PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR - 200MHz MCU 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $9.85 | $9.85 |
| 10 | $8.92 | $89.20 |
| 100 | $7.95 | $795.00 |
| 500 | $7.1 | $3,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.45 | $6,450.00 |
PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR Overview
What is a 32-bit MCU? A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU, memory (Flash for code, SRAM for data), and on-chip peripherals. The 32-bit class executes instructions on data 32 bits wide, offering higher throughput and larger addressable memory than 8- or 16-bit parts. The microAptiv M-class adds DSP extensions, four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, and microMIPS mode (up to 35% smaller code). In a system hierarchy, an MCU sits between power management and application-specific ICs, controlling sensors, user interfaces, and communication links.
Key specifications include 2.2V to 3.6V single-supply operation, 2 MB Flash (with an additional 160 KB boot Flash region), 512 KB SRAM, multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals, a 12-bit ADC at up to 1.2 Msps, and four I2S/DAC audio interfaces. The FPU accelerates floating-point math, while the ECC on Flash and SRAM supports safety-critical firmware. The SQI interface allows high-throughput access to external QSPI memories for additional storage or graphics frame buffers.
The architecture combines a five-stage pipeline with hardware multiply/divide and a tightly-coupled interrupt controller, achieving 2.69 DMIPS/MHz and low-latency deterministic response. The RTCC with calendar mode and VBAT domain enables timekeeping with the main core powered down, extending battery life in always-on designs. Dedicated crypto engines (RNG, AES, SHA) and a true random number generator simplify secure-boot and TLS implementations.
Typical applications include industrial IoT edge nodes with Ethernet, audio playback systems (1-4 channels), USB device/host peripherals, human-machine interfaces with TFT displays, and connected motor drives. The combination of on-chip Ethernet and USB removes the need for an external network controller, shrinking BOM in industrial gateways.
When designing with this part, plan PCB layout to keep the 50 MHz Ethernet traces short and impedance-controlled, and place the 12 MHz crystal within 0.25 inch of the OSC pins. Use MPLAB Harmony to configure the SQI timing and the Ethernet RMII/MII PHY interface.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv M-Class with FPU |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB (plus 160 KB boot Flash) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 64-pin VQFN 9x9 mm (MR) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with RMII/MII |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed PHY (Device/Host) |
| External Bus Interface | Serial Quad Interface (SQI) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1.2 Msps |
| Audio Interface | I2S / DAC / I2C (up to 4 channels) |
| RTCC | Real-Time Clock with VBAT domain |
| Crypto / RNG | AES, SHA, RNG hardware engines |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Pin Count | 64 |
| Instruction Set | microMIPS, MIPS32 with DSP extensions |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RGND — Reference ground for Ethernet PHY |
| Pin 2 | RPOR1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 3 | RPOR2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 4 | RPOR3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 7 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 8 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 9 | RPOR4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 10 | RPOR5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 11 | RPOR6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 13 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 14 | RPOR7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 15 | RPOR8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 16 | RPOR9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 17 | RPOR10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | SQI1CS — Serial Quad Interface chip select |
| Pin 21 | SQI1CK — Serial Quad Interface clock |
| Pin 22 | SQI1IO0 — Serial Quad Interface data 0 |
| Pin 23 | SQI1IO1 — Serial Quad Interface data 1 |
| Pin 24 | SQI1IO2 — Serial Quad Interface data 2 |
| Pin 25 | SQI1IO3 — Serial Quad Interface data 3 |
| Pin 26 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 28 | RPOR11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 29 | RPOR12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 30 | RPOR13 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 31 | RPOR14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 32 | RPOR15 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 34 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 35 | ETH_TXCK — Ethernet transmit clock (RMII) |
| Pin 36 | ETH_TXEN — Ethernet transmit enable |
| Pin 37 | ETH_TX0 — Ethernet transmit data 0 |
| Pin 38 | ETH_TX1 — Ethernet transmit data 1 |
| Pin 39 | ETH_RXCK — Ethernet receive clock |
| Pin 40 | ETH_RXDV — Ethernet receive data valid |
| Pin 41 | ETH_RX0 — Ethernet receive data 0 |
| Pin 42 | ETH_RX1 — Ethernet receive data 1 |
| Pin 43 | ETH_MDC — Ethernet management clock |
| Pin 44 | ETH_MDIO — Ethernet management data |
| Pin 45 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 46 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 47 | USB_DM — USB D-minus |
| Pin 48 | USB_DP — USB D-plus |
| Pin 49 | USB_VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 50 | USB_ID — USB OTG ID |
| Pin 51 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 52 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 53 | RPOR16 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 54 | RPOR17 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 55 | RPOR18 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 56 | RPOR19 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 57 | RPOR20 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 58 | VDD — Supply voltage 2.2-3.6 V |
| Pin 59 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 60 | RTCC — Real-Time Clock output / VBAT |
| Pin 61 | PGEC1 — ICSP program clock 1 |
| Pin 62 | PGED1 — ICSP program data 1 |
| Pin 63 | MCLR — Master clear / reset |
| Pin 64 | EP — Exposed thermal pad - connect to ground |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial IoT Edge Gateway, USB Audio Headset / Speaker, HMI with TFT Display Controller, Connected Motor Drive Controller, Portable Data Logger / Sensor Hub, Embedded Web Server / Smart Appliance, Medical Diagnostic Device Controller.
Industrial IoT Edge Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR is well-suited to industrial IoT gateways requiring simultaneous Ethernet connectivity and USB host/device support. Its integrated 10/100 MAC removes the need for an external network controller, while the 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs LwIP TCP/IP stacks comfortably within the 2 MB Flash budget. The on-chip USB 2.0 High-Speed PHY supports host connectivity to 4G modems or USB sensors without extra ICs, and the 512 KB SRAM handles simultaneous Modbus, MQTT, and HTTP server tasks. Designers should allocate at least one SQI channel for external Flash boot storage and use the dedicated crypto engines for TLS handshakes.
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USB Audio Headset / Speaker
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR's four I2S/DAC interfaces and integrated USB 2.0 High-Speed PHY make it an excellent host processor for USB audio headsets, USB speakers, and digital mixers. The 2 MB Flash holds the USB Audio Class 1.0/2.0 driver plus DSP audio processing (EQ, mixing, effects), while the 512 KB SRAM is sufficient for audio buffer management. Its microAptiv core's single-cycle MAC accelerates real-time biquad filter chains. Compared with dedicated USB audio codecs, the integrated approach removes the external audio DSP, saving BOM and PCB area. Power dissipation on the VQFN package is moderate for portable use with appropriate thermal pad design.
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HMI with TFT Display Controller
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR serves as a strong main controller for HMI panels with TFT color displays, thanks to its parallel graphics master port, 2 MB Flash for graphics libraries, and SQI interface for fast framebuffer access. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core drives QVGA/WQVGA displays with responsive touch input handling. Combined with its on-chip 12-bit ADC, it reads analog control knobs and backlight current sensing without an external ADC. USB device support simplifies firmware update via USB stick. Designers should use the dedicated GPIO peripheral (PMP) to drive the TFT data bus, freeing the CPU for connection points to industrial networks.
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Connected Motor Drive Controller
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR fits connected motor drives where Ethernet connectivity, USB commissioning, and real-time DSP processing are needed. Its microAptiv core with single-cycle MAC computes FOC (field-oriented control) loops within microseconds, while the 2 MB Flash stores the TCP/IP stack, MQTT client, and motor control firmware together. The dedicated PWM outputs drive 3-phase inverters via gate drivers, and the RTCC schedules maintenance logging. Its integrated crypto engines secure Modbus TCP and HTTPS communications without an external security chip. Operating from -40 C to +85 C, it fits industrial cabinet temperatures.
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Portable Data Logger / Sensor Hub
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR functions as a low-power portable data logger or sensor hub when paired with its integrated RTCC and Sleep modes. The 64-pin VQFN package is small enough for handheld instruments, while the 2 MB Flash records months of sensor logs. Its USB device support enables quick data offload to a PC without removing storage media. The 12-bit ADC at 1.2 Msps captures fast transient events from analog sensors. Battery life benefits from the microAptiv core's low-power Idle and Sleep modes, which drop current below 30 mA in deep Sleep with RTCC active.
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Embedded Web Server / Smart Appliance
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR's 2 MB Flash comfortably holds a TCP/IP stack plus an embedded HTTP/HTTPS web server for smart appliances and building automation products. Its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC enables direct connection to home or building networks, while USB host mode supports Wi-Fi dongles for wireless connectivity. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core serves dynamic web pages and processes JSON/XML control commands in real time. Hardware crypto engines (AES, SHA) secure MQTT/TLS communications to cloud brokers. The -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature range supports appliance and outdoor enclosure installations.
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Medical Diagnostic Device Controller
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR is suitable as the main controller in medical diagnostic devices requiring Ethernet connectivity, USB data transfer, and reliable real-time processing. Its microAptiv core with FPU executes DSP filter chains for signal conditioning (ECG, pulse oximetry) with deterministic latency. The 2 MB Flash holds firmware plus protocol stacks, while the 512 KB SRAM handles multi-channel data acquisition buffers. Hardware ECC on Flash and SRAM supports medical firmware integrity, and the crypto engines enable secure data transfer to hospital networks. The -40 C to +85 C industrial range supports regulated medical environments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024ECG064-I/MR | PIC32MZ2048ECH064-I/PT | PIC32MZ1024ECG100-I/PT | PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF | PIC32MZ1024EFE064-E/MR | PIC32MZ0512EFE064-E/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN-64 (MR) 9x9 mm | VQFN-64 (MR) 9x9 mm - same | TQFP-64 - same die, different package | TQFP-100 - larger package, more I/O | TQFP-100 - same die, more I/O | VQFN-64 (MR) 9x9 mm - same | VQFN-64 (MR) 9x9 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 1 MB (-50%) | 2 MB (same) | 1 MB (-50%) | 2 MB (same) | 1 MB (-50%) | 512 KB (-75%) |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (same) | 256 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (same) | 256 KB (-50%) | 128 KB (-75%) |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz (same) | 200 MHz (same) | 200 MHz (same) | 200 MHz (same) | 200 MHz (same) | 200 MHz (same) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC (same) | 10/100 MAC (same) | 10/100 MAC (same) | 10/100 MAC (same) | 10/100 MAC (same) | 10/100 MAC (same) |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed | USB 2.0 High-Speed (same) | USB 2.0 High-Speed (same) | USB 2.0 High-Speed (same) | USB 2.0 High-Speed (same) | USB 2.0 Full-Speed (-) | USB 2.0 Full-Speed (-) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +85 C (same) | -40 C to +125 C (extended) | -40 C to +125 C (extended) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest memory in 64-pin EC family (vs PIC32MZ1024ECG064-I/MR)
- Native USB 2.0 High-Speed vs EF family Full-Speed (vs PIC32MZ1024EFE064-E/MR)
- Integrated Ethernet + USB + SQI triple connectivity (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ2048ECG064-I/MR operates from a single 2.2 V to 3.6 V supply and draws up to 90 mA at 200 MHz with all peripherals active. Place a 4.7 uF + 100 nF ceramic decoupling pair on every VDD/VSS pin pair, within 5 mm of the package. The internal 1.2 V core LDO requires a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on the VCAP pin (pin 5 area). Estimated: at 200 MHz, full peripheral active, junction temperature rises ~165C above ambient without thermal pad soldering.
The 64-pin VQFN package has an exposed thermal pad (EP) that must be soldered to a 4x4 thermal via array in the ground plane. Keep all 50 MHz Ethernet RMII traces under 50 mm total length with controlled 50 ohm impedance to ground. Place the 12 MHz HSE crystal within 8 mm of OSC1/OSC2 pins with a guard ring around it. The USB DP/DM traces must be 90 ohm differential with ground reference and length-matched within 0.5 mm.
Do not power the MCU from VBAT before the main VDD ramps, or the RTCC may enter an invalid state. Always configure the GFX clock divider before enabling graphics peripherals - running PMP at full 200 MHz can corrupt external bus writes. The crypto engines require DMA access; do not call crypto functions from interrupt context without DMA channel assignment. When using USB device mode, ensure the VBUS detect pin is connected to 5 V through a 100k/330k divider, or the USB PHY will not enumerate.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose PIC32MZ1024EFE064-E/MR (extended temperature grade) for harsh environments.
