DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT - 70 MIPS DSC 512KB Flash TQFP-64 | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.46 | $8.46 |
| 10 | $7.95 | $79.50 |
| 100 | $7.2 | $720.00 |
| 500 | $6.55 | $3,275.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.95 | $5,950.00 |
DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational architecture of a digital signal processor (DSP) with the peripheral set and ease of use of a microcontroller (MCU). Within the power management hierarchy of embedded systems, a DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP: it executes multiply-accumulate (MAC) and DSP instructions for signal processing while simultaneously managing real-time control loops. The dsPIC33E family is Microchip's high-performance 16-bit DSC platform targeted primarily at digital power and precision motor control.
Key features of this part include the 70 MIPS dsPIC33EP core, dual CAN modules (the dual-CAN 806 variant), dedicated motor-control PWM peripherals, a 10-bit high-speed ADC, and 1 ns-resolution timers. The I-grade temperature rating of -40C to +85C supports industrial environments. The 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel delivery for automated assembly, and the '/PT' suffix denotes the lead-free 64-pin TQFP package.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EP core uses a modified Harvard pipeline with 24-bit instructions and a wide 16-bit data path, enabling single-cycle MAC operations and hardware division support that offloads control-loop computation. Microchip designed this family specifically for high-performance, energy-efficient precision motor control systems, incorporating enhanced on-chip peripherals that reduce external component count.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drives, digital power supplies and inverters, industrial automation and robotics controllers, and CAN-networked automotive and industrial nodes.
When designing with this controller, budget the 3.3V supply rail carefully: the absolute maximum operating range is 3V to 3.6V, and all 64 I/O pins should be decoupled with 100 nF ceramics placed at each VDD pin pair for clean ADC and PWM operation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing and stock data from DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC, and Octopart, drop-in family alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33EP, 16-bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 60 MHz |
| Performance (MIPS) | 70 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 512 KB (170K x 24) |
| Data RAM Size | 52 KB (53,248 bytes) |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 3.3 V (3 V to 3.6 V) |
| CAN Modules | 2 (Dual CAN) |
| ADC | 10-bit, high-speed |
| Timer Resolution | 1 ns |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (I-grade) |
| Package / Case | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT |
| Packaging | Cut Tape, MouseReel, Reel (Tape & Reel) |
| Product Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Special Features | Dual Motor Control, Dual CAN, DSP engine |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free /PT suffix) |
DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT tqfp-64 (10x10 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT (tqfp-64 (10x10 mm) 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 DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies and Inverters, Industrial Automation and CAN Networks, Robotics and Motion Control, Automotive and E-Mobility Auxiliary Systems, Embedded Sensing and DSP Signal Processing.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT fits brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor drives because its dsPIC33EP core delivers 70 MIPS for real-time field-oriented control (FOC) loops while dedicated motor-control PWM peripherals generate complementary or independent PWM outputs with dead-time insertion. The 10-bit high-speed ADC samples phase currents with tight synchronization to the PWM, and 1 ns-resolution timers support precise commutation timing. Placed on a 3.3 V rail with dual CAN available for networked drives, the DSC executes current, speed, and position loops in a single chip, eliminating external DSP circuitry and reducing BOM cost in industrial drives and servo amplifiers.
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Digital Power Supplies and Inverters
Digital SMPS, solar inverters, and UPS systems benefit from the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT's combination of 70 MIPS DSP throughput and fast, PWM-synchronized ADC sampling. Control laws such as peak current mode, voltage mode, or predictive control run in the 16-bit core with single-cycle MAC instructions, while the high-resolution PWM and 1 ns timers generate precise switching waveforms. The dual CAN modules enable system-level communication in rack power systems. Because the entire control loop closes in one device at 3.3 V, designers reduce analog compensation components and gain firmware-configurable flexibility across output voltage and power ratings.
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Industrial Automation and CAN Networks
Factory automation nodes, PLC I/O modules, and networked actuators use the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT for its dual independent CAN 2.0B modules, which allow bridging two CAN buses or implementing redundant communication in one device. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade and 512 KB Flash accommodate protocol stacks, diagnostics, and application logic simultaneously. High-rate 10-bit ADC channels digitize analog sensor inputs while the DSP core filters signals with FIR/IIR routines. On a 3.3 V SMD/SMT design using the standard TQFP-64 footprint, the controller integrates control, sensing, and dual-bus networking without an external communication coprocessor.
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Robotics and Motion Control
Multi-axis robotics controllers leverage the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT's dual motor-control capability - the 'dual motor control' feature cited in the datasheet title - to drive two motors from a single chip with coordinated PWM, fast ADC current sampling, and encoder-interface timing from 1 ns-resolution resources. The 70 MIPS core runs PID or FOC loops per axis while handling trajectory math in software using DSP instructions. CAN connectivity links the joint controller to the main robot bus. The 52 KB RAM holds control state and path buffers, allowing compact, deterministic motion subsystems on a single TQFP-64 footprint.
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Automotive and E-Mobility Auxiliary Systems
Auxiliary automotive subsystems such as pump controllers, cooling fan drives, and small traction auxiliaries suit the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT where dual CAN connectivity and precise motor control are required together. The 3 V to 3.6 V supply range, I-grade -40C to +85C rating, and lead-free TQFP-64 package support standard industrial-automotive module designs. Firmware-implemented FOC or block commutation adapts to different motor types across product variants without hardware change, and CAN messaging handles diagnostics and supervisory communication. Designers should verify specific OEM qualification requirements, as this I-grade part is not inherently AEC-Q100 qualified.
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Embedded Sensing and DSP Signal Processing
Data-acquisition front ends, vibration analyzers, and acoustic processing nodes use the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT's 16-bit DSP engine for single-cycle MAC operations, bit-reversed addressing for FFT routines, and high-rate sampling through the 10-bit ADC. The 512 KB Flash stores filter coefficients, lookup tables, and analysis firmware, while 52 KB RAM buffers acquisition streams. Results, alarms, or reduced datasets are exported over dual CAN or UART/SPI/I2C channels. Compared with a general-purpose 16-bit MCU, the hardware DSP extension accelerates signal math by orders of magnitude, making single-chip sensing-plus-processing designs practical at 3.3 V in the TQFP-64 package.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP512MC806-I/PT | DSPIC33EP512GM306T-I/PT | DSPIC33EP512GP806T-E/PT | DSPIC33EP256MC806T-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10) | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| CPU Performance | 70 MIPS, 16-bit dsPIC33EP | 70 MIPS - identical | 70 MIPS - identical core | 70 MIPS - identical core | 70 MIPS - identical core |
| Flash Program Memory | 512 KB (170K x 24) | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) |
| Peripheral Emphasis | Dual motor control + Dual CAN | Dual motor control + Dual CAN (identical) | General/high-performance peripherals | General-purpose | Dual motor control + Dual CAN |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| Packaging Option | Tape & Reel (T) | Tray | Tape & Reel (T) | Tape & Reel (T) | Tape & Reel (T) |
Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built dual motor control (vs DSPIC33EP512GP806T-E/PT)
- Full 512 KB Flash in dual-CAN DSC (vs DSPIC33EP256MC806T-I/PT)
- Tape-and-reel delivery (vs DSPIC33EP512MC806-I/PT)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33EP512MC806T-I/PT from a clean 3.3 V rail within the 3 V to 3.6 V operating range. Place a 100 nF ceramic capacitor at every VDD/VSS pin pair on the TQFP-64, plus at least one 10 uF bulk capacitor near the device. If driving motor-control PWM gates from the same rail, isolate the controller rail with an LC filter or a small LDO (e.g., MCP16301-based stage) to prevent switching noise from corrupting the ADC and oscillator. Estimated: a typical dsPIC33EP draws tens of mA at 70 MIPS, so a 500 mA LDO provides ample headroom with margin for I/O loads.
For the 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm), use a standard TQFP-64 land pattern with pull-back pads for easy rework. Reserve the dedicated ICSP/ICD programming header footprint (MCLR, PGD, PGC, VDD, VSS) on every production board - Microchip's ICD 3/4, PICkit, and SNAP tools all require it. Route the two CAN bus pairs as matched differential traces away from PWM switching nodes, and place CAN transceivers (e.g., MCP2562) close to the CANx TX/RX pins with proper common-mode choking per the transceiver datasheet layout guidance.
Do not confuse subfamilies when substituting: MC (motor control), GM, GP, and MU variants share the TQFP-64 footprint but have different peripheral register maps - firmware compiled for the MC806 will not run unchanged on a GP806. Also note this I-grade part is rated -40C to +85C; for -40C to +125C environments choose an E-grade sibling (e.g., DSPIC33EP512GP806T-E/PT) and re-verify motor-control peripherals. Finally, the 'T' reel version and tray version are electrically identical; select purely by assembly-line requirements.
Compliance Information
RoHS/lead-free inferred from the /PT (lead-free, TQFP, tape-and-reel) suffix per Microchip packaging nomenclature; not AEC-Q100 qualified as an I-grade industrial part - verify with Microchip documentation for automotive certification needs.
