DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P - 16-bit DSC 40MIPS 6KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.62 | $4.62 |
| 10 | $4.18 | $41.80 |
| 100 | $3.74 | $374.00 |
| 500 | $3.38 | $1,690.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.05 | $3,050.00 |
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational capability of a digital signal processor with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller. Within the power-management hierarchy, the dsPIC33F GS family sits as a dedicated digital power-conversion controller: a 16-bit MCU core plus DSP engine, feeding dedicated high-speed PWM, analog comparators, and a 10-bit ADC tailored for switch-mode power supply control loops.
Key features include the 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core, a 6-channel 10-bit ADC with up to 1.1 Msps sampling for fast current- and voltage-loop feedback, a high-speed PWM module supporting complementary and independent outputs with dead-time control, and two analog comparators. Connectivity peripherals cover I2C, SPI, UART/USART with IrDA and LIN bus support.
Architecturally, the device provides sixteen 16-bit working registers, DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, and hardware loop support, enabling single-chip closed-loop digital control of AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, and power factor correction stages without external analog controllers.
Typical applications include digital switch-mode power supplies, AC-DC and DC-DC converters, power factor correction, and uninterruptible power supplies, where the fast ADC and high-resolution PWM replace analog control ICs.
Design consideration: the core is supplied via an internal regulator with an external VCAP/VDDCORE capacitor; follow the Microchip power-up sequencing guidance in the family datasheet. The -E temperature grade (-40C to +125C) suits industrial power environments.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in family alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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| Core | dsPIC33F 16-bit |
| Core Speed | 40 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 6 KB |
| SRAM | 256 bytes |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, 6 channels |
| Communication Interfaces | I2C, SPI, UART/USART (IrDA, LIN) |
| PWM | High-speed PWM module |
| Analog Comparators | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended, E grade) |
| Package | 18-PDIP |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Product Series | dsPIC33FJ GS (Digital Power DSC) |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Factory Pack Quantity | 40 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lifecycle Status | In Production (per Microchip product page) |
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P 18-pdip Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P (18-pdip 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 DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P is suitable for 6 applications: Digital AC-DC Power Supplies, DC-DC Converters, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Industrial Lighting and HID Ballasts, Prototyping and Embedded Education.
Digital AC-DC Power Supplies
The DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P provides full digital control of AC-DC converter stages, replacing analog control ICs with firmware-defined control loops. Its 40 MIPS core and DSP multiply-accumulate instructions execute the compensation math for voltage- and current-mode control at switching frequencies well into the hundreds of kilohertz. The 6-channel 10-bit ADC samples the input voltage, output voltage, and inductor/primary current for multi-loop control, while the high-speed PWM module generates complementary outputs with programmable dead time for half-bridge and flyback topologies. Per Microchip, the GS family explicitly targets AC-DC conversion, and the two on-chip comparators enable hardware cycle-by-cycle current limiting that acts independently of software for robust fault protection.
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DC-DC Converters
For digitally controlled buck, boost, and synchronous buck-boost converters, the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P closes fast current loops using its 10-bit ADC and high-speed PWM peripherals. The dedicated digital-power PWM module supports independent and complementary output modes with adjustable dead time, phase-shifted operation, and fault clamping, enabling synchronous rectification without external PWM controllers. The 256-byte SRAM holds state variables for PI/PID compensators implemented with dsPIC DSP instructions, achieving loop bandwidths suitable for high-frequency power stages. Firmware-defined control allows adaptive gain scheduling across the load range, and the extended -40C to +125C temperature grade supports industrial power supplies operating in thermally demanding enclosures without derating.
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Power Factor Correction (PFC)
The DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P implements average-current-mode or peak-current-mode PFC control digitally. The 10-bit ADC digitizes the rectified input voltage, inductor current, and output bus voltage, and the 40 MIPS core executes the multiplier and compensation functions that analog PFC controllers perform in hardware. The high-speed PWM updates duty cycle every switching cycle, and the on-chip analog comparators provide fast overcurrent protection for boost-stage faults. Because control parameters live in firmware, the same hardware serves universal-input designs across 90-264 VAC by simply scaling sensed values and coefficients. Microchip application references for the GS family document complete single-chip PFC implementations using one dsPIC33F controller for all power-conversion and system-management functions.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Line-interactive and online UPS designs use the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P to control the inverter bridge, battery charger, and transfer switch logic from a single controller. The high-speed PWM module drives the H-bridge with complementary outputs and dead time, while the 6-channel 10-bit ADC monitors battery voltage, battery current, output voltage, and AC line synchronization signals. UART and LIN-capable serial ports report status to a system supervisor, and the extended -40C to +125C grade tolerates hot enclosure conditions in compact UPS chassis. Digital control permits firmware-based waveform generation with low total harmonic distortion and enables adaptive charging algorithms (bulk, absorption, float) that extend battery life versus fixed analog charging circuits.
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Industrial Lighting and HID Ballasts
High-intensity discharge and high-brightness LED ballast designs leverage the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P's high-frequency PWM and fast current sensing for constant-power and constant-current lamp control. The 10-bit ADC reads lamp current and bus voltage each cycle, and firmware implements warm-start, strike-sequence, and fault-retry state machines that analog ballast controllers handle with discrete timing circuits. The extended temperature grade and through-hole 18-PDIP package suit prototype and small-volume industrial fixture builds. The two on-chip comparators provide hardware-based lamp-out and overcurrent shutdown within microseconds, independent of firmware execution, while the UART interface connects to facility lighting management networks using simple serial protocols.
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Prototyping and Embedded Education
The through-hole 18-pin PDIP package makes the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P exceptionally easy to breadboard and replace, which is why it is popular in digital-power laboratories and university courses teaching digital control of power electronics. Students implement SMPS, PFC, and DC-DC loops on a single DIP chip using Microchip's free MPLAB X IDE and XC16 compiler, with debugging through the PGECx/PGEDx ICSP interface via low-cost tools such as PICkit programmers. The 40 MIPS DSP core demonstrates fixed-point compensator design, and the high-speed PWM/ADC peripherals illustrate real sampled-data control behavior that general-purpose microcontroller labs cannot show. Damaged chips are swapped in seconds without desoldering equipment.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ06GS101A-E/P | DSPIC33FJ06GS001-E/P | DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P | DSPIC33FJ06GS101T-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 18-PDIP | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | SOIC-18 (SMD) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB |
| SRAM | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes | 256 bytes |
| ADC Channels | 6 x 10-bit | 6 x 10-bit | 6 x 10-bit (different mux mapping) | 6 x 10-bit | 6 x 10-bit |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Mounting | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole | Surface Mount |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P)
- A-revision errata fixes available as drop-in (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS101A-E/P)
- Through-hole 18-PDIP packaging (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS101T-I/SO)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P from a single 3.0-3.6 V rail. The core is fed by an internal regulator, so the VCAP/VDDCORE pin must be decoupled with the capacitor value specified in datasheet 70000318g - do not omit it or the device may fail to start. Place 0.1 uF ceramic bypass capacitors at every VDD/VSS pin pair with short traces. In digital power supplies, keep the controller's analog ground reference (VREF/VSS) star-connected to the quiet analog ground, separate from the power-stage switching ground, to protect ADC accuracy from switching noise.
When programming via ICSP, remember the device has multiple PGECx/PGEDx pairs: you may choose any pair, but the programming clock and data must come from the same pair (e.g., PGEC2 with PGED2). Mixing pairs is a common cause of failed programming. All VDD and VSS pins must be connected during programming and debugging. Also verify ADC channel-to-pin mapping before PCB layout - the GS101 and pin-compatible GS001 differ in analog mux allocation, so a layout designed for one may sense the wrong signals with the other.
In digital power applications, route the PWM outputs to the gate drivers away from the ADC sensing traces to minimize coupling of high dV/dt edges into measurement channels. Use a solid ground plane and place the current-sense conditioning op-amps close to the MCU pins. Keep the crystal/oscillator traces short and guarded. Estimated: sampling moments should be synchronized to the PWM center via the ADC trigger from the PWM module (as recommended in the family datasheet) rather than free-running, to avoid sampling during switching transitions.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated in distributor datasheet summaries (digchip). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
