PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL - 200MHz 2MB Flash 32-bit MCU | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17.5 | $17.50 |
| 10 | $15.75 | $157.50 |
| 100 | $14 | $1,400.00 |
| 500 | $12.5 | $6,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $11.25 | $11,250.00 |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a high-performance processor core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and specialized peripherals on a single die. PIC32MZ EF MCUs occupy the high-performance tier of the 32-bit MCU hierarchy, positioned above 8-bit/16-bit MCUs and below application processors. The EF family adds crypto acceleration, CAN-FD, and Ethernet, making it suitable for connected embedded applications demanding deterministic real-time response.
Key features of the PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL include 2 MB of Flash with Live-Update dual-partition capability, 512 KB SRAM, integrated crypto engine, audio I2S/SSI and graphics-friendly peripherals (parallel camera/Display HX8347 interface), 12-bit ADC up to 5 Msps, and a 200 MHz MIPS core with DSP extensions. The wide -40C to +85C industrial operating range supports automotive and industrial environments while AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualification is available on selected EF family members.
Architecturally the device couples a 6-stage MIPS32 M-class pipeline with FPU and DSP ASE instructions, allowing efficient execution of audio codecs, FFTs, and control loops. The Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) subsystem allows most peripherals to be remapped to a wide range of I/O pins, simplifying PCB layout. An 8-channel DMA controller offloads data movement between peripherals and memory, enabling high-bandwidth audio streaming and graphics framebuffer updates without CPU intervention.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways with Ethernet and TLS acceleration, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) controllers with parallel TFT LCD drive, automotive body and infotainment subsystems, audio processing nodes with S/PDIF or I2S, and secure connected sensors using on-chip crypto for TLS 1.2 handshakes. Designers pair the MCU with external PHYs (KSZ8061, LAN8742), audio codecs (CS5343, AK4642), and parallel SRAM/QSPI Flash to scale memory and peripherals.
When designing with the PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL, allocate the 2 MB Flash carefully between the Live-Update A/B partitions (each up to 1 MB) to enable fail-safe firmware updates. Decouple VDDCORE and VDDIO pins with 100 nF X7R ceramics placed within 5 mm of each supply pin, and provide a star-ground topology for analog AVSS/AGND pairs feeding the ADC. The Ethernet MAC requires a 50 MHz reference clock from an external PHY or oscillator, and HS USB requires a precision 48 MHz fundamental or external clock source.
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PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 M-Class with FPU and DSP ASE |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB (2048 KB) with Live-Update |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP (PL), 20x20 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Number of I/O Pins | 120 (approx.) |
| Communication Interfaces | HS USB, Ethernet MAC, 2x CAN-FD, 6x UART, 4x SPI, 5x I2C |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 5 Msps |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 9 (16/32-bit) |
| Watchdog Timers | 2 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Packaging Type | Tape & Reel |
PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP15/RD15 — Remappable I/O, PPS-compatible |
| Pin 2 | RP14/RD14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 3 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 4 | RP13/RD1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 5 | RP12/RD12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RP11/RD11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 8 | RP10/RD10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 9 | RP9/RD9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 10 | RP8/RD8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 11 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 13 | RP7/RD7 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 14 | RP6/RD6 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 15 | RP5/RD5 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 16 | RP4/RD4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 17 | RP3/RD3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 18 | RP2/RD2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 19 | RP1/RD1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 20 | RP0/RD0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 21 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 23 | AN0 — Analog input 0 |
| Pin 24 | AN1 — Analog input 1 |
| Pin 25 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 26 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 27 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 28 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 29 | AN6 — Analog input 6 |
| Pin 30 | AN7 — Analog input 7 |
| Pin 31 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 33 | AN8 — Analog input 8 |
| Pin 34 | AN9 — Analog input 9 |
| Pin 35 | AN10 — Analog input 10 |
| Pin 36 | AN11 — Analog input 11 |
| Pin 37 | AN12 — Analog input 12 |
| Pin 38 | AN13 — Analog input 13 |
| Pin 39 | AN14 — Analog input 14 |
| Pin 40 | AN15 — Analog input 15 |
| Pin 41 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 43 | RE0 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 44 | RE1 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 45 | RE2 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 46 | RE3 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 47 | RE4 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 48 | RE5 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 49 | RE6 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 50 | RE7 — Port E I/O |
| Pin 51 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 52 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 53 | RF0 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 54 | RF1 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 55 | RF2 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 56 | RF3 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 57 | RF4 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 58 | RF5 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 59 | RF6 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 60 | RF7 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 61 | RF8 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 62 | RF9 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 63 | RF10 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 64 | RF11 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 65 | RF12 — Port F I/O |
| Pin 66 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 67 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 68 | RG0 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 69 | RG1 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 70 | RG2 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 71 | RG3 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 72 | RG4 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 73 | RG5 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 74 | RG6 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 75 | RG7 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 76 | RG8 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 77 | RG9 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 78 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 79 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 80 | RG12 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 81 | RG13 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 82 | RG14 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 83 | RG15 — Port G I/O |
| Pin 84 | RA0 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 85 | RA1 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 86 | RA2 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 87 | RA3 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 88 | RA4 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 89 | RA5 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 90 | RA6 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 91 | RA7 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 92 | RA8 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 93 | RA9 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 94 | RA10 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 95 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 96 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 97 | RA11 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 98 | RA12 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 99 | RA13 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 100 | RA14 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 101 | RA15 — Port A I/O |
| Pin 102 | RB0 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 103 | RB1 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 104 | RB2 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 105 | RB3 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 106 | RB4 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 107 | RB5 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 108 | RB6 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 109 | RB7 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 110 | RB8 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 111 | RB9 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 112 | RB10 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 113 | RB11 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 114 | RB12 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 115 | RB13 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 116 | RB14 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 117 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 118 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 119 | RB15 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 120 | RC0 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 121 | RC1 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 122 | RC2 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 123 | RC3 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 124 | RC4 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 125 | RC5 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 126 | RC6 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 127 | RC7 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 128 | RC8 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 129 | RC9 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 130 | RC10 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 131 | RC11 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 132 | RC12 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 133 | RC13 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 134 | RC14 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 135 | RC15 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 136 | VDDCORE — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 137 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 138 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 139 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 140 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 141 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 142 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 143 | MCLR — Master clear reset |
| Pin 144 | VSS — Ground reference |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial IoT Gateway, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Controllers, Automotive Body and Infotainment Subsystems, Audio Processing Nodes, Secure Connected Sensors, Motor Control and Industrial Automation, IoT Edge Compute Devices.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL is well suited for industrial IoT gateway designs that aggregate sensor data over CAN-FD, UART, or I2S and forward it via Ethernet or HS USB. Its 2 MB Flash with Live-Update dual-partition capability supports fail-safe firmware upgrades essential for deployed gateways. The on-chip crypto engine accelerates TLS 1.2 handshakes and AES-GCM payloads, eliminating an external security IC. With 512 KB SRAM, the MCU holds typical MQTT or CoAP buffers plus an RTOS working set. Pair it with a KSZ8061 Ethernet PHY and an ATECC608B for full industrial connectivity.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Controllers
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL's parallel interface and Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) subsystem make it ideal for driving parallel TFT LCDs in HMI panels. Its 200 MHz MIPS core plus 512 KB SRAM allows on-chip framebuffer rotation, font rendering, and touch input handling without external memory. The crypto accelerator secures touch events and UI credentials against physical tampering. For a 4.3-inch or 7-inch WVGA display, the SQI interface offloads image data to an external SPI Flash while leaving the MIPS core free for control logic.
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Automotive Body and Infotainment Subsystems
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL operates across -40C to +85C industrial range and pairs with selected AEC-Q100 qualified variants in the same EF family for automotive body controllers. Dual CAN-FD interfaces handle OBD-II diagnostics and chassis CAN traffic at 5 Mbps, while Ethernet MAC supports automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1) via an external PHY. The 12-bit ADC at up to 5 Msps samples sensor inputs for body control modules, and the 9 timers drive PWM channels for lighting and motor control.
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Audio Processing Nodes
Audio processing nodes benefit from the PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL's I2S/SSI interfaces, 12-bit ADC, and DSP ASE instruction set. The 200 MHz core plus 512 KB SRAM sustains 48 kHz/24-bit audio streaming with on-the-fly filtering or EQ, eliminating an external DSP. Two I2S ports enable simultaneous capture and playback for intercom or hearing-aid applications. For networked audio, Ethernet MAC with AVB extensions on the EF family provides deterministic audio-video bridging.
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Secure Connected Sensors
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL's hardware crypto engine accelerates TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3, and ECDSA signatures for connected sensor deployments. With 2 MB Flash, sensor firmware can include multiple certificate sets and over-the-air update payloads. The 12-bit ADC samples analog sensors at low duty cycle while the 200 MHz core handles network stacks during active transmit windows. Industrial -40C to +85C operating temperature supports outdoor and industrial sensor environments.
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Motor Control and Industrial Automation
The PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL's 9 timers, 12-bit ADC, and 8 DMA channels deliver the determinism needed for FOC motor control loops. PWM outputs drive three-phase inverter MOSFETs or BLDC motors with dead-time generation on-chip. CAN-FD provides high-speed feedback to industrial controllers, while Ethernet MAC enables Industry 4.0 network connectivity. The 512 KB SRAM holds control state machines and trajectory profiles for servo applications.
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IoT Edge Compute Devices
Edge compute devices running on-device ML inference or sensor fusion benefit from the PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL's 200 MHz MIPS core with DSP extensions. 2 MB Flash accommodates TensorFlow Lite Micro models up to several hundred KB. HS USB host interface accepts Wi-Fi or LTE dongles, while the parallel interface drives local displays. Industrial temperature grade supports outdoor edge deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048EFM144T-I/PH | PIC32MZ2048EFH144T-I/PL | PIC32MZ2048ECM144T-I/PL | PIC32MZ1024EFM144T-I/PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 144-pin LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm | 144-pin TQFP (PH) 16x16 mm - same pin count, smaller body | 144-pin LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm - same | 144-pin LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm - same | 144-pin LQFP (PL) 20x20 mm - same |
| Core Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Crypto Engine | Yes (hardware AES, SHA, RSA) | Yes | No (EFH variant without crypto) | Limited (EC family, no CAN-FD) | Yes |
| CAN-FD | Yes (2x) | Yes (2x) | Yes (2x) | No (EC family lacks CAN-FD) | Yes (2x) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Hardware crypto engine with AES, SHA, RSA acceleration (vs PIC32MZ2048EFH144T-I/PL)
- Dual CAN-FD controllers for automotive networking (vs PIC32MZ2048ECM144T-I/PL)
- 2 MB Flash with Live-Update dual-partition firmware (vs PIC32MZ1024EFM144T-I/PL)
Design Notes
Decouple VDDCORE and VDDIO pins with 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitors located within 5 mm of each supply pin, plus a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on each rail. VDDCORE and VDDIO can be supplied separately (e.g. VDDCORE from internal LDO + VDDIO direct) or tied together depending on power architecture. For noise-sensitive ADC measurements, use a ferrite bead to isolate AVDD from VDDIO.
Route the 50 MHz Ethernet reference clock trace with controlled impedance (50-ohm microstrip) and short trace length (less than 25 mm). Match trace lengths for HS USB differential pairs (D+/D-) within 2 mm to meet USB 2.0 high-speed signal integrity. Place the external crystal close to OSC1/OSC2 pins and guard the traces with a ground pour to minimize EMI coupling.
Use Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) remapping to place high-speed signals on inner ports (RC, RF) for better signal integrity, and reserve outer ports (RA, RB) for slower peripheral functions. Separate AVSS/AGND planes from digital VSS/GND with a single connection point near the IC to avoid ground loops through the ADC reference path.
Do not exceed the 3.6 V absolute maximum on any I/O pin or 3.6 V on VDDCORE, even transient spikes. Always use the internal LDO mode for VDDCORE unless external core supply is regulated to 1.2 V within 5% tolerance. When using Live-Update Flash partitioning, allocate at least 1 MB per partition to ensure firmware images fit both A and B slots.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualification available on selected EF family automotive variants; this -I/PL industrial-grade variant is not AEC-Q100 qualified. Contact Microchip factory for automotive-grade options.