DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP - 16-bit 40 MIPS DSC | Microchip
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DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP with the peripheral set, interrupt architecture, and ease of use of a microcontroller. Within the power-management hierarchy, the dsPIC33FJ GS family sits above general-purpose MCUs because it integrates dedicated SMPS (switched-mode power supply) peripherals, making it a building block of complete digital power management systems.
Key features include a 16-bit dsPIC core executing up to 40 MIPS, on-chip 6KB FLASH with self-programming capability, 1KB x 8 RAM, and connectivity peripherals covering I2C, SPI, UART/USART, IrDA, and LINbus. The GS-series integrates SMPS-oriented analog and digital peripherals aimed at power-conversion control loops.
The architecture uses CMOS technology with a 24-bit instruction word, a barrel shifter, DSP multiply-accumulate operations, boundary scan (JTAG-style) debug support, and multiple low-power modes including idle and sleep. Wide-voltage operation at 3V to 3.6V with 5V-tolerant style input structures and on-chip oscillators (with PLL) reduce external component count. In-circuit serial programming (ICSP) and two-wire debug simplify development under the MPLAB IDE with the MPLAB XC-DSC C/C++ compiler.
Typical applications include digital switched-mode power supplies (AC-DC, DC-DC), battery chargers, LED drivers, power-factor-correction stages, and general embedded control where DSP math (PID, filtering) is combined with communication links such as LIN or UART.
Design consideration: keep the supply within the 3.0V to 3.6V range and place 0.1uF decoupling capacitors directly at each VDD/VSS pair; the extended -40C to +125C rating (E suffix) makes layout for thermal relief especially important in enclosed power-supply environments.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives within the dsPIC33FJ GS family, and practical design notes not found in a single manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | 16-bit dsPIC33F DSC |
| Maximum Speed | 40 MIPs |
| Program Memory Size | 6KB (2K x 24) FLASH |
| RAM Size | 1K x 8 |
| Program Memory Width | 24 bit |
| Number of I/O | 21 |
| Connectivity | I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Special Features | SMPS, barrel shifter, boundary scan, low-power modes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended, E suffix) |
| Package | 28-SPDIP (0.300 in, 7.62 mm) through-hole |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Series | dsPIC33FJ GS |
| Qualification | Automotive, AEC-Q100 (per DigiKey listing) |
| Clock Speed | 40 MHz |
| Programming / Debug | ICSP via MPLAB IDE, MPLAB XC-DSC compiler |
DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear reset input / programming voltage |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN2/RB0 — Analog input 0 / positive voltage reference / change notification / port B |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN3/RB1 — Analog input 1 / negative voltage reference / change notification / port B |
| Pin 4 | AN2/SS1/CN4/RB2 — Analog input 2 / SPI slave select 1 / port B |
| Pin 5 | AN3/INDX/CN5/RB3 — Analog input 3 / encoder index / port B |
| Pin 6 | AN4/QEA/IC7/CN6/RB4 — Analog input 4 / encoder A / input capture 7 / port B |
| Pin 7 | AN5/QEB/IC8/CN7/RB5 — Analog input 5 / encoder B / input capture 8 / port B |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI/CN12/RA2 — Oscillator crystal input / external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO/CN13/RA3 — Oscillator crystal output / clock output |
| Pin 11 | PGED3/SDA1/RB6 — Programming data 3 / I2C data 1 / port B |
| Pin 12 | PGEC3/SCL1/RB7 — Programming clock 3 / I2C clock 1 / port B |
| Pin 13 | INT0/RB8 — External interrupt 0 / port B |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V) |
| Pin 15 | PGED1/AN6/RB9 — Programming data 1 / analog input 6 / port B |
| Pin 16 | PGEC1/AN7/RB10 — Programming clock 1 / analog input 7 / port B |
| Pin 17 | PGD2/AN8/RB11 — Programming data 2 / analog input 8 / port B |
| Pin 18 | PGC2/AN9/RB12 — Programming clock 2 / analog input 9 / port B |
| Pin 19 | AN10/RB13 — Analog input 10 / port B |
| Pin 20 | AN11/RB14 — Analog input 11 / port B |
| Pin 21 | TCK/RA0 — Test clock (boundary scan) / port A |
| Pin 22 | SOSCI/CN1/RA1 — Secondary oscillator input / change notification / port A |
| Pin 23 | SOSCO/T1CK/CN0/RA4 — Secondary oscillator output / Timer1 clock / port A |
| Pin 24 | SDO1/OC1/RB15 — SPI data out 1 / output compare 1 / port B |
| Pin 25 | SCK1/OC2/RB16 — SPI clock 1 / output compare 2 / port B |
| Pin 26 | U1TX/SDO2/RB17 — UART1 transmit / SPI data out 2 / port B |
| Pin 27 | U1RX/SDI2/RB18 — UART1 receive / SPI data in 2 / port B |
| Pin 28 | AVDD/AVSS domain pins — Verify exact assignment of pin 28 (power/reference) against datasheet DS-75018B pin diagrams |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), Battery Chargers, Industrial Automation Nodes, LED Lighting and Drivers, Automotive Subsystems, Embedded Prototyping and Education.
Digital Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
The DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP is explicitly tagged with SMPS capability by DigiKey and Mouser, reflecting the dsPIC33FJ GS family's dedicated digital-power peripherals. Running at 40 MIPS, the 16-bit dsPIC core executes PID compensation and protection logic with sufficient headroom for kHz-range AC-DC and DC-DC power stages, replacing analog control chips with programmable, telemetry-capable control. Firmware implements soft-start, current limiting, and fault shutdown in software, while UART or I2C provides digital communication to a system host. The extended -40C to +125C rating suits power supplies mounted near hot components. Place the controller close to the power stage with short PWM traces and separate analog grounding to preserve control-loop signal integrity.
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Battery Chargers
Battery charging demands a control loop that tracks voltage and current profiles precisely while enforcing safety timeouts - a natural fit for this DSC's 40 MIPS DSP core and SMPS-oriented peripherals. Firmware implements CC/CV charging curves, termination detection, and temperature-based derating, with LINbus or UART telemetry reporting charger state to the vehicle or system controller. The 6KB FLASH accommodates a complete multi-chemistry charging state machine in optimized C under the MPLAB XC-DSC compiler. The extended temperature rating of the E/SP variant supports chargers in automotive and industrial enclosures where ambient temperatures reach 85C or higher. In-circuit programming allows field updates to charging profiles without hardware change.
Recommended
Industrial Automation Nodes
With I2C, SPI, UART/USART, IrDA, and LINbus connectivity plus 21 I/O pins, this DSC serves as a compact industrial node for sensor acquisition, actuator control, and fieldbus communication. The 40 MIPS core applies digital filtering to noisy sensor signals using DSP multiply-accumulate instructions, while the barrel shifter accelerates protocol framing. Low-power idle and sleep modes suit battery-backed or energy-harvesting installations. Boundary-scan debug support shortens commissioning on crowded control boards. The through-hole 28-SPDIP package is favored in industrial retrofit and prototyping environments where hand soldering and socketing are common, and the -40C to +125C rating covers unconditioned factory-floor enclosures.
Recommended
LED Lighting and Drivers
Programmable LED drivers benefit from this controller's PWM-oriented digital-power peripherals and 40 MIPS loop speed, enabling dimming curves, color mixing, and thermal foldback that fixed analog drivers cannot deliver. Firmware implements constant-current regulation over the SMPS control loop and adapts output based on temperature feedback, protecting LEDs in sealed luminaires. UART or LIN connectivity supports DALI-style or custom digital dimming protocols. The 6KB FLASH holds complete multi-channel dimming logic, and the extended temperature grade tolerates the elevated ambient temperatures typical of enclosed light fixtures. Through-hole mounting eases integration into mixed-technology lighting driver boards during development and small-series production.
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Automotive Subsystems
DigiKey lists this part with Automotive AEC-Q100 qualification, and its extended -40C to +125C range matches under-dash and near-engine-bay ambient profiles. LINbus support makes it a natural local interconnect node for actuators, small motors, and sensor clusters that communicate with a CAN backbone gateway. The 40 MIPS DSP core runs position/current control loops for brushed-DC actuators, while on-chip FLASH retains calibration data across power cycles. Boundary scan supports production test per automotive quality flows. Designers must implement the automotive power supply practice of load-dump clamping upstream and use the MCLR pin with a proper reset supervisor for cold-crank robustness.
Recommended
Embedded Prototyping and Education
The 28-pin SPDIP through-hole package makes this DSC exceptionally friendly to breadboards, socketed development boards, and university labs - no hot-air rework is needed to swap or recover a chip. The full 40 MIPS dsPIC33 core, 6KB FLASH, and standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART) let students and engineers learn real digital signal control on professional silicon identical to production parts, and the free MPLAB XC-DSC compiler removes tooling cost barriers. ICSP programming via low-cost tools keeps per-station hardware budgets small. Because the E/SP is pin-compatible with the I/SP variant, labs in normal ambient conditions can substitute the cheaper industrial grade without any hardware or code changes.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-I/SP | DSPIC33FJ06GS202-E/SP | DSPIC33FJ06GS102A-I/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SPDIP (through-hole) | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 40 MIPs | 40 MIPs | 40 MIPs | 40 MIPs |
| FLASH | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) |
| RAM | 1KB | 1KB | 1KB | 1KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
| Silicon Revision | A (current) | A (current) | Original (check errata) | A (GS102A variant) |
| Peripheral Set | Full GS202A (SMPS peripherals) | Identical | Identical | Reduced (GS102A subset) - verify against datasheet |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature rating (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-I/SP)
- Current A-revision silicon (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS202-E/SP)
- Integrated SMPS peripheral set (vs DSPIC33FJ06GS102A-I/SP)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33FJ06GS202A-E/SP from a regulated 3.0V to 3.6V rail. Place a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor at each VDD pin within a few millimeters, plus one bulk 4.7uF-10uF capacitor per board. In SMPS applications, keep the controller's supply separate from the noisy power-stage rail or add an RC/LC filter, because switching ripple on VDD degrades ADC accuracy and can trigger spurious resets at 40 MHz operation.
For SMPS control, route PWM outputs to gate drivers with short, matched traces and keep analog signal references (VREF, AN inputs) away from switching nodes. Use a solid ground plane with the controller's analog ground connected at a single point to the power ground. With the through-hole SPDIP package, provide generous thermal relief for hand soldering while ensuring the VDD/VSS pairs share low-inductance return paths; avoid socketing in final high-vibration products.
Verify MCLR configuration: an unpowered or floating MCLR pin causes spurious resets - use a 10k pull-up and consider an external reset supervisor for automotive environments. Always check the current device errata sheet published by Microchip (referenced in the datasheet DS-75018B) because silicon revisions such as the A step correct documented operational differences. When migrating from DSPIC33FJ06GS202 to the 202A revision, re-verify configuration bits and oscillator settings in MPLAB.
Compliance Information
DigiKey lists the part with Automotive, AEC-Q100 qualification. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status must be confirmed on the current Microchip product page or distributor compliance certificate.
