DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT - Dual-Core 100MHz DSC, 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.5 | $9.50 |
| 10 | $8.55 | $85.50 |
| 100 | $7.62 | $762.00 |
| 500 | $6.85 | $3,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.1 | $6,100.00 |
| 3,000 | $5.45 | $16,350.00 |
DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid between a microcontroller (MCU) and a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) - it combines deterministic real-time control with high-throughput DSP arithmetic. The dsPIC33CH family extends this with a true dual-core architecture (master + slave), enabling one core to run time-critical control loops and the other to handle communications, housekeeping, or custom algorithms. The full taxonomy is: DSC -> MCU+DSP hybrid -> microcontroller family -> embedded computing -> semiconductor.
Key features of the DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT include 12 high-resolution PWM channels (250 ps resolution) optimized for digital power conversion and motor control, four 12-bit ADC modules running up to 3.5 MSps, multiple UART/SPI/I2C serial ports, and CAN FD support. The auxiliary core is independently programmable and exposes a dedicated 8 KB PRAM region for firmware isolation, which is critical for functional-safety and proprietary-code partitioning.
Architecturally, the device uses a Harvard bus with separate program and data paths. The main core runs up to 100 MIPS while the slave core can reach 200 MIPS, allowing demanding closed-loop control and advanced modulation schemes to be offloaded. Integrated peripherals (DMA, comparators, QEI, and PMP) reduce external component count and BOM cost.
Typical applications include digitally controlled switch-mode power supplies, BLDC/PMSM motor drives, wireless charging transmitters, LED lighting drivers, server/telecom power converters, drones, and automotive sensor conditioning. The CAN FD interface and functional-safety documentation also suit automotive body-electronics and ADAS sub-modules.
When designing with this part, allocate a minimum of two decoupling capacitors per VDD pin (100 nF ceramic close to the IC plus a bulk 4.7 uF), keep the analog and digital grounds stitched under the IC, and follow Microchip's AN2721 layout guidelines for high-resolution PWM and ADC signal integrity.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the same dsPIC33CH family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC33CH dual-core 16-bit DSC |
| Main Core Speed | 100 MHz (100 MIPS) |
| Auxiliary Core Speed | 200 MHz (200 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 152 KB |
| Data RAM | 16 KB |
| Auxiliary RAM (PRAM) | 8 KB |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| High-Resolution PWM Channels | 12 (250 ps resolution) |
| ADC Modules | 4 x 12-bit, up to 3.5 MSps |
| CAN FD Interfaces | Yes |
| Serial Interfaces | 3 x UART/SPI/I2C (configurable) |
| Timers | 2 x 16-bit (per core) |
| External Interrupts | 4 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Functional Safety Documentation | Available (FuSa) |
DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 2 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 3 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 5 | AN — Analog input |
| Pin 6 | AN — Analog input |
| Pin 7 | AVDD — Analog supply 3.3V |
| Pin 8 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 9 | OSCI — Primary oscillator input |
| Pin 10 | OSCO — Primary oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 12 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 13 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 14 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 15 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 16 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 17 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 18 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 19 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 20 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 21 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 22 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 24 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 25 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 26 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 27 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 28 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 29 | PWMH — High-resolution PWM output |
| Pin 30 | PWML — High-resolution PWM output (complementary) |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 33 | AN — Analog input |
| Pin 34 | AN — Analog input |
| Pin 35 | AVDD — Analog supply 3.3V |
| Pin 36 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 37 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 38 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 39 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 40 | CANTX — CAN FD transmit |
| Pin 41 | CANRX — CAN FD receive |
| Pin 42 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 44 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 45 | SDA — I2C data (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 46 | SCL — I2C clock (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 47 | SDO — SPI data out (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 48 | SDI — SPI data in (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 49 | SCK — SPI clock (PPS-mappable) |
| Pin 50 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 51 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 52 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 53 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 54 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 55 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 56 | MCLR — Master clear / reset (active low) |
| Pin 57 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 58 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 59 | PGED — Programming/debug data |
| Pin 60 | PGEC — Programming/debug clock |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Digital supply 3.3V |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 63 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 64 | RP — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Digital Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Wireless Charging Transmitters, Server and Telecom Power Converters, Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioning, LED Lighting Drivers and Dimming, Drone Flight Control and ESC.
Digital Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
The DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT's 12 channels of high-resolution PWM with 250 ps edge placement and four 3.5 MSps 12-bit ADCs make it ideal for closed-loop digital control of switch-mode power supplies. Its dual-core architecture lets the master core run the voltage/current control loop at deterministic 100 MHz while the auxiliary core handles PMBus telemetry, housekeeping, and fault logging. This partitioning reduces interrupt latency on the control path and simplifies functional-safety certification for server/telecom power supplies. Place the IC on a 4-layer PCB with dedicated analog/digital ground stitching and follow Microchip AN2721 for high-resolution PWM and ADC signal integrity.
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BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT delivers field-oriented control (FOC) for BLDC and PMSM motors with its 12 high-resolution PWM channels (perfect for the 6-PWM three-phase topology plus 6 auxiliary channels) and four ADCs that enable simultaneous current sensing on the three phases. The 100 MHz master core can execute the 10-20 kHz FOC loop with margin, while the 200 MHz auxiliary core runs the speed/torque observer, CAN FD stack, and encoder/Resolver interface. Per Microchip's motor-control application notes, this device targets industrial servo drives, robotic joints, and drone propulsion systems.
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Wireless Charging Transmitters
Wireless charging transmitters benefit from the DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT's deterministic dual-core operation: the master core runs the Qi protocol resonant control loop at precise intervals, while the auxiliary core handles foreign-object detection (FOD), I2C/PMBus communications with the host, and authentication handshakes. The 250 ps PWM resolution enables the precise coil-current shaping required for 15W/30W fast-charging compliance, and the CAN FD interface supports automotive Qi deployments in cabin wireless charging pads. The 152 KB Flash holds both protocol stacks and proprietary tuning algorithms.
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Server and Telecom Power Converters
Server and telecom power supplies (48V-to-POL converters, intermediate bus converters) require DSP-grade control loops with high PSRR and fast transient response. The DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT delivers this with 12 high-resolution PWM outputs to drive multi-phase buck/boost stages, four 3.5 MSps ADCs for input/output voltage and current sensing, and dual-core isolation between the control loop and housekeeping tasks. Per Microchip's product brief, the device targets these applications specifically. Functional-safety documentation and PMBus protocol support simplify design for redundant power architectures.
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Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioning
The DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT's CAN FD interface, four 12-bit ADCs, and dual-core architecture suit automotive sensor modules that require simultaneous signal conditioning and bus communication. The auxiliary core can run the CAN FD stack while the master core digitizes and filters sensor data at deterministic intervals. While the I/PT variant itself is industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C), Microchip offers automotive-grade (AEC-Q100) variants in the same family with the appropriate order suffix for body-electronics and ADAS sub-module designs.
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LED Lighting Drivers and Dimming
High-end architectural and stage lighting drivers leverage the DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT's 12 high-resolution PWM channels to drive multi-channel constant-current LED drivers with sub-microsecond dimming resolution. The 200 MHz auxiliary core can run DMX-512/RDM or D4i protocol stacks while the master core maintains tight current regulation across all channels. Per Microchip's lighting application notes, the device supports both analog dimming via the high-resolution PWMs and digital dimming via PWM duty cycle for hybrid dimming architectures required by entertainment-grade fixtures.
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Drone Flight Control and ESC
Drones and UAVs benefit from the DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT's deterministic dual-core operation for flight control and electronic speed control (ESC) integration. The master core runs the 1-8 kHz flight control loop with sensor fusion (gyro/accel/mag via SPI), while the auxiliary core drives the BLDC motor PWM and current sensing with low latency. The compact 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) package fits in space-constrained ESC and flight-controller boards. Per Microchip's product brief, the device targets drone propulsion and flight controller applications.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Choose the DSPIC33CH128MP206T-I/PT instead only if you need tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume production - the silicon is identical.
Choose the DSPIC33CH128MP205-I/PT for cost-sensitive designs that can accept slightly fewer PWM and ADC channels - the 64-pin TQFP footprint matches for direct drop-in.
Choose the DSPIC33CH128MP203-I/M5 or DSPIC33CH128MP205-I/M4 when space is critical and you need a 48-pin uQFN footprint - firmware is largely portable but pin assignments change.
Do NOT consider cross-brand alternatives - the dsPIC33CH dual-core architecture is unique to Microchip, and migrating to an STM32 or Cortex-M part requires full firmware and PCB redesign.
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33CH128MP206T-I/PT | DSPIC33CH128MP205-I/PT | DSPIC33CH128MP205-I/M4 | DSPIC33CH128MP203-I/M5 | DSPIC33CH128MP202-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm - same | 64-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm - same | 48-pin uQFN (M4) - smaller | 48-pin uQFN (M5) - smaller | 28-pin SSOP (SS) - smaller |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Main Core Speed | 100 MHz | 100 MHz - same | 100 MHz - same | 100 MHz - same | 100 MHz - same | 100 MHz - same |
| Auxiliary Core Speed | 200 MHz | 200 MHz - same | 200 MHz - same | 200 MHz - same | 200 MHz - same | 200 MHz - same |
| Flash Memory | 152 KB | 152 KB - same | 152 KB - same | 152 KB - same | 152 KB - same | 152 KB - same |
| High-Resolution PWM Channels | 12 | 12 - same | Reduced - 8 to 10 | Reduced - 8 to 10 | Reduced - 6 to 8 | Reduced - 4 to 6 |
| ADC Modules | 4 x 12-bit | 4 x 12-bit - same | 3 to 4 x 12-bit | 3 to 4 x 12-bit | 2 to 3 x 12-bit | 1 to 2 x 12-bit |
| CAN FD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional |
Key Differentiators
- True dual-core 100MHz + 200MHz architecture (master + slave) (vs Single-core DSPIC33EP family)
- 12 high-resolution PWM channels with 250 ps edge placement (vs DSPIC33EP64GS506)
- Four 3.5 MSps 12-bit ADCs with simultaneous sampling (vs DSPIC33CH64MP208702010)
- 8 KB auxiliary PRAM for proprietary code isolation (vs DSPIC33CH64MP202)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to every VDD pin (4-5 VDD pins on the 64-pin TQFP) and a 4.7 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor at the board-level supply entry. AVDD must be tied to VDD through a ferrite bead or pi-filter to isolate analog supply noise from digital switching; AVSS ties directly to VSS with a star ground under the IC. According to Microchip AN2721, this layout is critical for achieving the 72 dB PSRR required by 12-bit ADC accuracy.
Estimated: at full 100 MIPS main-core + 200 MIPS auxiliary-core operation with all four ADC modules active, the device draws up to approximately 80 mA, dissipating about 260 mW at 3.3 V. The TQFP-64 (PT) package has theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer PCB (JEDEC EIA/JESD51), yielding a junction-to-ambient rise of roughly 13 C above ambient. This is well within the -40C to +85C industrial operating range without a heatsink, but for enclosed enclosures exceeding +70C, derate the maximum operating temperature by 5-10 C.
Do NOT apply input signals above 3.6 V to any GPIO pin - the DSPIC33CH128MP206-I/PT is NOT 5 V tolerant and will damage the I/O cells. For 5 V system interfaces, add a level translator such as TI TXS0108E or NXP PCA9306. Additionally, when migrating from a single-core dsPIC33EP or dsPIC33FJ, note that the auxiliary core requires its own startup initialization via the master core's mailbox interface - missing this step causes the auxiliary core to remain in reset. Refer to Microchip AN2721 chapter on dual-core boot sequencing.
Route high-resolution PWM traces (PWMH/PWML pairs) with matched trace lengths (delta < 1 mm) and at least 0.2 mm clearance from adjacent signal traces to minimize cross-coupling. Place the bootstrap diodes for half-bridge driver circuits within 5 mm of the high-side driver supply pin. Keep analog input traces (ANx) at least 3 mm away from any switching PWM trace, and guard them with ground traces on both sides. Per Microchip's high-resolution PWM layout guide, these practices are mandatory to achieve the 250 ps PWM edge resolution in production.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page; lead-free and halogen-free. The I/PT suffix denotes industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - for AEC-Q100 automotive grade, order the AEC-Q100-qualified variant suffix from Microchip.