The PIC32MZ EF Family from Microchip Technology Inc. delivers high performance. The PIC32 Family of 32-bit Microcontrollers (MCUs) runs up to 252 MHz with up to 2 MB Flash and 512 KB SRAM. It has a best-in-class peripheral set including 8-/16-bit Parallel Master Port (PMP), External Bus Interface (EBI), 48-channel, 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), I2 S/SPI, Hi-Speed USB 2.0-compliant Device/ Host/OTG, and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC.
Target Applications and Key Features
The PIC32MZ EF Family targets connectivity applications for different fields, including Industrial, IOT, automotive, and Graphics(HMI). It has a high-performance core with a floating-point unit, ethernet, high-speed USB and CAN, and a Crypto Engine. The list of sources for triggering a scan conversion has been expanded on the PIC32MZ EF MCU devices, including the comparators, output compare, and two additional Timers.
The MPLAB® Harmony integrated software framework fully supports PIC32MZ EF Family MCUs. The key features of the PIC32 Family of 32-bit MCUs are given below.
Processor Core and Memories
The PIC32MZ EF Family offers advanced processing power and memory capabilities, featuring:
- 200 MHz/330 DMIPS, MIPS Warrior M-class core
- Four 64-bit accumulators and Single-cycle MAC
- Saturating and fractional math
- FPU for fast single and double-precision math,
- AEC Q100 Grade1 rated from -40c to 125C
- Operating voltage range of 2.2V to 3.6V
- Dual Panel Flash for live update support
- Up to 2MB Flash memory and Up to 512KB SRAM memory
- Eight channels of hardware-programmable DMA and 18 channels of dedicated DMA
Communication Interfaces
The 32-bit microcontrollers family boasts an extensive range of communication interfaces and peripherals, including:
- 12-bit, 18 MSPS, 48-channel ADC module
- Six digital comparators and six digital filters
- 18 Msps rate with six Samples and Hold circuits
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device/Host/OTG and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC
- 50 MHz Serial Quad Interface (SQI)
- Six UART modules (25 Mbps) and Two CAN modules 2.0B Active
- Six 4-wire SPI modules (50 Mbps) and Five I2C modules
- SQI is configurable as an additional SPI module (50 MHz)
Audio/Graphics and Software Support
The PIC32MZ EF Family is supported by a comprehensive suite of tools and middleware, including the following features:
- Parallel Master Port (PMP) and 50 MHz External Bus Interface (EBI)
- Audio data communication (I2S, LJ, RJ, USB) and control interface (SPI and I2C)
- Fractional clock frequencies with USB synchronization
- MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- MPLAB Harmony Integrated Software Framework
- TCP/IP, USB, Graphics, and mTouch middleware
- RTOS Kernels, Express Logic ThreadX, FreeRTOS, OPENRTOS, Micriµm, µC/OS, and SEGGER embOS
Conclusion
The PIC32MZ EF Family of microcontrollers from Microchip Technology offers a robust and high-performance solution for a wide range of connectivity applications across industrial, IoT, automotive, and HMI fields. With a powerful MIPS core, advanced memory features, and a rich peripheral set that includes high-speed USB, Ethernet, CAN, and sophisticated audio/graphics interfaces, these MCUs deliver excellent performance and versatility. The integration with MPLAB Harmony and support for multiple RTOS platforms further enhances development efficiency, making the PIC32MZ EF Family a compelling choice for demanding embedded system applications.
