DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV - 16-bit 60 MIPS DSC 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.72 | $3.72 |
| 10 | $3.35 | $33.50 |
| 100 | $3.1 | $310.00 |
| 500 | $2.9 | $1,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.75 | $2,750.00 |
DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute power of a DSP with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller, sitting in the hierarchy between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP. The dsPIC33E family implements the dsPIC DSC core with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, making it a natural fit for closed-loop power conversion and motion systems.
Key features include an integrated motor-control PWM (MCPWM) module, quadrature encoder interface (QEI), CAN bus, three on-chip operational amplifiers, and four analog comparators. These analog front-end peripherals reduce external component count in motor-drive designs and simplify current-sense signal chains.
Architecturally, the CMOS 16-bit core provides a fixed-point DSP engine, five 16-bit timers, and four DMA channels for efficient peripheral-to-memory data transfer. The on-chip op amps can be routed internally to comparator and ADC inputs, enabling field-oriented control (FOC) without external amplification stages.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drives, digital power supplies and inverters, and industrial automation nodes requiring CAN connectivity.
When designing with this device, the 3.0V to 3.6V supply window must be respected and the UQFN exposed pad should be soldered to a grounded copper pour for thermal and signal integrity.
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Drop-in alternatives for DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Core Architecture, Timers, RAM.
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DSPIC33EP64MC504-I/MV
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$4.05 / Unit
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DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/MV
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$2.85 / Unit
View Datasheet →DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC DSC core |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 60 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (22K x 24) |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Timers | 5 (16-bit) |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) | Yes |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| CAN | Yes |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Analog Comparators | 4 |
| Technology | CMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV 48-uqfn (6x6 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV (48-uqfn (6x6 mm) with 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 DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies and Inverters, Industrial CAN Networking Nodes, Servo Drives and Motion Control, Consumer Appliance Motor Boards, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV is purpose-built for brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor drives. Its MCPWM module generates complementary PWM pairs with dead-time control, while the quadrature encoder interface (QEI) provides rotor position feedback for field-oriented control (FOC). The three on-chip op amps amplify shunt current measurements internally, and the four comparators implement hardware overcurrent trip without CPU latency, protecting power stages within microseconds. Running at 60 MIPS with a DSP multiply-accumulate engine, the core sustains PWM-frequency control loops (typically 10-20 kHz) with headroom for observer-based sensorless algorithms. Using the MA330028 PIM on dsPICDEM MCLV boards accelerates firmware validation before PCB production.
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Digital Power Supplies and Inverters
In digital power conversion (LLC resonant converters, solar micro-inverters, PFC stages), the DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV combines a 60 MIPS DSP core with high-resolution PWM and fast analog comparators for cycle-by-cycle current limiting. The four DMA channels stream ADC results to RAM without CPU intervention, keeping control-loop jitter low at switching frequencies above 100 kHz. The 3.0V-3.6V supply and -40C to +125C extended rating suit power electronics in sealed industrial enclosures. The on-chip op amps condition current-sense signals directly, reducing bill-of-materials cost in compact designs where board area around the controller is constrained.
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Industrial CAN Networking Nodes
With an integrated CAN module, the DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV serves as an intelligent node on industrial CAN 2.0b networks used in factory automation, building control, and vehicle subsystems. The 64KB Flash holds protocol stacks plus application logic, while the 4KB EEPROM stores node addressing and calibration data through power cycles. DMA offloads CAN message buffering so the 60 MIPS core remains available for control tasks. The extended -40C to +125C operating range of the -E grade covers unconditioned cabinets and motor-mounted electronics, where ambient temperatures routinely exceed the +85C limit of industrial-grade parts.
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Servo Drives and Motion Control
Closed-loop servo systems demand deterministic position feedback and fast current loops, both addressed by the DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV. The QEI decodes encoder quadrature signals in hardware, while the MCPWM module drives three-phase inverter bridges with programmable dead time. On-chip op amps and four comparators form the current-sense and protection chain, enabling cascaded position-velocity-current control at 60 MIPS with DSP instructions. The four DMA channels keep ADC sampling synchronized to PWM edges, minimizing control-loop delay. Firmware architectures proven on Microchip's dsPICDEM MCHV platform port directly, shortening development cycles for robotics and CNC axis controllers.
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Consumer Appliance Motor Boards
Appliances such as fans, pumps, compressors, and washing machines increasingly replace induction motors with efficient BLDC drives controlled by the DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV. Its integrated op amps, comparators, and MCPWM minimize external components, lowering board cost at consumer volumes where unit pricing near $3.72 (as of 2026-09-25) matters. Sensorless algorithms run comfortably on the 60 MIPS core with DSP acceleration, and the 8KB SRAM hosts state machines plus communications. The UQFN-48 6x6 package fits compact control boards inside motor housings, and the -E temperature grade survives the +105C to +125C ambients found near compressor windings.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments and industrial meters use the DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV for mixed signal-processing and control workloads: the DSP core executes filtering (FIR/IIR) and FFT pre-processing, while the ADC, op amps, and DMA handle high-rate analog acquisition synchronized to PWM-based excitation sources. The 64KB Flash accommodates calibration tables in the 4KB EEPROM, and CAN connectivity integrates the instrument into automated test setups. The -40C to +125C rating supports portable and outdoor test equipment, and the 6x6 mm UQFN layout suits handheld form factors where board area, not thermal dissipation, is the binding constraint.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EP64MC504-I/MV | DSPIC33EP64MC504-H/MV | DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/MV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same | 48-UQFN (6x6 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| CPU Speed | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS | 60 MIPS |
| Flash / SRAM / EEPROM | 64KB / 8KB / 4KB | 64KB / 8KB / 4KB | 64KB / 8KB / 4KB | 64KB / 8KB / 4KB |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | H temperature grade | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| MCPWM / QEI / Op Amps / Comparators | Yes / Yes / 3 / 4 | Yes / Yes / 3 / 4 | Yes / Yes / 3 / 4 | No MC-specific peripherals (GP set) |
| CAN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Motor-Control Suitability | Native (MC family) | Native (MC family) | Native (MC family) | Requires external analog/discrete support |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated analog front end (3 op amps + 4 comparators) (vs DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/MV)
- Extended -40C to +125C operating range (vs DSPIC33EP64MC504-I/MV)
- Motor-control-specific peripheral set (MCPWM + QEI) (vs DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/MV)
Design Notes
The DSPIC33EP64MC504-E/MV accepts only 3.0V to 3.6V on VDD. Use a local 3.3V LDO rated for at least 100 mA with 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling on each VDD/VDDCORE pin pair placed within 2 mm of the pin, per Microchip family datasheet layout guidance. Do not tap 3.3V from a 5V rail via a resistor divider; transient core-current demand during 60 MIPS DSP loops will collapse a resistive supply and cause brown-out resets. Enable the internal brown-out reset (BOR) for mission-critical motor drives.
The UQFN-48 exposed pad is the primary ground return and thermal path; solder it to a grounded copper pour with an array of thermal vias. UQFN packages have a 0.5 mm pitch and short leads - use a stencil aperture design recommended by Microchip's UQFN soldering application note to avoid bridging on the thermal pad. Because I/O is multiplexed via Peripheral Pin Select, reserve routing flexibility around PWM and QEI pins during layout so firmware pin assignments can change without a respin.
Two frequent mistakes: (1) assuming the part runs at the family maximum 70 MIPS - this specific part is specified at 60 MIPS by DigiKey, so clock configuration must not exceed that; (2) substituting the GP variant DSPIC33EP64GP504-E/MV on a motor-control board - the GP part shares the footprint but lacks MCPWM, QEI, and on-chip op amps, so the board will pass visual inspection yet fail functionally. Verify the full ordering code, including the -E temperature suffix, on incoming reels.
Estimated: at 60 MIPS with all peripherals active, typical core current is on the order of tens of milliamps from a 3.3V rail, so junction dissipation is well below 200 mW. With the UQFN-48 exposed pad soldered per Microchip guidelines, junction temperature rise stays well within the +125C rating even at +85C ambient; this estimate assumes the typical application currents in the family datasheet, not a measured value.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free status confirmed via JLCPCB part listing (C639685). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations not stated in the provided data.
