 1 |
| Pin 114 | RH2 — GPIO port H bit 2 |
| Pin 115 | RH3 — GPIO port H bit 3 |
| Pin 116 | RH4 — GPIO port H bit 4 |
| Pin 117 | RH5 — GPIO port H bit 5 |
| Pin 118 | RH6 — GPIO port H bit 6 |
| Pin 119 | RH7 — GPIO port H bit 7 |
| Pin 120 | RH8 — GPIO port H bit 8 |
| Pin 121 | RH9 — GPIO port H bit 9 |
| Pin 122 | RH10 — GPIO port H bit 10 |
| Pin 123 | RH11 — GPIO port H bit 11 |
| Pin 124 | RH12 — GPIO port H bit 12 |
| Pin 125 | RH13 — GPIO port H bit 13 |
| Pin 126 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 127 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 128 | RJ0 — GPIO port J bit 0 |
| Pin 129 | RJ1 — GPIO port J bit 1 |
| Pin 130 | RJ2 — GPIO port J bit 2 |
| Pin 131 | RJ3 — GPIO port J bit 3 |
| Pin 132 | RJ4 — GPIO port J bit 4 |
| Pin 133 | RJ5 — GPIO port J bit 5 |
| Pin 134 | RJ6 — GPIO port J bit 6 |
| Pin 135 | RJ7 — GPIO port J bit 7 |
| Pin 136 | RJ8 — GPIO port J bit 8 |
| Pin 137 | RJ9 — GPIO port J bit 9 |
| Pin 138 | RJ10 — GPIO port J bit 10 |
| Pin 139 | RJ11 — GPIO port J bit 11 |
| Pin 140 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 141 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 142 | RK0 — GPIO port K bit 0 |
| Pin 143 | RK1 — GPIO port K bit 1 |
| Pin 144 | RK2 — GPIO port K bit 2 |
| Pin 145 | RK3 — GPIO port K bit 3 |
| Pin 146 | RK4 — GPIO port K bit 4 |
| Pin 147 | RK5 — GPIO port K bit 5 |
| Pin 148 | RK6 — GPIO port K bit 6 |
| Pin 149 | RK7 — GPIO port K bit 7 |
| Pin 150 | RK8 — GPIO port K bit 8 |
| Pin 151 | RK9 — GPIO port K bit 9 |
| Pin 152 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V) |
| Pin 153 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 154 | RL0 — GPIO port L bit 0 |
| Pin 155 | RL1 — GPIO port L bit 1 |
| Pin 156 | RL2 — GPIO port L bit 2 |
| Pin 157 | RL3 — GPIO port L bit 3 |
| Pin 158 | RL4 — GPIO port L bit 4 |
| Pin 159 | RL5 — GPIO port L bit 5 |
| Pin 160 | RL6 — GPIO port L bit 6 |
| Pin 161 | RL7 — GPIO port L bit 7 |
| Pin 162 | RL8 — GPIO port L bit 8 |
| Pin 163 | RL9 — GPIO port L bit 9 |
| Pin 164 | RL10 — GPIO port L bit 10 |
| Pin 165 | RL11 — GPIO port L bit 11 |
| Pin 166 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage (3.3V) |
| Pin 167 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 168 | D+/D- — USB High-Speed data lines |
| Pin 169 | VBUS — USB VBUS sense |
| Pin 170 | VDD_USB — USB transceiver supply |
| Pin 171 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 172 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 173 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 174 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 175 | MCLR — Master clear (reset), active low |
| Pin 176 | EP — Exposed thermal pad - solder to ground plane |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial HMI Touch Panels, Medical Patient Monitors, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Smart Home Control Displays, Automotive Cluster / Infotainment Displays, Test and Measurement Front Panels.
Industrial HMI Touch Panels
The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J is purpose-built for industrial HMI panels driving 4.3" to 7" WVGA TFT LCDs. Its integrated 2D Graphics Processor accelerates alpha-blended primitives, blits, and font rendering while the MIPS32 microAptiv core runs the application logic, leaving headroom for Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, and CANopen stacks. The DDR2 expansion bus (up to 32 MB or 128 MB) hosts full-color framebuffers without taxing internal SRAM, and the 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC supports resistive-touch sensing alongside sensor inputs. The I-temp -40 C to +85 C rating and 176-LQFP exposed-pad package suit factory-floor enclosures with sustained thermal load. Engineers select this part specifically to avoid paying for an MPU + external GPU while keeping deterministic real-time response for button presses and alarm events.
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Medical Patient Monitors
Patient monitors require a low-noise analog front end, a graphical display for waveforms and numerics, and reliable connectivity to bedside networks. The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J provides a 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 45 analog inputs to sample multiple bio-potential and pressure channels, while the integrated 2D Graphics Processor drives the TFT to render ECG/IBP/Pleth traces at smooth frame rates. The 640 KB of SRAM plus external DDR2 headroom keeps full waveform history in memory without dropping samples. CAN and HS USB allow integration into hospital asset-tracking networks and bedside docking stations. The industrial temperature rating and exposed-pad thermal dissipation support 24/7 operation in clinical environments where reliability, fail-safe, and deterministic interrupt latency are non-negotiable.
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Point-of-Sale Terminals
POS terminals need a bright graphical receipt/ordering interface, secure I/O, and connectivity to printers, scanners, and payment terminals. The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J runs the GUI for order entry, item images, and signature capture, while its HS USB and multiple UART/SPI peripherals handle barcode scanners, receipt printers, and NFC readers. The 1 MB Flash holds the application plus localized fonts and UI assets, and external DDR2 expansion supports high-resolution color menu boards. Industrial temperature rating ensures reliable operation in warm retail back-rooms. The 176-LQFP footprint exposes enough GPIO for capacitive touch and keypad matrix scanning simultaneously, simplifying PCB integration.
Recommended
Smart Home Control Displays
Wall-mounted smart-home controllers combine a touchscreen, multi-protocol wireless connectivity, and voice/microphone integration behind a sleek GUI. The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J drives the central HMI with smooth animations and alpha-blended overlays, while its rich peripheral set (HS USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2S) bridges to Wi-Fi/BLE co-processors, Zigbee/Z-Wave modules, and microphone arrays. The 2D GPU accelerates icon grids and weather/clock animations that would otherwise burden the CPU. External DDR2 provides headroom for storing high-resolution floor-plan graphics and locally cached camera thumbnails. The I-temp rating supports in-wall installations behind glass where heat dissipation is constrained.
Recommended
Automotive Cluster / Infotainment Displays
Two-wheelers, e-scooters, and aftermarket automotive clusters increasingly adopt TFT displays for speed/RPM/battery indicators. The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J drives a small-to-medium TFT while handling CAN bus message decoding, gauge rendering, and indicator animations. Its 200 MHz MIPS core and 2D GPU produce flicker-free animations, and the ADC samples analog sensors (temperature, battery current). For under-hood or direct-sunlight designs, the V-temp sibling PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-V/2J extends operation to +105 C. The 176-LQFP-EP exposed pad aids thermal dissipation under sustained backlight + CPU load.
Recommended
Test and Measurement Front Panels
Bench-top instruments need a color display to render waveform plots, FFTs, measurement readouts, and touch-based menu navigation. The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J hosts the HMI while its 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core and DSP extensions run FFT/filtering pre-processing. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 45 analog inputs captures multi-channel data for scope-style displays. External DDR2 expansion allows deep acquisition memory without dropping samples. HS USB streams data to a host PC for post-processing. The exposed-pad LQFP package supports the sustained thermal load of continuous DSP + backlight operation.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1025DAB176T-I/2J | PIC32MZ1025DAG176T-I/2J | PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-V/2J | PIC32MZ1025DAL176-I/2J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 176-LQFP (20x20) | 176-LQFP (20x20) - same | 176-LQFP (20x20) - same | 176-LQFP (20x20) - same | 176-LQFP (20x20) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (I-temp) | -40 C to +85 C (I-temp) | -40 C to +85 C (I-temp) | -40 C to +105 C (V-temp) | -40 C to +85 C (I-temp) |
| Integrated 2D GPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DDR2 External Memory Bus | Up to 32 MB or 128 MB | Up to 32 MB or 128 MB | Up to 32 MB or 128 MB | Up to 32 MB or 128 MB | Up to 32 MB or 128 MB |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated 2D Graphics Processor on-chip eliminates external GPU cost (vs PIC32MX795F512LT-80I/PT (legacy PIC32MX without 2D GPU))
- V-temp variant in same footprint extends operating range to +105 C (vs PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-V/2J (V-temp sibling))
- External DDR2 bus supports up to 128 MB addressable for full-color framebuffers (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM144T-I/PH (EF family without DDR2 bus))
Design Notes
The external DDR2 bus must be routed with length-matched byte lanes and 50 ohm controlled impedance; Microchip's PIC32MZ Graphics DA family datasheet provides reference stackup and length-matching guidelines. Place series termination resistors close to the MCU DDR2 pins. Keep DDR2 traces away from TFT data lines and high-current power paths to avoid coupling noise into the framebuffer.
Solder the exposed thermal pad (pin 176) to a continuous ground copper pour of at least 25 mm x 25 mm on the top layer, with thermal vias to inner ground planes. Under sustained 200 MHz CPU + 2D GPU + backlight load, junction temperature can rise significantly above ambient. The I-temp rating (-40 C to +85 C) applies at the case, so derate ambient temperature by 10-15 C to stay within TJ_max in enclosed HMI enclosures without active cooling.
The PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J requires two supplies: a 1.8 V core rail and a 3.3 V I/O rail. Both rails must be decoupled with bulk capacitors (10-22 uF ceramic + 100 uF low-ESR electrolytic) at the MCU plus 100 nF + 10 nF ceramics at each VDD/VSS pin pair. Sequence the 1.8 V core rail before or simultaneously with the 3.3 V I/O rail to avoid latch-up; the on-chip POR handles in-rush but external sequencing improves reliability in hot-swap designs.
Do not assume the PIC32MZ1025DAL176T-I/2J will boot without a valid DDR2 initialization sequence - the integrated Graphics Processor depends on the external DDR2 being initialized before TFT data is requested. Use the Microchip Harmony 3 framework's DDR2 driver templates to avoid timing misconfiguration. Also ensure MCLR (pin 175) has the recommended 10 kohm pull-up to VDDIO and a 100 nF decoupling cap to ground to guarantee clean reset behavior.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for AEC-Q100 automotive applications consult Microchip automotive-grade PIC32 portfolio.
