PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL - 200MHz 2MB Flash 32-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $12.65 | $126.50 |
| 100 | $11.05 | $1,105.00 |
| 500 | $9.95 | $4,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.2 | $9,200.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a high-throughput CPU core, on-chip Flash program memory, SRAM data memory, and a rich set of digital and analog peripherals into a single IC. The PIC32MZ EF family sits within Microchip's high-end PIC32 portfolio, targeting connectivity-rich applications. In the broader taxonomy it falls under MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS32 -> PIC32MZ EF family, designed for industrial, IoT, graphics/HMI, motor control, and automotive (with the -Q1 / -E qualified variants) markets.
Key features include a hardware multiply/divide pipeline, a 12-bit ADC with up to 2 MSPS, multiple connectivity peripherals (Ethernet, CAN, USB OTG, SPI, I2C, UART), a graphics-friendly parallel master port, and 97 general-purpose I/O pins. The 2 MB Flash and 512 KB SRAM allow complex TCP/IP stacks, graphics framebuffers, and protocol buffers to be held entirely on-chip. The device supports MIPS16e code compression and a prefetch cache to maximize instruction throughput.
On the architecture side, the MIPS32 M-Class core pairs a 5-stage pipeline with branch prediction and a tightly-coupled SRAM interface. The 124-pin VTLA package exposes the parallel master port (PMP) and dedicated high-speed peripherals needed for HMI displays, while the dual-row leadframe and exposed pad keep the thermal resistance low enough for full-speed industrial operation without forced airflow.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, IoT edge nodes, HMI panels, motor-control daughter boards, USB device/host bridges, and secure connected sensors. The wide Flash budget also makes it suitable for OTA (over-the-air) firmware update designs that must keep two application images resident. For a related companion solution see the PIC32MZ EF starter kit reference design, which uses this part with the Ethernet and USB segments enabled.
When designing with this part, ensure the 3.3 V rail is well decoupled (1uF + 0.1uF at each VDDCORE/VDDIO pin) and that the exposed thermal pad is soldered to a continuous ground copper pour. Industrial users planning a long-lifecycle design should evaluate the AEC-Q100-qualified -E/TL temperature grade variant.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class |
| Core Count | Single-core |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) with exposed pad |
| Pin Count | 124 |
| I/O Pins | 97 |
| Connectivity | CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB OTG |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial -40C to +85C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDDIO — I/O supply, 3.3 V nominal |
| Pin 2 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 / PWM |
| Pin 3 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 / PWM |
| Pin 4 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 / PWM |
| Pin 5 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 / PWM |
| Pin 6 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 7 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 8 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 / PGEC2 |
| Pin 9 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 / PGED2 |
| Pin 10 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin 11 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin 12 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin 13 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin 14 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin 15 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin 16 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin 17 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin 18 | VDDCORE — Core supply, 1.8 V internal LDO output |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 21 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 22 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 23 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 24 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 25 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 26 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 27 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 28 | RC8 — I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 29 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 30 | RC10 — I/O port C bit 10 |
| Pin 31 | RC11 — I/O port C bit 11 |
| Pin 32 | RC12 — I/O port C bit 12 |
| Pin 33 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin 34 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin 35 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 37 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 38 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 39 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 40 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 41 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 42 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 43 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 44 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 45 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 46 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 47 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 48 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 49 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 50 | RD12 — I/O port D bit 12 |
| Pin 51 | RD13 — I/O port D bit 13 |
| Pin 52 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin 53 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
| Pin 54 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 55 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 56 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 57 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 58 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 59 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 60 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pin 61 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pin 62 | RE6 — I/O port E bit 6 |
| Pin 63 | RE7 — I/O port E bit 7 |
| Pin 64 | RE8 — I/O port E bit 8 |
| Pin 65 | RE9 — I/O port E bit 9 |
| Pin 66 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 67 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 68 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 69 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 70 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 71 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 72 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin 73 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin 74 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pin 75 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pin 76 | RF8 — I/O port F bit 8 |
| Pin 77 | RF9 — I/O port F bit 9 |
| Pin 78 | RF10 — I/O port F bit 10 |
| Pin 79 | RF11 — I/O port F bit 11 |
| Pin 80 | RF12 — I/O port F bit 12 |
| Pin 81 | RF13 — I/O port F bit 13 |
| Pin 82 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 83 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 84 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin 85 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin 86 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 / D+ USB |
| Pin 87 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 / D- USB |
| Pin 88 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pin 89 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pin 90 | RG8 — I/O port G bit 8 |
| Pin 91 | RG9 — I/O port G bit 9 |
| Pin 92 | RG10 — I/O port G bit 10 |
| Pin 93 | RG11 — I/O port G bit 11 |
| Pin 94 | RG12 — I/O port G bit 12 |
| Pin 95 | RG13 — I/O port G bit 13 |
| Pin 96 | RG14 — I/O port G bit 14 |
| Pin 97 | RG15 — I/O port G bit 15 |
| Pin 98 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 99 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 100 | RH0 — I/O port H bit 0 |
| Pin 101 | RH1 — I/O port H bit 1 |
| Pin 102 | RH2 — I/O port H bit 2 |
| Pin 103 | RH3 — I/O port H bit 3 |
| Pin 104 | RH4 — I/O port H bit 4 |
| Pin 105 | RH5 — I/O port H bit 5 |
| Pin 106 | RH6 — I/O port H bit 6 |
| Pin 107 | RH7 — I/O port H bit 7 |
| Pin 108 | RH8 — I/O port H bit 8 |
| Pin 109 | RH9 — I/O port H bit 9 |
| Pin 110 | RH10 — I/O port H bit 10 |
| Pin 111 | RH11 — I/O port H bit 11 |
| Pin 112 | RH12 — I/O port H bit 12 |
| Pin 113 | RH13 — I/O port H bit 13 |
| Pin 114 | RH14 — I/O port H bit 14 |
| Pin 115 | RH15 — I/O port H bit 15 |
| Pin 116 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 117 | VDDIO — I/O supply |
| Pin 118 | RJ0 — I/O port J bit 0 |
| Pin 119 | RJ1 — I/O port J bit 1 |
| Pin 120 | RJ2 — I/O port J bit 2 |
| Pin 121 | RJ3 — I/O port J bit 3 |
| Pin 122 | RJ4 — I/O port J bit 4 |
| Pin 123 | OSCI — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 124 | OSCO — Crystal oscillator output |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, IoT Edge Node with OTA Firmware Update, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel, BLDC Motor Control Daughter Board, USB Device/Host Bridge, Secure Connected Sensor Hub.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL is purpose-built for industrial Ethernet gateways because it integrates a 10/100 Ethernet MAC, dual CAN 2.0b controllers, and the full 2 MB Flash plus 512 KB SRAM needed to run a TCP/IP stack alongside TLS plus an application firmware image. Placed as the central MCU on the gateway PCB, it routes Modbus TCP/RTU traffic, manages the CANopen or DeviceNet segments, and handles secure remote updates. Designers should use the integrated MAC with an external PHY such as the LAN8742A and dedicate 8 KB of SRAM to the TLS record layer. The 200 MHz MIPS32 M-Class throughput keeps TLS handshake latency under 100 ms even on small handheld chains.
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IoT Edge Node with OTA Firmware Update
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL suits IoT edge nodes because its 2 MB Flash holds dual firmware images for A/B OTA updates and the 512 KB SRAM is sufficient for an MQTT-SN or CoAP buffer plus TLS session context. Used as the application controller on the node, the MCU manages the Wi-Fi or NB-IoT modem over UART, drives sensor sampling via SPI/I2C, and verifies signed firmware images in Flash. The MIPS16e code compression extends the effective Flash capacity by roughly 30 percent, allowing a full TLS stack plus a small display UI. Industrial -40C to +85C operation supports outdoor enclosures without thermal derating.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL is well matched to small HMI panels because the 124-VTLA package exposes the parallel master port needed to interface a TFT LCD, and the 2 MB Flash plus 512 KB SRAM can host a full graphics framebuffer plus UI strings and icons. Used as the HMI controller, it drives the display via PMP, scans the capacitive touch controller over I2C, and pipes status to the host MCU via UART or CAN. Designers should allocate 96 KB of SRAM to the framebuffer and use partial-update writes to keep PMP bandwidth below 40 percent. The exposed thermal pad simplifies PCB layout for panel-mount thermal design.
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BLDC Motor Control Daughter Board
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL serves well on a BLDC motor control board because it pairs the 200 MHz MIPS32 core with up to 12-bit ADC sampling, six PWM outputs, and enough Flash for sensorless FOC algorithms. Used as the FOC controller, it samples phase currents at 40 kHz, computes Park/Clarke transforms, and drives the three-phase inverter via center-aligned PWM. The 2 MB Flash stores tuning tables for multiple motor profiles, while 512 KB SRAM holds the FOC working set. CAN connectivity enables real-time torque command exchange with a central motion controller.
Recommended
USB Device/Host Bridge
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL works well as a USB bridge because it integrates a USB OTG controller and the MIPS32 core has the throughput to suspend reaction to USB isochronous traffic without dropping packets. Used as the bridge MCU, it enumerates as a USB device or host, translates between USB and UART/SPI peripherals, and applies buffering in SRAM. Designers should reference Microchip's USB stack for PIC32 and reserve 32 KB of SRAM for endpoint buffers. The 3.3 V supply simplifies direct USB VBUS regulation via an internal LDO bypass.
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Secure Connected Sensor Hub
The PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL fits a secure connected sensor hub because the 2 MB Flash holds TLS libraries plus sensor calibration tables, while the 512 KB SRAM serves as a buffering pool for the sensor I2C/SPI bus before encryption. Used as the hub controller, it aggregates readings from multiple downstream sensors, signs the data with the hardware crypto engine, and forwards packets via Ethernet or USB. Designers should activate the True Random Number Generator and lock the Flash with the configuration bits to prevent external readout.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFH124-E/TL | PIC32MZ2048EFH124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024EFH124-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024EFH124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ2048EFG124T-I/TL | PIC32MZ1024ECM124T-I/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9) | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same | 124-VTLA (9x9) - same |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 180 MHz (-10%) | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB (-50%) | 1 MB (-50%) | 2 MB | 1 MB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended/Auto) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Hardware Crypto | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (G suffix) | No (M-class) |
| Packaging Format | Tube | Tube | Tape & Reel | Tube | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the PIC32MZ EF 124-VTLA lineup (vs PIC32MZ1024EFH124-I/TL)
- Industrial temperature grade at full 200 MHz (vs PIC32MZ2048EFH124-E/TL)
- Integrated hardware crypto accelerator on H-class die (vs PIC32MZ2048EFG124T-I/TL)
Design Notes
Decoupling: place one 1 uF X7R ceramic plus one 0.1 uF X7R ceramic within 3 mm of every VDDIO/VDDCORE pair, with vias stitching the top-side ground pour to the inner ground plane. The 124-VTLA package has multiple VDDIO pins distributed around the perimeter; do not share decoupling capacitors across pins. A continuous ground copper pour must connect to the exposed thermal pad using at least 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch) to meet the datasheet thermal resistance target.
Crystal layout: route the OSCI/OSCO traces symmetrically with a ground guard ring and keep total trace length under 5 mm to avoid stray capacitance shift. Place the load capacitors (per crystal datasheet, typically 18-27 pF) as close to the MCU pins as possible. For high-EMI environments, prefer a four-layer PCB stack-up with the crystal on the top layer and a solid ground plane on layer 2 directly underneath.
Configuration bits: the PIC32MZ2048EFH124-I/TL has multiple DEVCFG registers that control JTAG enable, watchdog, code protection, and oscillator selection. Always program these in a separate production step and verify the resulting hex against the golden configuration file. A common pitfall is leaving the JTAG/SWD enabled in production, allowing debug access on shipped units - set the appropriate FWDT and CODEPROT bits to lock the device. Also verify the POSC selects the correct primary oscillator mode for the chosen crystal.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade; not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose PIC32MZ2048EFH124-E/TL for automotive.