DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 - 16-Bit 5V DSC 60MHz 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $3.78 | $3.78 |
| 10 | $3.6 | $36.00 |
| 100 | $3.4 | $340.00 |
| 500 | $3.2 | $1,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.05 | $3,050.00 |
DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational architecture of a digital signal processor with the peripheral integration and control-oriented design of a microcontroller. In the broader system hierarchy, the dsPIC33EV sits within the power-management and motor-control device class: DSC -> 16-bit microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. Microchip positions the dsPIC33EV family specifically for harsh electrical environments where a native 5V supply eliminates external level shifting.
Key features of this device include 64KB of self-programmable ECC Flash, which detects and corrects single-bit memory errors for functional-safety (FuSa) designs; six motor-control PWM channels for three-phase inverter drive; three integrated operational amplifiers that reduce external analog component count; a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for capacitive touch and time-based measurements; and hardware support for the SENT (SAE J2716) automotive sensor interface. DigiKey lists this part as a dsPIC 33EV Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33E core executes an enhanced 16-bit instruction set with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions at up to 60 MIPS equivalent throughput, supported by DMA for peripheral-to-memory data transfer without CPU intervention. The extended-temperature (E) suffix confirms operation across -40C to +125C, and the 4.5V to 5.5V operating range suits industrial 5V logic and automotive 5V regulated rails.
Typical applications include BLDC and PMSM motor control in appliances and industrial drives, automotive sensor and actuator nodes using SENT, switched-mode power supplies, and capacitive-touch control panels. The on-chip op amps pair directly with the motor-control PWM and ADC peripherals for current-sense feedback loops.
When designing with this device, provide adequate decoupling on the 5V rail and use the ECC Flash feature combined with clock monitoring for any safety-critical control loop.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC33E DSC |
| Core Speed | 60 MHz |
| Flash Program Memory | 64KB (22K x 24) with ECC |
| Data RAM | 4KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Class | 5V |
| Motor Control PWM Channels | 6 MC PWM |
| Integrated Op Amps | 3 |
| CTMU | Yes (Charge Time Measurement Unit) |
| SENT Interface | Yes (SAE J2716 sensor interface) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Functional Safety Support | Yes (FuSa package option) |
| Product Family | dsPIC33EV GM |
| Target Applications | Appliances, industrial, automotive |
DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 48-tqfp (7x7 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 (48-tqfp (7x7 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 DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Sensor Interfaces, Industrial Power Supplies and Converters, Capacitive Touch Control Panels, Home Appliance Main Control, Functional Safety Control Systems.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 fits motor-control applications through its 6 motor-control PWM channels, which support three-phase complementary drive with dead-time insertion, and its 3 on-chip operational amplifiers, which condition shunt-resistor current feedback without external op-amps. The 60 MHz 16-bit core executes field-oriented control (FOC) inner loops with DSP multiply-accumulate instructions at cycle-accurate timing. In an appliance or industrial drive, the DSC sits between the gate driver and the current-sense divider: PWM outputs drive the inverter, while the op amps feed the ADC for phase-current sampling synchronized to PWM triggers. The 5V I/O directly interfaces common gate-driver thresholds, reducing level-shifting circuitry, and the 64KB ECC Flash stores FOC tables plus communication stacks with memory-error protection. Thermal consideration: the 7x7 mm TQFP needs adequate ground pour for the PWM switching environment.
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Automotive Sensor Interfaces
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 suits automotive sensor nodes because it integrates hardware SENT (SAE J2716) interface support, the standardized one-way protocol used by throttle-position, pressure, and level sensors in modern vehicles. The -40C to +125C extended E-grade temperature rating covers under-hood and near-engine mounting locations, while the 4.5V to 5.5V supply range tolerates regulated 5V automotive rails with ripple. The CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) adds precise time- and charge-based measurement for capacitive or resistive sensing tasks. In a typical node, the DSC decodes SENT nibbles from a smart sensor and translates them to CAN or LIN for the body controller; Microchip positions the dsPIC33EV GM family specifically for automotive sensors and touch/control units exposed to noise and vibration. The 64KB ECC Flash supports functional-safety (FuSa) design practices required in vehicle architectures.
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Industrial Power Supplies and Converters
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 fits digitally controlled power supplies and DC-DC converters through its high-resolution motor-control PWM (usable for phase-shifted full-bridge, LLC, and buck topologies), on-chip op amps for current-mode feedback, and 60 MHz core executing compensator algorithms. The 5V native operation simplifies interface with gate drivers and optocoupler feedback paths common in industrial power stages. In a digitally controlled converter, the DSC samples output voltage and inductor current each switching cycle and updates the PWM duty register, replacing analog compensation networks with firmware that can be retuned per product variant. The -40C to +125C rating allows mounting inside sealed industrial enclosures with limited airflow. The 64KB ECC Flash protects control firmware against single-bit errors, an important reliability factor for always-on power infrastructure per Microchip's harsh-environment family positioning.
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Capacitive Touch Control Panels
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 supports capacitive-touch user interfaces via its CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit), which measures charge time on touch pads with microcontroller-timed precision, and through the family's software touch libraries. The 5V operation increases touch-sensitivity signal margins relative to 3.3V systems, useful for panels behind glass or plastic overlays in appliances exposed to moisture. In a typical appliance control board, the DSC scans multiple touch channels with the CTMU, drives LEDs or segment displays for feedback, and handles buzzer and relay outputs - all on one 48-pin TQFP. The -40C to +125C E-grade range covers cooktop and oven-adjacent electronics, and Microchip explicitly targets the dsPIC33EV GM family at touch and control units operating in noisy, vibrating environments. The integrated 3 op amps remain available for additional analog front-end functions such as sensor conditioning.
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Home Appliance Main Control
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 is well matched to appliance main-control boards because it merges motor drive, user-interface, and sensor functions on one 5V controller: 6 MC PWM channels run the washing-machine or fan motor, the CTMU scans capacitive touch keys, and the 3 op amps condition NTC or pressure-sensor signals. Microchip's dsPIC33EV family is explicitly positioned for appliances operating in harsh environments with noise and vibration, and the extended -40C to +125C temperature range supports compartments near heating elements. The 64KB ECC Flash provides code space for motor-control firmware plus communication stacks, with error-correcting memory improving reliability over product lifetimes. The 48-pin TQFP (7x7 mm) footprint fits compact single-board appliance layouts, and 5V GPIO directly drives relay drivers and TRIAC optocouplers used in AC load switching without additional level translation.
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Functional Safety Control Systems
The DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 addresses functional-safety-oriented designs through DigiKey-confirmed FuSa (Functional Safety) package classification, 64KB ECC Flash that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors, and the dsPIC33EV family's clock-monitoring and watchdog infrastructure. In safety-relevant control loops - such as motor-drive emergency stops, burner control, or industrial interlocks - the ECC Flash reduces the probability of undetected firmware corruption, a recognized failure mode in memory-dependent safety functions. The 5V, -40C to +125C operation allows the controller to live in the same electrical and thermal environment as actuators and sensors, avoiding additional interface components whose failure rates would enter the safety analysis. Designers should still implement the required external diagnostic channels and follow Microchip's dsPIC33EV safety documentation; the silicon features provide the foundation, not the complete safety case, per standard functional-safety development practice.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33EV128GM004-E/P8 | DSPIC33EV32GM004-E/P8 | DSPIC33EV256GM104-E/P8 | DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8 | DSPIC33EV128GM104-E/P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Program Memory | 64KB ECC | 128KB ECC | 32KB ECC | 256KB ECC | 128KB ECC | 128KB ECC |
| Core Speed | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz |
| Motor Control PWM | 6 MC PWM | 6 MC PWM | 6 MC PWM | 6 MC PWM | 6 MC PWM | 6 MC PWM |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Drop-in Compatibility | Reference | Pin-to-pin, same footprint | Pin-to-pin, same footprint | Pin-to-pin, same footprint | Pin-to-pin, same footprint | Pin-to-pin, same footprint |
Key Differentiators
- 64KB ECC Flash at 48-pin cost point (vs DSPIC33EV32GM004-E/P8)
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8)
- Memory trade-off headroom (vs DSPIC33EV128GM004-E/P8)
Design Notes
Decouple the 4.5V-5.5V supply with at least one 0.1uF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of each VDD pin pair and a 4.7uF-10uF bulk capacitor near the board entry point. The dsPIC33EV family draws transient core current during 60 MHz execution and Flash programming; shared high-impedance supply routing can cause brown-out resets in motor-drive environments with PWM switching noise. Follow the decoupling layout shown in the dsPIC33EV family datasheet typical application section, and route VSS returns as a solid ground plane rather than traces.
Verify the temperature grade before substitution: the -E suffix in DSPIC33EV64GM004-E/P8 denotes -40C to +125C, while -I parts (e.g., DSPIC33EV128GM004T-I/P8) are rated only to +85C. Substituting an I-grade part in an appliance motor-control board near a heat source can violate the junction temperature limit even though the parts are pin-to-pin identical. Also confirm the programmer memory range when moving between 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, and 256KB Flash variants - firmware is binary-compatible but programming settings are not.
Place PWM output routing away from the analog inputs feeding the three on-chip op amps and the CTMU measurement channels. Keep op-amp feedback traces short and guard them with ground; the 6 MC PWM channels switching several amps through an inverter create dv/dt coupling that can corrupt CTMU charge measurements. Use the 7x7 mm TQFP's center thermal pad pattern per the datasheet land-pattern recommendation and connect all VSS pins to the ground plane directly - do not daisy-chain ground returns through a single via.
For SENT (SAE J2716) receive lines, add series impedance and input filtering per the SENT physical-layer requirements of the sensor being interfaced; the integrated SENT hardware expects the standardized nibble timing, so excessive ringing on long vehicle harnesses can cause nibble errors. In noisy automotive environments, route the SENT input through an RC filter (typical values depend on the sensor supplier spec) and keep trace length short near the connector entry to the DSC.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant lead-free product per Microchip standard policy for active dsPIC33EV devices, as reflected by authorized distributor listings (Mouser, DigiKey, LCSC). Exact REACH, halogen-free, AEC-Q100, and conflict-minerals declarations should be confirmed from the current Microchip environmental datasheet at time of purchase.
