DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT - 70 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 128KB Flash | Microchip
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DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute architecture of a microcontroller with the mathematical throughput of a DSP. In the power-management hierarchy of embedded systems, a DSC such as the dsPIC33EP family sits above general-purpose MCUs (like the PIC16 family) and below multi-core application processors, occupying the niche where precise, fast control loops - motor commutation, digital power conversion, sensor fusion - must run deterministically in real time.
Key differentiating features of the dsPIC33EP128GM710 include its 70 MIPS dsPIC DSC core with integrated DSP engine (single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator), on-chip operational amplifiers for current sensing, dual CAN modules, and multiple communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, and UART. Per Mouser listings, the GM710 integrates 12 motor-control-related PWM/IC/OC channels with quadrature encoder interface (QEI) support and two on-chip op amps - capabilities that eliminate external analog signal-conditioning circuitry in motor drive designs.
Architecturally, the device operates from a single 3.0V to 3.6V supply with a 60MHz core clock (per Microchip USA product data), achieving 60 MIPS instruction throughput at that clock rate with a maximum supply current around 60mA. Four DMA channels offload data movement from the CPU, and 13 timers support complex timing requirements. Flash is organized as 43K x 24-bit instruction words, and the DSP engine supports MAC and dual MAC instructions for filtering and transform algorithms.
Typical applications include precision PMSM/BLDC and ACIM motor control for automotive pumps, fans, and actuators; digital power supplies and solar inverters; and industrial automation nodes requiring CAN networking with local DSP-class processing.
Design consideration: the -H suffix is Microchip's extended-temperature automotive grade; confirm the exact operating temperature range in the manufacturer datasheet before layout, and budget a robust 3.3V rail with adequate decoupling given 60mA peak core current.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | 16-bit dsPIC33EP DSC core |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS |
| Core Clock Frequency | 60 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 128 KB (43K x 24-bit instructions) |
| RAM Size | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Maximum Supply Current | 60 mA |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Timers | 13 |
| On-Chip Op Amps | 2 |
| CAN Modules | 2 (CAN 2.0B) |
| Communication Interfaces | I2C, SPI, UART, CANbus |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (PT), 0.40 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 (automotive) |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT 100-pin tqfp (pt), 0.40 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT (100-pin tqfp (pt), 0.40 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 DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies and Inverters, Industrial Automation and CAN Networking, Battery Management and Charging Systems, Embedded Sensor and Signal-Processing Nodes, Automotive Lighting and Body Electronics.
Automotive BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT is engineered for precision motor control: its 70 MIPS DSP core executes field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms with single-cycle MAC instructions, while two integrated op amps buffer phase-current shunt signals without external amplifier ICs. Per Mouser's summary, the device provides 12 IC/OC channels with quadrature encoder interface support and dedicated motor-control PWM, covering sensored and sensorless BLDC, PMSM, and ACIM drives. The AEC-Q100 qualification and extended -H temperature grade make it suitable for underhood pumps, cooling fans, and actuators. Dual CAN 2.0B modules connect the drive node to the vehicle network. The 128KB flash stores full FOC plus communication stacks, and four DMA channels keep ADC current sampling deterministic.
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Digital Power Supplies and Inverters
Digital power conversion demands fast, deterministic control loops, and the 70 MIPS dsPIC33EP core with its DSP engine meets that requirement: single-cycle 40-bit accumulators execute compensator equations for voltage-mode or current-mode control at loop rates far above the switching frequency. The integrated op amps condition current-shunt feedback directly, the 12-bit ADC (per the dsPIC33EP family datasheet) samples input/output rails, and high-resolution PWM generates precisely timed switching edges for LLC, buck, boost, or solar-inverter topologies. Four DMA channels stream ADC results into RAM without CPU intervention, reducing interrupt jitter. The 3.0V-3.6V single-supply operation and 60mA maximum current simplify power architecture in rack-mounted converters.
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Industrial Automation and CAN Networking
Factory nodes that combine local signal processing with network connectivity fit the DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT well: dual CAN 2.0B modules, I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces cover the dominant industrial buses, while the 70 MIPS core performs local DSP tasks such as vibration analysis, sensor fusion, or control-loop execution at the edge. Thirteen timers and four DMA channels handle multi-channel timing and data streaming concurrently. The 100-pin TQFP exposes ample GPIO for interfacing relays, sensors, and HMI elements, and the 128KB flash accommodates protocol stacks plus application logic. Extended automotive-grade silicon reliability also benefits harsh industrial environments with wide temperature swings and electrical noise.
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Battery Management and Charging Systems
Battery management systems require synchronized measurement of cell voltages and currents, balancing control, and communication - all delivered by the dsPIC33EP128GM710 architecture. The 12-bit ADC monitors cell voltages while the on-chip op amps amplify shunt-based current readings; the DSP engine runs coulomb-counting and state-of-charge estimation math with single-cycle MAC efficiency. High-resolution PWM drives balancing FETs or charger power stages, and CAN connectivity links the pack to the vehicle or inverter controller. The AEC-Q100 -H grade supports battery packs mounted in thermally demanding automotive locations. With 16KB RAM, the controller buffers per-cell histories needed for health diagnostics without external memory.
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Embedded Sensor and Signal-Processing Nodes
Nodes that acquire, filter, and classify analog signals benefit from the DSC's DSP instruction set: FIR/IIR filtering and FFT computation run in real time using the single-cycle MAC and dual operand fetches. Integrated op amps provide first-stage amplification of low-level sensor outputs, and the 12-bit ADC digitizes multiple channels; DMA moves samples to RAM transparently. The 128KB program flash stores both signal-processing firmware and communication stacks (UART/SPI/I2C/CAN), while 13 timers manage sampling schedules and watchdog functions. This makes the device suitable for condition-monitoring sensors, acoustic analyzers, and precision measurement front ends in the extended -H temperature range.
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Automotive Lighting and Body Electronics
Adaptive LED drivers, pump control modules, and body-control units combine PWM generation, network communication, and fault diagnostics - workload the DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT handles with its high-resolution PWM peripherals and dual CAN 2.0B interfaces. The 70 MIPS core runs supervisory code plus closed-loop brightness or speed regulation concurrently, and the 12 IC/OC channels manage multiple independent PWM outputs for multi-string lighting or multi-actuator modules. AEC-Q100 qualification with the extended -H temperature grade addresses underhood and exterior mounting locations. The 100-pin TQFP's GPIO count supports diagnostics inputs, LIN/UART bridges, and direct H-bridge gating in one controller, reducing BOM complexity.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP128GM710-I/PT | DSPIC33EP128GM710-E/PT | DSPIC33EP128GM710-H/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (PT), 0.40 mm pitch | 100-TQFP (PT) - same | 100-TQFP (PT) - same | 100-TQFP (PF) thin-profile |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| RAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Grade | Automotive extended (-H), AEC-Q100 | Industrial (-40C to +85C) | Extended (-40C to +125C) | Automotive extended (-H) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended automotive temperature grade (vs DSPIC33EP128GM710-I/PT)
- Integrated analog reduces BOM (vs DSPIC33EP128GM710-E/PT)
- 70 MIPS DSP throughput with on-chip peripherals (vs DSPIC33FJ32MC204-I/PT)
Design Notes
Design the 3.3V rail for the worst case, not the typical: Microchip USA data lists 60mA maximum supply current for the core alone at 60MHz operation. Add I/O dynamic current and peripheral loads (CAN transceivers, op-amp bias) to size the regulator - budget 150mA total to be safe. Place 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitors at each VDD pin pair, plus bulk 10uF near the supply entry, following Microchip's dsPIC33EP family hardware design guidelines in the reference manual.
The 100-TQFP has a 0.40mm pin pitch, which demands a well-controlled solder-mask-defined footprint with 0.2mm-ish trace widths at the fanout. Follow IPC-compliant land patterns from the Microchip package outline drawing. For motor-control use, keep the op-amp input traces (current shunt sensing) short and routed as a differential pair away from PWM switching nodes; the on-chip op amps are convenient but their inputs are only as clean as your layout.
Confirm the temperature grade before BOM freeze: the -H/-E/-I suffixes carry very different maximum ambient ratings and price points, and distributors stock them inconsistently. Also note the /PT (tray) versus /PT tape-and-reel 'T' prefix variants - ordering the wrong packaging disrupts SMT lines. Finally, verify oscillator configuration: the 60MHz core clock comes from an internal PLL fed by the external crystal; incorrect PLL register settings in config words are the most common bring-up failure on the dsPIC33EP family.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualification is confirmed by datasheets.com product data. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status was not stated in the verified web data as of 2026-09-23; confirm on Microchip's official product page.
