DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT - 100MHz 16-bit DSC 64KB Flash TQFP-64 | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.32 | $5.32 |
| 10 | $4.79 | $47.90 |
| 100 | $4.31 | $431.00 |
| 500 | $3.88 | $1,940.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.52 | $3,520.00 |
DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the deterministic control flow of a microcontroller with the multiply-accumulate (DSP) throughput of a digital signal processor in a single core. Within the power-management hierarchy of embedded systems, a DSC sits between general-purpose MCUs and dedicated DSPs, making it the standard choice for closed-loop control loops such as digital power conversion, motor control and advanced sensing, where fast interrupt latency and hardware PWM resolution matter more than raw general-purpose compute.
Key differentiating features of the MP206 variant include three integrated operational amplifiers (op-amps) and three analog comparators, which offload analog signal conditioning from external components, plus the Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for hardware-sequenced peripheral coordination. The family provides High-Resolution PWM and CAN Flexible Data (CAN FD) connectivity, essential for automotive and industrial networks.
Technically, the dsPIC33CK family uses a modified Harvard architecture 16-bit core with DSP instructions, single-cycle MAC, and hardware loop support, executing at up to 100 MIPS from 3.0V to 3.6V. Program Flash features ECC and dual-partition live update capability, enabling field firmware updates without external memory - a significant reliability advantage in digital power products. Four DMA channels service high-rate ADC and communication data streams without CPU intervention.
Typical applications include digitally controlled AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies (totem-pole PFC, LLC), PMSM/BLDC and ACIM motor drives, and high-performance sensing front ends where the on-chip op-amps amplify shunt or sensor signals directly into the ADC. CAN FD support also suits automotive auxiliary control nodes.
When designing, budget the peripheral pin mapping early: with 64 pins and a rich peripheral set, use Microchip MPLAB Code Configurator to resolve pin-mux conflicts before layout. Plan VCAP and decoupling per the datasheet power section for core stability at 100 MHz.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in family alternatives, and practical design guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet, verified against Mouser, DigiKey and Microchip product pages as of 2026-09-23.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33CK 16-bit DSC |
| Core Clock Frequency | 100 MHz |
| MIPS | 100 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| On-Chip Op-Amps | 3 |
| Analog Comparators | 3 |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| CAN Interface | CAN FD |
| PWM | High-Resolution PWM |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (I grade) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape and Reel (T suffix) |
| Architecture | Modified Harvard, single-core |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT 64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT (64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm) 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 DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies (PFC, LLC, DC-DC), Motor Control (PMSM, BLDC, ACIM), Automotive Auxiliary Control Nodes, Advanced Sensing and Control Front Ends, Industrial Automation and Field Firmware Updates, Wireless/Communication Adapter and Gateway Boards.
Digital Power Supplies (PFC, LLC, DC-DC)
The DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT fits digitally controlled power conversion because its 100 MHz / 100 MIPS core closes voltage and current loops fast enough for totem-pole PFC and LLC stages, while High-Resolution PWM delivers fine duty-cycle and dead-time resolution that fixed-resolution PWM cannot achieve. The three on-chip op-amps condition current-shunt and voltage-divider feedback signals directly into the ADC, and the three comparators provide cycle-by-cycle overcurrent protection independent of software latency. Dual-partition Flash with ECC and live update allows firmware patching of deployed power supplies without external memory. Placed as the sole controller with PWM outputs driving gate drivers, the part removes switching noise concerns from the control path but requires careful ADC sampling synchronized to the PWM waveform. Estimated loop capacity supports control frequencies in the tens-to-hundreds of kHz range typical of these topologies.
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Motor Control (PMSM, BLDC, ACIM)
For PMSM, BLDC and ACIM drives, the DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT integrates the complete signal chain: its three op-amps amplify low-level shunt-resistor phase-current signals so the ADC samples them without external amplifiers, and the three comparators implement fast hardware overcurrent trips that shut PWM outputs within microseconds, independent of CPU load. The 100 MIPS core executes field-oriented control (FOC) with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, while High-Resolution PWM sets precise dead times that reduce switching losses in the inverter stage. CAN FD connectivity links the drive to industrial or automotive networks. In a typical three-shunt FOC inverter, the MP206 acts as the sole controller from gate PWM to network communication; the trade-off versus a dedicated gate driver + MCU split is that all fast protection logic must be correctly configured in silicon registers, so per Microchip's motor-control application references, verify comparator trip settings before first power-up.
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Automotive Auxiliary Control Nodes
The integrated CAN Flexible Data (CAN FD) peripheral makes the DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT appropriate for automotive auxiliary nodes such as pump controllers, actuators and sensor-fusion modules, where larger 64-byte payloads and faster arbitration phases than classical CAN are increasingly required. The industrial -40C to +125C temperature grade covers most under-hood-adjacent zones, while the -E/PT extended-grade sibling covers hotter locations. The Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) sequences ADC sampling and PWM updates in hardware, keeping the 100 MHz core free for protocol handling and diagnostics. On-chip op-amps and comparators reduce the external analog bill of materials, which matters for cost-sensitive automotive subassemblies. Note that the standard -I part is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for production automotive programs requiring full qualification, use the appropriate qualified family variant and confirm ordering codes with Microchip.
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Advanced Sensing and Control Front Ends
In high-performance sensing systems - precision pressure, load-cell or current sensing - the DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT serves as both analog front-end and control processor. Its three op-amps can be configured as gain stages or difference amplifiers feeding the internal ADC, removing external amplifier ICs and the associated offset and noise budget penalties. Four DMA channels stream conversion results to RAM without CPU intervention, so the 100 MIPS core remains available for filtering and decision algorithms, including hardware-assisted DSP filtering using single-cycle MAC instructions. The PTG automates repetitive trigger sequences, providing deterministic sampling timing that software-triggered loops cannot guarantee. Designed around the 64-pin TQFP, the part consolidates sensing, control and CAN FD reporting in one chip; the practical design trade-off is that the analog block configuration options are extensive, so budget validation time to characterize gain and offset against your sensor specification.
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Industrial Automation and Field Firmware Updates
Industrial controllers benefit from the DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT's dual-partition Flash with ECC and live-update support, which permits firmware to be rewritten in the field from the alternate partition while the application keeps running - a key requirement for automation equipment where downtime is costly. The 100 MHz core handles real-time I/O coordination through the PTG and DMA, while CAN FD connects the node to factory networks and the industrial temperature range (-40C to +125C) suits panel and drive environments. The three comparators implement hardware-level fault zoning for actuators and power stages. In a typical deployment the MP206 supervises local control loops and reports over CAN FD to a PLC or gateway; because update firmware runs from the active partition during writes, designers must budget code size per partition within the 64 KB total - larger application images should step up to the pin-compatible DSPIC33CK512MP606T-I/PT (512 KB Flash).
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Wireless/Communication Adapter and Gateway Boards
For compact gateways that bridge CAN FD field buses to other transports, the DSPIC33CK64MP206T-I/PT provides the CAN FD controller, four serial I/O-capable peripherals and four DMA channels needed to move frames between interfaces with minimal CPU overhead, while the 100 MIPS core runs protocol conversion and filtering logic. The 64-pin TQFP exposes enough GPIO for status LEDs, configuration switches and auxiliary interfaces, and the 3.0V to 3.6V supply integrates cleanly with standard 3.3V rails. Using DMA for CAN FD message buffers keeps frame latency predictable even at maximum arbitration data rates. When paired with an external transceiver for the physical CAN layer and, if needed, a wireless module for the uplink, the MP206 forms the logic core of the adapter; the design consideration is that the on-chip op-amps and comparators often remain unused in this role, so designers seeking lowest cost may alternatively evaluate a lower-pin dsPIC33CK MC-family part if pin count permits.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33CK64MP206T-E/PT | DSPIC33CK64MP206T-H/PT | DSPIC33CK512MP606T-I/PT | DSPIC33CK256MP205-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP - same | 64-pin TQFP - same | 64-pin TQFP - same | 64-pin TQFP - same |
| Core / MIPS | 100 MHz / 100 MIPS | 100 MHz / 100 MIPS | 100 MHz / 100 MIPS | 100 MHz / 100 MIPS | 100 MHz / 100 MIPS |
| Program Flash | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +125C (I) | Extended (E) grade | H grade | -40C to +125C (I) | -40C to +125C (I) |
| CAN Interface | CAN FD | CAN FD | CAN FD | CAN FD | CAN FD |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T) | Tape & Reel (T) | Tape & Reel (T) | Tape & Reel (T) | Tray (non-T) |
Key Differentiators
- Three on-chip op-amps eliminate external signal-conditioning ICs (vs DSPIC33CK256MP205-I/PT)
- Lowest-cost 64 KB entry in the 64-pin MP family footprint (vs DSPIC33CK512MP606T-I/PT)
- Extended-temperature sibling for harsh environments (vs DSPIC33CK64MP206T-E/PT)
Design Notes
The dsPIC33CK core requires a VCAP capacitor on the internal regulator output for stable 100 MHz operation; per the Microchip dsPIC33CK family datasheet, use the specified low-ESR capacitor placed as close to the VCAP pin as possible. Supply with 3.0V to 3.6V - a clean 3.3V rail with local 0.1uF decoupling at each VDD/AVDD pin. Separate AVDD/AVSS from digital supply noise with a ferrite or RC filter to preserve ADC and op-amp accuracy, since the three on-chip op-amps amplify sub-100mV shunt signals where supply noise maps directly into readings.
With 64 pins and a dense peripheral set, resolve pin mapping in MPLAB Code Configurator before layout - HR PWM outputs, ADC channel assignments and CAN pins have fixed mux options that cannot be rerouted arbitrarily. Route the op-amp inputs as short Kelvin traces directly to shunt resistors; keep PWM output traces away from analog inputs to prevent switching coupling into the ADC front end. Use a solid ground plane and place the VCAP and decoupling network within a few millimeters of the package.
The T suffix indicates tape-and-reel; the same die in tray packaging is DSPIC33CK64MP206-I/PT (no T) - do not substitute one for the other in automated assembly programs without updating feeder setups. Also verify temperature grade when cost-reducing: -E and -H grades are extended-temperature parts and cost more; conversely do not use the -I part above +125C ambient. Finally, remember the standard part is not AEC-Q100 qualified - production automotive programs must confirm the appropriate qualified ordering code with Microchip.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free finish per standard Microchip current-production status; REACH/halogen/conflict-minerals status not stated in the provided data - confirm on the Microchip product page before procurement.