DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P - 16-bit DSC 40MIPS 18-PDIP | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $4.98 | $4.98 |
| 10 | $4.52 | $45.20 |
| 100 | $4.05 | $405.00 |
| 500 | $3.68 | $1,840.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.35 | $3,350.00 |
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP with the peripheral integration and control peripherals of a microcontroller. Within the power-management silicon hierarchy, the dsPIC33F GS family sits above generic MCUs by adding dedicated SMPS peripherals, making it a power conversion IC class device used across AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, PFC stages, and UPS inverters.
Key features include the 40 MIPS 16-bit dsPIC core with DSP instruction extensions (MAC, multiply-accumulate, modulo addressing), a high-resolution PWM module purpose-built for digital switch-mode power supplies, a fast 10-bit ADC, and on-chip comparators that close current-mode control loops without external components.
Architecturally, the device provides sixteen 16-bit working registers in the programmer's model, with each usable as data, address, or address-offset register. This register file, combined with single-cycle MAC and dual operand fetch, supports deterministic control-loop execution for voltage-mode, current-mode, and multi-loop digital power topologies at switching frequencies in the hundreds of kilohertz.
Typical applications include AC to DC converters, DC to DC converters, power factor correction (PFC), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), inverters, embedded power-supply controllers, circuit breakers, arc fault detection, and digital lighting, per the Microchip GS-family datasheet.
Design consideration: the part operates from 3.0V to 3.6V, so pair it with an LDO or buck regulator; use the ICSP/ICD two-pin interface (PGD/PGC) for in-circuit debugging and programming during development.
This page adds distributor-derived pricing tiers, drop-in alternatives, comparison tables, and practical design notes that the manufacturer datasheet alone does not provide.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33F 16-bit DSC |
| Maximum MIPS (DSC-PWM) | 40 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 6 KB (6K x 8) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, I-temp) |
| Package | 18-PDIP (0.300 in, 7.62 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Peripherals | High-Speed PWM, 10-bit ADC, Comparators |
| Debug/Programming Interface | ICSP / In-Circuit Debug (2-wire PGD/PGC) |
| Working Registers | 16 x 16-bit |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Factory Pack Quantity | 40 |
| Series | dsPIC33FJ GS101 |
| Target Applications | SMPS, AC-DC, DC-DC, PFC, UPS, inverters, digital lighting |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant details per manufacturer |
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear reset / programming voltage input (VPP) |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN2/RB0 — Analog input 0 / ADC positive reference / change notification |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN3/RB1 — Analog input 1 / ADC negative reference / change notification |
| Pin 4 | AN2/SS1/CN4/RB2 — Analog input 2 / SPI slave select / change notification |
| Pin 5 | AN3/INDX/CN5/RB3 — Analog input 3 / encoder index / change notification |
| Pin 6 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | OSC1/CLKI/CN6/RA2 — Primary oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 8 | OSC2/CLKO/CN7/RA3 — Primary oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 9 | AVDD — Analog supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 10 | PGD/EMUD1/SOSCI/T2CK/CN1/RB5 — In-circuit debug data / secondary oscillator input / Timer2 clock |
| Pin 11 | PGC/EMUC1/SOSCO/T1CK/CN0/RB4 — In-circuit debug clock / secondary oscillator output / Timer1 clock |
| Pin 12 | RP1/CN? (PPS I/O) — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) - verify exact CN assignment in datasheet 70000318g |
| Pin 13 | RP2 (PPS I/O) — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 14 | RP3 (PPS I/O) — Remappable peripheral pin (PPS) |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 16 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 17 | RP?/I/O — General-purpose / remappable I/O - verify assignment in datasheet 70000318g |
| Pin 18 | VDD — Digital supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P is suitable for 6 applications: AC to DC Converters, DC to DC Converters, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Embedded Power-Supply Controllers, Digital Lighting and Arc Fault Detection.
AC to DC Converters
The DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P is well suited to digitally controlled AC-DC converters because the high-speed PWM module and 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core can execute the outer voltage loop and inner current loop inside one switching period at typical 65-300 kHz converter frequencies. The fast 10-bit ADC samples the output voltage and input current each cycle, while on-chip comparators support cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting without external comparators. Placed as the sole controller between the rectified input stage and the power MOSFET gate driver, it replaces multiple analog control ICs, enabling configurable soft-start, feedforward, and fault-response behavior across product variants with a single PCB.
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DC to DC Converters
For DC-DC converters, including quarter-brick intermediate bus architectures, the GS101 integrates the exact peripheral set required for voltage-mode and current-mode control: the high-speed PWM for switch drive timing, the 10-bit ADC for feedback digitization, and analog comparators for fast overcurrent protection. Microchip's own SMPS reference design uses a dsPIC GS-family DSC in a high-density quarter-brick DC-DC converter, demonstrating the topology directly. Running the 40 MIPS core, the control loop achieves deterministic latency, and digital compensation lets the same DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P serve multiple output-voltage SKU variants via firmware rather than analog component changes, cutting BOM diversity.
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Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Power factor correction demands cycle-accurate current shaping, and the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P delivers it with its 40 MIPS core and high-speed PWM synchronized to the 10-bit ADC. The controller samples rectified input current and bus voltage every switching cycle, executes the average-current-mode PFC compensation in the DSP MAC hardware, and updates the PWM duty within microseconds. Per the GS-family datasheet, PFC is an explicitly supported application. The on-chip comparators provide hardware-level overcurrent shutdown independent of software, a safety benefit during input transients, while digital control enables adaptive response to wide universal-input (90-265 VAC) line conditions.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
A UPS requires coordinated control of an inverter, a charger, and transfer logic - a workload the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P handles through its high-speed PWM channels, fast ADC, and comparators within a single 3.0-3.6V controller. The 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core generates the sinusoidal inverter modulation and executes battery-charge profiling concurrently, while the 16 working registers and DSP multiply-accumulate support real-time waveform generation with low total harmonic distortion. The 18-PDIP through-hole package simplifies prototyping and field repair of industrial UPS boards, and the ICSP two-wire interface allows firmware updates of transfer logic without removing the device from the production board.
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Embedded Power-Supply Controllers
As an embedded power-supply controller, the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P manages multi-rail sequencing, supervisory logic, and telemetry in larger systems. Its PWM, ADC, and comparator peripherals per the GS-family datasheet let one device supervise several point-of-load converters, implement fault logging, and adjust operating points over life or temperature. Running at 40 MIPS leaves ample headroom above the control loop for housekeeping tasks such as PMBus-style command handling on the UART or SPI-mapped remappable pins. The industrial -40C to +85C grade suits sealed enclosures, and the 18-pin PDIP package allows socketed controllers in serviceable industrial power shelves and telecom rectifier boards.
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Digital Lighting and Arc Fault Detection
Digital lighting ballasts, LED drivers, and arc fault detection circuits benefit from the GS101's fast analog comparators and high-speed PWM, which detect irregular current signatures and interrupt the switching stage within a single cycle. The 40 MIPS 16-bit core runs the signature-analysis algorithms used in arc fault detection as listed in the Microchip application table, while the 10-bit ADC tracks lamp or LED current for constant-current regulation. In dimmable LED drivers, the DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P phase-cuts or modulates the PWM with firmware-configurable curves. The through-hole 18-PDIP package eases integration into retrofit lighting controllers and evaluation fixtures.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P | DSPIC33FJ06GS101A-I/P | DSPIC33FJ06GS001-E/P | DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 18-PDIP (through-hole) | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | 18-PDIP - same | 18-SPDIP - same footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Performance | dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB class | 12 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | up to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
| SMPS Peripherals | High-speed PWM, 10-bit ADC, comparators | Identical | Identical | Same class, minor mapping differences | Older PWM module, different register map |
| Firmware Compatibility | Baseline (GS101) | 100% - same die | Near 100% - errata fixes | Minor header/register changes | Requires firmware port |
Key Differentiators
- Extended-temperature upgrade available in identical footprint (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS101-E/P)
- Corrected silicon available as drop-in A-version (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS101A-I/P)
- dsPIC33F 40 MIPS performance over older dsPIC30F (vs DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP)
Design Notes
The DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P requires a tightly regulated 3.0-3.6V supply on both VDD and AVDD. In SMPS applications the controller shares the board with noisy switching nodes, so feed AVDD through an RC or ferrite filter (e.g., 10 ohm + 1 uF) from the clean digital 3.3V rail and place 100 nF ceramic decoupling at each supply pin, closest to the pins. Never power the device directly from an unregulated rail; per the GS-family datasheet, exceeding 3.6V violates the absolute maximum and can latch the I/O structures.
Although the 18-PDIP is a through-hole package, layout still matters in digital power designs. Keep the PGD/PGC ICSP header traces short and away from PWM gate-drive loops to prevent corrupting debug sessions. Ground the analog comparator inputs with a kelvin connection to AVSS, and route ADC sense lines differentially where possible. Place the primary oscillator crystal (OSC1/OSC2) within 15 mm of the device with guard ground. Microchip's GS-family datasheet 'Getting Started' section lists the minimal set of device pin connections required before development.
Three pitfalls recur on the GS101: (1) non-A silicon revisions carry errata documented in Microchip document 80439G - review it and prefer the DSPIC33FJ06GS101A for new designs; (2) MCLR needs a pull-up (typically 10 kohm to 3.3V) or spurious resets occur during switching-noise transients; (3) the remappable PPS pins must be locked after configuration (unlock sequence) or peripherals silently lose their routing. Budget flash carefully - at 6 KB, avoid the standard C startup overhead unless needed, and verify the map file after linking.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated by DigiKey and DigChip listings for DSPIC33FJ06GS101-I/P. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations not stated in provided data - consult Microchip environmental documents.
