PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J - 200MHz MCU, 1MB Flash, LQFP-176 | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.75 | $6.75 |
| 10 | $6.1 | $61.00 |
| 100 | $5.4 | $540.00 |
| 500 | $4.85 | $2,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.45 | $4,450.00 |
PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and peripherals (ADC, timers, communication blocks). The PIC32MZ DA series sits in the high-performance tier of Microchip's PIC32 portfolio, targeting MPU-like workloads while preserving the ease of design of an MCU. Within the broader taxonomy, PIC32MZ DA belongs to: microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS-based MCU -> PIC32 family -> PIC32MZ DA sub-family. The DA designation specifically denotes the Graphics and DRAM-enabled variants that integrate LCD-tFT controllers and external DDR2 memory support.
Key differentiating specifications include the 200 MHz core, 1 MB Flash, 640 KB SRAM, integrated graphics controller with 2D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 45 analog channels, integrated High-Speed USB 2.0 with on-chip PHY, dual CAN 2.0b controllers, and DDR2 memory controller capable of addressing up to 128 MB of external SDRAM. The wide peripheral set is exposed through 120+ GPIO-capable pins on the 176-pin LQFP.
Architecturally, the PIC32MZ1064DAB176 uses a 32-bit MIPS32 microAptiv core with a 5-stage pipeline, tightly coupled I-cache/D-cache, dedicated Flash prefetch, and a multi-channel DMA engine. The integrated Graphics Controller includes hardware-accelerated blit, fill, copy, and chroma-key operations, while the parallel master port provides glueless access to external DDR2/LPDDR memory for frame-buffer storage.
Typical applications include graphical HMI panels, industrial control touchscreens, medical patient monitoring displays, point-of-sale terminals, automotive instrument clusters, and any embedded product requiring rich color graphics with deterministic real-time control. Design considerations include careful PCB layout of the 176-pin exposed-pad LQFP for thermal dissipation, provision of the external DDR2 memory interface, and observance of Microchip's Harmony and MPLAB Harmony v3 initialization flows.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | PIC32MZ DA |
| Core | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 1 MB (1M x 8) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 640 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 MSPS, up to 45 analog inputs |
| Graphics Controller | Integrated 2D GPU with parallel master port |
| External Memory | External DDR2 DRAM up to 32 MB or 128 MB addressable |
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 with on-chip PHY |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b controllers |
| Package | 176-pin LQFP with Exposed Pad (20x20 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Tray Packaging | Tray (/2J suffix) |
PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RF0 — General purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 2 | RF1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 3 | RG0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 4 | RG1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V typical) |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 7 | RH0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 8 | RH1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 9 | RH2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 10 | RH3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 11 | RH4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 12 | RH5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 13 | RH6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 14 | RH7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 15 | RJ0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 16 | RJ1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 17 | RJ2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 18 | RJ3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 19 | RJ4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 20 | RJ5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 21 | RJ6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 22 | RJ7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 23 | RK0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 24 | RK1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 25 | RK2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 26 | RK3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 27 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 28 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 29 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | AN1 — Analog input 1 / GPIO |
| Pin 31 | AN2 — Analog input 2 / GPIO |
| Pin 32 | AN3 — Analog input 3 / GPIO |
| Pin 33 | AN4 — Analog input 4 / GPIO |
| Pin 34 | AN5 — Analog input 5 / GPIO |
| Pin 35 | AN6 — Analog input 6 / GPIO |
| Pin 36 | AN7 — Analog input 7 / GPIO |
| Pin 37 | AN8 — Analog input 8 / GPIO |
| Pin 38 | AN9 — Analog input 9 / GPIO |
| Pin 39 | AN10 — Analog input 10 / GPIO |
| Pin 40 | AN11 — Analog input 11 / GPIO |
| Pin 41 | AN12 — Analog input 12 / GPIO |
| Pin 42 | AN13 — Analog input 13 / GPIO |
| Pin 43 | AN14 — Analog input 14 / GPIO |
| Pin 44 | AN15 — Analog input 15 / GPIO |
| Pin 45 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 46 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 47 | AN16 — Analog input 16 / GPIO |
| Pin 48 | AN17 — Analog input 17 / GPIO |
| Pin 49 | AN18 — Analog input 18 / GPIO |
| Pin 50 | AN19 — Analog input 19 / GPIO |
| Pin 51 | AN20 — Analog input 20 / GPIO |
| Pin 52 | AN21 — Analog input 21 / GPIO |
| Pin 53 | AN22 — Analog input 22 / GPIO |
| Pin 54 | AN23 — Analog input 23 / GPIO |
| Pin 55 | AN24 — Analog input 24 / GPIO |
| Pin 56 | AN25 — Analog input 25 / GPIO |
| Pin 57 | AN26 — Analog input 26 / GPIO |
| Pin 58 | AN27 — Analog input 27 / GPIO |
| Pin 59 | AN28 — Analog input 28 / GPIO |
| Pin 60 | AN29 — Analog input 29 / GPIO |
| Pin 61 | AN30 — Analog input 30 / GPIO |
| Pin 62 | AN31 — Analog input 31 / GPIO |
| Pin 63 | AN32 — Analog input 32 / GPIO |
| Pin 64 | AN33 — Analog input 33 / GPIO |
| Pin 65 | AN34 — Analog input 34 / GPIO |
| Pin 66 | AN35 — Analog input 35 / GPIO |
| Pin 67 | AN36 — Analog input 36 / GPIO |
| Pin 68 | AN37 — Analog input 37 / GPIO |
| Pin 69 | AN38 — Analog input 38 / GPIO |
| Pin 70 | AN39 — Analog input 39 / GPIO |
| Pin 71 | AN40 — Analog input 40 / GPIO |
| Pin 72 | AN41 — Analog input 41 / GPIO |
| Pin 73 | AN42 — Analog input 42 / GPIO |
| Pin 74 | AN43 — Analog input 43 / GPIO |
| Pin 75 | AN44 — Analog input 44 / GPIO |
| Pin 76 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 77 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 78 | RB0 — General purpose I/O / programming |
| Pin 79 | RB1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 80 | RB2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 81 | RB3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 82 | RB4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 83 | RB5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 84 | RB6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 85 | RB7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 86 | RB8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 87 | RB9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 88 | RB10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 89 | RB11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 90 | RB12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 91 | RB13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 92 | RB14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 93 | RB15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 94 | RC0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 95 | RC1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 96 | RC2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 97 | RC3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 98 | RC4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 99 | RC5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 100 | RC6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 101 | RC7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 102 | RC8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 103 | RC9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 104 | RC10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 105 | RC11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 106 | RC12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 107 | RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 108 | RC14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 109 | RC15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 110 | RD0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 111 | RD1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 112 | RD2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 113 | RD3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 114 | RD4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 115 | RD5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 116 | RD6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 117 | RD7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 118 | RD8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 119 | RD9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 120 | RD10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 121 | RD11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 122 | RD12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 123 | RD13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 124 | RD14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 125 | RD15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 126 | RE0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 127 | RE1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 128 | RE2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 129 | RE3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 130 | RE4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 131 | RE5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 132 | RE6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 133 | RE7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 134 | RE8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 135 | RE9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 136 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 137 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 138 | RA0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 139 | RA1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 140 | RA2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 141 | RA3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 142 | RA4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 143 | RA5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 144 | RA6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 145 | RA7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 146 | RA8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 147 | RA9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 148 | RA10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 149 | RA11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 150 | RA12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 151 | RA13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 152 | RA14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 153 | RA15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 154 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 155 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 156 | VDD — Digital supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 157 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 158 | D+ — USB D+ data line |
| Pin 159 | D- — USB D- data line |
| Pin 160 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 161 | CANTX1 — CAN 1 transmit |
| Pin 162 | CANRX1 — CAN 1 receive |
| Pin 163 | CANTX2 — CAN 2 transmit |
| Pin 164 | CANRX2 — CAN 2 receive |
| Pin 165 | DQ0 — DDR2 data line 0 |
| Pin 166 | DQ1 — DDR2 data line 1 |
| Pin 167 | DQ2 — DDR2 data line 2 |
| Pin 168 | DQ3 — DDR2 data line 3 |
| Pin 169 | DQ4 — DDR2 data line 4 |
| Pin 170 | DQ5 — DDR2 data line 5 |
| Pin 171 | DQ6 — DDR2 data line 6 |
| Pin 172 | DQ7 — DDR2 data line 7 |
| Pin 173 | DQ8 — DDR2 data line 8 |
| Pin 174 | DQ9 — DDR2 data line 9 |
| Pin 175 | DQ10 — DDR2 data line 10 |
| Pin 176 | DQ11 — DDR2 data line 11 |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial HMI Touch Panels, Medical Patient Monitoring Displays, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Automotive Instrument Clusters, Building Automation Touchscreens, Smart Appliance Control Boards, Industrial Test and Measurement Front Panels.
Industrial HMI Touch Panels
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J is well-matched to industrial HMI touch panels. The integrated 2D GPU accelerates rendering of buttons, gauges, and trend graphs, while the parallel master port gluelessly interfaces to DDR2 for frame-buffer storage without an external SDRAM controller. At 200 MHz the MIPS32 microAptiv core drives the LVGL or Microchip Graphics Suite stack with headroom, and dual CAN 2.0b controllers connect to motor drives and PLC fieldbuses. Compared with an external GPU+MCU approach, the integrated graphics reduce BOM and PCB area. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C operation tolerates factory enclosures without derating.
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Medical Patient Monitoring Displays
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J suits medical patient monitoring displays. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC captures up to 45 analog channels for ECG, SpO2, temperature, and respiration sensors with 18 MSPS throughput. The 2D GPU renders waveforms, numerics, and alarms at low CPU overhead, while the 200 MHz core handles deterministic data logging. Dual CAN buses interface to bedside central monitors and asset-tracking systems. The LQFP-176 exposed pad simplifies thermal management in compact bedside form factors, while the HS USB with on-chip PHY connects to hospital EMR gateways without external PHY components.
Recommended
Point-of-Sale Terminals
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J is ideal for point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The integrated graphics controller drives TFT panels for cashier UI without external video controllers, while the HS USB with on-chip PHY connects to barcode scanners, receipt printers, and cash drawers. The 1 MB Flash holds graphical assets, fonts, and payment-flow firmware, and the 200 MHz core encrypts transactions in real time. Dual CAN or UART peripherals integrate with fiscal printers and store back-office systems, while DDR2 expansion allows large product catalogs to be cached locally for instant lookup, reducing checkout latency.
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Automotive Instrument Clusters
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J supports automotive instrument cluster designs. The 2D GPU renders analog-style gauges, digital speed readouts, and warning icons at 60 Hz with minimal CPU load, while the parallel master port feeds the display through DDR2 buffering. Dual CAN 2.0b interfaces to vehicle body and powertrain buses, and the 45-input ADC reads sensor inputs such as fuel level and temperature. The exposed-pad LQFP-176 dissipates cluster thermal loads; for AEC-Q100-qualified variants in safety-critical clusters, designers should validate against the -Q1 suffix part from Microchip.
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Building Automation Touchscreens
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J powers building automation touchscreens for HVAC, lighting, and access-control panels. The integrated graphics controller renders floor plans, schedules, and lighting scenes, while CAN and HS USB connect to BACnet, Modbus, and KNX gateways. With 1 MB Flash and 640 KB SRAM plus DDR2 expansion, designers can store multiple language assets, fonts, and screen templates locally. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature range ensures reliable operation in mechanical rooms and unconditioned wall cavities, while the LQFP-176 exposed pad simplifies thermal layout.
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Smart Appliance Control Boards
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J fits smart appliance control boards for washers, ovens, and refrigerators. The 2D GPU drives TFT status panels with cycle graphics and icons, while the 45-input ADC reads multiple temperature, humidity, and level sensors simultaneously. Dual CAN or UART peripherals connect to inverter motor controllers and external modules, and the HS USB enables firmware updates and diagnostic interfaces. The 1 MB Flash holds complex UI flows and recipe databases, while DDR2 expansion handles animated graphics and historical data logging.
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Industrial Test and Measurement Front Panels
The PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J suits industrial test and measurement front panels such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and power-quality meters. The 2D GPU renders waveforms, FFT waterfalls, and control menus smoothly, while the 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 45 inputs supports multi-channel data acquisition. Dual CAN or USB interfaces connect to host PCs for remote control, and the 1 MB Flash holds calibration constants and instrument firmware. The exposed-pad LQFP-176 layout enables compact front-panel designs without external graphics companion chips, reducing BOM and simplifying EMC compliance.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ1064DAB176-I/2J — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1064DAB176T-I/2J | PIC32MZ2064DAG176-I/2J | PIC32MZ1064DAH176-I/2J | PIC32MZ1064DAB169-I/HF | PIC32MZ1064DAA288-I/4J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LQFP-176 (20x20 mm) with EP | LQFP-176 (20x20 mm) with EP - same | LQFP-176 (20x20 mm) with EP - same | LQFP-176 (20x20 mm) with EP - same | LQFP-169 (smaller) | LQFP-288 (larger) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz | MIPS32 microAptiv 200 MHz |
| Flash | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 640 KB | 640 KB | Larger (per datasheet) | 640 KB | 640 KB | 640 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 inputs | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 inputs | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 inputs | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 45 inputs | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, fewer inputs | 12-bit, 18 MSPS, more inputs |
| External Memory | DDR2 up to 128 MB | DDR2 up to 128 MB | DDR2 up to 128 MB | DDR2 up to 128 MB | DDR2 (smaller pkg) | DDR2 (larger pkg) |
| Graphics Controller | Integrated 2D GPU | Integrated 2D GPU | Integrated 2D GPU (G-tier) | Integrated 2D GPU (H-tier) | Integrated 2D GPU | Integrated 2D GPU |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Truly integrated 2D GPU plus DDR2 controller in one die (vs Generic Cortex-M4 MCUs)
- 45-channel 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC at 200 MHz core (vs PIC32MX575)
- 1 MB Flash plus 640 KB SRAM in LQFP-176 (vs PIC32MZ1025DAB176)
Design Notes
The LQFP-176 exposed pad (EP) must be soldered to a continuous ground copper pour directly under the package to dissipate heat. Microchip recommends at least 16 thermal vias in a 4x4 array under the EP connecting to inner ground planes. At 200 MHz with full peripheral activity, the die can dissipate 0.5-1.0 W; adequate copper area prevents thermal shutdown in enclosed HMI enclosures.
Route DDR2 signals (DQ, DQS, CLK, address, control) on inner layers with 50 ohm controlled impedance per JEDEC JESD79-2F for DDR2. Match trace lengths within the byte lanes, with quarter-clock skew tolerance. Place decoupling capacitors (100 nF + 4.7 uF) within 2 mm of every VDD/VSS pair to suppress switching noise.
Always configure the unused analog pins as digital outputs or tie them to known levels, because floating analog inputs can inject noise into the ADC. Use the Harmony configurator's pin manager to set all unused pins to output-low default. The DDR2 controller requires careful power sequencing - do not enable DDR2 before the 1.8V DDR rail is stable.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade only; AEC-Q100 variants are not currently offered for this exact MPN suffix.