DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT - 100MHz 64KB DSC 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.1 | $6.10 |
| 10 | $5.49 | $54.90 |
| 100 | $4.88 | $488.00 |
| 500 | $4.39 | $2,195.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.95 | $3,950.00 |
DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the deterministic interrupt behavior and peripheral set of a microcontroller with the multiply-accumulate (MAC) DSP engine of a digital signal processor. In the power-management hierarchy, DSCs sit between general-purpose MCUs and dedicated digital signal processors, making them the de-facto control silicon for switched-mode power supplies, motor drives, and digital power conversion where tight, high-frequency control loops are required.
Key features of this part include DC-to-100 MIPS execution, a high-resolution PWM with 250 ps effective resolution for fine duty-cycle control, a CAN Flexible Data (CAN FD) module for automotive and industrial networking, and integrated analog comprising 3 operational amplifiers and 3 comparators that offload external signal-conditioning components. The device operates from a single 3.0 V to 3.6 V supply and is qualified to AEC-Q100 with Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation support.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33CK core pairs the 16-bit CPU with a DSP engine supporting single-cycle MAC operations and dual operand fetch, while the peripheral trigger generator (PTG) coordinates peripheral-to-peripheral sequencing without CPU intervention. The high-resolution PWM is critical for peak-current-mode and voltage-mode converters switching in the hundreds of kilohertz, where 250 ps edge resolution translates to finer control granularity and lower output ripple.
Typical applications include digital power supplies (PFC, LLC, buck/boost), brushless DC and PMSM motor control, automotive auxiliary systems, and advanced sensing and control nodes that require CAN FD connectivity combined with on-chip analog.
Design consideration: at 100 MIPS the part demands careful power-supply decoupling (multiple 0.1 uF ceramics plus bulk capacitance) and a solid ground plane on the TQFP land pattern; the extended -E temperature grade also mandates derating of self-heated junction budgets in sealed enclosures.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone provides.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC DSC (CISC) with DSP engine |
| Core Speed | DC to 100 MHz (up to 100 MIPS) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (64K x 8) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| PWM Resolution | 250 ps (High-Resolution PWM) |
| CAN Interface | CAN Flexible Data (CAN FD) |
| Integrated Op-Amps | 3 |
| Integrated Comparators | 3 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, -E grade) |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 automotive, Functional Safety (FuSa) |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Peripherals | PTG (Peripheral Trigger Generator), High-Resolution PWM |
| Family | dsPIC33CK |
DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT 64-tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT (64-tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm 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 DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies (PFC, LLC, Buck/Boost), Brushless DC and PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Body and Auxiliary Control Modules, Industrial Sensing and Control Nodes, LED Lighting and Electronic Ballasts, Wireless Power Transfer and Charger Control.
Digital Power Supplies (PFC, LLC, Buck/Boost)
The DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT is a primary fit for digitally controlled power supplies because its 250 ps high-resolution PWM allows duty-cycle adjustments far finer than conventional 1 ns-class PWM, directly reducing output ripple and improving loop linearity in PFC, LLC, and synchronous buck/boost converters. Running at 100 MHz (100 MIPS), the dsPIC33CK core executes single-cycle MAC operations so a full voltage/current control loop closes in a few microseconds at switching frequencies of 100 kHz to 1 MHz. The 3 on-chip op-amps amplify shunt current signals and the 3 comparators provide hardware overcurrent trip without CPU latency. Place the DSC between the feedback dividers and the PWM gate drivers; use its ADC-triggered PWM interrupts for deterministic sampling. The trade-off versus an analog controller is firmware development effort, repaid by programmability, telemetry, and adaptive control.
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Brushless DC and PMSM Motor Control
For field-oriented control (FOC) of BLDC and PMSM motors, the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT delivers the 100 MHz DSP throughput needed to run current loops at 20-50 kHz with Park/Clarke transforms and PI regulators computed on-chip via single-cycle MAC instructions. The 250 ps PWM resolution enables precise dead-time insertion and reduced current distortion at low modulation indices, while the 3 integrated op-amps condition low-side shunt resistor signals and the 3 comparators implement cycle-by-cycle hardware overcurrent protection. The Peripheral Trigger Generator sequences ADC sampling to PWM events for deterministic phase-current capture without software jitter. Implement the control loop with Microchip's Motor Control libraries; verify the -E extended temperature rating (-40C to +125C) against motor-drive enclosure thermal estimates. versus discrete gate-driver-only designs, this DSC adds sensorless startup algorithms and CAN FD communication to the same footprint.
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Automotive Body and Auxiliary Control Modules
The AEC-Q100 qualification, Functional Safety (FuSa) documentation support, and -40C to +125C extended range make the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT suitable for automotive auxiliary modules such as pumps, fans, lighting ballasts, and valve controllers that also need network connectivity. The integrated CAN FD module supports up to 64-byte payloads and higher data-phase bit rates than classical CAN, matching modern in-vehicle network requirements while remaining backward compatible with CAN 2.0 buses. In such modules the DSC typically controls a small motor or LED driver locally while reporting diagnostics over CAN FD; the 64 KB Flash accommodates protocol stacks plus the control application. Design for load-dump compliant upstream protection (TVS plus series filtering) on the 3.0-3.6 V supply, and source only from authorized distributors to preserve automotive traceability and date-code requirements.
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Industrial Sensing and Control Nodes
Industrial control nodes benefit from the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT's combination of DSP-grade signal processing and integrated analog. The 3 op-amps can buffer and amplify sensor outputs (RTD bridges, shunt-based current sensors, strain gauges) directly on-chip, cutting external component count and board area, while the 16-bit ADC-triggered sampling supports synchronized multi-channel acquisition at control-loop rates. The 100 MHz core handles FFT-based vibration analysis, digital filtering, and protocol processing concurrently, and the Peripheral Trigger Generator offloads timing-critical sequencing from software. A typical node samples sensor data, applies an IIR/FIR filter in the DSP engine, and publishes results over CAN FD or UART to a PLC. The 8 KB RAM is adequate for filter state and buffers; if larger data logging is needed, the same-footprint DSPIC33CK256MP205 offers 4x Flash for algorithm expansion.
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LED Lighting and Electronic Ballasts
High-power LED drivers and electronic ballasts demand phase-resolved dimming with fine granularity, which the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT's 250 ps high-resolution PWM provides - enabling smooth, flicker-free dimming curves and precise current regulation at switching frequencies from tens of kHz to 1 MHz. The on-chip comparators provide fast-cycle current limiting for boost/SEPIC LED stages, and the op-amps close the LED current loop using shunt feedback. At 100 MIPS the DSC can simultaneously implement power-factor correction, thermal derating based on an NTC channel, and communication (DALI-like or CAN FD) within one device. The extended -E temperature grade suits enclosed luminaires; estimate junction temperature from switching losses and verify against the +125C maximum. The main trade-off versus a dedicated lighting controller is firmware effort, offset by full programmability of dimming curves and protection behavior.
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Wireless Power Transfer and Charger Control
Wireless power transmitter and receiver controllers require precise resonant-frequency tracking and burst-mode power control, both strengths of the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT. The 250 ps PWM resolution supports fine frequency and duty adjustment for the half-bridge or full-bridge inverter stage, while the 100 MHz DSP core runs the phase/measurement algorithms and foreign-object-detection routines sampled through the synchronized ADC. On-chip op-amps condition coil current/voltage sense signals and comparators protect against overload with hardware-speed trips. Communication with the coupled secondary (e.g., Qi-class power transfer) is implemented in firmware with the high-resolution timers, and CAN FD links the charger to vehicle or industrial system controllers. The -E grade (-40C to +125C) is appropriate for under-hood or sealed charger enclosures. Verify junction budget from switching plus gate-drive losses before finalizing the thermal design.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33CK64MP206-I/PT | DSPIC33CK256MP205-E/PT | DSPIC33CK512MP606T-I/PT | DSPIC33CH64MP506T-I/PT | DSPIC33CK128MP506-E/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-QFN (MR) - differs |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB | 64 KB per core (dual-core) | 128 KB |
| Core Speed | 100 MHz (100 MIPS) | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz (master) + slave core | 100 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, AEC-Q100) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +125C (extended) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +125C (extended) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended automotive temperature range in same footprint (vs DSPIC33CK64MP206-I/PT)
- Richer analog integration at equal Flash (vs DSPIC33CK64MP205-E/PT)
- Memory headroom upgrade path without respin (vs DSPIC33CK256MP205-E/PT)
- Single-core determinism vs dual-core complexity (vs DSPIC33CH64MP506T-I/PT)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33CK64MP206-E/PT from a regulated 3.0-3.6 V rail with at least one 0.1 uF ceramic per VDD/VSS pin pair placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitance near the device. At 100 MIPS, core switching current has fast transients; a shared noisy rail with power-stage gate drivers can cause brown-out resets - separate analog/digital grounds under the TQFP and join at a single point. Estimated: if VDD ripple exceeds 100 mVpp, expect degraded ADC accuracy and possible spurious resets.
Estimated: the 64-TQFP (10x10) junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for a 4-layer JEDEC board is typically on the order of 40-50 C/W (exact value in the Microchip family datasheet). Core current at 100 MHz plus I/O and on-chip op-amp loading yields tens of milliamps; e.g. 40 mA at 3.3 V is ~0.13 W, giving a roughly 5-7 C rise - comfortable, but in a sealed +105C automotive enclosure total headroom to +125C junction is limited. Account for op-amp and I/O dissipation separately and verify against the datasheet theta-JA table.
Route high-resolution PWM outputs to gate drivers as short, matched traces and keep them away from ADC sense lines - 250 ps edge resolution is meaningless if coupling injects ns-level noise into feedback paths. Use a solid ground plane beneath the TQFP; do not split it under the package. Place shunt-sense traces differentially to the op-amp inputs with Kelvin connections at the resistor. Decouple the VDDCORE pin per the family datasheet requirement - omitting the dedicated core capacitor is a common cause of erratic startup.
The -E extended-temperature part is often confused with the -I industrial grade: they are pin-identical but the -I is only rated to +85C, and substituting it silently in an automotive design voids the AEC-Q100 qualification. Also note the T-suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging only, not a different device. Finally, confirm pin multiplexing in the family datasheet for the 64-pin variant before routing - PWM and analog pin assignments differ across 28-to-80-pin family members sharing the same core.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualification and Functional Safety (FuSa) support confirmed via Microchip USA and DigiKey listings. RoHS/REACH/halogen status not stated in the provided data - verify on the Microchip product page.
