DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML - 50 MIPS 16KB Flash SMPS DSC | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.49 | $6.49 |
| 10 | $5.84 | $58.40 |
| 100 | $5.21 | $521.00 |
| 500 | $4.66 | $2,330.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.12 | $4,120.00 |
DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid device that combines a microcontroller's interrupt-driven control capability with a DSP's mathematical throughput, enabling single-chip implementation of closed-loop digital control laws. Within Microchip's taxonomy, the dsPIC33F GS family specifically targets Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) topologies such as PFC, LLC, phase-shifted full-bridge, and synchronous-rectified converters, sitting between general-purpose PIC24 MCUs and higher-pin-count dsPIC33F MCUs.
Key features include dedicated PWM modules with up to 1.04 ns PWM resolution for high-frequency digital power loops, 4 analog comparators with programmable reference ladders, a 10-bit ADC with up to 4 MSPS sampling, and dual watch-dog timers for Class B safety compliance. The 50 MIPS core, combined with single-cycle MAC and barrel-shifter instructions, sustains multi-loop SMPS control cycles without offloading to external DSPs.
Architecture-wise, the DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML employs a modified Harvard core with separate program and data buses plus a DSP ALU supporting fractional and integer arithmetic. The SMPS peripherals are tightly coupled to the CPU through dual-edge trigger routing, allowing comparator faults to trigger PWM shutdown within one instruction cycle—critical for current-mode control and short-circuit protection.
Typical applications include AC-DC converters with Power Factor Correction, isolated DC-DC converters (LLC, phase-shifted full-bridge), uninterruptible power supplies, digital LED drivers, and solar micro-inverters. The wide operating temperature range of -40C to +85C supports industrial-grade deployment.
When designing with this DSC, allocate PCB copper area beneath the exposed pad to keep junction temperature within the SMPS derating curve. The analog and digital sections should be routed on separate ground islands joined at a single point to prevent PWM switching noise from corrupting ADC readings.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Core | dsPIC33F (16-bit DSC with DSP engine) |
| CPU Speed | 50 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 16 KB (16K x 8) |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| Package | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) with Exposed Pad |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| PWM Resolution | Up to 1.04 ns duty-cycle resolution |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit |
| ADC Sampling Rate | Up to 4 MSPS (aggregate, depending on channel config) |
| Analog Comparators | 4 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Not Qualified (Industrial grade only) |
DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RP5/RESET — Remappable I/O / device reset input (active-low) |
| Pin 2 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 3 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator input or external clock |
| Pin 4 | OSC2/CLKO — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 6 | PWM1H — PWM channel 1 high-side output |
| Pin 7 | PWM1L — PWM channel 1 low-side output |
| Pin 8 | PWM2H — PWM channel 2 high-side output |
| Pin 9 | PWM2L — PWM channel 2 low-side output |
| Pin 10 | PWM3H — PWM channel 3 high-side output |
| Pin 11 | PWM3L — PWM channel 3 low-side output |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 14 | AN0/CMP1A — Analog input 0 / Comparator 1 input A |
| Pin 15 | AN1/CMP1B — Analog input 1 / Comparator 1 input B |
| Pin 16 | AN2/CMP2A — Analog input 2 / Comparator 2 input A |
| Pin 17 | AN3/CMP2B — Analog input 3 / Comparator 2 input B |
| Pin 18 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 19 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 20 | AN4/CMP3A — Analog input 4 / Comparator 3 input A |
| Pin 21 | AN5/CMP3B — Analog input 5 / Comparator 3 input B |
| Pin 22 | AN6/CMP4A — Analog input 6 / Comparator 4 input A |
| Pin 23 | AN7/CMP4B — Analog input 7 / Comparator 4 input B |
| Pin 24 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 25 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 26 | PGED1/AN8 — ICSP programming data / Analog input 8 |
| Pin 27 | PGEC1/AN9 — ICSP programming clock / Analog input 9 |
| Pin 28 | FLTA1/RP6 — PWM fault input A / Remappable I/O |
| Pin 29 | FLTA2/RP7 — PWM fault input B / Remappable I/O |
| Pin 30 | RP8 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 31 | RP9 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 32 | RP10 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 33 | RP11 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 34 | RP12 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 35 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Core logic supply (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 37 | RP13 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 38 | RP14 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 39 | RP15 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 40 | RP0 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 41 | RP1 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 42 | RP2 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 43 | RP3 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 44 | RP4 — Remappable I/O |
| Pin 45 | EP — Exposed thermal pad (must be soldered to PCB ground) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML is suitable for 6 applications: AC-DC Power Factor Correction (PFC) Converters, Isolated DC-DC Converters (LLC, Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Inverters, Digital LED Drivers and Architectural Lighting, Solar Micro-Inverters and MPPT Controllers, Industrial Motor Control and BLDC Drivers.
AC-DC Power Factor Correction (PFC) Converters
The DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML is purpose-built for CCM/DCM Power Factor Correction in AC-DC converters. Its 50 MIPS DSP engine executes sinusoidal reference multiplication and average-current-mode compensation within sub-100 microsecond control periods, while the 4 MSPS 10-bit ADC captures instantaneous inductor current and rectified line voltage with minimal phase delay. The dedicated high-resolution PWM (1.04 ns duty cycle) drives the boost switch at 100 kHz to 300 kHz with negligible quantisation noise, and the four on-chip analog comparators handle cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting without ADC latency. Designers place the IC between the rectifier bridge and bulk capacitor, with the analog and digital ground planes split and joined at the exposed pad to keep switching noise out of the current-sense path.
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Isolated DC-DC Converters (LLC, Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge)
The DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML controls isolated DC-DC topologies such as LLC resonant converters and phase-shifted full-bridge converters used in telecom and server power supplies. The 50 MIPS throughput supports primary-side digital current-mode control plus secondary-side synchronous rectification timing within a single IC, replacing analog UCC25640-style controllers with adaptive burst-mode and adaptive dead-time. Its dual-edge PWM trigger routing allows the four analog comparators to force PWM shutdown in a single cycle during over-current events, satisfying the fast-fault response that LLC tank networks demand. The 44-QFN 8x8 footprint occupies less than 9 mm of board edge, ideal for 1U server PSU daughter cards where the controller must fit beside the magnetics.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Inverters
For line-interactive and online UPS systems, the DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML performs inverter sine-wave synthesis, battery management, and grid-synchronisation in a single device. Its 16 KB Flash accommodates full-state sine-PWM lookup tables and RMS-calculation libraries, while the 50 MIPS core sustains 16 kHz PWM updates for 50/60 Hz line frequency without audible artefacts. The 10-bit ADC samples the battery voltage, output voltage, and grid voltage through dedicated channels, and the four analog comparators execute fast transfer-switch control between grid and inverter within one switching cycle. Designers leverage the dsPIC DSP library for sine-PWM, RMS, and PLL blocks to ship production-ready UPS firmware in 4-6 weeks.
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Digital LED Drivers and Architectural Lighting
In high-brightness LED drivers and architectural lighting controllers, the DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML implements constant-current regulation, dimming, and color-mixing algorithms. The high-resolution PWM outputs drive multi-channel LED strings with 16-bit dimming depth at 1 kHz refresh rates, while the 10-bit ADC monitors each string current and temperature. The 50 MIPS DSP core executes CIE 1931 colour-mixing math and thermal-foldback compensation in real time. Designers route the analog ground island separately from the high-current LED return path, joined at the QFN exposed pad, to keep ADC current sensing immune to switching transients.
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Solar Micro-Inverters and MPPT Controllers
The DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML implements Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and grid-tie inverter control for sub-500 W solar micro-inverters. Its 50 MIPS core runs perturb-and-observe or incremental-conductance MPPT algorithms at 10-100 Hz, while the dedicated PWM drives the high-frequency primary switch of a flyback or LLC stage. The 10-bit ADC samples PV panel voltage and current simultaneously for instantaneous power calculation, and the analog comparators enforce anti-islanding protection by detecting grid voltage loss within one line cycle. With 16 KB Flash, designers implement both MPPT and grid-synchronisation in firmware without external logic.
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Industrial Motor Control and BLDC Drivers
The DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML supports sensorless and sensored BLDC/PMSM motor control in industrial automation equipment. Its 1.04 ns PWM resolution drives the three-phase inverter at 20-50 kHz with minimal torque ripple, while the 4 MSPS ADC samples phase currents via inline shunt resistors for field-oriented control (FOC). The DSP ALU executes Clarke/Park transforms and space-vector PWM within microseconds, sustaining 10 kHz control loops for smooth torque and speed response. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade ensures reliable operation in factory-floor enclosures.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ16GS504-50I/ML | DSPIC33FJ16GS504-E/ML | DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-I/ML | DSPIC33FJ16GS504-50I/PT | DSPIC33FJ16GS504-H/PT | DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-QFN (8x8) | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-QFN (8x8) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10) | 44-TQFP (10x10) | 44-TQFP (10x10) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed (MIPS) | 50 MIPS | 50 MIPS | 50 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 50 MIPS | 50 MIPS | 50 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +150C (High-temp) | -40C to +85C |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel |
| PWM Resolution | 1.04 ns duty-cycle | 1.04 ns | 1.04 ns | 1.04 ns | 1.04 ns | 1.04 ns | 1.04 ns |
Key Differentiators
- Highest throughput at 50 MIPS in the GS504 family (vs DSPIC33FJ16GS504T-I/ML)
- Production-ready tape-and-reel format (vs DSPIC33FJ16GS504-50I/ML)
- SMPS-optimized peripherals not found on general-purpose PIC24 MCUs (vs DSPIC33FJ16GS502-I/SP)
Design Notes
The 44-QFN (8x8) package has an exposed thermal pad (pin 45) that MUST be soldered to the PCB ground plane. Provide at least 8 thermal vias in a 3x3 grid under the pad to a second internal ground plane for heat spreading. Without proper pad soldering, junction temperature can rise 20-30C above rated, especially in fan-less enclosed SMPS designs where ambient is already 60-70C.
Separate analog (AVDD/AVSS) and digital (VDD/VSS) ground regions on a 4-layer PCB, joining them only at the QFN exposed pad (single-point star ground). The high-current switching return path (PWM-driven FET bridge) must NOT pass through the analog ground island; route it directly to the bulk capacitor ground. This prevents PWM dV/dt transients from corrupting ADC samples by 5-10 LSB.
Do not omit the decoupling capacitors: place 100 nF X7R ceramic on each VDD pin within 2 mm, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on AVDD. The dsPIC33F GS family datasheet mandates that VDD rise time be less than 300 ms for proper POR; if your upstream regulator ramps slower, add an RC network on RESET to guarantee monotonic startup. Failing to do so can brick the part into an indeterminate state requiring power-cycle.
The dsPIC33FJ16GS504T-50I/ML core draws approximately 60 mA at 50 MIPS with all peripherals enabled; budget for 100 mA worst-case when sizing the 3.3V LDO upstream. Enable unused PWM channels in software (PTEN bits) rather than leaving them floating to reduce quiescent current by 5-8 mA total, important for battery-backed solar micro-inverter designs.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C). Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications use AEC-Q100-qualified dsPIC33F variants.