DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT - 100MIPS 16-bit DSC 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.42 | $7.42 |
| 10 | $6.68 | $66.80 |
| 100 | $5.94 | $594.00 |
| 500 | $5.35 | $2,675.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.9 | $4,900.00 |
DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational strengths of a microcontroller (MCU) with the math-acceleration of a digital signal processor (DSP). In the power-management hierarchy, DSCs sit above general-purpose MCUs for closed-loop control tasks, executing fast control loops for switch-mode power conversion, motor control, and digital power where cycle-deterministic interrupt latency and hardware multiply-accumulate (MAC) instructions are essential.
Key features of the dsPIC33CK512MP608 include 512 Kbytes of dual-panel ECC program flash supporting live firmware updates, 64 Kbytes of data RAM for control-law buffers, and 12-bit high-speed ADCs feeding a fast six-channel DMA architecture with eight DMA channels. The peripheral set includes high-resolution PWM for precision power conversion, CAN Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD) for automotive and industrial networking, and nine MCCP/SCCP modules (one MCCP, eight SCCPs) covering timer, input capture, output compare, and PWM functions.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33CK core executes the 16-bit modified Harvard instruction set at 100 MIPS with DSP multiply-accumulate support, enabling single-cycle MAC operations in digital filters and control loops. Dual-panel flash partitioning allows firmware to run from one partition while the other is erased and reprogrammed, and ECC protects program memory against single-bit faults.
Typical applications include precision sensorless FOC motor control (BLDC, PMSM), digital power supplies and LLC/PFC converters, CAN FD nodes in industrial and automotive systems, and general-purpose DSP signal conditioning.
Design consideration: budget the ADC-to-PWM trigger latency and use the high-resolution PWM resolution to minimize dead-band jitter; also verify thermal layout, since the extended -E temperature grade must dissipate core and I/O power within the TQFP theta-JA limits.
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| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC DSC with DSP engine |
| Core Speed | 100 MIPS (100 MHz) |
| Program Flash | 512 KB with ECC, dual-panel |
| Data RAM | 64 KB |
| CAN | CAN Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD) |
| ADC | 12-bit ADCs |
| PWM | High-Resolution PWM |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 1 x MCCP, 8 x SCCP (Timer/Capture/Compare/PWM) |
| Other Peripherals | Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, E grade) |
| Package | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm), 0.5 mm terminal pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | RoHS Compliant |
| Development Tool | EV09H41A Explorer 16/32 PIM |
DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT 80-tqfp (12x12 mm), 0.5 mm terminal pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT (80-tqfp (12x12 mm), 0.5 mm terminal pitch package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Sensorless FOC Motor Control (PMSM/BLDC), Digital Power Supplies and PFC/LLC Converters, CAN FD Industrial and Automotive Network Nodes, Solar and Inverter Energy Systems, General-Purpose DSP Signal Processing, Automotive Body and Auxiliary Control.
Sensorless FOC Motor Control (PMSM/BLDC)
The DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT is engineered for high-performance precision motor control: its 100 MIPS dsPIC core executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops with single-cycle DSP MAC instructions, while the 12-bit ADCs and high-resolution PWM close fast current loops with fine dead-band resolution. In a typical PMSM drive, the ADC samples phase currents synchronously to the PWM center, the FOC loop runs at PWM frequency, and the 8-channel DMA offloads data movement without CPU cycles. Sensorless estimators (SLFO, HFI) benefit from the 64 KB RAM and DSP throughput. The result is smooth low-speed torque and efficient high-speed operation in a single controller.
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Digital Power Supplies and PFC/LLC Converters
Digital power conversion demands deterministic, high-frequency control: the DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT provides high-resolution PWM with sub-nanosecond-class effective resolution for precise duty-cycle and dead-time control in PFC, LLC, and buck converters. The 12-bit ADCs with DMA capture voltage/current feedback synchronously to the switching period, and the 100 MIPS core executes compensator math within the loop budget. The Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) automates ADC-PWM triggering sequences, reducing ISR overhead. ECC-protected dual-panel flash allows field firmware updates of control laws without a separate controller, an important reliability feature for always-on power stages.
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CAN FD Industrial and Automotive Network Nodes
With an integrated CAN Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD) controller, the DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT serves as a smart networked node handling up to 64-byte payloads at higher data-phase bit rates than classical CAN. In industrial automation it bridges motor axes, sensors, and PLCs on a single CAN FD backbone; in automotive auxiliary systems the -E extended temperature grade (-40C to +125C) matches under-hood requirements. The 8 DMA channels stream CAN frames without CPU intervention, freeing the 100 MIPS core for protocol processing and local control. The 512 KB ECC flash accommodates bootloader, application, and calibration data in one device.
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Solar and Inverter Energy Systems
Solar micro-inverters, string inverters, and battery chargers require simultaneous multi-loop control: MPPT on the DC side, grid-current shaping on the AC side, and safety supervision. The DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT addresses this with nine MCCP/SCCP modules providing multiple independent PWM/time-base resources, 12-bit ADCs sampling at converter speed, and 100 MIPS of headroom for MPPT algorithms plus control compensators. Its 8 DMA channels move sampled data continuously, and dual-panel ECC flash supports field firmware updates for grid-code changes. The extended -40C to +125C E-grade tolerates enclosure temperatures in outdoor power electronics installations.
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General-Purpose DSP Signal Processing
As a 16-bit DSP-enabled controller, the DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT handles digital filtering, FFT-based analysis, and sensor signal conditioning where a full DSP chip is overkill. Single-cycle MAC instructions, hardware modulo and bit-reversed addressing accelerate FIR/IIR filters and spectral routines, while the 64 KB RAM holds coefficient and buffer sets. The one MCCP and eight SCCP modules generate measurement windows and output waveforms, and the PTG sequences peripheral triggers autonomously for low-jitter acquisition. Compared with a pure MCU, it sustains roughly an order of magnitude faster loop rates; compared with a DSP, it adds rich on-chip control peripherals and CAN FD connectivity.
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Automotive Body and Auxiliary Control
The -E temperature grade (-40C to +125C) plus integrated CAN FD make the DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT a fit for automotive auxiliary ECUs: pump and fan controllers, actuator control, and subsystem supervisors exposed to high ambient temperatures. The 100 MIPS core runs the control loop and diagnostics concurrently, high-resolution PWM drives solenoid or motor stages with precise current shaping, and 12-bit ADCs monitor current, voltage, and temperature sensors through DMA streams. The 512 KB ECC flash and dual-panel architecture support firmware update strategies required for long-life vehicle platforms, while abundant SCCP timers handle pulse counting and elapsed-time measurement.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33CK512MP608-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33CK512MP608-I/PT | DSPIC33CH512MP508T-I/PT | DSPIC33CK512MP508-I/PT | DSPIC33CK256MP508-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | Single dsPIC33CK core, 100 MIPS | Single dsPIC33CK core, 100 MIPS | Dual-core dsPIC33CH (100 MHz master + slave) | Single dsPIC33CK core, 100 MIPS | Single dsPIC33CK core, 100 MIPS |
| Program Flash | 512 KB with ECC | 512 KB with ECC | 512 KB with ECC (split master/slave) | 512 KB with ECC | 256 KB with ECC (-50%) |
| Data RAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB total (split across cores) | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| CAN FD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Differentiating Feature | Full MP608 peripheral set (op-amps, 12-bit ADCs, high-res PWM) | Identical die, reduced temperature grade | Dual-core architecture for app/control split | Reduced peripheral configuration vs MP608 | Half the flash at lower cost |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature range on same die (vs DSPIC33CK512MP608-I/PT)
- Dedicated single core for control loops (vs DSPIC33CH512MP508T-I/PT)
- Largest flash in the 80-pin family tier (vs DSPIC33CK256MP508-I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: budget core and I/O dissipation at 100 MIPS. With typical core activity the device may dissipate on the order of 200-400 mW; at the +125C maximum ambient of the E grade, verify the TQFP theta-JA from the family data sheet electrical characteristics and ensure junction temperature stays within the absolute maximum. Use solid ground planes under the 80-TQFP and tie all VSS/VDD pairs with 100 nF ceramics placed at each supply pin pair to control supply droop during core transients.
Place the 10 uF bulk decoupling within 5 mm of the VDD/VSS pairs and add a 0.1 uF ceramic at every supply pin. Route the oscillator and PGD/PGC programming traces away from PWM outputs; high-resolution PWM edges can capacitively couple into the crystal circuit. For CAN FD, keep the CANTX/CANRX stubs short and place the transceiver (e.g., MCP2562FD) with its split-termination network close to the connector, not the MCU.
Do not assume all dsPIC33CK family members share identical pin multiplexing: when substituting a 508-series variant on an MP608 footprint, re-verify peripheral pin-select assignments in the family data sheet. Also remember the flash is dual-panel: code running from one panel cannot erase itself, so design bootloaders around the 256 KB panel boundary. Finally, the -I grade alternative tops out at +85C - it is not a thermal drop-in for +125C ambient designs.
Compliance Information
DigiKey and Mouser list the /PT package as RoHS compliant and lead-free. AEC-Q100 qualification status for the E-grade DSC is not stated in the retrieved data - verify on the Microchip product page.
