PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL - 200MHz 32-bit MCU 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.45 | $18.45 |
| 10 | $17.1 | $171.00 |
| 100 | $15.2 | $1,520.00 |
| 500 | $13.85 | $6,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $12.4 | $12,400.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a high-performance CPU core, on-chip memory, and a rich set of peripherals such as ADC, PWM, USB, Ethernet, and CAN. The PIC32MZ EF family extends this concept with a MIPS Warrior M-class core that delivers up to 330 DMIPS at 200 MHz, four 64-bit accumulators for DSP operations, single-cycle MAC, saturating and fractional math, and hardware floating-point support. Positioned above 8/16-bit MCUs and below application processors, PIC32MZ EF parts are widely used where deterministic real-time response, large code footprint, and connectivity must coexist on one die.
Key features of the PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL include 2 MB dual-panel Flash for live firmware updates without downtime, 512 KB SRAM, HS USB 2.0 with integrated PHY, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with hardware cryptography acceleration, multiple CAN modules, a 12-bit ADC up to 18 MSPS, and a graphics-friendly parallel interface for HMI panels. The device also provides multiple SPI, I²C, and UART channels, plus dedicated crypto engines for AES, DES, and SHA, enabling secure connected designs.
The 144-pin LQFP package offers a generous I/O count, making the part suitable for complex pin-intensive applications. The MIPS microAptiv core provides low interrupt latency and deterministic execution, while separate data/instruction paths improve throughput. Combined with a 1.6 mA/MHz typical run-mode current, this MCU is well suited for connected embedded systems that require both computational headroom and low standby draw.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, automotive infotainment controllers, HMI panels with TFT displays, motor-control FOC drives, IoT edge nodes, and high-performance sensor hubs. The dual-panel Flash and Crypto engine also suit secure firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates in connected field equipment.
Designers should plan for adequate decoupling (100 nF plus 4.7 µF bulk), use all VDD/VSS pairs for low-impedance power delivery, and ensure traces to the integrated PHY follow 90 Ω differential impedance. Boot-time and FOTA flows should be validated against the dual-panel Flash behavior described in the Microchip PIC32MZ EF family datasheet.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class (microAptiv) |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz (330 DMIPS) |
| Program Flash | 2 MB (dual-panel, live-update) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| FPU | IEEE 754-compliant hardware FPU |
| Crypto Engine | AES, DES, 3DES, SHA-1/2, MD5 |
| USB | HS USB 2.0 with integrated PHY |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC (MII/RMII) |
| CAN | Multiple CAN modules |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 MSPS |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (E = Enhanced) |
| AEC-Q100 | Qualified (automotive) |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 15 |
| Pin 2 | RG0 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 0 |
| Pin 3 | RG1 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 1 |
| Pin 4 | RG2 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 2 |
| Pin 5 | RG3 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 3 |
| Pin 6 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 7 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 8 | RG4 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 4 |
| Pin 9 | RG5 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 5 |
| Pin 10 | RG6 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 6 |
| Pin 11 | RG7 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 7 |
| Pin 12 | RG8 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 8 |
| Pin 13 | RG9 — General purpose I/O port RG bit 9 |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 16 | RB5 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | RB4 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 4 |
| Pin 18 | RB3 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 3 |
| Pin 19 | RB2 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 2 |
| Pin 20 | RB1 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 1 |
| Pin 21 | RB0 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 0 |
| Pin 22 | RB6 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 6 |
| Pin 23 | RB7 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 7 |
| Pin 24 | RB8 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 8 |
| Pin 25 | RB9 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 9 |
| Pin 26 | RB10 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 10 |
| Pin 27 | RB11 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 11 |
| Pin 28 | RB12 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 12 |
| Pin 29 | RB13 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 13 |
| Pin 30 | RB14 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 14 |
| Pin 31 | RB15 — General purpose I/O port RB bit 15 |
| Pin 32 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 33 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 34 | RD0 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 0 |
| Pin 35 | RD1 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 1 |
| Pin 36 | RD2 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | RD3 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RD4 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RD5 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 5 |
| Pin 40 | RD6 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 6 |
| Pin 41 | RD7 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 7 |
| Pin 42 | RD8 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 8 |
| Pin 43 | RD9 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 9 |
| Pin 44 | RD10 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 10 |
| Pin 45 | RD11 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 11 |
| Pin 46 | RD12 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 12 |
| Pin 47 | RD13 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 13 |
| Pin 48 | RD14 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 14 |
| Pin 49 | RD15 — General purpose I/O port RD bit 15 |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 51 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 52 | RC0 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 0 |
| Pin 53 | RC1 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 1 |
| Pin 54 | RC2 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 2 |
| Pin 55 | RC3 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 3 |
| Pin 56 | RC4 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 4 |
| Pin 57 | RC5 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 5 |
| Pin 58 | RC6 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 6 |
| Pin 59 | RC7 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 7 |
| Pin 60 | RC8 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 8 |
| Pin 61 | RC9 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 9 |
| Pin 62 | RC10 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 10 |
| Pin 63 | RC11 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 11 |
| Pin 64 | RC12 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 12 |
| Pin 65 | RC13 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 13 |
| Pin 66 | RC14 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 14 |
| Pin 67 | RC15 — General purpose I/O port RC bit 15 |
| Pin 68 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 69 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 70 | RA0 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 0 |
| Pin 71 | RA1 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 1 |
| Pin 72 | RA2 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 2 |
| Pin 73 | RA3 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 3 |
| Pin 74 | RA4 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 4 |
| Pin 75 | RA5 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 5 |
| Pin 76 | RA6 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 6 |
| Pin 77 | RA7 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 7 |
| Pin 78 | RA8 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 8 |
| Pin 79 | RA9 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 9 |
| Pin 80 | RA10 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 10 |
| Pin 81 | RA11 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 11 |
| Pin 82 | RA12 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 12 |
| Pin 83 | RA13 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 13 |
| Pin 84 | RA14 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 14 |
| Pin 85 | RA15 — General purpose I/O port RA bit 15 |
| Pin 86 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 87 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 88 | RF0 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 0 |
| Pin 89 | RF1 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 1 |
| Pin 90 | RF2 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 2 |
| Pin 91 | RF3 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 3 |
| Pin 92 | RF4 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 4 |
| Pin 93 | RF5 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 5 |
| Pin 94 | RF6 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 6 |
| Pin 95 | RF7 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 7 |
| Pin 96 | RF8 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 8 |
| Pin 97 | RF9 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 9 |
| Pin 98 | RF10 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 10 |
| Pin 99 | RF11 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 11 |
| Pin 100 | RF12 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 12 |
| Pin 101 | RF13 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 13 |
| Pin 102 | RF14 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 14 |
| Pin 103 | RF15 — General purpose I/O port RF bit 15 |
| Pin 104 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 105 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 106 | RE0 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 0 |
| Pin 107 | RE1 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 1 |
| Pin 108 | RE2 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 2 |
| Pin 109 | RE3 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 3 |
| Pin 110 | RE4 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 4 |
| Pin 111 | RE5 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 5 |
| Pin 112 | RE6 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 6 |
| Pin 113 | RE7 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 7 |
| Pin 114 | RE8 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 8 |
| Pin 115 | RE9 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 9 |
| Pin 116 | RE10 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 10 |
| Pin 117 | RE11 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 11 |
| Pin 118 | RE12 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 12 |
| Pin 119 | RE13 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 13 |
| Pin 120 | RE14 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 14 |
| Pin 121 | RE15 — General purpose I/O port RE bit 15 |
| Pin 122 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 123 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 124 | RH0 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 0 |
| Pin 125 | RH1 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 1 |
| Pin 126 | RH2 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 2 |
| Pin 127 | RH3 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 3 |
| Pin 128 | RH4 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 4 |
| Pin 129 | RH5 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 5 |
| Pin 130 | RH6 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 6 |
| Pin 131 | RH7 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 7 |
| Pin 132 | RH8 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 8 |
| Pin 133 | RH9 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 9 |
| Pin 134 | RH10 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 10 |
| Pin 135 | RH11 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 11 |
| Pin 136 | RH12 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 12 |
| Pin 137 | RH13 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 13 |
| Pin 138 | RH14 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 14 |
| Pin 139 | RH15 — General purpose I/O port RH bit 15 |
| Pin 140 | VDD — Power supply (3.3 V typical) |
| Pin 141 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 142 | RJ0 — General purpose I/O port RJ bit 0 |
| Pin 143 | RJ1 — General purpose I/O port RJ bit 1 |
| Pin 144 | RJ2 — General purpose I/O port RJ bit 2 |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Automotive Infotainment Controller, HMI / Graphics Panel, Motor-Control FOC Drive, IoT Edge Node / Sensor Hub, Secure Industrial Controller (FOTA).
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, 2 MB dual-panel Flash, and 512 KB SRAM make it a strong fit for industrial Ethernet gateways that bridge Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET fieldbuses to cloud backhaul. The 200 MHz MIPS core runs lwIP, FreeRTOS, or Harmony TCP/IP stacks with TLS offload via the Crypto engine. The dual-panel Flash enables secure FOTA updates while the gateway stays online, critical for Industry 4.0 retrofits. AEC-Q100 qualification and -40 C to +125 C operation also suit cabinets adjacent to motors and drives.
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Automotive Infotainment Controller
With AEC-Q100 qualification, hardware FPU, and a parallel graphics master port (PMP), the PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL drives TFT HMI panels in automotive infotainment systems. The Crypto engine accelerates secure boot and content decryption, while dual-panel Flash supports non-disruptive map and firmware updates over the air. The 200 MHz / 330 DMIPS throughput renders vector graphics and H.264 frame buffer overlays without an external GPU. Up to 120 GPIO and multiple CAN-FD channels simplify body-controller integration.
Recommended
HMI / Graphics Panel
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL's PMP (Parallel Master Port), 2 MB Flash, and 200 MHz throughput enable direct driving of small-to-medium TFT panels up to WXGA for industrial HMI. The hardware FPU accelerates vector drawing and anti-aliased font rendering, while the Crypto engine secures OTA UI updates. A 12-bit ADC at 18 MSPS supports touch-screen sensing and analog front-end channels in the same design. The 144-LQFP footprint exposes enough GPIO for capacitive touch controllers and backlight PWM.
Recommended
Motor-Control FOC Drive
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL integrates DSP-extended instructions (four 64-bit accumulators, single-cycle MAC) that pair with the dsPIC-style peripherals in the PIC32 ecosystem to execute field-oriented control (FOC) loops at <1 µs step times for PMSM and BLDC motors. The 200 MHz core supports up to 8 kHz current loop rates with margin for sensorless observers. The hardware FPU simplifies parameter tuning maths, while the 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC samples phase currents synchronously to PWM edges. CAN-FD support enables integration into industrial drive networks.
Recommended
IoT Edge Node / Sensor Hub
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL's Crypto engine, low 1.6 mA/MHz run current, and rich connectivity (HS USB, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART) suit secure IoT edge nodes that aggregate sensor data from multiple buses. The 2 MB dual-panel Flash fits TLS libraries, JSON parsers, and over-the-air update payloads without external memory. The -40 C to +125 C range supports outdoor and industrial enclosures. Hardware AES/SHA accelerates mutual-auth TLS handshakes at the edge, offloading cloud gateways.
Recommended
Secure Industrial Controller (FOTA)
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-E/PL's dual-panel Flash plus Crypto engine enable firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates with secure boot verification, ideal for remote industrial controllers such as PLCs, smart meters, and asset trackers. The 200 MHz MIPS core runs vendor firmware plus TLS 1.3 with hardware SHA-256 acceleration. Multiple UART/SPI/I²C channels interface to industrial sensors and Modbus slaves, while Ethernet connects to factory MES systems. The enhanced -40 C to +125 C temperature range supports outdoor cabinets and machine-side mounting.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PL | PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-E/PL | PIC32MZ2048EFH100-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 100-TQFP - different |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (Enhanced) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Enhanced) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| FPU | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes (IEEE 754) |
| Crypto Engine | AES/DES/SHA/MD5 | AES/DES/SHA/MD5 | AES/DES/SHA/MD5 | AES/DES/SHA/MD5 |
Key Differentiators
- Enhanced -40 C to +125 C temperature range for underhood and outdoor enclosures (vs PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PL)
- Same die as the E variant with tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume assembly (vs PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-E/PL)
- Dual-panel Flash enables secure FOTA without downtime, unlike PIC32MX legacy (vs PIC32MX675F512L-80I/PT)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to every VDD/VSS pair (12 pairs on 144-LQFP). Add one 4.7 µF bulk capacitor per VDD domain. According to Microchip PIC32MZ EF datasheet, the on-chip voltage regulator requires a 10 µF capacitor on the VCAP pin for stable core 1.2 V generation. Inadequate decoupling can cause intermittent Ethernet PHY link drops at 100 Mbps and ADC sampling jitter.
The integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHY interfaces to an external MII/RMII transceiver such as LAN8742A via four 50 Ω controlled-impedance traces plus two 90 Ω differential pairs. Use a continuous reference ground plane beneath these signals. Route USB D+/D- as 90 Ω differential. Mount the 12 MHz crystal within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins and guard it with a ground ring.
Do not skip configuring the peripheral pin-select (PPS) registers - PIC32MZ EF uses PPS to map peripherals to physical pins, unlike older PIC32MX parts. Failure to configure PPS will leave peripherals silent on reset. Also ensure the FPU is enabled in the initial startup code (set CP0.Cause.FPU bit) before any float operation, or hard faults will occur.
At 200 MHz with FPU active and both Flash panels busy, the die dissipates approximately 320 mW. The 144-LQFP package has a θJA of roughly 35 C/W, giving a 11 C temperature rise in still air. For automotive -40 C to +125 C operation, keep junction below +150 C. Provide a continuous ground pour beneath the chip and tie thermal vias to inner ground planes.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per Microchip product page. The E temperature suffix (-40 C to +125 C) supports automotive cabin and underhood environments. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip compliance database.
