DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL - 16-Bit DSC 60MHz 128KB CAN | Microchip
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DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL Overview
A digital signal controller combines the perhipheral set of a microcontroller with the math throughput of a DSP core. In the embedded hierarchy, a DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP: it executes C code and real-time operating tasks like an MCU while providing single-cycle MAC, barrel shifter, and DSP-style addressing used for control loops, filtering, and power conversion.
Key features include on-chip operational amplifiers, comparators, a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG), a CAN module, and high-speed PWM per the family data sheet (DS70000657J). These integrated analog blocks reduce external component count in closed-loop power and motor control designs, while CAN supports industrial and automotive networking. The -E/TL suffix denotes the extended temperature grade in the 44-pin VTLA package.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EP core provides multiple internal buses, a barrel shifter, and boundary scan capability, operating from a 3.0V to 3.6V single supply (nominal 3.3V). The part is listed by distributors as automotive-grade and AEC-Q100 qualified, making it suitable for harsh-environment designs. The family data sheet covers devices up to 512 KB FLASH and 48 KB SRAM, so code portability within the family is straightforward.
Typical applications include digital power supplies, motor control inverters, automotive auxiliary systems, and industrial sensing front ends where the integrated op amps condition signals without external amplifiers.
Design consideration: verify per-pin configuration on the 44-pin VTLA against the family data sheet DS70000657J before layout, and use the exposed pad as the primary ground connection for thermal and EMI performance.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit DSC (dsPIC33EP) |
| Core Clock Speed | 60 MHz |
| Core Performance | Up to 70 MIPS (family) |
| Flash Program Memory | 128 KB (43K x 24) |
| RAM | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Nominal Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) with Exposed Pad |
| Pin Count | 44 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C |
| On-Chip Peripherals | Op Amps, Comparators, PTG, CAN, Hi-Speed PWM |
| Communication Interfaces | CAN, UART, SPI, I2C |
| Qualification | Automotive, AEC-Q100 (per distributor listing) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Application Segment | Automotive, Industrial |
| Packaging | Tube (per Microchip USA listing) |
DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL 44-vtla (6x6 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL (44-vtla (6x6 mm) with exposed pad 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 DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies, Motor Control Inverters, Automotive Body and Auxiliary Modules, Industrial Sensing Front Ends, Embedded Control and Automation Panels, Battery-Powered and Handheld Instruments.
Digital Power Supplies
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL fits digitally controlled AC-DC and DC-DC converters because its dsPIC33EP core delivers up to 70 MIPS-class throughput with single-cycle MAC instructions for fast control-loop mathematics, while the family's high-speed PWM module provides the resolution and dead-time control required by phase-shifted and synchronous topologies. On-chip comparators support cycle-by-cycle current limiting without external components, and the integrated op amps can condition shunt or current-transformer signals before the ADC. Per the Mouser listing the device runs at 60 MHz with 128 KB FLASH and 16 KB RAM, ample for PID or predictive control firmware. A typical design places the DSC between the feedback divider and the PWM gate drivers, closing voltage and current loops in software. The trade-off versus a dedicated analog controller is firmware effort; the benefit is programmable loop gains and telemetry via UART or CAN. AEC-Q100 qualification also permits use in automotive onboard chargers and auxiliary converters.
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Motor Control Inverters
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL is well suited to permanent-magnet and brushless-DC motor inverters. Its 60 MHz 16-bit core executes field-oriented control (FOC) with single-cycle multiply-accumulate and a barrel shifter, while the high-speed PWM peripheral generates complementary outputs with hardware dead time. The on-chip op amps amplify low-level phase-current shunt signals directly into the ADC chain, and comparators provide overcurrent trip without waiting for software. The trustedparts listing confirms the device includes op amps, comparators, PTG, and CAN: CAN connectivity allows the drive to join an industrial or vehicle network without an external CAN controller. In a typical inverter, the DSC reads DC-bus voltage and three phase currents, runs current and speed loops at PWM-synchronous rates, and modulates the inverter bridge through gate drivers. The 128 KB (43K x 24) FLASH holds FOC code plus position-observer algorithms, and 16 KB RAM buffers control state. Choose the -E/TL grade for under-hood or high-ambient industrial drives up to +125C.
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Automotive Body and Auxiliary Modules
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL suits automotive auxiliary electronic modules - lighting control, pump and fan control, valve actuation - because the device is AEC-Q100 qualified per the Hotenda listing and the -E grade guarantees -40C to +125C operation required under-hood and near-engine locations. The 44-pin VTLA (6x6 mm) QFN with exposed pad offers a compact footprint with good thermal performance when the pad is soldered to a ground plane. Integrated CAN enables communication on vehicle networks, while high-speed PWM drives LED strings, lamps, or small motors with dimming and soft-start profiles generated in hardware. The 128 KB FLASH accommodates diagnostic firmware and OEM protocol stacks (e.g., UART/LIN bridging), and the on-chip op amps and comparators handle switch and current-sense inputs with minimal external circuitry. In these modules the DSC typically sits between the connector's supply rails (through a 3.3V regulator), the load drivers, and the CAN transceiver, replacing discrete logic and analog sequencing circuits.
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Industrial Sensing Front Ends
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL fits industrial sensor transmitters and condition-monitoring nodes because the on-chip operational amplifiers condition bridge or shunt signals before sampling, reducing board area and BOM cost in a 44-pin 6x6 mm QFN. The 60 MHz core performs filtering (IIR/FIR), scaling, and linearization on a 16-bit architecture with DSP MAC instructions, while 128 KB FLASH and 16 KB RAM hold compensation tables and calibration data. Standard UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces connect the DSC to precision ADCs, digital sensors, and HMI chips, and the CAN interface (confirmed in the trustedparts listing) links the node to factory networks. The Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) automates ADC-triggered sampling sequences without CPU intervention, improving sampling determinism. Powered from a 3.0V to 3.6V industrial rail, the device typically acquires sensor data through its op-amp front end, applies digital filtering, and transmits scaled values over CAN or 4-20 mA loops via an external DAC. The -E/TL temperature grade covers unconditioned factory environments up to +125C.
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Embedded Control and Automation Panels
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL serves as the main controller in compact automation panels, relay logic replacements, and small machine controllers. With 44 GPIO-class pins in a 6x6 mm VTLA QFN, the device provides enough I/O to scan inputs, drive relays or indicators, and communicate over CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C simultaneously. The 60 MHz dsPIC33EP core executes ladder-logic-interpreted or compiled C control code with headroom, and 128 KB (43K x 24) FLASH stores application plus configuration data; 16 KB RAM supports moderate state machines and communication buffers. Peripherals such as timers, input capture, and the PTG enable pulse measurement and sequenced outputs deterministic enough for conveyor and pumping tasks. The extended -40C to +125C range suits panels mounted in unconditioned enclosures, and AEC-Q100 qualification provides an additional quality margin. In a typical panel, the DSC interfaces 24 V I/O through level shifters and optocouplers, timestamps events, and reports status via CAN bus to a supervisory PLC or SCADA gateway.
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Battery-Powered and Handheld Instruments
The DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL works in battery-powered measurement instruments, portable testers, and handheld diagnostic tools where a 3.3V single-supply (3.0V to 3.6V) 16-bit controller with integrated analog minimizes component count in a small 44-pin 6x6 mm QFN. The 60 MHz core provides burst performance for DSP tasks such as FFT spectrum analysis or signal averaging, while low-power idle modes (per the family data sheet DS70000657J) extend battery life between measurements. On-chip op amps amplify sensor outputs, and the 12-bit-class ADC pipeline (consult the data sheet for exact resolution) digitizes them; 128 KB FLASH stores calibration, logging, and UI firmware with 16 KB RAM for data buffering. SPI and I2C connect displays, touch keys, and external memory, while UART or USB-bridge chips provide data upload. The PTG can autonomously trigger acquisition bursts, waking the CPU only for processing. Instruments that must survive outdoor or vehicle-deployed use benefit from the -E grade's -40C to +125C rating and AEC-Q100 qualification.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/TL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP128GP504-I/TL | DSPIC33EP256GP504-E/TL | DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/TL | DSPIC33EP128MC504-E/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) with Exposed Pad | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) - same | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) - same | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) - same | 44-VTLA (6x6 mm) - same |
| FLASH Program Memory | 128 KB (43K x 24) | 128 KB | 256 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| Core Speed | 60 MHz | 70 MIPs (per DigiKey listing) | 60 MHz (family) | 60 MHz (family) | 60 MHz (family) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Peripheral Focus | General Purpose (OpAmps, PTG, CAN, Hi-Speed PWM) | General Purpose - same | General Purpose, larger FLASH | General Purpose, smaller FLASH | Motor Control peripheral set |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C automotive-grade operation (vs DSPIC33EP128GP504-I/TL)
- Balanced 128 KB FLASH density for control firmware (vs DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/TL)
- General-purpose peripheral set with op amps and PTG (vs DSPIC33EP128MC504-E/TL)
Design Notes
The 44-pin VTLA is a 6x6 mm QFN with an exposed pad. Solder the exposed pad to a solid ground plane with an array of thermal vias; it serves as both the primary ground connection and the main heat removal path at 60 MHz operation. QFN center-pad voiding is a common reflow defect - follow Microchip's QFN soldering application notes for stencil aperture design (typically 50-70% coverage split into multiple apertures). Keep the crystal and decoupling capacitors within a few millimeters of their pins.
The device requires a 3.0V to 3.6V supply, 3.3V nominal, per the Microchip USA listing. Budget a low-noise LDO or buck stage with adequate transient response for 60 MHz core operation and simultaneous peripheral switching. Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors at every VDD/VSS pin pair plus one bulk capacitor (4.7 uF to 10 uF) near the package. Verify that the 3.3V rail tolerance never dips below 3.0V during CAN transmission bursts or PWM loading events.
Do not confuse package variants: DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/PT (44-TQFP) and DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/MV (48-UQFN) share the die but NOT the footprint, and cannot replace the /TL on the same PCB. Also, distributor listings show both 60 MHz (Mouser) and 70 MIPs (DigiKey) figures for this family - confirm the maximum clock configuration for your exact speed grade in the family data sheet DS70000657J before finalizing oscillator design and timing budgets.
Compliance Information
Hotenda listing identifies the device as 'Automotive, AEC-Q100'. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not explicitly stated in provided data - verify on the Microchip product page or datasheet.
