DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG - 16-bit 70MIPS DSC 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.92 | $8.92 |
| 10 | $8.12 | $81.20 |
| 100 | $7.45 | $745.00 |
| 500 | $6.88 | $3,440.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.35 | $6,350.00 |
DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP with the control peripherals and interrupt architecture of a microcontroller. Within the power management hierarchy, the dsPIC33E family sits at the high-performance end of 16-bit control ICs, bridging general-purpose MCUs and dedicated DSPs for embedded motor, power and signal-chain control.
Key features include a 70 MIPS dsPIC DSC core running at up to 140 MHz (per distributor listings), 512KB of ECC Flash, CAN, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, IrDA, LIN and QEI connectivity, and peripherals such as Brown-out Detect/Reset and DMA. Integrated op amps and motor-control peripherals make the GM710 variant especially well suited to digital power and motion applications.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EP core uses a modified Harvard pipeline with DSP multiply-accumulate (MAC) instructions, enabling single-cycle execution of filtering and control-loop math. Enhanced on-chip peripherals reduce external component count in digital power supplies, PFC stages, and multi-motor drives, as demonstrated in Microchip's Single/Dual Motor Control PIM reference design (document 50002216a).
Typical applications include BLDC and PMSM motor control, switch-mode power supplies and solar inverters, automotive and industrial CAN nodes, and digital audio or sensor signal processing where 16-bit control plus DSP math is required.
When designing with this device, plan pin assignment through Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) early, since remappable RPn pins impose some peripheral-combination limitations described in Section 11.4 of the datasheet (70000689d).
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DSPIC33EP512GM710-E/BG
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | dsPIC33E |
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Speed | 70 MIPs |
| Max Clock Frequency | 140 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 512KB (170K x 24) Flash |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 3.6 V |
| Package | 121-TFBGA (10x10) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (TA) |
| Connectivity | CAN, I2C, IrDA, LIN, QEI, SPI, UART/USART |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA |
| Number of Pins | 121 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Series | dsPIC 33EP |
DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG 121-tfbga (10x10) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG (121-tfbga (10x10) 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 DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies and Solar Inverters, Industrial CAN Networks and Automation Nodes, Digital Audio and Sensor Signal Processing, Embedded Sensing and IoT Edge Nodes, Test, Measurement and Instrumentation.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG fits motor control because its 70 MIPS DSP core executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops with single-cycle MAC instructions, while QEI inputs decode encoder feedback and hardware PWM peripherals generate the inverter drive stages. Microchip's Single/Dual Motor Control PIM (document 50002216a) explicitly configures the GM710's analog peripherals, including integrated op amps, to drive one or two motors with internal or external op amps. In a typical design, the controller sits between current-shunt conditioning stages and the gate-driver inputs, sampling phase currents at tens of kHz and updating PWM duty cycles within each control interrupt. The integrated op amps reduce external component count, and 512KB Flash stores FOC firmware, compensation tables and a bootloader.
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Digital Power Supplies and Solar Inverters
Digital power conversion benefits from the GM710's combination of high-speed DSP math and power-control peripherals. The 70 MIPS core closes voltage- and current-loop compensators for PFC, LLC or photovoltaic inverter stages at switching frequencies well into the hundreds of kHz, while DMA moves ADC results without CPU intervention, keeping interrupt latency deterministic. The 3.3V supply (max 3.6V) matches standard logic-level feedback networks, and Brown-out Detect/Reset protects firmware integrity during supply sags. Because switch-mode control demands cycle-by-cycle limiting, the controller's peripheral architecture handles fault trip conditions in hardware. The 121-TFBGA layout also provides enough I/O to parallel multiple power stages under one controller in higher-power designs.
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Industrial CAN Networks and Automation Nodes
With an on-chip CAN module plus I2C, SPI, multiple UART/USART ports, IrDA and LIN support, the GM710 serves as a feature-complete industrial communication node. The 70 MIPS headroom lets a single device run the protocol stack, application logic and local control loops concurrently, while DMA offloads serial transfers to preserve real-time response. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) routes remappable peripherals to available RPn balls, simplifying routing on dense 10x10 mm TFBGA boards - with the caveat that datasheet Section 11.4 lists some combination limitations. The -40C to +85C industrial grade suits factory-floor enclosures, and 512KB Flash holds protocol firmware, fieldbus configuration tables and OTA update images.
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Digital Audio and Sensor Signal Processing
The dsPIC33EP core's DSP engine - hardware multiply-accumulate, circular buffers and bit-reversed addressing - implements FIR/IIR filters, FFTs and audio effects efficiently at 70 MIPS. In audio or vibration-sensing products, the GM710 samples analog inputs through its integrated ADC channels, processes the stream, and outputs via SPI/UART to codecs or DACs. The 512KB (170K x 24) instruction-word Flash comfortably stores filter coefficient sets, calibration data and multiple operating profiles. Running from 3.3V with low peripheral-count integration, a single TFBGA device can replace a separate MCU-plus-DSP pairing, cutting board area in the 10x10 mm ball-grid footprint and reducing BOM cost for mid-range DSP applications.
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Embedded Sensing and IoT Edge Nodes
For connected sensing endpoints, the GM710 provides the peripheral density and memory to aggregate multiple sensors, buffer data in RAM, and uplink via CAN, LIN or UART-to-wireless bridges. The 16-bit core at 70 MIPS handles sensor fusion math, and Brown-out Detect/Reset plus DMA ensure robust unattended operation across supply disturbances. The 3.3V operation suits battery-backed and industrial power domains alike, and the extended family pin-compatibility (GM3xx/GM6xx/GM7xx in shared footprints) lets OEMs scale Flash and I/O across product tiers without PCB respins. The 121-ball TFBGA, while compact, requires careful stack-up planning for escape routing in two-signal-layer designs typical of cost-sensitive IoT hardware.
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Test, Measurement and Instrumentation
Bench instruments and data acquisition modules use the GM710 to time-multiplex measurement channels, run DSP post-processing, and communicate results over USB-bridge or CAN interfaces. The 70 MIPS core supports real-time waveform math (RMS, FFT, averaging) at audio-band rates, while DMA-driven ADC sampling keeps acquisition timing free of software jitter. Integrated op amps condition small signals ahead of the ADC, reducing external front-end complexity. The 512KB Flash stores calibration tables, measurement firmware and logging buffers, and the -40C to +85C grade covers both lab and field-deployed instruments. QEI inputs additionally let the same controller process encoder-based position measurements in rotary test fixtures.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP512GM710-I/BG — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP512GM710-E/BG | DSPIC33EP512GM610-I/BG | DSPIC33EP256GM710-I/BG | DSPIC33EP128GM710-I/BG | DSPIC33EP512GM310-E/BG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 121-TFBGA (10x10) | 121-TFBGA (10x10) - same | 121-TFBGA (10x10) - same | 121-TFBGA (10x10) - same | 121-TFBGA (10x10) - same | 121-TFBGA (10x10) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core / Speed | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs | dsPIC33E 16-bit, 70 MIPs |
| Program Flash | 512KB (170K x 24) | 512KB | 512KB | 256KB | 128KB | 512KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (TA) | Extended grade (E) | -40C to +85C (TA) | -40C to +85C (TA) | -40C to +85C (TA) | Extended grade (E) |
| Connectivity | CAN, I2C, IrDA, LIN, QEI, SPI, UART/USART | Same peripheral set | Same peripheral set | Same peripheral set | Same peripheral set | Reduced analog channel count |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) | 3.3 V (max 3.6 V) |
| Relative Cost Position | Reference (full Flash, industrial grade) | Premium (extended temp) | Comparable | Lower (half Flash) | Lowest (quarter Flash) | Premium (extended temp) |
Key Differentiators
- Maximum program memory in the 121-TFBGA footprint (vs DSPIC33EP256GM710-I/BG)
- Integrated op amps and motor-control peripheral set (vs DSPIC33EP512GM310-E/BG)
- Industrial temperature grade at lower cost than extended temp (vs DSPIC33EP512GM710-E/BG)
Design Notes
The 121-ball TFBGA (10x10 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch typical for this family) demands controlled escape routing. Plan fan-out with via-in-pad or 4-mil trace/spacing on at least two signal layers, and reserve one solid ground plane directly under the die. Follow the Microchip family datasheet (70000689d) power-discoupling guidance: place low-ESR decoupling capacitors at each supply ball pair, with bulk capacitance near the regulator. Verify ball map against the datasheet before layout, as GM6xx/GM7xx ball assignments differ between variants.
Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) is powerful but constrained: per datasheet Section 11.4, RPn/RPIn pins can be used by any remappable peripheral with some limitation on available combinations. Assign critical peripherals (PWM, UART, CAN) first in MPLAB's PPS tool, then verify no conflicts before finalizing schematic. Also confirm which peripherals on the GM710 are NOT remappable - analog and some timing functions are fixed-pin - to avoid a respin.
The device operates from a nominal 3.3V rail with 3.6V absolute maximum. Use a precision LDO (e.g., 1.5-2% output tolerance) rather than a loose buck output, because ADC reference accuracy and Flash programming margins depend on supply integrity. Sequence power-up so VDD reaches operating range before applying clocked inputs; the on-chip Brown-out Detect/Reset covers brownouts, but an external supervisor improves protection in noisy motor-drive environments with large supply transients.
Estimated: at 70 MIPS with all peripherals active, typical current draw on dsPIC33EP devices is on the order of tens of mA at 3.3V, i.e., roughly 0.1-0.3W dissipation. The 10x10 mm TFBGA on a standard 4-layer PCB keeps junction temperature rise modest (typically well under 20C above ambient) - input values are family-typical estimates; confirm with the datasheet electrical characteristics table for your exact operating frequency and peripheral load.
Compliance Information
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