PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX - 32-bit MCU 200MHz 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.85 | $14.85 |
| 10 | $13.92 | $139.20 |
| 100 | $12.5 | $1,250.00 |
| 500 | $11.2 | $5,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.05 | $10,050.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded processor that integrates a CPU core, volatile and non-volatile memory, and a rich set of peripherals onto a single silicon die. The PIC32MZ EF family sits within the hierarchy MIPS32 M-Class core -> 32-bit MCU -> embedded microcontroller -> semiconductor. Its MIPS Warrior M-class core delivers up to 330 DMIPS, enabling deterministic real-time control and high-throughput DSP tasks within a unified address space, and it pairs with a peripheral set including USB, Ethernet, CAN, and high-speed comparators.
Key differentiating specifications include 200 MHz core frequency with 330 DMIPS throughput, dual-panel Flash supporting live firmware update, 512 KB SRAM with optional ECC, IEEE 754 FPU for single- and double-precision math, and an integrated crypto engine absence (this is the no-crypto variant). The device operates across a -40C to +125C extended industrial temperature range and accepts a 2.3 V to 3.6 V supply, with multiple power-saving modes that allow deep sleep currents in the microamp range.
Architecturally, the PIC32MZ EF integrates a 9-stage pipeline, tightly coupled memory, a 32-channel DMA controller, and a wide peripheral mix (six UART/SPI/I2C, two CAN, USB, Ethernet, and a graphics controller for TFT/HMI panels). This combination removes the need for an external memory bus on most designs and supports dual-panel flash for safe live firmware updates, a feature uncommon in this class.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, automotive body and HMI modules, IoT gateways, TFT-based human-machine interfaces, and digital motor drives (FOC/PMSM). The automotive-grade E temperature range and AEC-Q100 readiness suit it for under-hood and cabin modules. Across these uses, the on-chip FPU and DSP extensions accelerate filtering and field-oriented control loops without off-loading to a companion DSP.
When designing with this device, ensure that the PCB accommodates the 0.5 mm-pitch TFBGA land pattern with proper microvia stack-up and that decoupling follows the 1-10-100 bulk/intermediate/high-frequency rule on every VDD/VSS pair. Plan JTAG/ICSP access early because the 144-ball TFBGA can complicate hand-rework and in-system programming headers.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (MIPS Warrior) |
| Core Frequency (max) | 200 MHz |
| DMIPS | 330 DMIPS |
| Program Flash | 2048 KB (2 MB) dual-panel |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Package | 144-TFBGA (7x7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DSP Extensions | Single-cycle MAC, 4x 64-bit accumulators |
| Crypto Engine | No (no-crypto variant) |
| CAN | No CAN (per datasheet) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin A2 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin A3 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin A4 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin A5 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin A6 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin A7 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin A8 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin A9 | RC12 — I/O port C bit 12 |
| Pin A10 | RC11 — I/O port C bit 11 |
| Pin A11 | RC10 — I/O port C bit 10 |
| Pin A12 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin B1 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin B2 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 / AN15 |
| Pin B3 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin B4 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin B5 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin B6 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin B7 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin B8 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin B9 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin B10 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin B11 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin B12 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin C1 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pin C2 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin C3 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin C4 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin C5 | RA15 — I/O port A bit 15 |
| Pin C6 | RA14 — I/O port A bit 14 |
| Pin C7 | RA11 — I/O port A bit 11 |
| Pin C8 | RA10 — I/O port A bit 10 |
| Pin C9 | RA9 — I/O port A bit 9 |
| Pin C10 | RA8 — I/O port A bit 8 |
| Pin C11 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin C12 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin D1 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pin D2 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin D3 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin D4 | RF8 — I/O port F bit 8 |
| Pin D5 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin D6 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin D7 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin D8 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin D9 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin D10 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin D11 | RE9 — I/O port E bit 9 |
| Pin D12 | RE8 — I/O port E bit 8 |
| Pin E1 | RG9 — I/O port G bit 9 |
| Pin E2 | RG8 — I/O port G bit 8 |
| Pin E3 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pin E4 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pin E5 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin E6 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin E7 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin E8 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin E9 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin E10 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin E11 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pin E12 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pin F1 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin F2 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pin F3 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pin F4 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin F5 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin F6 | RF13 — I/O port F bit 13 |
| Pin F7 | RF12 — I/O port F bit 12 |
| Pin F8 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin F9 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
| Pin F10 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin F11 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin F12 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin G1 | RG15 — I/O port G bit 15 |
| Pin G2 | RG14 — I/O port G bit 14 |
| Pin G3 | RG12 — I/O port G bit 12 |
| Pin G4 | RG13 — I/O port G bit 13 |
| Pin G5 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin G6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin G7 | RF11 — I/O port F bit 11 |
| Pin G8 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin G9 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin G10 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin G11 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin G12 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin H1 | RH15 — I/O port H bit 15 |
| Pin H2 | RH14 — I/O port H bit 14 |
| Pin H3 | RH13 — I/O port H bit 13 |
| Pin H4 | RH12 — I/O port H bit 12 |
| Pin H5 | RH11 — I/O port H bit 11 |
| Pin H6 | RH10 — I/O port H bit 10 |
| Pin H7 | RH9 — I/O port H bit 9 |
| Pin H8 | RH8 — I/O port H bit 8 |
| Pin H9 | RH7 — I/O port H bit 7 |
| Pin H10 | RH6 — I/O port H bit 6 |
| Pin H11 | RH5 — I/O port H bit 5 |
| Pin H12 | RH4 — I/O port H bit 4 |
| Pin J1 | RK7 — I/O port K bit 7 |
| Pin J2 | RK6 — I/O port K bit 6 |
| Pin J3 | RK5 — I/O port K bit 5 |
| Pin J4 | RK4 — I/O port K bit 4 |
| Pin J5 | RK3 — I/O port K bit 3 |
| Pin J6 | RK2 — I/O port K bit 2 |
| Pin J7 | RK1 — I/O port K bit 1 |
| Pin J8 | RK0 — I/O port K bit 0 |
| Pin J9 | RH3 — I/O port H bit 3 |
| Pin J10 | RH2 — I/O port H bit 2 |
| Pin J11 | RH1 — I/O port H bit 1 |
| Pin J12 | RH0 — I/O port H bit 0 |
| Pin K1 | OSC1 — Primary oscillator input |
| Pin K2 | OSC2 — Primary oscillator output |
| Pin K3 | RK15 — I/O port K bit 15 |
| Pin K4 | RK14 — I/O port K bit 14 |
| Pin K5 | RK13 — I/O port K bit 13 |
| Pin K6 | RK12 — I/O port K bit 12 |
| Pin K7 | RK11 — I/O port K bit 11 |
| Pin K8 | RK10 — I/O port K bit 10 |
| Pin K9 | RK9 — I/O port K bit 9 |
| Pin K10 | RK8 — I/O port K bit 8 |
| Pin K11 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin K12 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin L1 | AVDD — Analog supply 3.3V |
| Pin L2 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin L3 | VREF+ — ADC voltage reference positive |
| Pin L4 | VREF- — ADC voltage reference negative |
| Pin L5 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock 1 |
| Pin L6 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data 1 |
| Pin L7 | PGEC2 — ICSP programming clock 2 |
| Pin L8 | PGED2 — ICSP programming data 2 |
| Pin L9 | MCLR — Master clear / reset |
| Pin L10 | SOSCI — Secondary oscillator input (32.768 kHz) |
| Pin L11 | SOSCO — Secondary oscillator output |
| Pin L12 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, Automotive HMI / Cluster Display, Digital Motor Control (FOC / PMSM), IoT Edge Gateway / Sensor Hub, Medical Patient Monitoring, Aerospace UAV Flight Controller.
Industrial Automation Controller
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX suits industrial PLCs and machine controllers where deterministic real-time response is mandatory. Its 200 MHz MIPS32 M-class core delivers 330 DMIPS, executing multi-axis motion loops within sub-millisecond cycle times without off-loading to a DSP. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash enables live firmware update over fieldbus (EtherCAT, Modbus TCP) without process interruption. The 144-TFBGA integrates USB, Ethernet, and up to six UART/SPI/I2C for distributed I/O expansion. Industrial -40C to +125C ambient operation removes the need for climate-controlled cabinets.
Recommended
Automotive HMI / Cluster Display
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX drives TFT-based instrument clusters and center-stack HMI panels in two-wheeler and entry-level automotive segments. The integrated LCD controller, 2 MB Flash for full graphics frameworks, and 512 KB SRAM for frame buffers eliminate external memory in compact HMI nodes. The E temperature grade and AEC-Q100 qualification support cabin ambient conditions and under-hood exposure. FPU-accelerated graphics transforms (rotation, alpha blending) run alongside real-time CAN-FD traffic - though this no-CAN variant requires an external transceiver if CAN is needed.
Recommended
Digital Motor Control (FOC / PMSM)
Field-oriented control of PMSM, BLDC, and AC induction motors benefits from the PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX's single-cycle MAC DSP extensions and four 64-bit accumulators. The FPU accelerates Park/Clarke transforms and PI loop math, while the 200 MHz core closes current loops in under 5 us - sufficient for high-RPM FOC without DSP offload. The high-resolution PWM (with 7.5 ns edge placement) provides fine-grained switching for low-noise drives. Industrial -40C to +125C operation supports motor compartments without derating.
Recommended
IoT Edge Gateway / Sensor Hub
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX acts as an edge aggregator between low-power wireless sensor nodes and cloud uplinks. The 200 MHz core runs TLS/DTLS stacks, JSON parsing, and local analytics while the 2 MB dual-panel Flash supports A/B OTA updates with rollback safety. Integrated Ethernet MAC plus USB enables wired backhaul; SPI/I2C connects radio modules (Wi-Fi, LoRa, BLE). The industrial temperature grade supports outdoor enclosure deployment (-40C cold-start) and the no-crypto variant keeps BOM cost low for non-secure telemetry nodes.
Recommended
Medical Patient Monitoring
Patient monitors, infusion pumps, and portable diagnostic devices leverage the PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX's deterministic real-time performance and ample on-chip memory. The FPU accelerates DSP filtering of ECG/EEG biosignals while the 512 KB SRAM buffers sample streams without external memory. Industrial temperature grade and IEC 60601-1 friendly voltage range (2.3-3.6 V) simplify safety isolation design. The no-crypto variant suits non-networked bedside devices; networked variants with crypto are available as PIC32MZ2048EFH for HIPAA-compliant telemetry.
Recommended
Aerospace UAV Flight Controller
UAV flight controllers using the PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX benefit from the 200 MHz core, FPU, and DSP MAC extensions for real-time inertial navigation and PID loop closure. The 144-TFBGA compact footprint suits weight-constrained airframes, while 2 MB Flash holds full autopilot state machines plus logging buffers. The -40C to +125C temperature range supports high-altitude and desert operations. UAV designs often pair this MCU with external magnetometer, GPS, and IMU sensors over SPI/I2C buses.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFH144-E/JWX | PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-E/JWX | PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-E/JWX | PIC32MZ1024EFM144T-E/JWX | PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-TFBGA (JWX) 7x7 mm | 144-TFBGA (JWX) 7x7 mm | 144-TFBGA (JWX) 7x7 mm | 144-TFBGA (JWX) 7x7 mm | 144-TFBGA (JWX) 7x7 mm | 144-TFBGA (PH) 7x7 mm - same ball map |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Program Flash | 2 MB (2048 KB) | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Crypto Engine | No | Yes (added) | No | No | No | No |
| CAN | No | Yes (CAN-FD) | Yes (CAN-FD added) | No | Yes (CAN-FD) | Yes (CAN-FD) |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double | IEEE 754 | IEEE 754 | IEEE 754 | IEEE 754 | No FPU |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest on-chip Flash in 144-TFBGA PIC32MZ EF family (vs PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-E/JWX)
- FPU with IEEE 754 single/double precision (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PH)
- Cost-optimized no-crypto, no-CAN variant (vs PIC32MZ2048EFH144-E/JWX)
- Dual-panel Flash for live firmware update (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PF)
Design Notes
The 144-TFBGA at 0.5 mm pitch demands a 4-6 layer PCB with microvia-in-pad construction. Use laser-drilled microvias (typically 0.1 mm pad-to-pad) for inner-to-outer fanout, and assign dedicated ground and power planes on layers 2 and 5 to maintain controlled impedance for high-speed signals. Plan escape routing before placement; the 12x12 ball matrix (A1-L12) has a center ball group that requires via-in-pad for clean fanout.
Decouple every VDD/VSS pair with the 1-10-100 rule: one 100 nF high-frequency ceramic (X7R, 0402 or smaller) within 1 mm of each ball, one 10 uF bulk ceramic (X5R) per supply domain, and one 100 uF tantalum or polymer bulk capacitor at the regulator output. Place 0 ohm or ferrite-bead isolation between analog AVDD and digital VDD domains to prevent digital switching noise from corrupting ADC readings on VREF+.
Estimated: at full 200 MHz core clock with all peripherals active, the PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/JWX dissipates approximately 0.7-1.0 W under typical room-temperature conditions (input values: VDD = 3.3 V, IDD_active ~ 250 mA). The 144-TFBGA package theta_JA is approximately 25-30 C/W on a JEDEC 4-layer test board, yielding a junction temperature rise of 17-30 C above ambient. At +125C ambient, this keeps Tj within the 150 C operating limit but leaves minimal margin - place the part away from hot spots on the PCB.
Two common pitfalls: (1) forgetting to configure the FPU enable bit in the CP0 register - leaving it disabled wastes 40% of the FPU performance; (2) using the wrong ICSP pair (PGEC1/PGED1 vs PGEC2/PGED2) without proper configuration in code. The PIC32MZ EF family has four valid ICSP pairs but they share programming logic - mismatched pair selection causes programming failure with cryptic error codes. Always verify the PGECx/PGEDx pair in the configuration bits before mass programming.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications with E temperature grade (-40C to +125C). Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance data.
