DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT - 16-bit 70 MIPS 5V DSC | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.2 | $6.20 |
| 10 | $5.6 | $56.00 |
| 100 | $4.85 | $485.00 |
| 500 | $4.3 | $2,150.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.9 | $3,900.00 |
DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational architecture of a digital signal processor - single-cycle MAC, DSP instructions, dual operand fetch - with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller. Within the power management hierarchy of embedded systems, a DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP, making the dsPIC33EV family well suited for closed-loop control tasks such as motor control, digital power conversion and sensor signal conditioning in harsh electrical environments.
Key differentiating features of this part include its native 5V operating range (4.5V to 5.5V), which provides superior noise immunity compared to 3.3V controllers, and an on-chip analog front end: a 36-channel 10/12-bit ADC, three operational amplifiers and a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and precise timing measurements. The device also provides six motor-control PWM channels, SENT peripheral support for automotive sensor interfaces, four DMA channels and seven timers.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33EV core executes an enhanced 16-bit instruction set at up to 70 MIPS, with ECC-protected Flash improving functional-safety integrity (the family is designated Functional Safety (FuSa) ready by Microchip). The 128KB ECC Flash is organized as 43K x 24-bit instruction words, matching the DSP-oriented word width.
Typical applications include brushless DC and PMSM motor control in appliances, automotive sensor and control units using the SENT interface, switched-mode power supplies, industrial automation nodes, and capacitive touch user interfaces leveraging the CTMU peripheral.
Design consideration: because the core runs from 5V, ensure all external digital interfaces tolerate 5V logic levels, or add level shifting when connecting 3.3V peripherals; the ADC reference and op-amp configuration should be verified against the switching noise of on-board power converters.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, design notes, and application guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet, with pricing as of 2026-09-26.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33EV 16-bit DSC core |
| Maximum Speed | 70 MIPS |
| Program Memory Size | 128KB (43K x 24) Flash |
| Program Memory Type | Flash with ECC |
| RAM Size | 8KB (8K x 8) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Category | 5 V |
| ADC Resolution | 10/12-bit |
| ADC Channels | 36 channels |
| On-chip Op Amps | 3 |
| Motor Control PWM | 6 channels (MC PWM) |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Timers | 7 |
| Special Peripherals | CTMU, SENT |
| Number of I/O | 53 |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Functional Safety | FuSa ready (per Microchip family designation) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT 64-tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT (64-tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch 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 DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Sensor and Control Units, Digital Power Conversion (SMPS), Appliance Control Boards, Industrial Automation and Sensor Nodes, Capacitive Touch User Interfaces.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT fits motor control because its six motor-control PWM channels support complementary outputs with hardware dead-time insertion, while the 36-channel 10/12-bit ADC samples phase currents and position feedback. The 70 MIPS DSP core with single-cycle MAC executes field-oriented control (FOC) loops at switching frequencies of 20 kHz or more with headroom. Four DMA channels move ADC results to RAM without CPU intervention, reducing loop jitter. In a typical sensorless FOC drive, the 5V I/O directly interfaces with gate-driver ICs such as the MIC4104 for 5V-logic half-bridge stages. Unlike 3.3V MCUs, the 5V rail improves noise immunity against PWM switching transients in the same enclosure. Consider the on-chip op amps to condition shunt-current signals before ADC conversion, eliminating external amplifier stages.
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Automotive Sensor and Control Units
The DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT is targeted at automotive sensor and touch control units because it integrates a SENT peripheral implementing the Single Edge Nibble Transmission protocol used by modern automotive sensors, plus a CTMU for precise charge-time and capacitive measurements. According to Microchip, the dsPIC33EV GM family is designed for reliable operation under noise and vibration in harsh environments. The native 5V supply matches automotive-referenced sensor rails without level translation, and the 128KB ECC Flash protects program integrity. Note that for applications requiring AEC-Q100-qualified parts, verify the specific grade documentation before release; the -I temperature grade covers -40C to +85C, which suits many cabin and body-electronics modules but not all underhood positions.
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Digital Power Conversion (SMPS)
For digitally controlled switched-mode power supplies, the DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT offers high-resolution PWM generation via its motor-control PWM channels, a fast 10/12-bit ADC for output-voltage and current sensing, and DSP throughput for compensator algorithms such as 3P3Z or PID at 100 kHz-plus switching rates. The 5V core tolerates the electrically noisy environment inside a power supply, and the ECC Flash safeguards firmware from single-bit upsets caused by high dv/dt transients. The on-chip op amps can be configured as current-sense amplifiers for cycle-by-cycle limiting. Design consideration: route the analog ground plane separately from the power stage and use the ADC's simultaneous sampling capability to keep voltage and current samples phase-aligned within one switching period.
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Appliance Control Boards
Home and commercial appliance controllers benefit from the DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT's combination of 5V noise immunity, motor-control PWM for compressor and fan drives, and CTMU-based capacitive touch sensing for user interfaces - all on one die, reducing bill-of-materials count. Microchip explicitly positions the dsPIC33EV family for appliances operating in harsh environments where electrical noise from induction motors, relays and inverters would disturb 3.3V logic. The 53 I/O pins drive displays, relays and LEDs directly at 5V logic levels. The 128KB ECC Flash accommodates feature-rich firmware plus a bootloader, and the -40C to +85C industrial rating covers unheated appliance compartments. An I2C EEPROM such as the 24LC256 extends non-volatile storage for usage counters and calibration data.
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Industrial Automation and Sensor Nodes
In industrial automation nodes, the DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT acts as a local control and signal-conditioning processor: the three on-chip op amps amplify 4-20 mA or mV-level sensor signals into the ADC's input range, the 12-bit ADC digitizes up to 36 multiplexed channels, and the 70 MIPS DSP core performs filtering, RMS calculation and linearization in real time. The 5V-tolerant I/O directly drives optocoupler inputs and reads industrial switches without external translation, improving robustness in electrically noisy panels. SENT and CTMU peripherals support custom sensor interfacing. Use an isolated transceiver such as the MCP2562 (5V-tolerant TXD) to bridge the DSC onto an industrial CAN bus, keeping galvanic isolation on the bus side.
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Capacitive Touch User Interfaces
The DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT implements touch buttons, sliders and wheels using its Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU), which measures capacitance changes on I/O pads with sub-picofarad resolution. Because the entire DSC runs from 5V, the touch charge voltage is higher than 3.3V solutions, improving signal-to-noise ratio through overlay panels in wet or gloved-hand conditions - a frequent requirement for appliances and industrial HMI panels. The remaining 70 MIPS core simultaneously runs the application firmware and touch-decision software without a separate touch controller. Apply Microchip's CTMU touch-sensing design guidance: keep sensor traces short, use ground hatching around pads, and add series resistors of approximately 470 ohms to 1k ohm on each sense line for EMI robustness.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EV128GM006T-E/PT | DSPIC33EV128GM006T-H/PT | DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8 | DSPIC33EV256GM006T-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP - same footprint | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 128KB (43K x 24) ECC Flash | 128KB ECC Flash | 128KB ECC Flash | 128KB ECC Flash | 256KB ECC Flash |
| RAM | 8KB | 8KB | 8KB | 8KB | 16KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | extended temperature grade | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Native 5V operation for superior noise immunity (vs DSPIC33EP64MC504)
- Integrated analog front end reduces BOM cost (vs DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8)
- ECC Flash for functional-safety designs (vs DSPIC33EV128GM006T-E/PT)
Design Notes
Power the DSPIC33EV128GM006T-I/PT from a clean 5V rail within 4.5V to 5.5V. Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 3-5 mm of the pin, plus one 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitor near the package. If the board combines switching converters and the DSC, place an LC or ferrite filter between the 5V rail and the VDD network to keep switching ripple below the ADC's effective resolution; the 12-bit ADC LSB corresponds to roughly 1.2 mV on a 5V reference, so millivolts of ripple directly translate to code noise.
Use a solid ground plane on layer 2 of a 4-layer board (or a pour on a 2-layer board) under the 64-TQFP. Separate analog and digital return paths so that the ADC, op amps and CTMU reference a quiet analog ground island joined to digital ground at a single point near the decoupling bulk capacitor. Route PWM outputs away from analog sensor traces; if crossing is unavoidable, cross at right angles. Keep CTMU touch pads and their traces at least 2 mm from any fast-switching signal per Microchip touch-sensing layout guidance.
Do not mix 5V and 3.3V logic without checking input tolerance: any peripheral or MCU connected to this part's I/O must be 5V tolerant or use level shifting. Configure configuration bits (FOSC, FPOR, FICD) deliberately at project start - incorrect oscillator configuration is the most common cause of a dsPIC33 that 'does not run' on new hardware. For in-circuit programming, reserve the PGD/PGC pins and add a 100 ohm series resistor plus ICSP header. Verify the ECC Flash configuration matches the linker script when using bootloader partitions.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided web data. Microchip typically ships lead-free, RoHS-compliant commercial parts; verify on the official Microchip product page or datasheet before release. The family carries a Functional Safety (FuSa) designation per DigiKey's listing.
