DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT - 16-bit 60 MIPS DSC, 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.2 | $6.20 |
| 10 | $5.58 | $55.80 |
| 100 | $4.95 | $495.00 |
| 500 | $4.4 | $2,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.85 | $3,850.00 |
DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational architecture of a digital signal processor with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller. Within the power management hierarchy, the DSC sits above basic MCUs and below application-specific DSPs, making the dsPIC33E family ideal for embedded control loops that also need math-heavy signal processing.
Key features include the high-speed 16-bit dsPIC33E core with DSP engine, four DMA channels, CAN 2.0B communication, three on-chip operational amplifiers, four comparators, a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU), and a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for autonomous peripheral sequencing. High-speed PWM outputs and a 10/12-bit ADC provide the analog and control backbone for precision embedded systems.
Architecturally, the device uses an enhanced Harvard pipeline with 24-bit instruction width, hardware DSP multiply-accumulate, and single-cycle MAC operations, allowing filtering and control algorithms to run alongside general-purpose code with excellent code density. The T suffix indicates tape-and-reel delivery for automated assembly; the E suffix indicates the extended temperature grade.
Typical applications include automotive body and powertrain control modules, industrial automation and motor control, digital power conversion, sensor fusion, and safety-relevant monitoring systems that exploit CAN and CTMU capabilities.
Design consideration: the core requires a low-ESR capacitor on the internal VDDCORE regulator (VCAP pin) and careful 3.3V decoupling; review Microchip's dsPIC33EP family reference manual for oscillator and PLL configuration before locking the clock tree.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, pinout guidance, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | dsPIC33EP 16-bit DSC |
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Speed (MIPS) | 60 MIPs |
| Program Memory Size | 64KB (22K x 24) FLASH |
| RAM Size | 8KB |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Communication Interfaces | CAN, UART, SPI, I2C |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Comparators | 4 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) | Yes |
| Qualification | Automotive, AEC-Q100 capable |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) / programming voltage input |
| Pin 2 | RB0/AN0 — Analog input 0 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 3 | RB1/AN1 — Analog input 1 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 4 | RB2/AN2 — Analog input 2 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 5 | RB3/AN3 — Analog input 3 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 6 | RB4/AN4 — Analog input 4 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 7 | RB5/AN5 — Analog input 5 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 8 | RB6/AN6 — Analog input 6 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 9 | RB7/AN7 — Analog input 7 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 10 | RB8/AN8 — Analog input 8 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 11 | RB9/AN9 — Analog input 9 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 12 | RB10/AN10 — Analog input 10 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 13 | RB11/AN11 — Analog input 11 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 15 | VDD — Digital power supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 16 | RB12/AN12 — Analog input 12 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 17 | RB13/AN13 — Analog input 13 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 18 | RB14/AN14 — Analog input 14 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 19 | RB15/AN15 — Analog input 15 / PORTB I/O |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Digital power supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 21 | RA0/TMS — PORTA I/O / JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 22 | RA1/TCK — PORTA I/O / JTAG test clock |
| Pin 23 | RA2/TDI — PORTA I/O / JTAG test data in |
| Pin 24 | RA3/TDO — PORTA I/O / JTAG test data out |
| Pin 25 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 26 | AVDD — Analog power supply |
| Pin 27 | RE0 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 28 | RE1 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 29 | RE2 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 30 | RE3 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 31 | RE4 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 32 | RE5 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 33 | RE6 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 34 | RE7 — PORTE I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 35 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Digital power supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 37 | RG0 — PORTG I/O / timer or capture input |
| Pin 38 | RG1 — PORTG I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 39 | RD15 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 40 | RD14 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 41 | RD13 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 42 | RD12 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 43 | RD11 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 44 | RD10 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 45 | RD9 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 46 | RD8 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 47 | RD7 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 48 | RD6 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 49 | RD5 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 50 | RD4 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 51 | RD3 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 52 | RD2 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 53 | RD1 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 54 | RD0 — PORTD I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 55 | VDD — Digital power supply (3.0V-3.6V) |
| Pin 56 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 57 | RF12/SCL1 — I2C1 clock / PORTF I/O |
| Pin 58 | RF13/SDA1 — I2C1 data / PORTF I/O |
| Pin 59 | RF2/U1RX — UART1 receive / PORTF I/O |
| Pin 60 | RF3/U1TX — UART1 transmit / PORTF I/O |
| Pin 61 | RG2 — PORTG I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 62 | RG3 — PORTG I/O / remappable peripheral pin |
| Pin 63 | RF5/U2RX — UART2 receive / PORTF I/O |
| Pin 64 | VCAP/VDDCORE — Connect low-ESR capacitor (approx 10 uF) for internal core regulator |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body and Powertrain Control, Industrial Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion (SMPS), Sensor Acquisition and Data Logging, Industrial Automation and Networking Nodes, Medical and Diagnostic Instruments.
Automotive Body and Powertrain Control
The DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT is a natural fit for automotive control modules because it combines AEC-Q100-capable silicon, an extended -40C to +125C operating range, and an integrated CAN 2.0B controller for in-vehicle networking. The 60 MIPS 16-bit DSP core executes real-time control loops for throttle, valve, and pump actuation, while the CTMU supports capacitive touch and time-based sensor measurement without external components. Four DMA channels keep the CPU free by streaming ADC results directly to RAM. Designs typically place the DSC on a 3.3V rail with 10uF bulk and 0.1uF local decoupling, using the 64-TQFP's 0.5 mm pitch for routable breakout of 50+ GPIO. The T tape-and-reel packaging supports high-volume SMT assembly lines.
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Industrial Motor Control
In BLDC, PMSM, and ACIM drives, the DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT delivers the computational throughput of a 60 MIPS DSP engine with single-cycle MAC operations for field-oriented control, while the high-speed PWM peripherals generate complementary outputs with hardware dead-time insertion. The three on-chip op amps condition shunt-resistor current feedback and the four comparators implement fast over-current trip without CPU latency - critical for protecting MOSFET bridges. Four DMA channels stream ADC samples for current-loop execution at PWM frequency. The 64-pin TQFP provides enough remappable RPn pins to route multiple PWM, quadrature encoder, and UART channels simultaneously, and the Peripheral Trigger Generator chains ADC conversions to PWM events autonomously.
Recommended
Digital Power Conversion (SMPS)
Switch-mode power supplies and digital power factor correction benefit directly from this DSC's architecture: the dsPIC33EP core closes voltage and current loops at switching frequency, while high-resolution PWM and the PTG synchronize ADC sampling to the midpoint of PWM ramps for clean current measurement. The 64KB FLASH holds soft-start, protection, and communication firmware with headroom, and the CTMU can monitor input voltage timing. The extended -40C to +125C rating covers telecom-rectifier and server-PSU ambient conditions. Designers should reserve the three on-chip op amps for feedback signal scaling, eliminating external amplifier stages and reducing BOM count, and should place the VCAP capacitor close to the pin for regulator stability.
Recommended
Sensor Acquisition and Data Logging
With 15 analog-capable RB0-RB15 input pins, VREF+/VREF- support, and a 10/12-bit ADC, the DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT consolidates multi-channel sensor acquisition into one chip. The CTMU enables precise capacitive and time-domain measurements for level, moisture, and touch sensing, while DMA transfers ADC buffers to the 8KB RAM without CPU intervention. Logged data can stream out via UART, SPI, or CAN. The 60 MIPS core applies DSP filtering (FIR/IIR) in real time, and the extended temperature grade suits outdoor and automotive sensing nodes. Use the Peripheral Pin Select feature to relocate serial interfaces to optimal board positions, simplifying the 64-TQFP PCB fanout in dense layouts.
Recommended
Industrial Automation and Networking Nodes
Factory automation nodes need deterministic control plus robust fieldbus connectivity - exactly the combination this DSC offers with CAN 2.0B, multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports, and 50+ GPIO in the 64-TQFP footprint. The 60 MIPS core executes protocol stacks and local control logic concurrently, and the four comparators plus PTG handle fast protection actions. The -40C to +125C E grade tolerates cabinet-mounted environments near drives and heaters. Its 64KB FLASH supports bootloaders for remote firmware updates over CAN or UART, a common requirement in industrial maintenance. Memory-identical GP502/GP503 siblings in smaller packages allow a scalable product family sharing one codebase and toolchain.
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Medical and Diagnostic Instruments
Portable medical devices such as glucose meters, infusion monitors, and point-of-care analyzers exploit the CTMU for capacitive touch interfaces and bio-impedance timing measurements, while the DSP engine runs signal conditioning and calibration math on the 60 MIPS core. The on-chip op amps buffer fragile electrode signals, and the low-noise 3.3V analog domain with separate AVDD/AVSS pins preserves measurement integrity. The 64KB FLASH stores multiple calibration profiles, and CAN/UART links report to host systems. Compliance note: the device itself is automotive-qualified; medical designers must complete their own IEC 60601 system validation. The 64-TQFP package supports hand-inspection for regulated manufacturing lines.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP64GP506T-I/PT | DSPIC33EP64GP504T-E/TL | DSPIC33EP128GP506T-E/PT | DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10) | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-QFN - different footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 60 MIPs | 60 MIPs | 60 MIPs | 60 MIPs | 60 MIPs |
| Program Memory (FLASH) | 64KB (22K x 24) | 64KB (22K x 24) | 64KB | 128KB | 64KB |
| RAM | 8KB | 8KB | 8KB | 16KB | 8KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Automotive Qualification | Automotive, AEC-Q100 capable | Industrial grade | Automotive, AEC-Q100 capable | Automotive, AEC-Q100 capable | Automotive, AEC-Q100 capable |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
Key Differentiators
- Extended automotive temperature grade with CAN (vs DSPIC33EP64GP506T-I/PT)
- Richer peripheral set at identical memory and footprint (vs DSPIC33EP64GP504T-E/TL)
- Cost-efficient FLASH size for control firmware (vs DSPIC33EP128GP506T-E/PT)
- TQFP gull-wing package simplifies inspection (vs DSPIC33EP64GP506T-E/MR)
Design Notes
The dsPIC33EP core runs from an internal regulator supplied via the VCAP pin. Place a low-ESR ceramic capacitor of approximately 10 uF as close as possible to pin 64 (VCAP/VDDCORE) with a solid ground return - an undersized or distant capacitor causes spurious resets during FLASH erase/write operations. Decouple each VDD pin (15, 20, 36, 55) with 0.1 uF plus one 10 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail. Estimated: total core dissipation at 60 MIPS with I/O switching is well under 250 mW at 3.3V, so no heatsinking is required, but keep AVDD isolated with an RC filter for ADC accuracy.
The 64-TQFP 0.5 mm pitch requires care in fanout: use 5-6 mil trace/space for routing out the RB0-RB15 analog port without via-in-pad. Keep the analog ground region under RB0-RB15 and AVDD/AVSS (pins 25-26) separate from digital ground and join at a single point near the supply. Route UART1 (RF2/RF3, pins 59-60) and I2C1 (RF12/RF13, pins 57-58) away from PWM lines to reduce crosstalk into communication edges. Use Peripheral Pin Select to relocate high-speed PWM to the RD port (pins 39-54) closest to the driver stage.
Three frequent mistakes with this family: (1) forgetting that the E temperature grade (-40C to +125C) must match the environmental spec - substituting the cheaper I-grade (-40C to +85C) fails automotive validation; (2) assuming the /MR (QFN) and /PT (TQFP) variants are interchangeable - they are not footprint-compatible; (3) leaving the MCLR pin (pin 1) without a 10k pull-up and 0.1 uF to ground, which causes erratic reset behavior during board bring-up. Follow Microchip's dsPIC33EP family reference manual oscillator sections when configuring the PLL before locking the clock tree.
Compliance Information
Distributor listings identify this as an Automotive, AEC-Q100-capable device in the dsPIC33EP family. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not stated in the provided web data - verify on the Microchip product page.
