PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR - 200MHz 2MB Flash MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $13.1 | $131.00 |
| 100 | $11.4 | $1,140.00 |
| 500 | $10.05 | $5,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.85 | $8,850.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR Overview
A PIC32 microcontroller is a 32-bit MIPS-based MCU from Microchip that combines high CPU performance, large memory, and DSP/FPU extensions for embedded applications that exceed 8-bit or 16-bit MCU capability. Within the broader microcontroller taxonomy it sits above Cortex-M0/M3 class parts in raw MIPS, while integrating DSP and a hardware FPU for single-precision IEEE-754 floating point. The PIC32MZ EF family adds dedicated connectivity peripherals such as HS USB, Ethernet MAC and crypto accelerators, which makes it suitable for networked and secure designs.
Key features include a 200 MHz core delivering 330 DMIPS, four 64-bit accumulators with single-cycle MAC, a hardware FPU with IEEE-754 compliance, and dual-panel Flash supporting live update. The device also integrates HS USB, Ethernet, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, a 12-bit ADC, and a CAN module. DSP-enhanced math, fractional modes and saturating arithmetic further accelerate signal-processing loops.
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064 uses a Harvard architecture with tightly-coupled instruction and data paths, a 5-stage pipeline, and a configurable prefetch/cache controller to mask Flash latency. On-chip crypto engines (AES, SHA, RNG) support secure firmware update and TLS-style stacks, while the FPU and DSP extensions allow direct implementation of audio codecs, motor-control transforms and filtering in firmware.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, HMI panels with TFT displays, audio peripherals with USB streaming, IoT edge nodes with crypto-secure boot, and BLDC/PMSM motor control. Designers typically pair the MCU with an external PHY, op-amps for current sensing, and a QSPI or HyperFlash for asset storage.
A key design consideration is that the 64-QFN package has an exposed thermal pad which must be soldered to a sufficient copper area to keep junction temperature within range at the 200 MHz operating point. Decoupling, trace impedance and ground-return planning are also critical at this speed.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in package/PIN/ROM-compatible alternatives, and field-tested design notes that go beyond a quick parameter look-up, giving engineers a faster decision path than the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | MIPS32 M-Class (MIPS Warrior) |
| Core Architecture | 32-bit RISC with 5-stage pipeline |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz (330 DMIPS) |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single-precision hardware FPU |
| DSP Extensions | Four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math |
| Program Flash | 2 MB (2M x 8) with dual-panel live update |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Package | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm with exposed thermal pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, I-grade) |
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 with on-chip transceiver |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Ethernet MAC (external PHY required) |
| Crypto Engine | AES, SHA, RNG accelerators |
| CAN | Yes (CAN module integrated) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, typical for QFN) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN17/ETXEN/RPE5/PMD5/RE5 — Analog input 17 / Ethernet ETXEN / Port E bit 5 / PMP data 5 |
| Pin 2 | AN16/ETXD0/PMD6/RE6 — Analog input 16 / Ethernet ETXD0 / PMP data 6 |
| Pin 3 | AN15/ETXD1/PMD7/RE7 — Analog input 15 / Ethernet ETXD1 / PMP data 7 |
| Pin 4 | AN12/PMA11/RB12 — Analog input 12 / PMP address 11 / Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 5 | AN13/PMA10/RB13 — Analog input 13 / PMP address 10 / Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 6 | AN14/PMA9/RB14 — Analog input 14 / PMP address 9 / Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 7 | AN11/PMA8/RB15 — Analog input 11 / PMP address 8 / Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Core logic supply ([DATA_NEEDED: voltage range]) |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | PGED2/RPD8 — ICSP programming data 2 / Port D bit 8 |
| Pin 11 | PGEC2/RPD9 — ICSP programming clock 2 / Port D bit 9 |
| Pin 12 | AN0/C1IND/RPD0 — Analog input 0 / comparator 1 input D / Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 13 | AN1/C1INC/RPD1 — Analog input 1 / comparator 1 input C / Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 14 | AN2/C2IND/RPD2 — Analog input 2 / comparator 2 input D / Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 15 | AN3/C2INC/RPD3 — Analog input 3 / comparator 2 input C / Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 16 | AN4/C1INB/RPD4 — Analog input 4 / comparator 1 input B / Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 17 | AN5/C1INA/RPD5 — Analog input 5 / comparator 1 input A / Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 18 | AVDD — Analog supply ([DATA_NEEDED: voltage]) |
| Pin 19 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 20 | AN6/RPD6 — Analog input 6 / Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 21 | AN7/RPD7 — Analog input 7 / Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 22 | AERFDAC/CVDAC/RPD12 — DAC reference / CVDAC / Port D bit 12 |
| Pin 23 | AN10/RDRA18/RPD13 — Analog input 10 / Port D bit 13 |
| Pin 24 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect input |
| Pin 25 | VUSB3V3 — USB 3.3V regulator output / external supply input |
| Pin 26 | D+/RD11 — USB D+ data line / Port D bit 11 |
| Pin 27 | D-/RD10 — USB D- data line / Port D bit 10 |
| Pin 28 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 29 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 30 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 31 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 32 | TMS/RPB8 — JTAG test mode select / Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 33 | TCK/RPB9 — JTAG test clock / Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 34 | TDO/RPB10 — JTAG test data out / Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 35 | TDI/RPB11 — JTAG test data in / Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 36 | RTCC/EMACRXD2/RPC1 — RTCC output / EMAC RXD2 / Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 37 | SOSCI/RPC2 — Secondary oscillator input / Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 38 | SOSCO/RPC3 — Secondary oscillator output / Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 39 | EMDC/RPC4 — Ethernet management data clock / Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 40 | EMDIO/RPC5 — Ethernet management data I/O / Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 41 | OC1/RD0 — Output compare 1 / Port D bit 0 ([DATA_NEEDED: confirm]) |
| Pin 42 | OC2/RD1 — Output compare 2 / Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 43 | OC3/RD2 — Output compare 3 / Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 44 | OC4/RD3 — Output compare 4 / Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 45 | OC5/RD4 — Output compare 5 / Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 46 | OC6/RD5 — Output compare 6 / Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 47 | OC7/RD6 — Output compare 7 / Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 48 | OC8/RD7 — Output compare 8 / Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 49 | INT0/RPA14 — External interrupt 0 / Port A bit 14 |
| Pin 50 | INT1/RPA15 — External interrupt 1 / Port A bit 15 |
| Pin 51 | INT2/RPA0 — External interrupt 2 / Port A bit 0 |
| Pin 52 | INT3/RPA1 — External interrupt 3 / Port A bit 1 |
| Pin 53 | INT4/RPA2 — External interrupt 4 / Port A bit 2 |
| Pin 54 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 55 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 56 | RA5 — Port A bit 5 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 57 | RA6 — Port A bit 6 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 58 | RA7 — Port A bit 7 / programmable I/O |
| Pin 59 | VDDIO — I/O supply ([DATA_NEEDED: voltage]) |
| Pin 60 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 61 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Primary oscillator input / Port C bit 12 |
| Pin 62 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Primary oscillator output / Port C bit 15 |
| Pin 63 | PGED1/AN23/RPD14 — ICSP programming data 1 / Port D bit 14 |
| Pin 64 | PGEC1/AN22/RPD15 — ICSP programming clock 1 / Port D bit 15 |
| Pin EP | EP (Exposed Thermal Pad) — Must be soldered to PCB ground plane for thermal dissipation |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, HMI / TFT Graphics Panel, Audio Peripheral with USB Streaming, IoT Edge Node with Secure Boot, BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Infotainment Subsystem.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR is well-suited for industrial Ethernet gateways because its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC reduces BOM cost by eliminating an external MAC chip, while the 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs TCP/IP stacks and Modbus/Profinet simultaneously. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash supports live firmware update over the network, critical for unattended industrial nodes requiring remote patching. The 512 KB SRAM buffers incoming Ethernet packets at 100 Mbit/s full duplex without external memory, and the AES/SHA crypto engine secures the management interface. Designers place the MCU and a 50 MHz-rated RJ-45 magnetics/PHY on a 4-layer board, using the 64-QFN exposed thermal pad to dissipate the ~0.5 W typical Ethernet gateway power budget.
Recommended
HMI / TFT Graphics Panel
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR drives small-to-medium TFT HMI panels thanks to its dedicated graphics peripheral interface and PMP (Parallel Master Port) on the 64-pin QFN package. The 200 MHz core and 512 KB SRAM sustain UI refresh at 60 Hz with anti-aliased fonts and animated widgets, while the 2 MB Flash stores image assets, fonts and UI strings locally without external memory. The hardware FPU accelerates vector-graphics math, and the DSP extensions enable on-the-fly image scaling. Designers typically pair it with an external QSPI flash for additional asset storage and a small TFT driver IC such as the ILI9488.
Recommended
Audio Peripheral with USB Streaming
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR is ideal for USB audio peripherals because its integrated Hi-Speed USB 2.0 controller with on-chip transceiver eliminates external PHY chips, while the 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs USB stack, codec and DSP filtering concurrently. The hardware FPU and four 64-bit accumulators accelerate biquad filters and parametric EQ for studio-grade USB headphones and DACs. The 512 KB SRAM accommodates audio buffering at 96 kHz / 24-bit with headroom for sample-rate conversion. The dual-panel Flash supports bootloader/feature-flag updates, enabling firmware-only product variants without external EEPROM.
Recommended
IoT Edge Node with Secure Boot
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR is a strong fit for IoT edge nodes because its hardware AES/SHA crypto engine and RNG enable secure-boot and TLS-style authentication without an external secure element, while the 200 MHz core handles TLS handshakes and on-device ML feature extraction. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash stores two firmware images for fail-safe OTA update, and the 512 KB SRAM accommodates TLS session keys plus MQTT message buffers. Integrated HS USB and Ethernet give flexible uplink options for gateway or standalone operation.
Recommended
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR drives BLDC and PMSM motors because its hardware FPU accelerates Park/Clarke transforms and SVPWMFOC monitoring, while the DSP single-cycle MAC handles current-loop math at high PWM rates. The 200 MHz core sustains 20 kHz FOC loops with margin for sensorless back-EMF estimation, and the 12-bit ADC samples phase currents with deterministic latency from the PWM trigger. The 64-QFN compact footprint suits integrated motor-drive PCBs, and the 2 MB Flash stores motor-parameter libraries and field-oriented control firmware.
Recommended
Automotive Infotainment Subsystem
The PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR serves automotive infotainment subsystems where the 64-QFN compact footprint fits behind display panels, the 200 MHz MIPS32 core runs CAN/CAN-FD stacks plus UI rendering, and the 2 MB Flash stores localized menus and graphics. The integrated CAN module and crypto engine support secure gateway functions and authenticated diagnostic sessions. Designers should note that the I-grade variant is industrial (-40C to +85C); for AEC-Q100 qualified automotive deployments, verify the specific Microchip automotive-grade order code separately.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFM064-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFH064-I/MR | PIC32MZ2048EFG064-I/MR | PIC32MZ1024EFM064-E/MR | PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same | 64-pin QFN (MR) 9x9 mm - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same |
| Core Family | PIC32MZ EF (MIPS32 M-class) | PIC32MZ EF (MIPS32 M-class) - same | PIC32MZ EF (MIPS32 M-class) - same | PIC32MZ EF (MIPS32 M-class) - same | PIC32MZ EC (MIPS32 M-class) |
| CPU Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Program Flash | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB (-50%) | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| FPU / DSP | FPU + DSP extensions | FPU + DSP extensions | FPU + DSP extensions | FPU + DSP extensions | No FPU / DSP |
| Crypto Engine | AES, SHA, RNG | AES, SHA, RNG | AES, SHA, RNG | AES, SHA, RNG | None |
| USB | HS USB 2.0 | HS USB 2.0 | HS USB 2.0 | HS USB 2.0 | HS USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated crypto engine (AES/SHA/RNG) at 200 MHz (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR)
- Full hardware FPU + DSP extensions (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM064T-I/MR)
- 2 MB Flash with dual-panel live update (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM064-E/MR)
Design Notes
The 64-pin QFN package has an exposed thermal pad (EP) on its underside which MUST be soldered to a continuous PCB ground plane for thermal dissipation. Estimated: at 200 MHz operation with all peripherals active, typical power dissipation is approximately 0.5 W; without the thermal pad soldered to at least 1 square inch of 2-oz copper, junction temperature can exceed 105C at 85C ambient. Always flood the top and bottom PCB layers beneath the device and stitch them with thermal vias.
Estimated: place decoupling capacitors (100 nF X7R) within 2 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair, with a bulk 4.7 uF to 10 uF ceramic at the package corners. Route the HSUSB D+/D- traces as a 90 ohm differential pair with length matching within 150 mil. Keep crystal traces short and surrounded by ground guard traces. The Ethernet RMII/RMII reference clock trace should be length-matched to the PHY and shielded with ground.
Do not skip the external 12 MHz primary crystal or use the internal RC oscillator for designs that need accurate USB or Ethernet timing - the internal oscillator's accuracy is insufficient for HS USB and Ethernet PHYs. Configure the prefetch module and Flash wait states correctly for the chosen CPU frequency, or fetch stalls will throttle performance below 200 MHz. Verify the JTAG/ICSP pin mapping (PGEC1 vs PGEC2 pairs) in the device data sheet before laying out programming/debugging test pads.
Estimated: at full 200 MHz CPU clock, the internal bus and clock tree radiate harmonics into adjacent analog pins. Place a guard ring of grounded vias around analog traces, and route ADC reference and analog input signals away from high-speed digital nets. Use separate AVDD/AVSS planes or a star-ground topology, and place a ferrite bead between VDD and AVDD if analog accuracy better than 10 LSB is required.
Compliance Information
Industrial -40C to +85C operating range; not AEC-Q100 qualified - check Microchip automotive-grade ordering codes for car applications. RoHS/REACH compliance confirmed on Microchip product page.
