DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV - 16-bit 60MIPS DSC 512KB CAN | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.12 | $6.12 |
| 10 | $5.68 | $56.80 |
| 25 | $5.5318 | $138.30 |
| 100 | $5.1 | $510.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.65 | $4,650.00 |
DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute throughput of a DSP with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller. DSCs sit above general-purpose MCUs in the embedded hierarchy, adding hardware multiply-accumulate (MAC), division support, and DSP instruction support for real-time control loops, while retaining conventional MCU peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, and timers.
Key features of the dsPIC33EP512GP504 include a 3.0V to 3.6V single-supply operating range, up to 85 general-purpose I/O families' features condensed here into 35 I/O on this pin count, five 16-bit timers, four DMA channels, a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for autonomous peripheral sequencing, and advanced analog including a high-speed 10/12-bit ADC with multiple sample-and-hold circuits.
The dsPIC33E core executes most instructions in a single cycle at 60 MIPS and supports DSP addressing modes with dual operand fetch, making it well suited for closed-loop control mathematics. The high-speed PWM module, CAN 2.0B controller, and CTMU-based touch sensing support round out a peripheral set designed for industrial and automotive-adjacent designs; the -E temperature suffix provides full -40C to +125C operation.
Typical applications include motor control (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM), digital power conversion and inverters, CAN-based industrial networking nodes, and embedded sensing systems that need DSP-class math.
Design consideration: the 3.0-3.6V supply window requires a well-regulated LDO or buck; all VDD/VSS pairs must be bypassed with 100 nF ceramics placed directly at the pins per Microchip layout guidance.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33E, 16-bit |
| Max CPU Speed | 60 MIPS |
| Program Memory Size | 512 KB (170K x 24) FLASH |
| RAM Size | 48 KB (24K x 16) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| I/O Count | 35 |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| CAN | CAN 2.0B |
| ADC | 10/12-bit, advanced analog |
| Peripherals | PTG, High-Speed PWM, Op Amps, CTMU |
| PWM Channels | High-Speed PWM module |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Max Supply Current | 55 mA |
DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Power supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 2 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low, external pull-up required) |
| Pin 3 | AN0/VREF+/CMP1/RA0 — Analog input 0 / positive ADC reference / comparator 1 input |
| Pin 4 | AN1/VREF-/CMP2/RA1 — Analog input 1 / negative ADC reference / comparator 2 input |
| Pin 5 | PGED1/AN2/C1IN-/RB0 — Programming data 1 / analog input 2 / comparator 1 inverting input |
| Pin 6 | PGEC1/AN3/C2IN+/RB1 — Programming clock 1 / analog input 3 / comparator 2 non-inverting input |
| Pin 7 | AN4/C1IN+/RB2 — Analog input 4 / comparator 1 non-inverting input |
| Pin 8 | AN5/C2IN-/RB3 — Analog input 5 / comparator 2 inverting input |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | OSC1/CLKI/RC12 — Crystal oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 11 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 13 | SOSCI/RP43/RC13 — Secondary oscillator input / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 14 | SOSCO/RP42/T1CK/RC14 — Secondary oscillator output / Timer1 external clock / remappable pin |
| Pin 15 | RP39/RF3 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 16 | RP38/RF2 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 17 | RP37/RF1 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 18 | RP36/RF0 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 19 | RP35/RD14 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 20 | RP34/RD15 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 21 | RP33/RD6 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 22 | RP32/RD7 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 23 | RP31/RD13 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 24 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 25 | RP30/RD12 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 26 | RP29/RD5 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 27 | RP28/RD4 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 28 | RP27/RD3 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 29 | RP26/RD2 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 30 | RP25/RD1 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 31 | RP24/RD0 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 32 | RP23/RD11 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 33 | RP22/RD10 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 34 | RP21/RD9 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 35 | RP20/RD8 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Power supply |
| Pin 37 | RP19/RC1 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 38 | RP18/RC0 — Remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 39 | AN6/RB4 — Analog input 6 / general-purpose I/O |
| Pin 40 | AN7/RB5 — Analog input 7 / general-purpose I/O |
| Pin 41 | PGED3/AN8/RB6 — Programming data 3 / analog input 8 |
| Pin 42 | PGEC3/AN9/RB7 — Programming clock 3 / analog input 9 |
| Pin 43 | TMS/AN10/RB8 — JTAG test mode select / analog input 10 |
| Pin 44 | TCK/AN11/RB9 — JTAG test clock / analog input 11 |
| Pin 45 | PGED2/AN12/RB10 — Programming data 2 / analog input 12 |
| Pin 46 | PGEC2/AN13/RB11 — Programming clock 2 / analog input 13 |
| Pin 47 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 48 | EP (exposed pad) — Exposed thermal pad - connect to VSS for ground and thermal relief |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV is suitable for 6 applications: Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM), CAN-Based Industrial Networking Nodes, Digital Power Conversion, Embedded Sensing and Signal Conditioning, Automotive-Adjacent Body and Auxiliary Control, Portable Test and Measurement Instruments.
Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM)
The DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV fits motor-control designs because its 60 MIPS dsPIC33E core executes single-cycle MAC operations for field-oriented control current loops, while the high-speed PWM module provides complementary outputs with hardware dead-time insertion for three-phase inverters. The 12-bit ADC with multiple sample-and-hold circuits simultaneously samples phase currents and the DC bus voltage, and 4 DMA channels transfer results without CPU overhead, enabling deterministic loop periods below 50 microseconds. Typical topology places the DSC between current-sense amplifiers and the gate-driver stage; unlike an 8-bit MCU, the hardware DSP math avoids fixed-point scaling bottlenecks in Park/Clarke transforms. Trade-off: the 3.0-3.6V supply requires a level-shifted interface to 5V gate drivers.
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CAN-Based Industrial Networking Nodes
For industrial fieldbus nodes, the DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV integrates a CAN 2.0B controller with up to 8 Mbit/s timing capability on the dsPIC33E family, eliminating the external CAN controller needed with basic MCUs. The 60 MIPS core handles protocol stacks such as CANopen or J1939 while simultaneously servicing real-time control tasks, and the 512 KB FLASH accommodates bootloader plus application plus stack with headroom for field updates. The Peripheral Trigger Generator can sequence ADC sampling around CAN message servicing, keeping jitter low. In a typical node the DSC reads sensors through SPI/I2C, processes data, and transmits on the bus through a transceiver such as the MCP2551; keep the transceiver stub short to preserve bus signal integrity at higher bit rates.
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Digital Power Conversion
Switching power supplies, LLC converters, and solar micro-inverters benefit from the DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV's combination of high-speed PWM, fast 10/12-bit ADC, and DSP throughput. The 60 MIPS core runs compensator loops (PID or 2p2z) in fixed point with single-cycle MACs, achieving control loop bandwidths adequate for hundreds of kHz switching frequencies when paired with the PWM module's fine edge resolution. The 4-channel DMA streams ADC results into RAM buffers for current sharing and telemetry without CPU intervention. Place the DSC's ADC sampling triggers phase-locked to the PWM period using the internal trigger chaining; the main layout constraint is keeping the PWM output traces short to gate drivers to minimize ringing and EMI on the power stage.
Recommended
Embedded Sensing and Signal Conditioning
The DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV suits intelligent sensor nodes because it integrates on-chip op amps and a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) alongside the 12-bit ADC, allowing direct conditioning of bridge and capacitive sensors with fewer external components. The 60 MIPS DSP engine applies FIR/IIR filtering, FFT-based feature extraction, or RMS calculations on-board, reducing host processor load in distributed systems. With 512 KB FLASH, calibration tables and self-test firmware coexist with the acquisition code. A typical chain routes the sensor into the internal op amp, samples with the ADC on a PTG-triggered schedule, and ships processed values over UART or CAN. For highest analog accuracy, keep high-impedance sense traces guarded and reference the ADC to a precision external reference.
Recommended
Automotive-Adjacent Body and Auxiliary Control
Although the standard DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV is not itself AEC-Q100 qualified, Microchip's product page notes the dsPIC33EP512GP504 is 'Recommended for Automotive Design', and the -E suffix provides the -40C to +125C operating range demanded by under-hood-adjacent modules such as wiper controllers, pump drivers, lighting ballasts, and actuator nodes. The high-speed PWM drives solenoid or lamp loads with current-mode control, the CAN interface links to vehicle networks, and 512 KB FLASH holds diagnostic/UDS-style firmware. Designs should implement load-dump protection externally with TVS devices and qualify the exact orderable part number with the vendor for automotive builds; the Q-grade variant should be sourced where formal AEC-Q100 compliance is contractual.
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Portable Test and Measurement Instruments
Handheld meters, data loggers, and bench instruments leverage the DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV's 60 MIPS DSP core for waveform math (RMS, FFT, crest factor) while its 512 KB FLASH supports multi-protocol communication firmware and display drivers. The 12-bit ADC handles the analog front end for moderate-accuracy measurements, and UART/SPI/I2C connect to USB bridges or displays. The 48-UQFN 6x6 mm footprint keeps battery-powered products compact, and the 55 mA maximum supply current at full speed - reducible via dynamic clock switching and idle/sleep modes - extends battery life in logging duty cycles. Route the analog front end away from the crystal and PWM traces, and use the CTMU for capacitive touch buttons to eliminate mechanical switches on sealed enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP256GP504-E/MV | DSPIC33EP128GP504-E/MV | DSPIC33EP512MC504-E/MV | DSPIC33EP32MC504-E/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core / Speed | 16-bit dsPIC33E, 60 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33E, 60 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33E, 60 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33E, 60 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33E, 60 MIPS |
| FLASH Program Memory | 512 KB (170K x 24) | 256 KB | 128 KB | 512 KB | 32 KB |
| Sub-Family / PWM Emphasis | GP (General Purpose) with high-speed PWM | GP | GP | MC (enhanced motor-control PWM) | MC (enhanced motor-control PWM) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (-E) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| 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 | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| CAN 2.0B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Maximum family FLASH on the 48-pin footprint (vs DSPIC33EP256GP504-E/MV)
- Same memory, motor-control-optimized PWM available (vs DSPIC33EP512MC504-E/MV)
- Extended -E temperature rating with 55 mA max supply current (vs DSPIC33EP32MC504-E/MV)
Design Notes
The DSPIC33EP512GP504-E/MV requires a tightly regulated 3.0-3.6V rail (3.3V nominal) with maximum supply current around 55 mA at full 60 MIPS operation. Connect every VDD/VSS pin pair in the 48-UQFN package - floating any pair causes erratic behavior. Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor at each VDD pin within 2 mm of the pin with a direct via to the ground plane, plus 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitance near the device. For noisy motor-drive environments, add an RC filter (10 ohm + 1 uF) feeding the controller supply to attenuate switching ripple.
The 6x6 mm UQFN exposed pad is the primary ground connection: solder the thermal pad to a minimum 5x5 mm copper pour on the top layer stitched with an 8-12 via array to the ground plane. This provides both electrical return and heat spreading for the 55 mA core current. Reserve one PGEC/PGED pair (e.g., PGEC1/PGED1 on pins 6/5) with a 5-pin programming header (MCLR, VDD, GND, PGEC, PGED) for ICSP access; any PGEC/PGED pair works per Northern Software's notes, but clock and data must be used as a matched pair.
The RPn remappable peripheral pins let you route UART, SPI, PWM, and CAN to almost any physical pin - finalize this mapping early in layout to keep CAN and PWM traces short and away from the OSC1/OSC2 crystal. Keep the crystal load capacitors within 1-2 mm of pins 10/11 and guard the crystal ground with a local ground island. ADC accuracy depends on low-impedance reference: if using VREF+/VREF- (pins 3/4), decouple the reference with 100 nF + 1 uF and never share the reference ground return with PWM load currents.
Do not exceed the 3.6V absolute maximum supply - 5V tolerance is not supported on this family. MCLR needs an external 4.7-10 kohm pull-up to VDD for reliable reset behavior. Remember the -E suffix denotes -40C to +125C; if your application requires formal automotive qualification, verify the specific grade and documentation with Microchip rather than assuming standard commercial parts qualify. Finally, when swapping in lower-FLASH alternatives (e.g., 256 KB), re-check the linker map for bootloader/application partitions and emulation-reserved FLASH pages.
Compliance Information
Microchip's product page notes the device is 'Recommended for Automotive Design', but formal AEC-Q100 qualification for this orderable part number must be confirmed with Microchip. RoHS/lead-free status per standard Microchip commercial packaging.
