PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL - 200MHz 32-bit MCU 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $13.49 | $134.90 |
| 100 | $12.59 | $1,259.00 |
| 500 | $11.69 | $5,845.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.85 | $10,850.00 |
PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded processing IC that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals such as timers, communication controllers, ADC/DAC modules, and I/O. The PIC32 family from Microchip extends the legacy PIC architecture into the MIPS32 domain, occupying the high-performance mid-product tier above PIC24/dsPIC and below specialized application processors. Within the PIC32MZ family, the ECH sub-series adds dedicated connectivity peripherals and a Crypto Engine (CE), positioning it for networked embedded designs that also require hardware-accelerated AES, DES, SHA and true random number generation.
Key features of the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL include a 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core with 1.56 DMIPS/MHz, a 2 MB (2M x 8) Flash array, 512 KB SRAM, an integrated Floating-Point Unit (FPU) and a dedicated Crypto Engine. The device provides Hi-Speed USB 2.0 On-The-Go, two CAN 2.0b/FlexCAN modules (with optional CAN-FD), 10/100 Ethernet MAC with RMII/MII interface, multiple SPI/I2C/UART peripherals, a 12-bit ADC up to 500 ksps, and a Parallel Master Port (PMP) for external bus connectivity.
The PIC32MZ ECH series uses a 5-stage pipelined microAptiv core with hardware multiply/divide, a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) and dual Flash banks for live firmware updates. The 2 MB on-chip Flash is paired with a 128 KB boot Flash and supports an execute-in-place (XIP) cache that boosts effective throughput when running code from external memories via the PMP.
Typical applications include industrial Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Motor Control, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals, IoT edge gateways, Graphical Touchscreen Controllers, and Connectivity Bridges (USB-to-Ethernet, USB-to-CAN-FD). The wide peripheral integration makes the part well suited to designs that previously required an MCU plus a discrete communications controller.
Designers should plan the PCB layout for the 9 mm x 9 mm VTLA package with attention to the exposed thermal pad for improved thermal performance, route the 50 MHz Ethernet RMII signals with controlled impedance, and ensure decoupling capacitance is placed within a few millimeters of each power pin pair. Internal pull-ups on the I/O bank reduce BOM cost.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit) |
| Maximum Core Clock | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 512 KB |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| FPU | Yes (Hardware Floating-Point Unit) |
| Crypto Engine | Integrated (AES, DES, SHA, TRNG) |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 On-The-Go |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with RMII/MII |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b (CAN-FD capable) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 500 ksps |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL 124-vtla (9x9 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL (124-vtla (9x9 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial HMI and Touchscreen Controllers, USB-to-Ethernet and USB-to-CAN-FD Bridges, Motor Control and Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Drives, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals, IoT Edge Gateways with TLS 1.3, Medical Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Equipment, Secure Boot and Firmware Update Controllers.
Industrial HMI and Touchscreen Controllers
The PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL is well suited to industrial HMI controllers thanks to its 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core, hardware FPU, 2 MB Flash for graphical assets, and integrated 12-bit ADC up to 500 ksps for touch-sensing front-ends. A typical HMI board uses the ECH as the master controller, driving an RGB565 display via PMP or SPI and reading a capacitive touch controller over I2C. Compared to lower-frequency PIC32 parts, the 200 MHz core allows 60 Hz refresh on WVGA panels with room for a graphics library like LVGL. The 124-pin VTLA package provides ample GPIO for backlight PWM, key-matrix scanning and isolated RS-485 links.
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USB-to-Ethernet and USB-to-CAN-FD Bridges
The integrated Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG, 10/100 Ethernet MAC and dual CAN-FD controllers make the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL an excellent bridge controller for industrial gateways. A typical bridge board enumerates the USB upstream as a CDC-ECM device and pushes Ethernet frames via the integrated MAC, or aggregates CAN-FD traffic into USB bulk transfers for diagnostics. The 2 MB Flash accommodates full TCP/IP stacks (MPLAB Harmony Net) plus CANopen or J1939 protocol handlers. The hardware Crypto Engine accelerates TLS 1.3 handshakes for secure gateway connections, offloading the main CPU and reducing latency below 5 ms per session.
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Motor Control and Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Drives
The 200 MHz microAptiv core, hardware FPU and 512 KB MEMS make the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL capable of real-time FOC on multi-axis motor drives at PWM rates up to 50 kHz. The integrated 12-bit ADC with dual S&H channels samples phase currents simultaneously, while the PWM/OC modules generate complementary 3-phase signals with hardware dead-time insertion. Compared with PIC32MX1xx/2xx, the larger Flash holds field-weakening and MTPA tables without external memory. The 124-pin VTLA footprint provides enough GPIO for encoder/Hall sensors, brake drivers and isolated CAN-FD feedback to a host controller.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals
POS terminals benefit from the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL's Hi-Speed USB host for barcode scanners, Ethernet MAC for IP-based payment terminals, and 2 MB Flash for storing GUI assets and transaction buffers. The Crypto Engine accelerates EMV chip-card RSA/AEC signatures in under 100 ms, a hard latency target for contactless transactions. Compared with PIC32MX series MCUs, the ECH's CAN-FD allows integration with smart-shelf controllers and inventory networks. The industrial temperature rating ensures reliable operation in retail environments that vary from cold storage aisles to heated storefronts.
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IoT Edge Gateways with TLS 1.3
Edge IoT gateways benefit from the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL's integrated Crypto Engine for hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3, AES-256-GCM and SHA-256, freeing the 200 MHz CPU for application logic. The 10/100 Ethernet MAC provides the WAN uplink while dual CAN-FD and multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports aggregate sensor data from field devices. Compared to software-only TLS on Cortex-M4, the ECH reduces handshake CPU load by more than 60 percent, allowing real-time data publishing to MQTT brokers. The 2 MB Flash stores the full TLS trust chain and application firmware with room for OTA staging.
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Medical Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Equipment
The PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL's 12-bit ADC, USB OTG, and large memory make it a candidate for compact patient monitors and diagnostic peripherals that require long-term data buffering. The hardware FPU accelerates DSP routines for heart-rate variability and respiration analysis, while the Ethernet MAC enables HL7/FHIR data uplink. Compared with low-end PIC24 parts, the ECH family offers the computational headroom for FFT-based signal analysis. Note: the ECH is industrial-grade, not AEC-Q100-qualified; for medical designs subject to IEC 60601-1 review, additional isolation and verification are required by the integrator.
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Secure Boot and Firmware Update Controllers
The PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL's hardware Crypto Engine and dual-bank Flash architecture make it suitable as a secure-boot host for downstream MCUs in safety-critical systems. The CE accelerates ECDSA and RSA signature verification during boot, while dual-bank Flash allows OTA firmware updates with safe rollback. Compared with PIC32MX parts, the ECH adds hardware TRNG for stronger key generation. The 124-pin VTLA footprint leaves enough GPIO for status LEDs, JTAG/SWD, and isolated communication channels to the supervisor controller.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048ECH124-I/TL | PIC32MZ2048ECM124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ2048ECG124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECH124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ2048EFH124T-I/TL |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same |
| Core Clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Crypto Engine | Yes (AES/SHA/TRNG) | Yes | No | No (Graphics instead) | Yes | No | No |
| Ethernet MAC | Yes (10/100 with RMII/MII) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Hi-Speed | Yes (USB 2.0 OTG) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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
- Integrated Hardware Crypto Engine with TRNG (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM124T-I/TL)
- 2 MB Flash vs 1 MB on the 1024 variants (vs PIC32MZ1024ECH124T-I/TL)
- Retains Ethernet MAC unlike the Graphics G variant (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG124T-I/TL)
- Industrial temperature rating at standard grade (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PF)
Design Notes
The 124-pin VTLA (9x9 mm) package requires a properly sized exposed thermal pad soldered to a continuous ground plane for thermal dissipation. Recommended per Microchip AN3466: place at least one 0.1 uF X7R 0402 ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of every power pin pair, with bulk 10 uF X5R tantalum or ceramic on each main rail. Maintain a 4-layer stackup with continuous ground beneath the MCU to keep return paths short for the 200 MHz core.
The 10/100 Ethernet MAC RMII interface uses a 50 MHz reference clock that is highly sensitive to trace impedance and length matching. Route the RMII data/clock traces with 50 ohm single-ended impedance, match within ±2 mm, and place the PHY within 50 mm of the MAC pins. Cross the Ethernet differential pair only at 90 degrees and provide a chassis-side common-mode choke on the MDI lines for emissions compliance.
Do not confuse the PIC32MZ2048ECH124T-I/TL (industrial, with Crypto Engine and Ethernet) with the PIC32MZ2048ECM124T-I/TL (Connectivity, no Crypto) or PIC32MZ2048ECG124T-I/TL (Graphics, no Ethernet). All three share the VTLA-124 footprint but omit different peripherals; verify the full part number on the bin label before programming. Also confirm the boot Flash configuration bits when migrating from PIC32MX silicon.
Estimated: at 3.3V core supply with the 200 MHz microAptiv core fully active plus Ethernet, USB and dual CAN-FD peripherals enabled, typical active current is approximately 100 mA. Plan a regulator with at least 250 mA headroom for peak loops, and add a bulk 22 uF tantalum near the MCU power pin to handle switching transients.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG requires 90 ohm differential impedance on the D+/D- pair, with the trace length matched within 0.15 mm. Keep the ESD protection diode within 5 mm of the USB connector, and route the high-speed signals on the top layer over a continuous ground reference plane. Refer to Microchip AN2651 for the full USB hardware design guideline.
Compliance Information
Industrial grade only; not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose PIC32MZ2048ECH124-I/TL automotive screening if required. RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip PIC32MZ ECH product family datasheet. Tape and Reel packaging is lead-free.