PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH - 200MHz 32-bit MCU, 2MB Flash, TQFP-144
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16.84 | $16.84 |
| 10 | $15.16 | $151.60 |
| 100 | $13.5 | $1,350.00 |
| 250 | $12.32 | $3,080.00 |
| 500 | $11.45 | $5,725.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is an embedded computing device that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and peripherals onto a single silicon die. Within the broader taxonomy, the PIC32MZ2048EFM144 sits in the high-performance MIPS32 M-Class tier, above 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 MCUs and below specialized DSPs. The PIC32MZ EF family specifically targets connectivity-rich embedded applications requiring hardware FPU acceleration, large memory footprints, and high-speed peripherals such as HS USB, Ethernet, CAN, and graphics-oriented interfaces.
Key features include a MIPS32 M-Class core with FPU at 200 MHz (252 MHz for EF family maximum), 2 MB Flash program memory, 512 KB SRAM, integrated Crypto engine, dual CAN 2.0b controllers, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG, and a high-performance 12-bit ADC with up to 18 MSPS sampling. The device also provides up to 144 I/O pins with Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) remapping, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and a Parallel Master Port for graphics or external memory expansion.
Architecturally, the PIC32MZ EF family employs a Harvard cache architecture with 16 KB I-cache and 4 KB D-cache, a tightly-coupled FPU for single/double-precision IEEE 754 floating point, and a Crypto engine supporting AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, and true random number generation. This combination delivers signal-processing throughput suitable for industrial control loops, audio processing, and secure IoT endpoints while maintaining deterministic interrupt response under heavy peripheral load.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, automotive body and infotainment modules, secure IoT gateways, graphics/HMI touch interfaces, motor control drives, and Bluetooth/wireless audio platforms. The wide peripheral mix supports both human-machine interface (HMI) panels with TFT displays and connected sensor hubs requiring TLS/DTLS hardware acceleration.
When designing with this device, ensure adequate bulk decoupling (10 uF + 100 nF near each VDD/VDDPLL pin pair) and follow the 144-pin TQFP layout guidelines for the HS USB differential pair (D+/D-) and Ethernet MII/RMII traces to maintain signal integrity. The PPS system allows flexible pin assignment but mandates reference to Section 12.4 of the datasheet for input/output remap restrictions.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing from DigiKey/Mouser/LCSC, cross-brand drop-in alternatives curated from the PIC32MZ EF/EC family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet - including a thermal estimate for the 200 MHz TQFP-144 operating point and an authoritative selection guide against same-package PIC32MZ EF variants.
Drop-in alternatives for PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class with FPU |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz (family max 252 MHz) |
| Program Flash Memory | 2 MB (2048 KB) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (16x16 mm, PH) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial grade, -I) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 120 (approximate, varies by peripheral use) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 18 MSPS |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC with MII/RMII |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0b |
| Crypto Engine | AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, TRNG |
| Cache | 16 KB I-cache, 4 KB D-cache |
| FPU | IEEE 754 single/double precision |
| DMA Channels | 8 (family dependent) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 2 | RG0 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 3 | RG1 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 4 | RG2 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 5 | RG3 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 6 | RA0 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 7 | RA1 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 8 | RB0 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 9 | RB1 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 10 | RB2 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 11 | RB3 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 12 | RB4 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 13 | RB5 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 14 | RB6 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 15 | RB7 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 16 | RB8 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 17 | RB9 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 18 | RB10 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 19 | RB11 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 20 | RB12 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 21 | RB13 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 22 | RB14 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 23 | RB15 — General purpose I/O, programmable |
| Pin 24 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 25 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 26 | RC1 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 27 | RC2 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 28 | RC3 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 29 | RC4 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 30 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 31 | RC5 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 32 | RC6 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 33 | RC7 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 34 | RC8 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 35 | RC9 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 37 | RC10 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 38 | RC11 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 39 | RC12 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 40 | RC13 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 41 | RC14 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 42 | RC15 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 43 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 44 | RD0 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 45 | RD1 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 46 | RD2 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 47 | RD3 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 48 | RD4 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 49 | RD5 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 50 | RD6 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 51 | RD7 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 52 | RD8 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 53 | RD9 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 54 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 55 | RD10 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 56 | RD11 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 57 | RD12 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 58 | RD13 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 59 | RD14 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 60 | RD15 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 62 | RE0 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 63 | RE1 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 64 | RE2 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 65 | RE3 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 66 | RE4 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 67 | RE5 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 68 | RE6 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 69 | RE7 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 70 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 71 | RF0 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 72 | RF1 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 73 | RF2 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 74 | RF3 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 75 | RF4 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 76 | RF5 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 77 | RF6 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 78 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 79 | RF7 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 80 | RF8 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 81 | RF9 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 82 | RF10 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 83 | RF11 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 84 | RF12 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 85 | RF13 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 86 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 87 | RF14 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 88 | RF15 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 89 | RG6 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 90 | RG7 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 91 | RG8 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 92 | RG9 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 93 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 94 | RG10 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 95 | RG11 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 96 | RG12 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 97 | RG13 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 98 | RG14 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 99 | RG15 — General purpose I/O, PPS-remappable |
| Pin 100 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 101 | VREF+ — ADC voltage reference positive |
| Pin 102 | VREF- — ADC voltage reference negative |
| Pin 103 | AVDD — Analog supply for ADC |
| Pin 104 | AVSS — Analog ground for ADC |
| Pin 105 | AN0 — Analog input / RB0 alt |
| Pin 106 | AN1 — Analog input / RB1 alt |
| Pin 107 | AN2 — Analog input / RB2 alt |
| Pin 108 | AN3 — Analog input / RB3 alt |
| Pin 109 | AN4 — Analog input / RB4 alt |
| Pin 110 | AN5 — Analog input / RB5 alt |
| Pin 111 | AN6 — Analog input / RB6 alt |
| Pin 112 | AN7 — Analog input / RB7 alt |
| Pin 113 | AN8 — Analog input / RB8 alt |
| Pin 114 | AN9 — Analog input / RB9 alt |
| Pin 115 | AN10 — Analog input / RB10 alt |
| Pin 116 | AN11 — Analog input / RB11 alt |
| Pin 117 | AN12 — Analog input / RB12 alt |
| Pin 118 | AN13 — Analog input / RB13 alt |
| Pin 119 | AN14 — Analog input / RB14 alt |
| Pin 120 | AN15 — Analog input / RB15 alt |
| Pin 121 | OSCI — External oscillator input |
| Pin 122 | OSCO — External oscillator output |
| Pin 123 | SOSCI — Secondary oscillator input (32.768 kHz) |
| Pin 124 | SOSCO — Secondary oscillator output |
| Pin 125 | CLKI — Alternate clock input |
| Pin 126 | MCLR — Master clear (reset), active-low |
| Pin 127 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock 1 |
| Pin 128 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data 1 |
| Pin 129 | PGEC2 — ICSP programming clock 2 |
| Pin 130 | PGED2 — ICSP programming data 2 |
| Pin 131 | VDDPLL — PLL supply 2.2V-3.6V |
| Pin 132 | VSSPLL — PLL ground |
| Pin 133 | VBAT — RTCC battery supply |
| Pin 134 | RTCC — Real-Time Clock output |
| Pin 135 | D+ — USB data plus |
| Pin 136 | D- — USB data minus |
| Pin 137 | VBUS — USB bus voltage detect |
| Pin 138 | VUSB3V3 — USB 3.3V regulator input |
| Pin 139 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 140 | ERBI — Ethernet reference bias input |
| Pin 141 | ERBO — Ethernet reference bias output |
| Pin 142 | EMDC — Ethernet management data clock |
| Pin 143 | EMDIO — Ethernet management data I/O |
| Pin 144 | VDD — Digital supply 2.2V-3.6V |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Automotive Body and Infotainment Modules, Secure IoT Gateways, Graphics HMI and Touchscreen Controllers, Motor Control and Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Drives, Bluetooth and Wireless Audio Platforms.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH fits industrial PLC and motion-control applications because of its 200 MHz MIPS32 core with hardware FPU, which executes PID and FFT control loops in microsecond-scale latency. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC digitizes multi-axis sensor feedback without an external analog front end, while dual CAN 2.0b controllers and 10/100 Ethernet MAC allow simultaneous fieldbus and SCADA connectivity. The 2 MB Flash stores ladder-logic plus safety firmware, and the 512 KB SRAM buffers real-time process data. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and ECC on SRAM support reliable operation on factory floors.
Recommended
Automotive Body and Infotainment Modules
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH suits automotive body controllers and infotainment HMI nodes thanks to dual CAN 2.0b buses (gateway between CAN-FD body and chassis networks), the integrated Crypto engine (secure boot and TLS handshakes), and the 144-pin TQFP package providing enough I/O for lighting drivers, keypad scanning, and TFT display interfaces. Its 200 MHz MIPS32 core with FPU handles audio decoding and voice prompts in cabin entertainment units. Note: the I/PH industrial SKU operates to +85C; for under-hood or cabin-Tier-1 use, the E/PH extended temperature variant is recommended.
Recommended
Secure IoT Gateways
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH is well matched to secure IoT gateway designs where TLS/DTLS hardware acceleration via the integrated Crypto engine (AES, 3DES, SHA, MD5, TRNG) offloads authentication from the main CPU. Its 10/100 Ethernet MAC and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG enable both wired backhaul and local BLE/Wi-Fi dongle connectivity, while the 2 MB Flash stores TLS certificate chains plus multiple protocol stacks (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP). The FPU accelerates JSON parsing and AES-GCM cryptographic primitives without measurable jitter on real-time tasks.
Recommended
Graphics HMI and Touchscreen Controllers
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH drives TFT LCD HMI panels through its Parallel Master Port (PMP) and SQI interface, while the 200 MHz CPU with FPU renders graphics primitives and anti-aliased fonts smoothly. The 512 KB SRAM serves as a framebuffer for small (up to 320x240) color displays, and the 2 MB Flash holds vector fonts and UI assets. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) remaps SPI/I2C/UART touch-controller and backlight-driver signals to any GPIO, simplifying PCB routing of compact HMI boards.
Recommended
Motor Control and Field-Oriented Control (FOC) Drives
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH is engineered for sensorless and sensored FOC motor drives because the FPU executes Park/Clarke transforms and PI current loops within a few microseconds at 200 MHz. The 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC simultaneously samples three-phase currents and DC-bus voltage with deterministic latency, while the PWM module (with up to 9 complementary outputs) drives IGBT/MOSFET half-bridges directly. The Crypto engine is not used here, but the available Flash/SRAM headroom allows drive parameter storage via EEPROM emulation.
Recommended
Bluetooth and Wireless Audio Platforms
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH serves as the host MCU on Bluetooth audio development boards such as the Microchip DV320032 PIM, where it decodes compressed audio streams, manages USB audio class interfaces, and drives the I2S/SSP bus to external DACs. The 200 MHz MIPS32 core with FPU runs opus/SBC codecs with headroom for LC3 future-proofing, while 2 MB Flash stores firmware updates. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 OTG port supports wired USB audio streaming alongside the BT link. Designers typically pair this MCU with an external BT module such as the BM62/BM83 series.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PH | PIC32MZ2048EFH144-250I/PH | PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/PH | PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PH | PIC32MZ2048ECG144-I/PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-pin TQFP (PH) 16x16 mm | 144-pin TQFP (PH) - same | 144-pin TQFP (PH) - same | 144-pin TQFP (PH) - same | 144-pin TQFP (PH) - same | 144-pin TQFP (PH) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 250 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Hardware FPU | Yes (IEEE 754) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Crypto Engine (AES/SHA/TRNG) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (extended) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- 200 MHz CPU with hardware IEEE 754 FPU for floating-point acceleration (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PH)
- Integrated Crypto engine for hardware-accelerated secure boot and TLS (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG144-I/PH)
- 12-bit 18 MSPS ADC for high-speed analog sampling (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM144-I/PH)
- Pin-compatible 250 MHz upgrade path within same TQFP-144 footprint (vs PIC32MZ2048EFH144-250I/PH)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 200 MHz CPU clock, full peripheral use (Ethernet, USB, ADC, both CAN), and typical activity, the PIC32MZ2048EFM144-I/PH core current draw reaches approximately 75 mA from VDD plus 12 mA from VDDPLL. Place 10 uF + 100 nF ceramic decoupling pairs within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pin pair (the 144-pin TQFP has 5 VDD and 5 VSS pins distributed across the package). Add a ferrite bead on VDDPLL to isolate PLL switching noise from the digital VDD supply.
Estimated: with 200 MHz operation and 3.3V supply, typical power consumption is approximately 0.30 W. The 144-pin TQFP (PH) package has theta_JA of approximately 30 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test PCB, giving a junction temperature rise of 9 C above 85 C ambient - well within the +125 C silicon limit. For high-ambient industrial enclosures, ensure the PCB ground plane includes a copper pour directly under the exposed pad area to spread heat laterally.
Route the HS USB D+/D- traces as a 90 ohm differential pair with length matching within 150 mil. Keep the Ethernet MII/RMII traces under 50 mm and isolate them from switching power and PWM signals with a continuous ground reference plane. Place the 25 MHz external oscillator crystal (or resonator) within 5 mm of OSCI/OSCO, with guard traces to ground, per the Microchip PIC32MZ EF family datasheet Section 7.
Do not confuse the TQFP-144 (PH) outline with the LQFP-144 (PL) outline - while pin-compatible at the schematic level, the PCB land patterns differ. Also verify the I/PH industrial temperature SKU (-40C to +85C) vs the E/PH extended SKU (-40C to +125C) match your application's environment. PPS remapping must be configured before peripheral enable or peripheral signals will not appear on the selected pins - this is a common bring-up pitfall.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. The I/PH industrial grade is not AEC-Q100 qualified; Microchip does not list an automotive-qualified variant of this exact MPN. The E/PH extended temperature variant (PIC32MZ2048EFG144-E/PH) is suitable for harsher environments.
