PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR - 200MHz 2MB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.65 | $7.65 |
| 10 | $7.21 | $72.10 |
| 100 | $6.42 | $642.00 |
| 500 | $5.78 | $2,890.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.19 | $5,190.00 |
PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit that combines a 32-bit CPU core, volatile and non-volatile memory, and a rich set of peripherals (timers, communication interfaces, ADCs) on a single die. PIC32MZ EC devices sit at the top of Microchip's MIPS-based MCU portfolio, positioned between traditional PIC microcontrollers and high-performance ARM Cortex-M parts. The microAptiv core delivers 252 DMIPS throughput, deterministic interrupt response, and DSP extensions, while remaining code-compatible with legacy PIC32MX firmware.
Key features include 53 I/O lines, USB 2.0 high-speed OTG, six UART, three SPI/I2S, four I2C ports, a 12-bit ADC with up to 5 Msps, six PWM outputs, and dedicated crypto blocks supporting AES, DES, SHA, and RNG. The integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with RMII/MII interface enables connected industrial applications without an external PHY controller on the bus side. Cache architecture includes 16 KB I-cache and 4 KB D-cache for deterministic code execution from external memory regions.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, IoT gateways with Ethernet connectivity, secure point-of-sale terminals, automotive infotainment subsystems, and graphics HMI panels. The integrated crypto engine makes it particularly suitable for TLS/DTLS-accelerated connected devices. The wide Flash/RAM headroom (2 MB / 512 KB) supports full embedded web servers, OTA firmware update partitions, and rich graphics libraries.
When designing with this device, ensure the 64-pin QFN (MR package) has a proper thermal pad soldered to a 0.5 mm pitch land pattern. Programming/debugging uses the 4-wire JTAG or 2-wire ICSP interface. The -I/MR suffix denotes industrial temperature range and tape-and-reel packaging; for the tray version use PIC32MZ2048ECM064-I/MR (non-T suffix).
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-brand alternatives from the PIC32MZ family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | MIPS32 microAptiv |
| Architecture | 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| I/O Pins | 53 |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) |
| Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC integrated |
| Crypto Engine | AES / DES / SHA / RNG integrated |
| CAN | Yes (integrated) |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed OTG |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 5 Msps |
| ADC Channels | Up to 28 |
| PWM Outputs | 9 |
| UART | 6 |
| SPI / I2S | 3 |
| I2C | 4 |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 9 16-bit / 4 32-bit |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Programming/Debug Interface | JTAG / 2-wire ICSP |
PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O / UART5 TX |
| Pin 2 | RG12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 3 | RC13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 4 | RC14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 5 | RD0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 6 | RD1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 7 | RD2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 8 | RD3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 9 | RD4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 10 | RD5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 11 | RD6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 12 | RD7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 13 | RC1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 14 | RC2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 15 | RC3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 16 | RC4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 17 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.3V nominal) |
| Pin 19 | EP — Thermal pad - must be soldered to PCB ground pad |
| Pin 20 | RB5 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 21 | RB4 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 22 | RB3 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 23 | RB2 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 24 | RB1 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 25 | RB0 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 26 | RB6 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 27 | RB7 — General purpose I/O / PWM |
| Pin 28 | RB8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 29 | RB9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 30 | RB10 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 31 | RB11 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.3V nominal) |
| Pin 34 | RB12 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 35 | RB13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 36 | RB14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 37 | RB15 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 38 | RF0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 39 | RF1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 40 | RF2 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 41 | RF3 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 42 | RF4 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 43 | RF5 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 44 | RF6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 45 | RF7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 46 | RF8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 47 | RF9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 48 | RG9 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 49 | RA0 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 50 | RA1 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 51 | RA2 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 52 | RA3 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 53 | RA4 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 54 | RA5 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 55 | RA6 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 56 | RA7 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 57 | RA14 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 58 | RA15 — Analog input / GPIO |
| Pin 59 | RG6 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 60 | RG7 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 61 | RG8 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 62 | RG13 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 63 | RG14 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 64 | RG1 — General purpose I/O |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Secure IoT Edge Node, Automotive Infotainment HMI Controller, Point-of-Sale Terminal, Motor Control and Industrial Drive, Medical Patient Monitoring Device, Graphics HMI / Touch Display Controller.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core make it ideal for industrial protocol gateways (Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) bridging fieldbus networks to SCADA. Its 2 MB Flash accommodates full TCP/IP stacks plus TLS libraries, while the 512 KB SRAM supports concurrent connection tables without external memory. The 53 I/O drive RS-485 transceivers directly, and six UART handle multi-protocol bridging.
Recommended
Secure IoT Edge Node
The integrated hardware crypto engine (AES, DES, SHA, RNG) accelerates TLS/DTLS handshake for battery-managed IoT edge nodes. At 200 MHz the device completes ECDH P-256 in approximately 8 ms, freeing the CPU for application logic. The dual-bank 2 MB Flash supports A/B OTA firmware updates, while 512 KB RAM caches MQTT payloads. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade and 2.3V to 3.6V supply tolerate battery or solar power subsystems.
Recommended
Automotive Infotainment HMI Controller
Automotive infotainment HMI controllers benefit from the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR's 200 MHz throughput driving graphics libraries and the 12-bit ADC up to 5 Msps sampling analog knob/button voltages. The 53 I/O interface RGB displays via SPI/FSMC while USB 2.0 HS OTG supports smartphone projection. The integrated CAN bus peripheral connects to vehicle networks, and the hardware crypto engine secures Bluetooth pairing and Wi-Fi handshakes.
Recommended
Point-of-Sale Terminal
Point-of-sale (POS) terminals leverage the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR's hardware crypto engine to secure EMV chip card transactions, PCI PTS 5.x compliant key storage, and PIN encryption. The 2 MB Flash stores firmware and transaction logs, while 512 KB SRAM caches encryption contexts. Six UART support mag-stripe readers, barcode scanners, NFC readers, and receipt printers concurrently. Industrial temperature grade ensures reliability in retail environments.
Recommended
Motor Control and Industrial Drive
Motor control applications benefit from the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR's 9 PWM outputs with complementary mode and dead-band generation, plus a 12-bit ADC at 5 Msps for current sensing. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core executes FOC (field-oriented control) algorithms within 5 microseconds, leaving CPU headroom for CANopen or PROFIdrive protocol stacks. 53 I/O interface Hall sensors, encoders, and gate drivers directly without external logic.
Recommended
Medical Patient Monitoring Device
Medical patient monitoring devices use the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR's deterministic microAptiv interrupt response for real-time ECG/SpO2 sampling, 12-bit ADC capturing biosensor waveforms at adequate rates. 2 MB Flash stores device firmware and patient logs, while 512 KB RAM buffers streaming waveform data. The integrated Ethernet MAC supports wired connectivity to bedside monitors; industrial temperature range and low-power Sleep modes extend battery runtime on portable units.
Recommended
Graphics HMI / Touch Display Controller
Graphics HMI panels using the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR benefit from its 200 MHz MIPS core driving 480x272 WQVGA TFT displays via 8-bit parallel PMP, hardware crypto for secure UI sessions, and 2 MB Flash storing bitmap assets. The device supports Microchip's MPLAB Harmony Graphics Suite and external SPI flash for asset expansion. USB 2.0 HS OTG enables touchscreen firmware updates from a host PC.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048ECM064-I/MR | PIC32MZ2048ECG064T-I/MR | PIC32MZ1024ECM064-I/MR | PIC32MZ2048EFM064T-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) - same | 64-QFN (9x9 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 252 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| FPU | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Integrated Crypto Engine | Yes (AES/DES/SHA/RNG) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.3 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 3.6 V | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated crypto engine (vs PIC32MX series MCUs)
- 2 MB dual-bank Flash with OTA support (vs PIC32MZ1024ECM064-I/MR (1 MB Flash))
- 253 DMIPS performance with deterministic interrupt (vs Lower-tier PIC32MX MCUs)
- EF family successor available in same footprint (vs PIC32MZ2048EFM064T-I/MR)
Design Notes
The 64-QFN package's exposed thermal pad (pin 19) MUST be soldered to a PCB ground pad with at least 16 thermal vias to a 2 oz copper inner-plane. Estimated: at 200 MHz full peripheral operation the device draws approximately 200 mA, dissipating 660 mW at 3.3V. With theta_JA of 22 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC JESD51-7 test board, junction-to-ambient rise is approximately 14.5 C, well within industrial -40C to +85C limits. Without proper thermal pad soldering, junction temperatures can exceed 100 C and trigger thermal shutdown during continuous DMA-heavy workloads.
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 2 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair, plus a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor near the IC. The PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR has multiple VDD pins powering separate analog and digital domains; failure to decouple each pair independently causes ADC noise coupling into digital logic and vice versa. Estimate: total bulk capacitance requirement is approximately 22 uF across all VDD rails to handle worst-case 200 mA load transients without >100 mV droop.
Route the 50 MHz Ethernet RMII signals (ERXD, ETXD, EREF_CLK) with 50-ohm impedance and length-matched to within 50 mil. The USB 2.0 HS D+/D- differential pair requires 90-ohm differential impedance with maximum 4-inch length to meet signal-integrity mask. Keep analog traces (AN1-AN28) away from PWM outputs and switching regulators to prevent ADC crosstalk. Route JTAG signals (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI) away from Ethernet and USB pairs to avoid EMI coupling during in-circuit programming.
Common pitfalls include: (1) failing to solder the thermal pad causes thermal shutdown under load; (2) not configuring the FCR_PFM and POSC clock registers correctly leads to USB enumeration failure; (3) using DMA channel 0 for time-critical peripherals blocks DMA channel 4 (used by crypto engine); (4) forgetting to enable the JTAG port lock bits in DEVCFG0 allows unauthorized firmware read-back, breaking IP protection despite the integrated crypto engine. Always review Microchip's PIC32MZ EC Family errata (DS80000496) before board bring-up.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product page. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - for AEC-Q100 automotive applications, use the PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MRVAO or PIC32MZ1024ECM064-I/MR automotive-graded derivatives with full Part Coverage.
