DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML - 16-bit 70MIPS DSC 32KB | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.42 | $5.42 |
| 10 | $4.88 | $48.80 |
| 100 | $4.29 | $429.00 |
| 500 | $3.86 | $1,930.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.47 | $3,470.00 |
DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP core with the peripheral integration and control behavior of a microcontroller, occupying the middle of the hierarchy from MCU to DSC to standalone DSP. In power-conversion systems, the DSC replaces analog control loops with firmware-based compensators while keeping hardware peripherals deterministic. The dsPIC33EP GS series is Microchip's SMPS-focused family within the dsPIC33E line, purpose-built for switched-mode power supplies, power factor correction, and digital lighting.
Key features include high-resolution PWM outputs with nanosecond edge resolution for precise switch timing, a fast 12-bit ADC able to sample multiple channels at rates aligned with switching frequencies of 100 kHz to 1 MHz, and 3.3 V operation. Multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C) and general-purpose timers support system housekeeping alongside the control loop.
Architecturally, the device pairs a 16-bit DSP engine with hardware multiply-accumulate, division support, and zero-overhead looping, allowing Proportional-Integral compensators and coordinate transforms to execute within a single switching period. The GS family adds SMPS-specific analog and PWM resources compared to the general-purpose GP variants of the same die family.
Typical applications include interleaved power factor correction (Microchip's reference design achieves 350 W from universal AC input), LLC and buck DC-DC converters, digital LED drivers, and solar micro-inverter control.
Design consideration: budget Flash carefully, as 32 KB must hold both the control loop and any communication/monitoring firmware; choose the 64 KB GS506 family member if headroom is tight.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33E 16-bit DSC |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 70 MIPS (60 MIPs listed on some distributor listings) |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB (32K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Package | 44-QFN (8x8 mm), exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Qualification | Automotive, AEC-Q100 (per distributor listing) |
| Series | dsPIC33EP32GS504 (dsPIC 33EP, Functional Safety FuSa) |
| Application Focus | Digital power / SMPS applications |
| Packaging Suffix | T = Tape and Reel |
| Product Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit (per family datasheet) |
| PWM | High-Resolution PWM (SMPS-optimized GS family) |
DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML 44-qfn (8x8 mm), exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML (44-qfn (8x8 mm), 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 DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML is suitable for 6 applications: Interleaved Power Factor Correction, LLC and Buck DC-DC Converters, Digital LED Lighting Drivers, Solar Micro-Inverter Control, Embedded Motor Control, Industrial Power Supply Telemetry.
Interleaved Power Factor Correction
The DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML is a direct fit for interleaved PFC: Microchip publishes an Interleaved PFC reference design on this SMPS dsPIC family delivering up to 350 W from universal AC input. The high-resolution PWM provides the fine phase-shift and duty resolution needed to interleave two boost legs and minimize input current ripple, while the fast 12-bit ADC samples inductor current and bus voltage synchronously with the switching events, keeping control-loop latency inside one switching period at 100 kHz-plus frequencies. Firmware-based PI compensators use the DSP MAC engine, completing both current and voltage loops deterministically. Placed on the controller site of a PFC board with PWM outputs driving gate drivers, it replaces multiple analog control ICs and adapts to different topologies purely through firmware.
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LLC and Buck DC-DC Converters
For LLC half-bridge and synchronous buck converters, the DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML provides the timing precision that determines efficiency. The GS-family high-resolution PWM achieves nanosecond-scale edge placement, enabling precise dead-time control - a key loss term in LLC designs at 300 kHz to 1 MHz switching. Its 12-bit ADC, triggered by the PWM module, samples output voltage and resonant tank current at consistent phase points, avoiding beat-frequency artifacts in the feedback. The 32 KB Flash holds frequency-mode compensators plus protection firmware (over-current latch-off, burst mode) with room for a UART telemetry stack. Compared to analog LLC controllers, this DSC adapts to different transformers and loads through firmware retuning rather than hardware redesign, shortening platform derivative cycles.
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Digital LED Lighting Drivers
Digital LED drivers benefit from the DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML's combination of SMPS PWM control and communication peripherals. In constant-current LED power stages, the high-resolution PWM regulates average current with low ripple, directly affecting LED efficacy and flicker performance at both high frequency and low dimming levels. The 12-bit ADC supports cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and multiple PWM outputs can drive multi-channel RGB or multi-string architectures with independent phase management. On the system side, the UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals connect to DALI/DMX-style front-ends or simple serial command interfaces, while the -40C to +125C E-grade suits enclosed luminaires with elevated internal temperatures. The 44-pin QFN integrates control, protection, and communication in one 8x8 mm footprint.
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Solar Micro-Inverter Control
In solar micro-inverters, the DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML performs MPPT and grid-current shaping in one controller. The DSP MAC engine runs the MPPT perturb-and-observe algorithm and the grid-synchronized current compensator concurrently within the switching period, while the high-resolution PWM generates the phase-shifted drive signals for the DC-DC and DC-AC stages with low jitter - important for meeting grid harmonic limits. The 12-bit ADC multiplexes panel voltage/current and grid voltage/current samples under PWM-synchronized triggers, giving coherent measurements for both loops. The extended -40C to +125C temperature range matches rooftop enclosure conditions, and the 44-pin QFN 8x8 mm exposed-pad package provides the thermal path needed for continuous full-power outdoor operation.
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Embedded Motor Control
Although the GS family is power-focused, the DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML handles embedded motor control in supplies with active power stages, such as PFC plus BLDC compressor drives in appliances. The 16-bit DSP core executes field-oriented control transforms and PI current loops with hardware multiply-accumulate, achieving loop rates well above electrical frequencies of typical motors. High-resolution PWM with programmable dead-time drives a three-phase inverter through gate drivers, and the ADC captures phase currents at PWM-centered points to avoid switching noise corruption. Its 32 KB Flash accommodates FOC, commutation, and a UART or I2C host interface simultaneously. The AEC-Q100-listed qualification and 125C rating make it viable under-hood and near-motor thermal environments.
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Industrial Power Supply Telemetry
In rack and telecom power supplies, the DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML serves as both the primary control DSC and the telemetry processor. Its UART, SPI, and I2C peripherals report voltage, current, and temperature to a PMBus-style host, while the same device closes the main power loop with the high-resolution PWM - eliminating a separate housekeeping MCU and its coordination overhead. The 12-bit ADC continuously monitors fault thresholds (over-voltage, over-temperature) with hardware comparators available in the family for cycle-by-cycle current limit independent of firmware latency. The 32 KB Flash holds control, protection, and a compact protocol stack; designs needing richer logging migrate pin-to-pin to the 64 KB DSPIC33EP64GS504 without any PCB change, preserving layout qualification.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP32GS504T-E/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP32GS504-E/ML | DSPIC33EP64GS504-E/ML | DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/ML | DSPIC33EP32GS504T-I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-QFN (8x8) exposed pad | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-QFN (8x8) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB |
| CPU Speed | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| PWM Type | High-Resolution PWM (SMPS) | High-Resolution PWM | High-Resolution PWM | High-Resolution PWM | High-Resolution PWM |
Key Differentiators
- SMPS-optimized high-resolution PWM (vs DSPIC33EP32GP504T-I/PT)
- Extended temperature range (vs DSPIC33EP32GS504T-I/ML)
- Flash headroom within the same footprint (vs DSPIC33EP16GS504-E/ML)
Design Notes
Decouple all VDD pins with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of each pin, plus one bulk 4.7-10 uF capacitor per supply domain. The GS family's fast ADC and high-resolution PWM create di/dt transients on the digital supply; inadequate decoupling shows up as PWM jitter that degrades converter efficiency. Separate analog AVDD with an RC or ferrite filter from digital VDD. Estimated: at 70 MIPS with typical GPIO/PWM activity, core current is on the order of tens of mA - size the 3.3 V rail accordingly with margin for peripheral loads.
The 8x8 mm QFN exposed pad is the primary thermal and ground path - solder it to a ground array of at least 4x4 vias (0.3 mm diameter, filled or plugged per assembly capability) connecting to the internal ground plane. Insufficient exposed-pad soldering is the most common cause of field failures on QFN DSCs in sealed power supplies, where ambient can approach the 125C rating. Follow Microchip's layout guidelines in the family datasheet for crystal placement and keep the ADC reference traces away from PWM gate-drive routing.
Verify the exact ordering suffix matches your temperature and packaging needs: this part is -E (extended, -40C to +125C) in tape and reel. Substituting an -I grade variant to fill production shortages silently reduces the temperature ceiling to +85C - unacceptable in enclosed power supplies. Also note distributor listings state both 60 MIPs and 70 MIPS for this family; design timing margins to the figure confirmed in your specific silicon's datasheet revision rather than marketing claims, and validate the PWM resolution at your actual switching frequency, as high-resolution PWM granularity is frequency-dependent.
Estimated: with theta_JA of a well-soldered 44-QFN 8x8 on a 4-layer PCB typically in the 30-40 C/W range, self-heating from the DSC core alone is small (tens of mA at 3.3 V means roughly 0.1-0.2 W, or 4-8 C rise). The dominant thermal risk in power-supply designs comes from board coupling to nearby hot components, not the DSC itself. Keep the controller zone thermally decoupled from gate-driver and rectifier areas to preserve ADC accuracy and long-term reliability below the 125C junction limit.
Compliance Information
Distributor listings (Hotenda, DigiKey) describe this part as Automotive / AEC-Q100 qualified within the dsPIC33EP series. RoHS/lead-free status per standard Microchip production; obtain REACH and halogen-free declarations from Microchip's compliance portal.