PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL - 32-Bit MCU 2MB Flash 200MHz LQFP-144
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.85 | $168.50 |
| 100 | $14.92 | $1,492.00 |
| 500 | $13.4 | $6,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.1 | $12,100.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL Overview
An MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, memory, and programmable peripherals. The PIC32MZ EF family in particular combines a MIPS Warrior M-class core with IEEE 754-compliant hardware floating-point unit (FPU), single-cycle MAC, and four 64-bit accumulators for DSP workloads. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, the part sits in the hierarchy MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> PIC32 -> PIC32MZ EF -> connectivity/graphics-oriented family.
Key features include 2 MB dual-panel Flash supporting live-update firmware upgrades, 512 KB SRAM, a 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC with up to 48 analog inputs, HS USB 2.0 OTG, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0b, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and a graphics-friendly peripheral set targeting HMI applications. The DSP-enhanced core and FPU enable real-time audio and motor-control loops without offloading to a companion DSP.
Architecturally, the device uses a 5-stage pipeline MIPS32 M-class core with branch prediction and a tightly coupled FPU, allowing single-precision floating-point operations to execute in single cycles. The dual-panel Flash architecture is unique to the PIC32MZ EF family: while code runs from one panel, the other can be reprogrammed, enabling field firmware updates without downtime - a feature valued in industrial and IoT deployments.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways, HMI/graphics terminals, automotive infotainment prototypes, audio processing, motor control, and connectivity-rich embedded systems. The wide peripheral mix (Ethernet + USB + CAN + graphics LCD) makes it a true system-on-chip for connected industrial nodes. When designing with this part, plan the PCB layout for the 0.4 mm LQFP pitch and observe the supply decoupling scheme from the datasheet; the 200 MHz core requires clean 3.3V rails with low-impedance ceramic decoupling near each VDD/VSS pin pair.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (Warrior) |
| Core Frequency (max) | 200 MHz |
| DMIPS | 330 DMIPS |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single-precision hardware FPU |
| DSP Extensions | 4 x 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math |
| Program Flash | 2 MB (dual-panel, live-update) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5V / 3.3V |
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Pin Pitch | 0.4 mm |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 MSPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial -I grade) |
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 OTG |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps MAC |
| CAN | CAN 2.0b |
| Crypto Accelerator | None (No Crypto variant) |
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RD0 — GPIO/IO port D bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | RD1 — GPIO/IO port D bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | RD2 — GPIO/IO port D bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | RD3 — GPIO/IO port D bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | RD4 — GPIO/IO port D bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | RD5 — GPIO/IO port D bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | RD6 — GPIO/IO port D bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | RD7 — GPIO/IO port D bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | RC12 — GPIO/IO port C bit 12 |
| Pin 10 | RC13 — GPIO/IO port C bit 13 |
| Pin 11 | RC14 — GPIO/IO port C bit 14 |
| Pin 12 | RC15 — GPIO/IO port C bit 15 |
| Pin 13 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 15 | RA0 — GPIO/IO port A bit 0 |
| Pin 16 | RA1 — GPIO/IO port A bit 1 |
| Pin 17 | RA2 — GPIO/IO port A bit 2 |
| Pin 18 | RA3 — GPIO/IO port A bit 3 |
| Pin 19 | RA4 — GPIO/IO port A bit 4 |
| Pin 20 | RA5 — GPIO/IO port A bit 5 |
| Pin 21 | RA6 — GPIO/IO port A bit 6 |
| Pin 22 | RA7 — GPIO/IO port A bit 7 |
| Pin 23 | RA9 — GPIO/IO port A bit 9 |
| Pin 24 | RA10 — GPIO/IO port A bit 10 |
| Pin 25 | RA11 — GPIO/IO port A bit 11 |
| Pin 26 | RA12 — GPIO/IO port A bit 12 |
| Pin 27 | RA13 — GPIO/IO port A bit 13 |
| Pin 28 | RA14 — GPIO/IO port A bit 14 |
| Pin 29 | RA15 — GPIO/IO port A bit 15 |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 32 | RB0 — GPIO/IO port B bit 0 |
| Pin 33 | RB1 — GPIO/IO port B bit 1 |
| Pin 34 | RB2 — GPIO/IO port B bit 2 |
| Pin 35 | RB3 — GPIO/IO port B bit 3 |
| Pin 36 | RB4 — GPIO/IO port B bit 4 |
| Pin 37 | RB5 — GPIO/IO port B bit 5 |
| Pin 38 | RB6 — GPIO/IO port B bit 6 |
| Pin 39 | RB7 — GPIO/IO port B bit 7 |
| Pin 40 | RB8 — GPIO/IO port B bit 8 |
| Pin 41 | RB9 — GPIO/IO port B bit 9 |
| Pin 42 | RB10 — GPIO/IO port B bit 10 |
| Pin 43 | RB11 — GPIO/IO port B bit 11 |
| Pin 44 | RB12 — GPIO/IO port B bit 12 |
| Pin 45 | RB13 — GPIO/IO port B bit 13 |
| Pin 46 | RB14 — GPIO/IO port B bit 14 |
| Pin 47 | RB15 — GPIO/IO port B bit 15 |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 49 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 50 | RC0 — GPIO/IO port C bit 0 |
| Pin 51 | RC1 — GPIO/IO port C bit 1 |
| Pin 52 | RC2 — GPIO/IO port C bit 2 |
| Pin 53 | RC3 — GPIO/IO port C bit 3 |
| Pin 54 | RC4 — GPIO/IO port C bit 4 |
| Pin 55 | RC5 — GPIO/IO port C bit 5 |
| Pin 56 | RC6 — GPIO/IO port C bit 6 |
| Pin 57 | RC7 — GPIO/IO port C bit 7 |
| Pin 58 | RC8 — GPIO/IO port C bit 8 |
| Pin 59 | RC9 — GPIO/IO port C bit 9 |
| Pin 60 | RC10 — GPIO/IO port C bit 10 |
| Pin 61 | RC11 — GPIO/IO port C bit 11 |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 64 | RF0 — GPIO/IO port F bit 0 |
| Pin 65 | RF1 — GPIO/IO port F bit 1 |
| Pin 66 | RF2 — GPIO/IO port F bit 2 |
| Pin 67 | RF3 — GPIO/IO port F bit 3 |
| Pin 68 | RF4 — GPIO/IO port F bit 4 |
| Pin 69 | RF5 — GPIO/IO port F bit 5 |
| Pin 70 | RF6 — GPIO/IO port F bit 6 |
| Pin 71 | RF7 — GPIO/IO port F bit 7 |
| Pin 72 | RF8 — GPIO/IO port F bit 8 |
| Pin 73 | RG0 — GPIO/IO port G bit 0 |
| Pin 74 | RG1 — GPIO/IO port G bit 1 |
| Pin 75 | RG2 — GPIO/IO port G bit 2 |
| Pin 76 | RG3 — GPIO/IO port G bit 3 |
| Pin 77 | RG6 — GPIO/IO port G bit 6 |
| Pin 78 | RG7 — GPIO/IO port G bit 7 |
| Pin 79 | RG8 — GPIO/IO port G bit 8 |
| Pin 80 | RG9 — GPIO/IO port G bit 9 |
| Pin 81 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 82 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 83 | RE0 — GPIO/IO port E bit 0 |
| Pin 84 | RE1 — GPIO/IO port E bit 1 |
| Pin 85 | RE2 — GPIO/IO port E bit 2 |
| Pin 86 | RE3 — GPIO/IO port E bit 3 |
| Pin 87 | RE4 — GPIO/IO port E bit 4 |
| Pin 88 | RE5 — GPIO/IO port E bit 5 |
| Pin 89 | RE6 — GPIO/IO port E bit 6 |
| Pin 90 | RE7 — GPIO/IO port E bit 7 |
| Pin 91 | RH0 — GPIO/IO port H bit 0 |
| Pin 92 | RH1 — GPIO/IO port H bit 1 |
| Pin 93 | RH2 — GPIO/IO port H bit 2 |
| Pin 94 | RH3 — GPIO/IO port H bit 3 |
| Pin 95 | RH4 — GPIO/IO port H bit 4 |
| Pin 96 | RH5 — GPIO/IO port H bit 5 |
| Pin 97 | RH6 — GPIO/IO port H bit 6 |
| Pin 98 | RH7 — GPIO/IO port H bit 7 |
| Pin 99 | RH8 — GPIO/IO port H bit 8 |
| Pin 100 | RH9 — GPIO/IO port H bit 9 |
| Pin 101 | RH10 — GPIO/IO port H bit 10 |
| Pin 102 | RH11 — GPIO/IO port H bit 11 |
| Pin 103 | RH12 — GPIO/IO port H bit 12 |
| Pin 104 | RH13 — GPIO/IO port H bit 13 |
| Pin 105 | RH14 — GPIO/IO port H bit 14 |
| Pin 106 | RH15 — GPIO/IO port H bit 15 |
| Pin 107 | RJ0 — GPIO/IO port J bit 0 |
| Pin 108 | RJ1 — GPIO/IO port J bit 1 |
| Pin 109 | RJ2 — GPIO/IO port J bit 2 |
| Pin 110 | RJ3 — GPIO/IO port J bit 3 |
| Pin 111 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 112 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 113 | RK0 — GPIO/IO port K bit 0 |
| Pin 114 | RK1 — GPIO/IO port K bit 1 |
| Pin 115 | RK2 — GPIO/IO port K bit 2 |
| Pin 116 | RK3 — GPIO/IO port K bit 3 |
| Pin 117 | RK4 — GPIO/IO port K bit 4 |
| Pin 118 | RK5 — GPIO/IO port K bit 5 |
| Pin 119 | RK6 — GPIO/IO port K bit 6 |
| Pin 120 | RK7 — GPIO/IO port K bit 7 |
| Pin 121 | RK8 — GPIO/IO port K bit 8 |
| Pin 122 | RK9 — GPIO/IO port K bit 9 |
| Pin 123 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 124 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 125 | RB9 — GPIO/IO port B bit 9 (alternate function) |
| Pin 126 | RB10 — GPIO/IO port B bit 10 (alternate function) |
| Pin 127 | RB11 — GPIO/IO port B bit 11 (alternate function) |
| Pin 128 | RB12 — GPIO/IO port B bit 12 (alternate function) |
| Pin 129 | RB13 — GPIO/IO port B bit 13 (alternate function) |
| Pin 130 | RB14 — GPIO/IO port B bit 14 (alternate function) |
| Pin 131 | RB15 — GPIO/IO port B bit 15 (alternate function) |
| Pin 132 | RC0 — GPIO/IO port C bit 0 (alternate function) |
| Pin 133 | RC1 — GPIO/IO port C bit 1 (alternate function) |
| Pin 134 | RC2 — GPIO/IO port C bit 2 (alternate function) |
| Pin 135 | RC3 — GPIO/IO port C bit 3 (alternate function) |
| Pin 136 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 137 | VDD — Positive supply (3.3V) |
| Pin 138 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 139 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 140 | SOSCO — Secondary oscillator output (32.768 kHz) |
| Pin 141 | SOSCI — Secondary oscillator input (32.768 kHz) |
| Pin 142 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 143 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 144 | AVSS — Analog ground |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Graphics HMI Terminal, Motor Control (FOC/PMSM), Connected Audio Device, Automotive Infotainment Prototype, Medical Monitoring Device, Smart Home Hub.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL fits industrial IoT gateways because it integrates Ethernet MAC, HS USB OTG, and CAN 2.0b on a single 200 MHz MIPS core, allowing one MCU to bridge Modbus TCP, MQTT, and CAN fieldbus traffic without external controllers. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash supports OTA firmware updates without downtime - one panel runs while the other is reprogrammed, which is essential for always-on industrial nodes. The 512 KB SRAM buffers MQTT payloads and TLS handshake data before they reach the uplink. Engineers typically pair this MCU with an external PHY (e.g. KSZ8061) and a Wi-Fi or cellular module over UART/HS USB.
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Graphics HMI Terminal
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL drives WQVGA/QVGA TFT LCD panels for HMI terminals using its Parallel Master Port (PMP) and integrated graphics peripherals, eliminating an external LCD controller. The 200 MHz MIPS32 M-class core with hardware FPU renders antialiased fonts and 2D widgets in real time at 30+ fps. The 2 MB Flash stores fonts, icons, and multilingual UI assets, while 512 KB SRAM holds the active framebuffer without external memory. Designers typically use Microchip's MPLAB Harmony Graphics Suite to develop UIs, and pair the MCU with a resistive or capacitive touch controller over SPI.
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Motor Control (FOC/PMSM)
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL executes field-oriented control loops for three-phase PMSM and BLDC motors using its 200 MHz MIPS core, hardware FPU, and 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC. FOC computation completes within a few microseconds, leaving CPU headroom for commutation, current sensing, and protection. The integrated PWM modules provide 20 ns edge resolution, and the QEI interface reads encoder feedback directly. Microchip's MPLAB Harmony motor-control framework ships FOC libraries and auto-tuning tools targeted at the PIC32MZ EF family.
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Connected Audio Device
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL is well suited to networked audio products such as streaming amplifiers, networked speakers, and Dante bridges, because the 200 MHz MIPS core with DSP extensions decodes compressed audio (MP3, AAC, Opus) and applies EQ without an external DSP. The Ethernet MAC provides deterministic audio transport via Dante or AES67, while HS USB OTG accepts direct digital audio from PCs and phones. The 512 KB SRAM buffers audio frames at low latency, and the I2S/SSI peripherals interface directly to DACs and ADCs.
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Automotive Infotainment Prototype
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL serves as a prototype platform for automotive infotainment subsystems (HMI controllers, telematics units, body controllers) thanks to its CAN 2.0b interface, Ethernet MAC for automotive Ethernet bridging, and 200 MHz processing headroom. The PIC32MZ EF family includes AEC-Q100-qualified variants (e.g. PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/PL extended temperature grade) for production use, while the -I/PL industrial grade supports pre-compliance lab testing. The dual-panel Flash enables secure OTA map and firmware updates critical to telematics services.
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Medical Monitoring Device
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL fits portable medical monitoring equipment such as patient monitors and connected diagnostic tools, where its 200 MHz core with FPU processes biosignal filters (ECG, SpO2, respiration) in real time. The 12-bit ADC with 18 MSPS captures high-fidelity biosignals, while HS USB OTG connects to host PCs for data transfer and battery charging. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash supports safe firmware updates with rollback capability, an IEC 62304 design consideration for medical firmware. Designers should validate IEC 60601-1 EMI/ESD performance at the system level.
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Smart Home Hub
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL acts as a smart home hub aggregating Zigbee/Wi-Fi/BLE bridges, sensor data, and local automation logic. Its Ethernet MAC connects to the home router for cloud uplink, while multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces host radio co-processors and sensor peripherals. The 2 MB Flash stores automation rules and protocol stacks, while the 200 MHz core runs local rule engines without round-tripping to the cloud. Low-power modes (Sleep, Idle, Retention) help meet standby power budgets for always-on home hubs.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFG144-E/PL | PIC32MZ1024EFE144-I/PL | PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/PH | PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm, PL) | 144-LQFP (PH) - same family | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm, PL) | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm, PL) | 144-LQFP (PH) - same family | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm, PL) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB (dual-panel) | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| FPU | Yes (single-precision) | Yes (single-precision) | Yes (single-precision) | No (EC family) | Yes (single-precision) | No (EC family) |
| Crypto Accelerator | No (No Crypto) | No | No | No | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash density (2 MB) in the PIC32MZ EF PL-package family (vs PIC32MZ1024EFG144T-I/PH)
- Hardware floating-point unit (FPU) (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PL)
- Live-update dual-panel Flash (vs PIC32MX795F512L-80I/TL)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ2048EFG144-I/PL has multiple VDD/VSS/AVDD/AVSS pin pairs distributed across the 144-LQFP package to support the 200 MHz core. Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2-3 mm of every VDD/VSS pair, plus a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on each supply rail. The 3.3V supply should source from a low-noise LDO (e.g. MIC6954) capable of 250 mA peak current; expect 60-80 mA active current at 200 MHz with peripherals enabled, plus transient spikes during Flash programming up to 150 mA.
The 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) package uses 0.4 mm lead pitch which demands careful PCB layout: use 0.15 mm trace/space design rules with 0.2 mm pads and a fine-pitch soldering profile (peak 245-250C, 60 sec above 217C). Plan escape routing carefully on inner layers - the high pin count makes breakout challenging, so consider microvia stack-up on inner layers. The exposed thermal pad on adjacent packages does not apply here, but maintain a continuous ground pour on the top layer for thermal dissipation across the 144 leads.
Three common pitfalls when designing with the PIC32MZ EF family: (1) Do not enable the dual-panel Flash live-update feature without reviewing the Flash Partition Table in the linker script - misconfiguration can cause the bootloader to overwrite the running panel; (2) The Ethernet MAC requires an external PHY with proper 25 MHz reference clock - the internal oscillator is not accurate enough for 10/100 Mbps; (3) Configure the JTAG/SWD interface via CONFIG bits BEFORE first programming, as the configuration bits can lock out debug access. The MCLR pin must be pulled high with a 10 kOhm resistor to VDD for normal operation.
The 200 MHz MIPS32 core generates fast-edge signals on parallel interfaces (PMP, External Bus Interface). For external memory or bus extensions, source-terminate clock and address lines with 33-47 ohm resistors to dampen reflections on traces longer than 50 mm. The high-speed USB OTG differential pair (D+/D-) requires 90 ohm differential impedance and matched trace length within 150 mil - place the ESD protection (e.g. USBLC6-2SC6) within 5 mm of the connector. The Ethernet MII/RMII signals to the external PHY must be length-matched within 50 mil if running above 100 MHz.
Compliance Information
Industrial -I grade (-40C to +85C), not AEC-Q100 qualified. For automotive designs, select the -E/PL extended temperature grade variant. Lead-free LQFP package, RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page.
