DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT - 16-bit 5V DSC 256KB Flash 64-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.6 | $7.60 |
| 10 | $7 | $70.00 |
| 100 | $6.55 | $655.00 |
| 500 | $6.1 | $3,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.75 | $5,750.00 |
DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational power of a DSP with the peripheral integration and control-oriented architecture of a microcontroller, sitting in the system hierarchy between general-purpose MCUs (such as the PIC24) and dedicated DSP processors. The dsPIC33EV family extends this concept with 5V robustness, making it a single-chip solution for harsh electrical environments where 3.3V devices would require level shifting and additional protection circuitry.
Key features include on-chip CAN 2.0B for industrial and automotive networking, six motor-control PWM channels for three-phase inverter drives, four integrated operational amplifiers that reduce external component count in current-sense circuits, SENT (SAE J2716) peripheral support for automotive sensor interfaces, and Error Correction Code (ECC) Flash for functional-safety-minded designs. The integrated op amps can be routed internally to the 36-channel 10-bit ADC, enabling compact motor-control and power-conversion feedback loops.
Architecturally, the device provides a 16-bit modified Harvard core with DSP engine (17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator, barrel shifter), multiple internal buses, 4 DMA channels, 9 timers, and a PLL-based clock system that can synthesize the 70 MIPS operating frequency from an internal or external oscillator. Operating voltage is 4.5V to 5.5V, simplifying design in 5V industrial buses and 12V automotive systems that use on-board regulation.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor control for appliances and HVAC, automotive body and sensor modules, battery chargers, power inverters, and industrial automation nodes requiring CAN connectivity. The extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (E suffix) supports under-hood and near-motor locations.
When designing with this DSC, budget current sense resistors and op amp gain stages carefully, and verify TQFP-64 land pattern per IPC-7351 before release.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Core Type | dsPIC33E (DSP engine with MAC, barrel shifter) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 60 MHz (70 MIPS) |
| Program Memory Size | 256 KB Flash |
| Program Memory Type | ECC Flash |
| RAM Size | 16 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (5V class) |
| CAN Interface | CAN 2.0B, 1 channel |
| PWM Channels | 6 motor-control (MC) PWM channels |
| Op Amps On-Chip | 4 operational amplifiers |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit, 36 channels |
| SENT Interface | Yes (SAE J2716 sensor interface) |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Timers | 9 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT 64-tqfp (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/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 DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Three-Phase Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM), Automotive Body and Sensor Modules, Appliance Control Boards, Industrial CAN Networking Nodes, Battery Chargers and Power Conversion, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Three-Phase Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM)
The DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT is purpose-built for motor control: its 6 motor-control PWM channels generate complementary gate-drive signals with dead time for three-phase inverters, while the 4 on-chip op amps condition shunt-resistor current feedback and route it internally to the 36-channel 10-bit ADC for FOC (field-oriented control) current loops. Running at 70 MIPS, the DSP engine executes single-cycle MAC instructions that close current loops in the tens-of-kilohertz PWM frequency range typical of appliances, HVAC blowers, and pumps. The 5V core gives higher noise immunity near switching power stages than 3.3V controllers. Designers should budget the internal op amp gain stages against external amplifier options for the highest-precision current sensing, and verify dead-time insertion in the family data sheet PWM module documentation.
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Automotive Body and Sensor Modules
Automotive subsystems benefit directly from this DSC's feature set: the SENT (SAE J2716) peripheral interfaces modern automotive sensors over a single-wire digital link, the CAN 2.0B controller (with an external transceiver) connects to vehicle networks, and the -40C to +125C E temperature grade survives under-hood and passenger-compartment thermal extremes. The 5V I/O structure tolerates the noisy electrical environment of a 12V vehicle bus, and the 256 KB ECC Flash protects program memory against bit-flips over the vehicle lifetime. Microchip explicitly targets the dsPIC33EV family at automotive sensors, touch and control units operating amid noise and vibration. Confirm AEC-Q100 qualification of the exact orderable suffix for production programs, and use the SENT module's calibration features per the family data sheet.
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Appliance Control Boards
Home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and range hoods combine motor drives, user interfaces, and noisy electromechanical loads - exactly the environment Microchip designed the 5V dsPIC33EV family for. The DSPIC33EV256GM106 drives compressor and drum BLDC motors with its 6-channel motor-control PWM, senses current with the integrated op amps without adding external amplifiers, and its ECC Flash maintains firmware integrity across years of service. The extended -40C to +125C operating range accommodates hot compartments near motors and heating elements, and 5V logic levels resist interference from relay switching and mains transients. Reference designs such as the dsPIC33EV256GM106 5V Motor Control PIM (Microchip document 50002225a) demonstrate motor-drive topologies using this exact device and its internal/external op amp configuration.
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Industrial CAN Networking Nodes
In industrial automation, the DSPIC33EV256GM106-E/PT serves as an intelligent CAN node that reads sensors, drives actuators, and communicates on the factory bus. The integrated CAN 2.0B controller handles standard and extended frames up to 1 Mbps when paired with an external transceiver, while 4 DMA channels move ADC and communication data without CPU intervention, preserving headroom for the 70 MIPS control algorithm. The 4.5V to 5.5V operating range connects directly to legacy 5V industrial I/O standards, and the -40C to +125C temperature grade suits both cold warehouses and hot cabinets. The 9 timers support scheduling of periodic control and communication tasks. For gateways between CAN and higher-level networks, pair with an Ethernet or USB bridge controller from Microchip's connectivity portfolio.
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Battery Chargers and Power Conversion
Smart battery chargers and DC-DC converters require precise current and voltage sensing plus a flexible PWM engine, both delivered by the DSPIC33EV256GM106. The 4 on-chip op amps amplify shunt-resistor signals into the 36-channel 10-bit ADC, enabling multi-channel charging supervision (voltage, current, temperature) in a single chip, while the 6-channel motor-control PWM provides phase-shifted or complementary outputs with programmable dead time for half-bridge and full-bridge charger stages. The 70 MIPS DSP core implements charging state machines and digital compensation loops with single-cycle multiply-accumulate operations. The 5V core tolerates switching noise near power stages, and -40C to +125C operation covers outdoor EVSE and solar charge controller environments. Verify ADC sampling rate against the required loop bandwidth in the family data sheet.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench instruments, data loggers, and industrial sensors benefit from the DSPIC33EV256GM106's signal-processing capability: the DSP engine with barrel shifter and single-cycle MAC accelerates filtering, FFT preprocessing, and calibration math, while the 36-channel 10-bit ADC multiplexes many sensor inputs through the on-chip op amps. The 256 KB ECC Flash stores lookup tables, calibration constants, and logging firmware, and the 16 KB RAM buffers measurement records. Its 5V analog domain simplifies interfacing to industrial sensors with 0-5V outputs, eliminating level-shifting stages required with 3.3V MCUs. The -40C to +125C grade supports instruments mounted in unconditioned environments. For higher-resolution measurement, pair the DSC with an external delta-sigma ADC on the SPI bus.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EV256GM104-E/P8 | DSPIC33EV128GM106T-I/PT | DSPIC33EV256GM106T-I/PT | DSPIC33EP256GP506 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP - same footprint | 64-TQFP - same footprint | 64-TQFP - same footprint | 64-TQFP - same footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory | 256 KB ECC Flash | 256 KB Flash | 128 KB Flash (-50%) | 256 KB Flash | 256 KB Flash |
| Core Performance | 16-bit, 70 MIPS @ 60 MHz, 5V | 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 3.3V |
| CAN Interface | CAN 2.0B | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Motor-Control PWM | 6 MC PWM channels | Yes (MC PWM) | 6 MC PWM channels | 6 MC PWM channels | No MC PWM (GP part) |
| On-Chip Op Amps | 4 | Yes | 4 | 4 | None |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade typical) |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs DSPIC33EV256GM106T-I/PT)
- Integrated CAN, MC PWM, and 4 op amps vs the EP family (vs DSPIC33EP256GP506)
- Double the program memory of the cost-optimized variant (vs DSPIC33EV128GM106T-I/PT)
Design Notes
The DSPIC33EV256GM106 operates from a 4.5V to 5.5V supply. Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus one 10 uF bulk capacitor near the device. All VDD pins must be connected - floating a supply pair in the 64-TQFP causes erratic peripheral behavior and possible latch-up. If the board also has 3.3V logic, remember that 5V output levels will overdrive non-5V-tolerant inputs; use level shifting or series resistors per Microchip's AN11001-style 5V interfacing guidance.
For the 64-TQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) land pattern, follow the mechanical drawing in the family data sheet DS70005144H and IPC-7351 density guidelines. Route the motor-control PWM traces as matched pairs to the gate drivers to minimize dead-time skew, and keep the op amp input traces short and away from PWM switching nodes to protect current-sense accuracy. Use a solid ground plane under the analog section and star-connect the op amp/ADC analog ground returns to avoid digital noise coupling into measurements.
Do not confuse temperature-grade suffixes: the -E/PT part is rated -40C to +125C, while -I/PT variants stop at +85C - using an I-grade part in an under-hood location causes field failures. Also verify peripheral pin selection: dsPIC33EV pin functions are heavily multiplexed, and enabling CAN or SENT on a pin already allocated to AN input in the PPS configuration silently disables it. Program via ICSP (PGD/PGC pins) and reserve those traces on the PCB for in-system programming and debugging.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per distributor listing (eccoconnectors: 'Tray RoHS Compliant'). AEC-Q100 qualification of the exact -E/PT suffix not confirmed in provided data; the family is marketed by Microchip for automotive use - verify qualification with Microchip for production automotive programs.
