PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL - 32-bit 200MHz MCU 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.92 | $18.92 |
| 10 | $17.48 | $174.80 |
| 100 | $15.21 | $1,521.00 |
| 500 | $13.85 | $6,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.4 | $12,400.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL Overview
What is a PIC32MZ MCU? A PIC32 microcontroller is a 32-bit RISC processor based on the MIPS MicroAptiv core from Microchip Technology. It belongs to the broader hierarchy of microcontrollers -> 32-bit microcontrollers -> embedded controllers -> semiconductors. The PIC32MZ EF sub-family adds a floating-point unit (FPU), DSP extensions, and a rich connectivity peripheral set, making it well suited for industrial, IoT, automotive, graphics HMI, and motor control applications.
Key features include a 200 MHz core speed, 2 MB of Flash with live-update support, 512 KB of SRAM, a 12-bit 18 Msps ADC, a 10/100 Ethernet MAC with RMII/MII interface, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed OTG, two CAN modules, and hardware crypto engines (AES, DES/3DES, SHA, MD5, HMAC). The 124-VTLA package exposes a wide peripheral set through 124 GPIO-capable pins and includes a high-drive pad design that reduces external BOM cost.
Technically, the PIC32MZ2048EFM124 integrates the MIPS microAptiv core with DSP and FPU, a 4-channel DMA controller, and a peripheral pin-select (PPS) system that allows flexible remapping of digital peripherals to any GPIO. The dual-bank Flash with live-update allows field firmware upgrades without downtime. The integrated crypto engine offloads AES-128/192/256, DES, and SHA-1/2 from the CPU, achieving up to 100 Mbps throughput, which makes the part suitable for secure IoT nodes.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways, Ethernet-enabled HMI panels, automotive body and infotainment ECUs, motor control inverters, USB host/peripheral devices, and secure-connected sensors. Its blend of high-speed CPU, large memory, and integrated connectivity makes it a strong fit when an external MCU plus radio/communications SoC would otherwise be required.
When designing with this device, note that the 124-VTLA package requires a 9x9 mm, 4-layer PCB footprint with a sizeable exposed pad. Ensure decoupling and thermal vias under the EP are designed per the Microchip VTLA land-pattern application note. The -I suffix indicates the -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature grade.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (32-bit RISC) |
| Family | PIC32MZ EF |
| Core Frequency (max) | 200 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| Boot Flash | 160 KB |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| FPU | Yes (IEEE 754 single-precision) |
| DSP Extensions | Yes |
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) with Exposed Pad |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, -I grade) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 Msps |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with RMII/MII |
| USB | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) OTG |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b |
| Crypto Engine | AES-128/192/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/2, MD5, HMAC |
| DMA | 4-channel |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL 124-vtla (9x9 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL (124-vtla (9x9 mm) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Ethernet-Enabled HMI Panel, Automotive Body and Gateway ECU, USB Hi-Speed Peripheral / Host Device, Motor Control Inverter Drive, Secure-Connected IoT Sensor Node.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL fits industrial IoT gateways because it integrates 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB Hi-Speed, dual CAN 2.0b, and a 200 MHz MIPS32 core with FPU in one package. The 2 MB Flash supports full TLS 1.2/1.3 stacks plus OPC UA or MQTT-SN brokers, while 512 KB SRAM allows 8-16 concurrent TCP/IP sockets. The hardware crypto engine (AES, SHA-256) offloads TLS handshake from the CPU, achieving measured throughput up to 100 Mbps, which is essential when aggregating sensor data at the network edge. The -40 C to +85 C industrial grade and 124-VTLA compact footprint suit DIN-rail-mounted controllers. The exposed thermal pad keeps junction temperature below 100 C at 200 MHz full load with proper via stitching.
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Ethernet-Enabled HMI Panel
For Ethernet-enabled HMI panels, the PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL provides 200 MHz CPU performance to drive TFT LCDs through the integrated PMP/EPPI interface, while its 2 MB Flash stores graphical assets and Unicode fonts. The integrated 12-bit ADC at 18 Msps can sample analog control inputs (potentiometers, temperature sensors) directly, reducing external component count. Its 124-VTLA compact 9x9 mm package fits space-constrained HMI boards. The hardware crypto engine enables secure remote firmware updates over Ethernet, a critical feature for managed building-automation devices. Compared to a typical STM32F4 + external QSPI Flash approach, the PIC32MZ EF integrates more memory on-chip, simplifying the BOM.
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Automotive Body and Gateway ECU
The PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL is widely used in automotive body controllers and gateway ECUs because of its dual CAN 2.0b interfaces, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and 200 MHz CPU headroom for CAN-FD stack processing. Although the -I/TL grade stops at 85 C, the same PIC32MZ EF silicon is available in -E/TL (125 C) variants, allowing platform reuse across cabin and under-hood applications. The 2 MB Flash supports full AUTOSAR-like stacks and bootloader with secure firmware update. The integrated crypto engine authenticates diagnostic messages per UDS/ISO 14229. The 124-VTLA package is well-suited to compact ECU PCBs where space is at a premium.
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USB Hi-Speed Peripheral / Host Device
The PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL includes a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) OTG controller, making it a strong fit for USB peripherals such as data loggers, industrial instruments, and USB host devices such as printers and medical instruments. At 200 MHz, the CPU can sustain the throughput needed for USB HS isochronous transfers while also running user application code. The 512 KB SRAM is sufficient for double-buffered HS transfers, eliminating the need for an external SDRAM. The 124-VTLA package with exposed pad provides the thermal headroom for continuous USB traffic at full bus utilization. PIC32 USB stacks from Microchip (MLA / Harmony 3) are mature and well-supported.
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Motor Control Inverter Drive
For motor control inverters (BLDC, PMSM, AC induction), the PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL delivers 200 MHz MIPS performance with DSP extensions and a single-precision FPU, which executes field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms within sub-10 microsecond loop times. The integrated 12-bit 18 Msps ADC simultaneously samples three-phase currents, while the PWM modules (with 20 ns resolution) generate the switching signals for the inverter. The dual CAN interfaces connect to industrial CANopen or CiA 402 motor profiles. The 2 MB Flash stores application firmware plus field-tuning tables, and the 512 KB SRAM supports real-time waveform capture for commissioning. The 124-VTLA package is mechanically robust for industrial drive PCBs.
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Secure-Connected IoT Sensor Node
For secure-connected IoT sensor nodes, the PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL combines a hardware crypto engine (AES-128/192/256, SHA-256, HMAC) with Ethernet MAC and USB interfaces, enabling TLS-authenticated cloud connectivity without an external secure element. The 200 MHz core handles both crypto and sensor pre-processing. The 2 MB Flash supports full IP stacks and OTA firmware update logic; the 512 KB SRAM accommodates TLS session buffers and sensor queues. The integrated 12-bit ADC at 18 Msps interfaces to vibration, temperature, or pressure sensors without an external ADC. The -40 C to +85 C industrial grade covers outdoor enclosure deployments, and the 124-VTLA exposed pad allows conduction-cooled enclosure designs.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFM124-E/TL | PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PH | PIC32MZ1024EFM124-I/TL | PIC32MZ2048EFH124T-I/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 144-pin LQFP family | 124-VTLA (9x9 mm) - same | 124-VTLA - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 180 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC | 10/100 MAC |
| USB | USB 2.0 HS OTG | USB 2.0 HS OTG | USB 2.0 HS OTG | USB 2.0 HS OTG | USB 2.0 HS OTG |
| Crypto Engine | AES/SHA/MD5/HMAC | AES/SHA/MD5/HMAC | AES/SHA/MD5/HMAC | AES/SHA/MD5/HMAC | AES/SHA/MD5/HMAC |
Key Differentiators
- Highest Flash density in PIC32MZ EF 124-VTLA package (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM124-I/TL)
- Higher 200 MHz CPU speed in industrial temperature grade (vs PIC32MZ2048EFM124-E/TL)
- Integrated hardware crypto engine eliminates external secure element cost (vs PIC32MK1024MCF064 (motor-control variant))
Design Notes
The 124-VTLA package uses a landless-array footprint with an exposed thermal pad (EP). The PCB land pattern must follow the Microchip VTLA land-pattern application note, including a 5x5 array of 0.3 mm thermal vias under the EP, stitched to internal ground planes. Estimated: with a 9x9 mm EP and 4 thermal vias, thermal resistance theta_JA is approximately 22 C/W in still air, allowing 200 MHz operation at ambient up to 70 C without active cooling. Skip via stitching and the die will overheat.
The PIC32MZ2048EFM124-I/TL requires a stable 3.3 V supply. Decouple VDD with one 10 uF bulk capacitor, four 100 nF capacitors placed as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pair, and one 4.7 uF bulk on the AVDD analog supply. The internal voltage regulator generates 1.2 V for the core from the 3.3 V input - ensure the VDDCAP pin has a 10 uF capacitor of its own, per the family datasheet. Without proper decoupling, USB Hi-Speed and Ethernet compliance fails due to supply noise coupling into PLL blocks.
For USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbps), use 90-ohm differential impedance on the D+/D- lines and route them length-matched within 150 mils. For Ethernet RMII, keep traces under 50 mm and isolate them from switching signals. The integrated PHY requires a 50 MHz reference clock from either the MCU or external oscillator; if using the MCU's REFCLKO, ensure the trace is short and isolated. Common pitfall: routing Ethernet signals across a noisy DC-DC node will couple common-mode noise and break the PHY link.
The PIC32MZ EF family uses peripheral pin-select (PPS), meaning most digital peripherals can be remapped to multiple GPIO pins. The PPS mapping is software-configurable but must be initialized before the peripheral is enabled - otherwise peripherals will not function. Estimated: an uninitialized PPS map on UART1 will silently fail to transmit. Also, JTAG and TRACE pins share GPIO on this device; do not enable JTAG in code unless you have a debug probe attached, or you may lock yourself out of the package pins.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. The -I grade is industrial (-40 C to +85 C), not AEC-Q100 qualified; AEC-Q100 grade is not standard for this part number.
