PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL - 200MHz MIPS32 2MB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.65 | $14.65 |
| 10 | $13.42 | $134.20 |
| 100 | $12.18 | $1,218.00 |
| 500 | $11.05 | $5,525.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.2 | $10,200.00 |
PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL Overview
What is a 32-bit microcontroller? A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU core, program memory, data RAM, and a rich set of peripherals such as timers, communication controllers, and ADCs. A 32-bit MCU executes 32-bit instructions per cycle, enabling far higher computational throughput than 8-bit or 16-bit predecessors. Within the embedded hierarchy, PIC32MZ MCUs sit at the top of the Microchip PIC32 line, positioned between general-purpose Cortex-M4/M7 devices and higher-end Cortex-A application processors.
Key features of the PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL include an integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, a USB 2.0 High-Speed controller with on-chip PHY, a hardware crypto engine, and a 12-bit ADC running up to 18 Msps. The device also exposes multiple I/O peripherals: six UART/SPI/I2C modules, parallel PMP, and CAN, allowing rich connectivity without external glue logic. Up to 120 GPIO pins are available on the 144-LQFP variant, enabling extensive parallel interfaces for displays, FPGAs, and external memory.
Architecturally, the part combines a 5-stage MIPS32 microAptiv core, dual-bank Flash with live-update support, a tightly-coupled prefetch module to hide Flash latency, and a multi-channel DMA engine. The Ethernet MAC with associated MII/RMII interface and the integrated USB 2.0 HS PHY simplify connected designs, while the FPU accelerates DSP-style floating-point math. The part targets applications needing deterministic real-time response combined with rich wired connectivity.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, EtherCAT/CAN-based motor control nodes, multi-protocol bridges (USB-to-Ethernet, USB-to-CAN), connected HMI controllers, and graphics-enabled human-machine interfaces. The wide peripheral mix also suits point-of-sale terminals, building-automation controllers, and remote telemetry units.
When designing with this MCU, allocate careful board space for the 144-LQFP 0.4 mm pitch footprint and ensure adequate decoupling on every VDD/VSS pair per the datasheet. Trace routing for the Ethernet MII/RMII and USB DP/DN pairs must meet 90-ohm differential impedance to pass compliance testing.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm, 0.4 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC (MII/RMII interface) |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed with on-chip PHY |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 Msps |
| GPIO Count | Up to 120 (144-LQFP variant) |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, PMP |
| DMA | Multi-channel DMA controller |
| FPU | Hardware Floating Point Unit (M-class) |
| Cryptography | Hardware crypto engine (AES, RNG) |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, 168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / Yes |
PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RD0 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 2 | RD1 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 3 | RD2 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 4 | RD3 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 5 | RD4 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 6 | RD5 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 7 | RD6 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 8 | RD7 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 11 | RF0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 12 | RF1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 13 | RF2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 14 | RF3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 15 | RF4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 16 | RF5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 17 | RF6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 18 | RF7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 19 | RG6 — General purpose I/O / ETH reference clock |
| Pin 20 | RG7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 21 | RG8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 22 | RG9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 23 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 24 | RG2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 25 | RG3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 26 | RC1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 27 | RC2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 28 | RC3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 29 | RC4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 30 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 31 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 32 | RA0 — General purpose I/O / AN0 |
| Pin 33 | RA1 — General purpose I/O / AN1 |
| Pin 34 | RA2 — General purpose I/O / AN2 |
| Pin 35 | RA3 — General purpose I/O / AN3 |
| Pin 36 | RA4 — General purpose I/O / AN4 |
| Pin 37 | RA5 — General purpose I/O / AN5 |
| Pin 38 | RA6 — General purpose I/O / AN6 |
| Pin 39 | RA7 — General purpose I/O / AN7 |
| Pin 40 | RA8 — General purpose I/O / AN8 |
| Pin 41 | RA9 — General purpose I/O / AN9 |
| Pin 42 | RA10 — General purpose I/O / AN10 |
| Pin 43 | RA11 — General purpose I/O / AN11 |
| Pin 44 | RA12 — General purpose I/O / AN12 |
| Pin 45 | RA13 — General purpose I/O / AN13 |
| Pin 46 | RA14 — General purpose I/O / AN14 |
| Pin 47 | RA15 — General purpose I/O / AN15 |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 49 | RC5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 50 | RC6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 51 | RC7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 52 | RC8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 53 | RC9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 54 | RC10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 55 | RC11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 56 | RC12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 57 | RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 58 | RC14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 59 | RC15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 60 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 61 | RD8 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 62 | RD9 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 63 | RD10 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 64 | RD11 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 65 | RD12 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 66 | RD13 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 67 | RD14 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 68 | RD15 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 69 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 70 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 71 | RG0 — General purpose I/O / ETH CRS |
| Pin 72 | RG1 — General purpose I/O / ETH COL |
| Pin 73 | RB0 — General purpose I/O / AN32 |
| Pin 74 | RB1 — General purpose I/O / AN33 |
| Pin 75 | RB2 — General purpose I/O / AN34 |
| Pin 76 | RB3 — General purpose I/O / AN35 |
| Pin 77 | RB4 — General purpose I/O / AN36 |
| Pin 78 | RB5 — General purpose I/O / AN37 |
| Pin 79 | RB6 — General purpose I/O / AN38 |
| Pin 80 | RB7 — General purpose I/O / AN39 |
| Pin 81 | RB8 — General purpose I/O / AN40 |
| Pin 82 | RB9 — General purpose I/O / AN41 |
| Pin 83 | RB10 — General purpose I/O / AN42 |
| Pin 84 | RB11 — General purpose I/O / AN43 |
| Pin 85 | RB12 — General purpose I/O / AN44 |
| Pin 86 | RB13 — General purpose I/O / AN45 |
| Pin 87 | RB14 — General purpose I/O / AN46 |
| Pin 88 | RB15 — General purpose I/O / AN47 |
| Pin 89 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 90 | RE0 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 91 | RE1 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 92 | RE2 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 93 | RE3 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 94 | RE4 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 95 | RE5 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 96 | RE6 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 97 | RE7 — General purpose I/O / PMP data |
| Pin 98 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 99 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 100 | RJ0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 101 | RJ1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 102 | RJ2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 103 | RJ3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 104 | RJ4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 105 | RJ5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 106 | RJ6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 107 | RJ7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 108 | RJ8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 109 | RJ9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 110 | RJ10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 111 | RJ11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 112 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.3 V) |
| Pin 113 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 114 | RF13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 115 | RF12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 116 | RG14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 117 | RG15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 118 | RG12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 119 | RG13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 120 | RK0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 121 | RK1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 122 | RK2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 123 | RK3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 124 | RH0 — General purpose I/O / ETH TX_CLK |
| Pin 125 | RH1 — General purpose I/O / ETH TX_EN |
| Pin 126 | RH2 — General purpose I/O / ETH TXD0 |
| Pin 127 | RH3 — General purpose I/O / ETH TXD1 |
| Pin 128 | RH4 — General purpose I/O / ETH RX_CLK |
| Pin 129 | RH5 — General purpose I/O / ETH RX_DV |
| Pin 130 | RH6 — General purpose I/O / ETH RXD0 |
| Pin 131 | RH7 — General purpose I/O / ETH RXD1 |
| Pin 132 | RH8 — General purpose I/O / ETH RX_ER |
| Pin 133 | RH9 — General purpose I/O / ETH CRS_DV |
| Pin 134 | RH10 — General purpose I/O / ETH MDIO |
| Pin 135 | RH11 — General purpose I/O / ETH MDC |
| Pin 136 | RH12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 137 | RH13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 138 | RH14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 139 | RH15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 140 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 141 | RK4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 142 | RK5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 143 | RK6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 144 | RK7 — General purpose I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Multi-Protocol Communication Bridge, Connected Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Building Automation Controller, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Remote Telemetry / IoT Gateway.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL fits industrial Ethernet gateways because of its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface and 200 MHz MIPS32 core, which together deliver deterministic TCP/IP throughput for protocols like Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET. The 512 KB SRAM is sufficient for a full TCP/IP stack plus application buffers, while the 2 MB Flash accommodates multiple protocol libraries and a web configuration UI. Placed as the main processor between an external PHY and the fieldbus, it eliminates the need for a dedicated network coprocessor. Compared with software TCP/IP on smaller MCUs, the integrated MAC plus DMA engine offloads packet handling and frees the core for application logic. The -40C to +85C industrial rating supports factory-floor deployment.
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Multi-Protocol Communication Bridge
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL supports multi-protocol bridges (USB-to-Ethernet, USB-to-CAN, SPI-to-UART) thanks to its USB 2.0 High-Speed with on-chip PHY and six UART/SPI/I2C modules plus CAN. At 200 MHz the MIPS32 core can manage concurrent protocol conversions without offloading to external bridge ICs, and the multi-channel DMA engine sustains data rates needed for USB HS (480 Mbps) or 1 Mbaud CAN-FD. Typical placement: hub device between a host PC over USB and field devices over CAN/Ethernet, with the MCU running all protocol stacks concurrently. The 144-LQFP's up to 120 GPIO allows direct connection to multiple downstream buses. Trade-off: software complexity is high, so a real-time OS like FreeRTOS is recommended.
Recommended
Connected Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL fits HMI controller boards because its 200 MHz MIPS32 core with FPU can drive TFT LCDs through the parallel PMP interface, and the 2 MB Flash stores graphical assets, fonts, and multiple language tables. The integrated Ethernet enables remote HMI monitoring, while USB HS supports firmware updates and touchscreen data streams. With 512 KB RAM the MCU can host a full LVGL or emWin graphical stack plus a Modbus/TCP server. The 144-LQFP package's high GPIO count (120) connects directly to resistive or capacitive touch controllers, RGB displays, and keypad matrices. Industrial -40C to +85C operation suits factory HMI panels without additional thermal management.
Recommended
Building Automation Controller
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL is well suited for building automation controllers (BACnet, KNX, Modbus) thanks to its integrated Ethernet for IP backbone connectivity, USB for commissioning and Zigbee/Z-Wave dongles, and the hardware crypto engine for TLS-secured cloud connectivity. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs BACnet/IP stacks alongside scheduling logic, while the 2 MB Flash stores application code, configuration, and OTA update staging. Multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces connect to sensor hubs and actuator drivers in lighting, HVAC, and access control subsystems. Placed at the heart of a multi-rack automation panel, it replaces separate processor plus network modules. Industrial temperature range matches BAS cabinet environments.
Recommended
Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL fits POS terminal designs because of its USB 2.0 HS host for barcode scanners and payment peripherals, integrated Ethernet for cloud payment gateways, and the hardware crypto engine for PCI-compliant transaction encryption. The 2 MB Flash holds the application, secure firmware, and cryptographic libraries, while 512 KB SRAM buffers transaction queues and TLS sessions. Multiple UARTs drive receipt printers, cash drawers, and customer displays. The integrated peripherals reduce BOM cost versus designs requiring separate USB host controllers and Ethernet bridges. Real-time deterministic response is critical at point-of-sale, which the 200 MHz MIPS32 core delivers with interrupt latencies under 100 ns.
Recommended
Remote Telemetry / IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL suits remote telemetry and IoT edge gateways because it integrates Ethernet, USB, CAN, and multiple serial interfaces in one chip, consolidating multiple physical-layer connections that would otherwise require multiple MCUs. The hardware crypto engine handles TLS/DTLS for cloud uploads, while the 512 KB SRAM holds MQTT buffers and time-series data. The 2 MB Flash can run an embedded Linux alternative (MPLAB Harmony) plus application firmware and OTA update images. Placed at the edge between field sensors (Modbus RTU, CAN, 4-20 mA) and the cloud, it aggregates data and filters locally. Trade-off: for cellular connectivity an external LTE module is still required, but the MCU can host the AT-command manager.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048ECG144-I/PL | PIC32MZ1024ECG144-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024ECH144T-I/PL | PIC32MZ1024EFG144-I/PL | PIC32MZ1024EFE144-I/PL | PIC32MZ1024ECM144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-LQFP (PL, 0.4 mm pitch) | 144-LQFP (PL, 0.4 mm pitch) - identical | 144-LQFP (PH, 0.5 mm pitch) | 144-LQFP (PL, 0.4 mm pitch) - identical | 144-LQFP (PL, 0.4 mm pitch) - identical | 144-LQFP (PL, 0.4 mm pitch) - identical | 144-LQFP (PH, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) | MIPS32 microAptiv (M-Class) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 250 MHz | 250 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB (2M x 8) | 2 MB (2M x 8) | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) | 256 KB (-50%) |
| Integrated Ethernet PHY | No (MAC only, external PHY required) | No (MAC only) | No (MAC only) | No (MAC only) | No (MAC only) | No (MAC only) | No (MAC only) |
| USB 2.0 HS with on-chip PHY | Yes (EC family feature) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (EF family lacks USB HS PHY) | No (EF family) | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash density in PIC32MZ EC 144-LQFP family (vs PIC32MZ1024ECH144T-I/PL)
- Tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume SMT (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG144-I/PL)
- Integrated USB 2.0 High-Speed PHY (vs PIC32MZ1024EFG144-I/PL)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 200 MHz CPU and 3.3 V VDD with all peripherals active, the PIC32MZ2048ECG144T-I/PL core current draw is approximately 70 mA plus I/O switching. Place a 10 uF bulk capacitor and 0.1 uF ceramic bypass within 5 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair. Add a ferrite bead on the analog AVDD supply rail feeding the ADC to achieve the 12-bit SNR datasheet rating.
Route the USB DP/DN pair as 90-ohm differential with length matching within 150 mils, and route the Ethernet MII/RMII signals on the same layer with reference to a continuous ground plane. Per the PIC32MZ EC datasheet, the REF_CLK output for RMII requires a 50 MHz reference; place this trace away from switching signals. Maintain 4-layer PCB with solid ground plane for EMI control.
Do not skip the MCLR reset capacitor; a 10 kohm pull-up plus 0.1 uF capacitor is required for proper power-on reset behavior. The VDDIO and VDD rails must rise within 20 ms; use a controlled ramp regulator. Never operate the Ethernet MAC without configuring the MII/RMII timing registers correctly for the chosen PHY or RMII collisions will corrupt frames.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental declarations. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is an industrial-grade MCU; for automotive use consider PIC32MZ EC AEC-Q100 qualified variants. Conflict minerals compliant per Microchip's Conflict Minerals Report.
