DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT - 5V 70MIPS DSC 32KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $2.76 | $2.76 |
| 10 | $2.52 | $25.20 |
| 100 | $2.31 | $231.00 |
| 500 | $2.12 | $1,060.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.95 | $1,950.00 |
DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational architecture of a microcontroller with the DSP engine of a digital signal processor. In the power-management hierarchy of embedded systems, the dsPIC33EV sits between general-purpose MCUs and dedicated DSPs, offering a single-cycle MAC, barrel shifter, and hardware divide alongside standard MCU peripherals. This makes it especially effective for closed-loop control such as motor control and digital power conversion.
Key features include the 5V-tolerant 70 MIPS dsPIC DSC core, which removes the need for dual-supply designs common with 3.3V DSPs, ECC Flash for functional-safety-relevant designs, up to 6 motor-control PWM channels, and on-chip CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for touch or time-domain measurement. Analog integration includes op-amps and a high-speed 12-bit ADC in family variants, reducing external BOM cost in sensing applications.
Architecturally, the device uses an enhanced modified Harvard pipeline with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, 4 DMA channels for low-CPU-overhead data movement, and 7 timers. Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) allows flexible remapping of digital peripherals onto RPn pins, simplifying board-level routing and layout reuse across the family.
Typical applications include industrial motor drives, switched-mode power supplies and digital power, appliances operating on 5V rails in noisy environments, and automotive body and convenience subsystems leveraging the family's AEC-oriented heritage.
When designing with this device, remember that the "T" suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging and "I" denotes the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range; the extended-temperature "E" variants share the same footprint if your thermal budget demands it.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33EV 16-bit DSC |
| Maximum Clock / Performance | 70 MIPS |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Flash Program Memory | 32 KB (11K x 24), ECC |
| RAM | 4 KB |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Timers | 7 (per family data) |
| Motor Control PWM | Up to 6 channels (family) |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes (PPS, RPn remapping) |
| Functional Safety Support | FuSa supported part |
| Packaging Suffix | T = Tape & Reel |
DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT 44-tqfp (10x10 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT (44-tqfp (10x10 mm) 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 DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies (SMPS), Appliances and White Goods, Automotive Body and Convenience Electronics, Sensing and Measurement Instruments, Industrial Communication and Control Nodes.
Industrial Motor Control
The dsPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT fits industrial motor drives because its 70 MIPS DSP core executes single-cycle MAC instructions for fast FOC current loops, while up to 6 motor-control PWM channels drive three-phase inverters with complementary outputs and dead-time control. The 5V I/O tolerates the electrically noisy cabinet environment of VFDs and servos better than 3.3V controllers, improving noise margin on encoder and fault-feedback lines. Four DMA channels stream ADC current-sense samples without CPU intervention, shortening loop latency. Deployed between gate-driver ICs and current-sense op-amps, the DSC adds no switching noise of its own; the trade-off is that 32KB Flash bounds the firmware, so complex field-orientated control with communication stacks may require the 128KB or 256KB family siblings on the same footprint.
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Digital Power Supplies (SMPS)
In digitally controlled AC-DC and DC-DC converters, the dsPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT provides the deterministic timing needed for peak-current-mode or voltage-mode loops: high-resolution PWM peripherals, a 70 MIPS core for compensator math, and fast ADC sampling synchronized to the PWM period. The 5V supply matches typical auxiliary bias rails in offline power stages, eliminating an extra LDO that 3.3V DSP solutions require. ECC Flash protects the control firmware in environments with high radiated and conducted interference, a requirement for functional-safety-relevant power stages. Implemented ahead of the gate drivers with 4 DMA channels servicing ADC results, the device sustains switching frequencies common in industrial SMPS; the principal constraint is that very high switching frequencies leave fewer CPU cycles per period, so check loop-computation budgets against the 70 MIPS ceiling.
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Appliances and White Goods
Home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators run on 5V-derived rails in electromagnetically harsh cabinets with motors, heaters, and relay switching, which is exactly the environment Microchip targets for the dsPIC33EV family. The GM004's 5V core and 5V-tolerant I/O directly interface zero-cross detection circuits, relay drivers, and encoder inputs without level shifting, reducing BOM cost in cost-sensitive appliance designs. The CTMU peripheral supports capacitive-touch user interfaces, and Peripheral Pin Select lets one PCB design serve multiple appliance models through firmware remapping of serial and PWM pins. With ECC Flash and FuSa support, the part also suits safety-relevant functions such as lid-lock supervision; 32KB Flash is generally sufficient for appliance control logic but should be budgeted against motor control plus display code.
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Automotive Body and Convenience Electronics
The dsPIC33EV family's heritage includes automotive applications, and the DSPIC33CH comparison data confirms the broader dsPIC33 line carries AEC-oriented variants. For body and convenience modules such as seat control, window lifters, pump drivers, and lighting control, the GM004 offers robust 5V I/O that survives load-dump-adjacent transients better than 3.3V logic, SENT peripheral support in family variants for sensor interfaces, and CTMU for touch panels. The DSP engine handles brushless DC commutation for HVAC blowers and pumps with single-cycle MAC arithmetic. Used with high-side drivers and LIN/CAN transceivers, the DSC centralizes multiple electromechanical functions; designers should note that for safety-critical ASIL-rated nodes, dedicated automotive-grade parts such as the AEC-Q100 qualified dsPIC33CH family should be evaluated instead of the standard GM004.
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Sensing and Measurement Instruments
The dsPIC33EV32GM004T-I/PT suits portable and bench instruments because the 5V core gives direct interfacing to analog front ends and the CTMU provides precise charge-time measurement for resistive and capacitive sensing. The 12-bit ADC in family devices plus on-chip op-amps reduce external component count in signal-conditioning chains, while the DSP MAC instructions implement digital filtering and FFT windows efficiently for waveform capture. Four DMA channels move sample blocks to RAM without CPU loading, keeping the 70 MIPS core available for post-processing and protocol handling. In a data-acquisition role, the DSC sits between the analog front end and a USB or UART uplink, timestamping and filtering samples; the main consideration is the 4KB RAM ceiling, which limits on-chip buffering depth for high-rate streaming and may push designs toward the same-footprint higher-memory family members.
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Industrial Communication and Control Nodes
Factory nodes that bridge sensors to PLC backplanes benefit from the GM004's remappable serial peripherals: Peripheral Pin Select routes UART, SPI, and I2C onto any of the RPn pins, letting one firmware image and PCB serve multiple node positions and easing cable-harness layout. The 5V I/O directly drives optocoupler LEDs and interfaces 5V RS-485 transceivers common on industrial buses, improving noise immunity on long cable runs. Seven timers support watchdog, scheduling, and capture functions for pulse inputs from flow meters and encoders. Positioned between a 5V RS-485 transceiver and local relay or PWM outputs, the DSC implements Modbus-style polling with deterministic response; the 32KB Flash accommodates a full Modbus RTU stack, though adding multiple protocol stacks may require the 128KB sibling. ECC Flash adds resilience against noisy-environment bit upsets.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EV32GM004-E/P8 | DSPIC33EV32GM004T-H/PT | DSPIC33EV32GM004T-E/PTVAO | DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8 | DSPIC33EV256GM004-E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP - same | 44-TQFP (10x10) - same | 44-TQFP - same | 44-TQFP - same | 44-TQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core / Performance | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 40 MHz listed, 5V | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V | dsPIC33EV 16-bit, 70 MIPS, 5V |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB (11K x 24), ECC | 32 KB, ECC | 32 KB ECC Flash | 32 KB Flash | 128 KB ECC Flash | 256 KB Flash |
| Functional Safety Support | Yes (FuSa) | Yes (FuSa family) | Yes (FuSa family) | Yes (FuSa family) | Yes (FuSa family) | Yes (FuSa family) |
Key Differentiators
- 5V core removes level-shifting and dual-rail complexity (vs DSPIC33CH128MP205-E/PT)
- Functional Safety (FuSa) support with ECC Flash (vs DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8)
- Extended-temperature escape path on the same footprint (vs DSPIC33EV32GM004-E/PTVAO)
Design Notes
The 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) exposes a center ground paddle-less leadframe; connect all VSS pins to a solid ground plane and place 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 2 mm of each VDD/VSS pin pair. Reserve an ICSP header for MCLR, PGD, and PGC on the PCB edge - MCLR also carries the programming voltage, so keep its trace short and add a 10k pull-up. Since Peripheral Pin Select remaps digital functions, complete your PPS assignment before finalizing layout to keep high-current PWM traces short and away from analog routing.
Mind the order-code semantics when substituting: the leading 'T' means tape-and-reel and the trailing temperature code matters - 'I' is -40C to +85C while 'E' is -40C to +125C, and P8/PT designate different package codes even when pin counts match (verify the package drawing before drop-in swaps between /P8 and /PT). Flash is ECC-protected, which helps functional-safety designs, but 32KB (11K x 24 instruction words) fills quickly once motor-control plus communication stacks are included; budget code size early or plan the pin-compatible 128KB/256KB family members as your escape path.
The 5V I/O is an asset in noisy environments, but 70 MIPS internal clocks radiate: use a solid ground plane under the TQFP, keep the crystal/PWM traces short, and consider series termination (22-33 ohm) on fast PWM outputs driving long cables to gate drivers or optocouplers. For EMC-sensitive appliance and industrial designs, synchronize ADC sampling to the PWM period via the DMA to reduce jitter-induced noise in current-sense readings, and route analog inputs away from PWM and MCLR programming traces.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided verified web data; the dsPIC33EV family targets industrial and automotive-adjacent applications per Microchip's product page, and the Octopart comparison notes the dsPIC33CH series (not this part) as AEC-Q100. Verify RoHS/REACH on Microchip's official environmental page.