DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP - 16-bit 5V DSC, 128KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| 10 | $6.29 | $62.90 |
| 100 | $5.59 | $559.00 |
| 500 | $5.09 | $2,545.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.69 | $4,690.00 |
DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP Overview
A digital signal controller combines the peripheral set and control flow of a microcontroller with the multiply-accumulate (MAC) DSP engine of a digital signal processor. Within the power-management hierarchy of embedded control, a DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP, making it a natural fit for closed-loop motor control, digital power conversion, and sensor-heavy systems where fast deterministic interrupt response matters.
Key features of this part include the extended temperature range (-40C to +125C, the E suffix), functional-safety (FuSa) package support flagged by DigiKey, ECC Flash for increased memory integrity, and the advanced analog and timing peripherals highlighted in the family datasheet title: PWM, SENT, and on-chip op amps. The 5V supply domain is a headline differentiator, allowing direct interfacing with automotive and industrial sensors and actuators without level shifting.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EV family pairs the 16-bit dsPIC33E CPU with enhanced peripherals aimed at harsh environments such as appliances, industrial, and automotive applications, according to the Microchip product page. Hardware MAC and division support accelerates control loops such as field-oriented motor control.
Typical applications include BLDC and PMSM motor control, automotive sensor and touch control units, and industrial appliances operating in noisy, high-vibration environments.
Design consideration: through-hole SPDIP suits prototyping and high-vibration environments but occupies more board area than SOIC/WQFN siblings (such as the -E/SO); plan the footprint early if a SMT migration is expected.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC33E DSC core |
| Maximum Performance | 70 MIPS (Microchip); 60 MIPS (DigiKey listing) |
| Supply Voltage Class | 5 V |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 128KB (43K x 24), ECC-protected |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Package | 28-pin SPDIP |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole |
| Key Peripherals | PWM, SENT, on-chip op amps, advanced analog |
| Functional Safety Support | Yes (FuSa variant per DigiKey) |
| Packaging | Tube |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Target Applications | Appliances, industrial, automotive |
| Family | dsPIC33EV (5V robust DSC) |
DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP Interfaces & Connectors
DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Power Input. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Power Input | 5 V |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Power & Thermal Characteristics
| Power Input | 5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
Power input and thermal parameters for DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP as published by the manufacturer.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Sensor and Touch Control Units, Industrial Power Conversion and Digital Power, Home Appliance Control Boards, Prototyping and Education Platforms, SENT-Based Sensor Interfaces and Data Acquisition.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP fits safety-oriented motor control because Microchip explicitly positions the dsPIC33EV family as a 5V robust DSC with safety motor control features, and this SKU carries 128KB of ECC Flash that protects control firmware from bit corruption in electrically noisy motor-drive environments. In a typical topology, the DSC runs a field-oriented or trapezoidal control loop, generating complementary PWM outputs for the inverter bridge while the on-chip op amps condition current-shunt feedback. The 16-bit DSP engine's MAC throughput at up to 70 MIPS keeps loop periods in the tens of microseconds. The extended -40C to +125C rating allows mounting near motor heat, though the through-hole SPDIP package increases loop area for gate signals, so keep gate-driver traces short and add local gate-return grounds.
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Automotive Sensor and Touch Control Units
Microchip targets the dsPIC33EV GM family directly at automotive sensors and touch control units designed to operate reliably amid noise and vibration. The DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP contributes the -40C to +125C extended temperature grade, ECC-protected 128KB Flash for firmware integrity, and the SENT (SAE J2716) peripheral highlighted in the family datasheet, which enables direct connection to SENT-output automotive sensors. Operating at a 5V supply class, the DSC interfaces with legacy 5V automotive signal domains without level translators, reducing component count in sensor nodes. The 28-pin SPDIP through-hole package tolerates vibration and thermal cycling better than fine-pitch SMT in some module architectures, although designers should confirm AEC-Q100 status of this exact ordering code with Microchip before committing to safety-relevant programs.
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Industrial Power Conversion and Digital Power
In digital power supplies, PFC stages, and industrial inverters, the DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP provides the deterministic interrupt latency and DSP-MAC throughput needed for current-mode control loops, with 128KB ECC Flash storing compensation tables and diagnostics. The 5V logic domain is a practical advantage in industrial cabinets, where gate drivers, comparators, and sensors commonly run at 5V, eliminating mixed-rail complexity. The advanced analog peripherals named in the datasheet title - PWM, SENT, and op amps - allow shunt amplification and trip-zone protection to be handled on-chip, shrinking the analog BOM. The -40C to +125C rating suits sealed enclosures with limited airflow. One design consideration: through-hole SPDIP leads add series inductance on high-speed PWM pins; route gate drive short and use ground planes to contain EMI.
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Home Appliance Control Boards
Microchip lists appliances among the primary harsh environments for the dsPIC33EV family, and the DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP maps well onto washing machines, dishwashers, and compressor drives that combine motor control, user-interface touch sensing, and safety monitoring in one controller. The 128KB ECC Flash accommodates feature-rich firmware with safety routines, the 8KB RAM supports control-state buffers, and the 5V I/O directly drives relays, triacs, and optocoupler inputs common in white-goods designs. The -E grade tolerates the elevated internal temperatures of enclosed appliance chassis, and the family's noise robustness addresses the electrically hostile environment near motor windings and switching loads. The through-hole SPDIP package simplifies rework and field-service of appliance PCBs, a meaningful advantage for repairability-focused product lines.
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Prototyping and Education Platforms
The 28-pin SPDIP package of the DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP makes it a natural choice for breadboards, sockets, and university labs: through-hole leads accept solderless prototyping and ZIF sockets, and hand soldering requires no hot-air equipment. The part exposes the full dsPIC33EV peripheral set - 16-bit core at up to 70 MIPS, PWM, SENT, op amps, and ECC Flash - so firmware developed on the SPDIP version ports directly to SOIC or QFN siblings for production, protecting the software investment. The -40C to +125C rating is irrelevant to a lab bench but proves the silicon grade students will encounter in automotive and industrial careers. Microchip's free MPLAB X IDE and X16 compiler plus low-cost in-circuit debuggers complete a full toolchain; DigiKey's ships-today stock means a single-tube order supports an entire class.
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SENT-Based Sensor Interfaces and Data Acquisition
The SENT peripheral named in the dsPIC33EV family datasheet makes this DSC a strong host for SAE J2716 sensor networks common in automotive and industrial data acquisition. The DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP can receive SENT nibble streams from pressure, position, or level sensors, decode them in hardware, and run calibration math on the 16-bit DSP engine at up to 70 MIPS, while the ECC-protected 128KB Flash preserves calibration tables across power cycles. Its 5V rails match the signal levels of classic automotive sensors, and the -40C to +125C extended rating allows mounting directly inside engine-bay or transmission modules. Through-hole mounting on the SPDIP version suits small-volume sensor modules and test fixtures. Combine with the on-chip op amps for conditioning auxiliary analog channels alongside the digital SENT inputs.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EV128GM002-I/SP | DSPIC33EV256GM002-E/SP | DSPIC33EV64GM002-E/SP | DSPIC33EP64GP502-E/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SPDIP | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Program Memory | 128KB (43K x 24) ECC | 128KB (43K x 24) ECC | 256KB ECC | 64KB ECC | 64KB |
| Supply Voltage Class | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 3.3 V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) |
| Performance | Up to 70 MIPS | Up to 70 MIPS | Up to 70 MIPS | Up to 70 MIPS | Up to 70 MIPS |
| SENT / On-chip Op Amps | Yes (EV family) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (EP GP family) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade in through-hole package (vs DSPIC33EV128GM002-I/SP)
- Double the program memory of footprint-compatible EP siblings (vs DSPIC33EP64GP502-E/SP)
- Safety-motor-control peripheral set with SENT and on-chip op amps (vs DSPIC33EV64GM002-E/SP)
- Honest trade-off: through-hole package costs board area (vs DSPIC33EV128GM002-E/SO)
Design Notes
The DigiKey listing states 60 MIPs for this SKU while the Microchip product page advertises a 70 MIPS family core. Before fixing your oscillator/PLL configuration at the maximum, verify the achievable Fcy for your exact device, temperature, and voltage combination in the family data sheet (DS70005144H). Designing at a margin below the stated maximum avoids PLL lock failures across process and temperature corners.
Through-hole SPDIP leads add parasitic inductance relative to SOIC/QFN siblings. For motor-control or digital-power use, keep PWM output traces short to the gate driver, provide a low-impedance ground return, and place 100 nF ceramic decoupling directly across the VDD/VSS pin pair. Estimated: a DIP lead contributes roughly 1-2 nH per lead versus a fraction of that for a short SMT trace - at 70 MIPS edge rates this matters for EMI.
The 5V supply domain simplifies interfacing with automotive and industrial sensors but raises switching losses in I/O and internal regulation relative to 3.3V MCUs. Estimated: at typical activity (tens of mA plus I/O loads), budget a few hundred milliwatts; ensure the -E grade junction margin by keeping ambient below ~105C for worst-case continuous operation at full 70 MIPS. Confirm exact ICC figures in DS70005144H rather than relying on this estimate.
If migrating to the DSPIC33EP64GP502-E/SP or DSPIC33EP64MC202-I/SP footprint-compatible siblings, remember these are 3.3V EP-family parts: level shifting is required on all 5V sensor interfaces, and the SENT/op-amp peripheral emphasis of the EV family is absent. Pinout is similar within the Microchip 28-pin convention but must be re-verified pin-for-pin against the EP data sheet before layout reuse.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Master Electronics listing ('RoHS Compliant'). AEC-Q100 qualification for this specific ordering code not stated in the verified data - confirm with Microchip for automotive safety programs.
