DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT - 16-Bit 60 MIPS DSC for Digital Power | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.72 | $4.72 |
| 10 | $4.3 | $43.00 |
| 100 | $3.93 | $393.00 |
| 500 | $3.62 | $1,810.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.35 | $3,350.00 |
DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP with the peripherals and ease of use of a microcontroller, sitting within the broader hierarchy of MCU -> 16-bit MCU -> DSC -> digital power management IC. DSCs are the standard choice for closed-loop switch-mode power supplies where fast, deterministic control loops execute at hundreds of kilohertz.
The GS-series (SMPS) variant of the dsPIC33EP family is specifically optimized for digital power: it integrates high-speed interconnected PWM modules, an analog-to-digital converter with programmable gain amplifier (PGA), and analog comparators that can trip the PWM outputs in hardware for cycle-by-cycle current limiting without CPU intervention.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EP core uses a modified Harvard pipeline with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, enabling control-loop math (PID, 3P3Z compensators) to run deterministically at 60 MIPS. The AEC-Q100 qualification and Functional Safety (FuSa) support package make the -E/PT temperature variant suitable for automotive and safety-related power conversion.
Typical applications include interleaved power factor correction (Microchip publishes a 350W universal-input Interleaved PFC reference design based on this device family), digital AC-DC and DC-DC converters, solar micro-inverters, battery chargers, LED drivers, and automotive onboard chargers.
Design consideration: keep all VDD/VSS pairs decoupled with 0.1uF ceramics placed at each pin, and route high-speed PWM outputs away from the analog PGA inputs to preserve ADC accuracy.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing (as of 2026-09-24), drop-in alternatives, pinout, and practical design notes not found together in the manufacturer datasheet.
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| Core | dsPIC33EP 16-bit DSC |
| Max CPU Speed | 60 MIPS |
| Program Memory (FLASH) | 16KB (16K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 qualified, Functional Safety (FuSa) supported |
| Product Family | dsPIC 33EP GS (SMPS / digital power) |
| High-Speed PWM | Interconnected high-speed PWM modules |
| Analog Peripherals | ADC with PGA and analog comparators |
| Programming Interface | ICSP (ICSPCLK/ICSPDAT, multiple PGECx/PGEDx pairs) |
| Debug Support | In-circuit debugging via MPLAB Snap / PICkit |
| Reference Design | Interleaved PFC, universal input, up to 350 W output |
DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear reset / programming voltage input |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN0/RB0 — Analog input 0 / positive voltage reference |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN1/RB1 — Analog input 1 / negative voltage reference |
| Pin 4 | AN2/CN2/RB2 — Analog input 2 / change notification |
| Pin 5 | AN3/CN3/RB3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 6 | AN4/CN4/RB4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Power supply (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI/CN5/RA2 — Oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 11 | AN5/CN7/RB5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 13 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 14 | AN6/RB6 — Analog input 6 / PWM output (remappable) |
| Pin 15 | AN7/RB7 — Analog input 7 / PWM output (remappable) |
| Pin 16 | AN8/RB8 — Analog input 8 / PWM output (remappable) |
| Pin 17 | AN9/RB9 — Analog input 9 / PWM output (remappable) |
| Pin 18 | TMS/RA3 — Test mode select / input capture, external interrupt |
| Pin 19 | TCK/RA2 — Test clock / input capture, external interrupt |
| Pin 20 | AN10/RA1/RB10 — Analog input 10 / input capture, external interrupt |
| Pin 21 | AN11/RA0/RB11 — Analog input 11 / input capture, external interrupt |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 24 | AN12/RB12 — Analog input 12 |
| Pin 25 | AN13/RB13 — Analog input 13 |
| Pin 26 | AN14/RB14 — Analog input 14 |
| Pin 27 | AN15/RB15 — Analog input 15 |
| Pin 28 | AVDD — Analog power supply (filter to VDD) |
| Pin 29 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 30 | PWM1H/RE0 — High-speed PWM1 half-bridge high output |
| Pin 31 | PWM1L/RE1 — High-speed PWM1 half-bridge low output |
| Pin 32 | PWM2H/RE2 — High-speed PWM2 half-bridge high output |
| Pin 33 | PWM2L/RE3 — High-speed PWM2 half-bridge low output |
| Pin 34 | PWM3H/RE4 — High-speed PWM3 half-bridge high output |
| Pin 35 | PWM3L/RE5 — High-speed PWM3 half-bridge low output |
| Pin 36 | PWM4H/RE6 — High-speed PWM4 half-bridge high output |
| Pin 37 | PWM4L/RE7 — High-speed PWM4 half-bridge low output |
| Pin 38 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 39 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 40 | RP2/RF2 — Remappable peripheral pin (verify against datasheet) |
| Pin 41 | RP3/RF3 — Remappable peripheral pin (verify against datasheet) |
| Pin 42 | PGED1/RP1 — ICSP data channel 1 / remappable pin |
| Pin 43 | PGEC1/RP0 — ICSP clock channel 1 / remappable pin |
| Pin 44 | PGED3/RP43 — ICSP data channel 3 / remappable pin (verify against datasheet) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Interleaved Power Factor Correction (PFC), Digital AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies, Automotive On-Board Chargers and DC-DC, Solar Micro-Inverters, Digital LED Drivers, Battery Chargers and Battery Management.
Interleaved Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Microchip provides a dedicated Interleaved PFC reference design for this GS-family device, operating from universal AC input and delivering a single high-voltage DC output up to 350W. The DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT fits this application because its interconnected high-speed PWM can generate two interleaved, phase-shifted switching channels with independent dead-time control, while the ADC with PGA samples inductor current synchronously to the PWM period for average-current-mode control. The 60 MIPS core executes the PFC compensation loop deterministically, and the hardware comparators provide cycle-by-cycle overcurrent protection without CPU latency. The -40C to +125C AEC-Q100 rating also allows the same design to be reused in automotive PFC front ends where elevated ambient temperatures are common.
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Digital AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies
The DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT controls digital AC-DC adapters and isolated DC-DC converters (LLC, flyback, phase-shifted full-bridge) by replacing analog control ICs with firmware-defined loops. Its high-speed PWM modules support complementary outputs, dead-time insertion, and fault tripping from the on-chip analog comparators in nanoseconds, which is essential for protecting primary-side MOSFETs during transient overloads. The ADC with PGA accepts small shunt signals directly, reducing external analog circuitry. At 60 MIPS, a 3P3Z compensation loop for an LLC converter executes with tens-of-kHz loop bandwidth headroom. The 3.0V to 3.6V supply and 44-pin TQFP keep the controller section compact and isolatable behind a digital isolator on the secondary or primary side.
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Automotive On-Board Chargers and DC-DC
With AEC-Q100 qualification, Functional Safety (FuSa) support, and the -E extended temperature grade of -40C to +125C, the DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT is suitable for automotive on-board charger (OBC) power stages, auxiliary 12V DC-DC converters, and LED headlamp drivers. The hardware comparators provide fast overcurrent trip for battery-side short-circuit events, while the PWM fault inputs gate outputs without software intervention - a requirement for functional-safety power stages. The 60 MIPS DSP core handles phase-shift control, battery charge-state algorithms, and CAN-frame handling simultaneously. Designers should implement safety mechanisms per Microchip's FuSa package and verify fault response times against their ISO 26262 safety goals during system integration.
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Solar Micro-Inverters
In a solar micro-inverter, the DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT performs maximum power point tracking (MPPT), grid-synchronous DC-AC inversion, and anti-islanding protection in a single controller. The 16-bit DSP core with multiply-accumulate instructions runs MPPT algorithms and grid-current compensation at the 60 MIPS rate without floating-point hardware, keeping firmware cycle budgets predictable. The high-speed PWM generates the unipolar SPWM drive for the H-bridge, the ADC samples grid voltage and current for PLL synchronization and IEEE 1547-style anti-islanding checks, and the -40C to +125C rating suits rooftop enclosures that see extreme thermal cycling. The 16KB FLASH is sufficient for a single-topology MPPT inverter firmware with modest communication code.
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Digital LED Drivers
For high-power LED lighting - streetlights, automotive headlamps, horticultural fixtures - the DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT implements constant-current buck or boost regulation with firmware-adjustable dimming (PWM and analog dimming) and lamp fault detection. The ADC with PGA measures shunt current directly, the comparators protect against LED-string short circuits with cycle-by-cycle limiting, and the 60 MIPS core runs the current loop plus dimming schedules and DALI or 0-10V interface decoding. The -40C to +125C range allows mounting inside sealed luminaires where ambient temperatures exceed 85C, which the -I grade parts cannot tolerate. The 44-pin TQFP also provides enough GPIO for temperature sensing and multi-string sequencing.
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Battery Chargers and Battery Management
The DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT executes multi-stage charge algorithms (CC/CV, trickle, termination) for lithium and lead-acid chargers, sampling battery current and voltage through the PGA-enhanced ADC at rates synchronized to the switching PWM. The hardware comparators deliver immediate overcurrent/overvoltage trip for cell-protection events, while the 60 MIPS core runs coulomb counting and charge-state logic with margin to spare. Its AEC-Q100 qualification and -40C to +125C operation make it valid for automotive and industrial charger environments, where analog control ICs would lack the flexibility for chemistry-specific algorithms and safety logging. The 16KB FLASH comfortably holds a full charge state machine plus fault recording for service diagnostics.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP16GS504-I/PT | DSPIC33EP32GS504-E/PT | DSPIC33EP32GS504-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| FLASH Memory | 16KB | 16KB | 32KB | 32KB |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Qualified | Not qualified (industrial grade) | Qualified | Not qualified (industrial grade) |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature grade with AEC-Q100 qualification (vs DSPIC33EP16GS504-I/PT)
- Cost and code-size efficiency for single-topology converters (vs DSPIC33EP32GS504-E/PT)
- Hardware cycle-by-cycle current limiting via interconnected PWM and comparators (vs Generic 16-bit MCUs (e.g., MSP430, PIC24 general-purpose))
Design Notes
The DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/PT requires a 3.0V-3.6V supply. Connect ALL VDD pins (pins 7, 12, 23, 38) with individual 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitors placed within 2 mm of each pin, and connect every VSS pin to a solid ground plane. Power AVDD (pin 28) through an RC filter (e.g., 10 ohm + 1uF) or ferrite bead from VDD to keep switching noise out of the ADC/PGA reference path. Estimated: with ~60 mA typical operating current at 3.3V, the controller dissipates under 0.2W, so no heatsinking is needed - thermal design attention belongs on the external power stage, not the DSC.
The device has multiple PGECx/PGEDx pin pairs for ICSP. Per Microchip documentation (northernsoftware.com programming notes), you may use any pair, but ICSPCLK and ICSPDAT must come from the SAME pair - mixing PGEC2 with PGED1 will fail programming. Route your programming header to one chosen pair consistently, and do not load those pins heavily during reset. Also leave MCLR with a 4.7k-10k pull-up to VDD and a 100 ohm-1k series resistor to the programming connector for reliable debug with MPLAB Snap.
Keep high-speed PWM output traces (PORT E, pins 30-37) as short as possible and route them away from AN0-AN15 analog inputs and the AVDD node. Because the comparators can trip PWM outputs in hardware for cycle-by-cycle current limiting, noisy sensing lines can cause spurious fault trips; use Kelvin connections at the current shunt and add small RC filters (e.g., 100 ohm + 1 nF) on comparator inputs. Place the crystal or external clock close to OSC1/OSC2 with short return paths to ground. For EMI, series-terminate long PWM traces with 22-33 ohm resistors at the DSC pins.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualification and Functional Safety (FuSa) support are explicitly stated in DigiKey and GlobalSpec product data. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status was not stated in the retrieved data and must be confirmed on the Microchip product page or LCSC listing before procurement.