PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF - 200MHz 32-bit MCU, 1MB Flash, Graphics | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $17.85 | $17.85 |
| 10 | $16.42 | $164.20 |
| 100 | $14.95 | $1,495.00 |
| 500 | $13.5 | $6,750.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.1 | $12,100.00 |
PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated microprocessor core, memory, and peripherals on a single die, designed to execute embedded firmware in real time. The PIC32MZ DA family specifically targets graphical Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications where MPU-class performance is needed but with MCU-class code simplicity. In the broader taxonomy, this part belongs to: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> 32-bit MIPS MCU -> graphics-enabled MCU -> PIC32MZ DA family, and integrates into the wider category of semiconductor -> integrated circuit (IC) -> embedded processor.
Key differentiating features include 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS performance with hardware FPU, dual-panel Flash supporting live firmware updates without downtime, an integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Graphics Controller for driving LCD panels without external graphics silicon, a high-speed 12-bit ADC capable of 18 MSPS for motor-control and instrumentation sampling, and a rich set of connectivity peripherals including HS USB, CAN, and multiple UART/SPI/I2C. Together these features let a single chip replace the MCU + external graphics controller + DDR memory interface typical of competing designs.
Typical applications span industrial HMI panels, automotive instrument clusters, medical patient monitors, smart-home control touchscreens, point-of-sale terminals, and factory automation HMIs. The wide operating voltage range of 1.7 V to 3.6 V and the 169-pin BGA expose enough I/O for parallel RGB displays, capacitive touch controllers, and multiple communication buses simultaneously.
When designing with this part, plan PCB layout for the 11x11 mm BGA land pattern with adequate via-in-pad or dog-bone fanout to meet DDR2 signal-integrity rules. Use Microchip's MPLAB Harmony configuration to bring up the Graphics Processor and DDR2 controller, and follow the AN1388 layout application note for the LFBGA escape routing.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv 32-bit |
| Core Performance | 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS |
| Instruction Set Extensions | microMIPS (up to 35% smaller code), hardware FPU, MMU |
| Program Flash | 1 MB (1M x 8) |
| SRAM | 640 KB |
| External Memory Support | DDR2 up to 128 MB |
| Operating Voltage | 1.7 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, up to 45 channels |
| Graphics Subsystem | Integrated Graphics Controller + Graphics Processor |
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 |
| CAN | Yes |
| GPIO / I/O Count | 120 I/O |
| Package | 169-LFBGA (11x11 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin B1 | RB0 — Port B GPIO / AN0 analog input |
| Pin C1 | RB1 — Port B GPIO / AN1 analog input |
| Pin D1 | RB2 — Port B GPIO / AN2 analog input |
| Pin E1 | RB3 — Port B GPIO / AN3 analog input |
| Pin F1 | RB4 — Port B GPIO / AN4 analog input |
| Pin G1 | RB5 — Port B GPIO / AN5 analog input |
| Pin H1 | RB6 — Port B GPIO / AN6 analog input |
| Pin J1 | RB7 — Port B GPIO / AN7 analog input |
| Pin K1 | RB8 — Port B GPIO / AN8 analog input |
| Pin L1 | RB9 — Port B GPIO / AN9 analog input |
| Pin M1 | RB10 — Port B GPIO / AN10 analog input |
| Pin N1 | RB11 — Port B GPIO / AN11 analog input |
| Pin P1 | RB12 — Port B GPIO / AN12 analog input |
| Pin R1 | RB13 — Port B GPIO / AN13 analog input |
| Pin A2 | VDD — Core 3.3V supply |
| Pin B2 | RC1 — Port C GPIO |
| Pin C2 | RC2 — Port C GPIO / OCMP output |
| Pin D2 | RC3 — Port C GPIO / OCMP output |
| Pin E2 | RC4 — Port C GPIO / OCMP output |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial HMI Touch Panels, Automotive Instrument Clusters, Medical Patient Monitors, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Smart Home Control Panels, Factory Automation HMIs.
Industrial HMI Touch Panels
Drives 800x480 to 1280x720 RGB LCD panels with integrated Graphics Processor and DDR2 framebuffer. The 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS microAptiv core, documented in the PIC32MZ DA family datasheet, leaves CPU headroom for touch processing and Modbus/Profibus stacks. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC supports analog sensor inputs on the same board, eliminating a separate analog front-end IC. The 169-LFBGA exposes enough I/O for capacitive touch I2C buses, RGB display, and fieldbus connectivity simultaneously.
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Automotive Instrument Clusters
Combines an integrated Graphics Processor, DDR2 framebuffer, CAN bus, and 120 GPIO in a single chip for digital cluster designs. The 200 MHz MIPS core, per the device datasheet, drives full-color TFT gauge clusters while CAN interfaces link to the vehicle network. Wide temperature range and the 169-LFBGA's high pin count expose parallel RGB, SPI stepper-motor drivers, and backlight control from one IC, replacing the traditional MCU plus external GPU architecture.
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Medical Patient Monitors
Runs the GUI for bedside monitors with the integrated 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC digitizing ECG, SpO2, and temperature sensor signals at high sample rates. The 640 KB SRAM documented in the PIC32MZ DA family datasheet accommodates waveform buffers without external memory pressure. The MMU enables an embedded RTOS for secure medical software separation, while dual-panel Flash supports OTA firmware updates required for medical device compliance.
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Point-of-Sale Terminals
Drives the main touch display, processes payment flows, and controls peripherals such as receipt printers and barcode scanners from a single 200 MHz core. The integrated Graphics Processor, per the device datasheet, renders anti-aliased UI fonts and icons directly to RGB LCD without external GPU. HS USB supports external peripherals, and the 169-LFBGA exposes multiple UARTs for terminal-side peripherals concurrently.
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Smart Home Control Panels
Acts as the touchscreen hub driving RGB LCD, capacitive touch, Wi-Fi/BLE host interfaces, and multi-protocol IoT connectivity. The DDR2 controller documented in the PIC32MZ DA datasheet stores graphical assets and icon libraries, while microMIPS compressed code saves Flash for rich UI assets. The 120 GPIO and rich serial peripheral set replace multiple MCUs in traditional smart-home gateway designs.
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Factory Automation HMIs
Powers operator panel terminals driving graphical process diagrams while sampling analog sensor inputs at 18 MSPS through the integrated 12-bit ADC. The 200 MHz performance, per the device datasheet, supports EtherCAT or Profinet slave stacks in parallel with the HMI rendering pipeline. DDR2 external memory documented in the family datasheet allows caching of process schematics and trend charts locally on the panel.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1064DAA169-I/HF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1064DAB169-I/HF | PIC32MZ1064DAK169-I/HF | PIC32MZ1064DAA169T-I/HF | PIC32MZ2064DAA169 | PIC32MZ2064DAB169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 169-LFBGA (11x11) | 169-LFBGA (11x11) - same | 169-LFBGA (11x11) - same | 169-LFBGA (11x11) - same | 169-LFBGA (11x11) - same | 169-LFBGA (11x11) - same |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 640 KB | 640 KB | 640 KB | 640 KB | 640 KB | 640 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 ch |
| Operating Voltage | 1.7 V to 3.6 V | 1.7 V to 3.6 V | 1.7 V to 3.6 V | 1.7 V to 3.6 V | 1.7 V to 3.6 V | 1.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates (vs PIC32MZ1064DAB169-I/HF)
- Lower Flash footprint for cost-sensitive designs (vs PIC32MZ2064DAA169)
- Original production variant with full supply chain availability (vs PIC32MZ1064DAK169-I/HF)
Design Notes
The 169-LFBGA (11x11) package requires via-in-pad or dog-bone fanout with controlled-impedance traces for the DDR2 address/data bus. Follow the Microchip AN1388 PIC32MZ Layout application note for BGA escape routing and keep the DDR2 length-matching tolerance within 50 mils. Use at least 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground plane to meet signal-integrity requirements for the parallel RGB display bus.
Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 3 mm of the BGA balls, plus bulk 4.7 uF tantalum on the 3.3 V main rail. The 200 MHz core can draw up to 150 mA during graphics rendering peaks, so route the main supply on a wide trace or copper pour to avoid IR drop. Keep the analog AVDD supply separate and bypass with 10 uF + 100 nF for the 12-bit ADC accuracy.
Configure the dual-panel Flash boot panel correctly in your firmware: PIC32MZ1064DAA variants boot from panel 1 and PIC32MZ1064DAB variants boot from panel 2 per the device datasheet. Swapping panel assignments without firmware changes will cause boot failure. Also, configure the DDR2 controller timing in MPLAB Harmony Configurator before enabling the Graphics Processor, or the framebuffer reads will return garbage.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is not applicable for this industrial-grade (-40C to +85C) variant; AEC-Q100 grades are separate ordering suffixes.