DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP - 40 MIPS 16-bit DSC 32KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $4.95 | $4.95 |
| 10 | $4.6 | $46.00 |
| 100 | $4.2 | $420.00 |
| 500 | $3.95 | $1,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.6 | $3,600.00 |
DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP Overview
A Digital Signal Controller combines the computational architecture of a microcontroller with the numeric acceleration of a digital signal processor (DSP). In the product hierarchy, a DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a dedicated DSP IC: it is a semiconductor that executes both control code and multiply-accumulate DSP algorithms on one modified Harvard 16-bit core, making it the standard device class for digital motor control (PMSM, BLDC, ACIM, stepper) and switch-mode power conversion.
Key features of the DSPIC33FJ32MC202 include two PWM generators with independent timebases for high-speed motor-control pulse-width modulation, Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible digital peripheral routing, up to four high-speed analog comparators, a 10-bit ADC, and 21 I/O pins. The DSP engine supports multiply-accumulate and dual-operand fetch for filter and transform algorithms.
Architecturally, the core is a 16-bit modified Harvard engine with an enhanced instruction set including significant DSP support, per the Microchip data sheet (document 70283). Flash program memory is 32KB and data RAM is 2048 bytes, with seamless migration options to PIC24F, PIC24H, dsPIC30F, and dsPIC33F families.
Typical applications include precision motor control for industrial drives, digital power supplies (LLC, PFC, buck), sensorless BLDC/PMSM control, and embedded industrial automation requiring extended -40C to +125C operation.
Design consideration: the device operates from a single 3V to 3.6V rail with a VCAP/VDDCORE pin requiring a low-ESR capacitor per Microchip guidelines; do not connect a 5V supply.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit modified Harvard, DSP-enhanced |
| Max Clock / Performance | 40 MHz / 40 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 32KB (32K x 8) |
| SRAM | 2KB (2048 bytes) |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (extended, /E grade) |
| PWM Generators | 2 with independent timebases |
| Analog Comparators | Up to 4 high-speed |
| ADC | 10-bit, high-speed |
| I/O Ports | 35 total port functions / 21 usable I/O on 28-pin package |
| Peripheral Pin Select | Yes (PPS) |
| Package | 28-SPDIP |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole (DIP) |
| Family Migration | PIC24F / PIC24H / dsPIC30F / dsPIC33F seamless migration |
| Product Family | dsPIC33F 16-bit Motor Control |
| Programming Interface | In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) via PGC/PGD |
| RoHS Status | Lead-free, RoHS compliant package (per datasheet 70283) |
DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input / programming voltage |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN2/RB0 — Analog input 0 / ADC positive reference / port B0 |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN3/RB1 — Analog input 1 / ADC negative reference / port B1 |
| Pin 4 | AN2/SS1/CN4/RB2 — Analog input 2 / SPI slave select 1 / port B2 |
| Pin 5 | AN3/INDX/CN5/RB3 — Analog input 3 / QEI index input / port B3 |
| Pin 6 | AN4/QEA/IC7/CN6/RB4 — Analog input 4 / QEI phase A / input capture 7 / port B4 |
| Pin 7 | AN5/QEB/IC8/CN7/RB5 — Analog input 5 / QEI phase B / input capture 8 / port B5 |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKI — Crystal oscillator input / external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKO/RC15 — Crystal oscillator output / clock output / port C15 |
| Pin 11 | SDA1/T2CK/RC0 — I2C data 1 / Timer2 external clock / port C0 (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 12 | SCL1/T3CK/RC1 — I2C clock 1 / Timer3 external clock / port C1 (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 13 | RP5/EMUD2 — Remappable pin RP5 (PPS) / emulator data channel 2 (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Positive supply, 3.0V to 3.6V |
| Pin 15 | VCAP/VDDCORE — Core regulator output - requires external capacitor per datasheet |
| Pin 16 | RP2/EMUC2 — Remappable pin RP2 (PPS) / emulator clock channel 2 (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 17 | RP3/EMUD3 — Remappable pin RP3 (PPS) / emulator data channel 3 (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 18 | RP13 — Remappable pin RP13 (PPS, plus additional functions) |
| Pin 19 | RP10/TCK — Remappable pin RP10 (PPS) / JTAG test clock (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 20 | PGD/RP1 — In-circuit debug data / remappable pin RP1 |
| Pin 21 | PGC/RP0 — In-circuit debug clock / remappable pin RP0 |
| Pin 22 | RP4 — Remappable pin RP4 (PPS, plus additional functions) |
| Pin 23 | RP6/FLTA — Remappable pin RP6 (PPS) / PWM fault input A (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 24 | RP7/QEA — Remappable pin RP7 (PPS) / QEI phase A alternate (plus additional functions) |
| Pin 25 | RP8 — Remappable pin RP8 (PPS, plus additional functions) |
| Pin 26 | RP9 — Remappable pin RP9 (PPS, plus additional functions) |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive supply, 3.0V to 3.6V |
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP is suitable for 6 applications: Sensorless BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Supplies (PFC / LLC / Buck), Industrial Automation and Embedded Control, Stepper Motor Drivers and Positioning, Power Inverters and Solar Applications, Prototyping and Education Platforms.
Sensorless BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP fits sensorless brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor control because its Motor Control family silicon provides two PWM generators with independent timebases for three-phase complementary PWM with dead-time, plus up to four high-speed comparators connected directly to PWM fault/limit logic for cycle-by-cycle overcurrent protection. At 40 MIPS, the DSP-enhanced core executes field-oriented control (FOC) or sensorless back-EMF observers within a 16-20 kHz switching period, while the 10-bit ADC samples phase currents synchronized to PWM center. The /E grade -40C to +125C rating suits sealed motor-drive enclosures. Trade-off: 2KB SRAM limits the size of FOC state machines, keeping code lean or choosing a larger dsPIC33FJ for complex observers.
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Digital Power Supplies (PFC / LLC / Buck)
For digitally controlled switch-mode power supplies, the DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP provides two independent-timebase PWM generators that can drive interleaved PFC stages or phase-shifted half-bridge/LLC topologies, and its high-speed comparators implement hardware cycle-by-cycle current limiting without CPU latency. The 40 MIPS DSP core with multiply-accumulate support runs 3P3Z compensators and average-current-mode control loops at tens-of-kHz update rates. Operating from 3V to 3.6V, it interfaces cleanly with gate-driver logic. The /E extended temperature grade suits enclosed PSU environments at -40C to +125C. Trade-off: the 10-bit ADC resolution may be marginal for very high-precision voltage regulation; add an external ADC or move to a higher-resolution family member if needed.
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Industrial Automation and Embedded Control
In factory automation nodes, the DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP serves as a compact 16-bit controller combining control, filtering, and communications. Peripheral Pin Select lets designers map UART, SPI, and input-capture resources to whichever DIP-28 pins reach connectors, simplifying legacy through-hole boards and retrofit designs. The 32KB Flash accommodates protocol stacks plus application code; 2KB SRAM handles Modbus RTU buffers comfortably. Four high-speed comparators and the 10-bit ADC support threshold detection and analog sensing without external ICs. The -40C to +125C /E grade tolerates panel-mounted enclosures near heat sources. DIP packaging enables socketed, field-replaceable controller modules, though through-hole height and cost per pin are trade-offs versus SOIC/QFN SMD alternatives in high-volume designs.
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Stepper Motor Drivers and Positioning
The DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP is well suited to microstepping stepper control: one PWM timebase generates the phase current waveform while the second independently handles chopping frequency or a second axis, and the DSP core computes sine/cosine microstep tables with hardware multiply. High-speed comparators provide instant overcurrent trip wired directly into the PWM module. Quadrature Encoder Interface inputs (QEA/QEB on RB4/RB3) close the position loop with encoder feedback at 40 MIPS computation speed. The -40C to +125C extended rating fits CNC machines, 3D printers, and lab positioning stages with warm electronics bays. Design consideration: ensure the 3V-3.6V logic interfaces properly with the stepper gate-driver logic thresholds, typically via 3.3V-compatible drivers or level translation.
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Power Inverters and Solar Applications
For small solar charge controllers and microinverters, the DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP runs maximum-power-point-tracking (MPPT) algorithms on its 40 MIPS DSP core while its dual independent-timebase PWM generators drive the DC-DC conversion stage and, where applicable, an inverter bridge. The 10-bit ADC multiplexes panel voltage/current and battery measurements; high-speed comparators implement hardware overcurrent protection for transformer or inductor faults with zero software latency. PPS routing lets the designer place sensing and communication pins optimally on crowded power boards. The /E grade covers rooftop combiner-box ambient extremes of -40C to +125C. Trade-off: 32KB Flash comfortably holds MPPT plus basic logging, but data-logging-heavy designs should offload storage to external SPI/EEPROM devices rather than relying on 2KB SRAM.
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Prototyping and Education Platforms
Because the /SP part ships in a 28-pin SPDIP through-hole package, it is ideal for breadboard prototyping, university DSP/motor-control labs, and hobbyist products. The 16-bit modified Harvard core with a real DSP engine exposes students to multiply-accumulate filtering and fixed-point control unavailable on typical 8-bit PIC16/PIC18 parts, while Peripheral Pin Select teaches flexible peripheral mapping. ICSP programming with low-cost PICkit-class tools and MPLAB X + XC16 (free academic tier) keeps entry cost minimal. The 32KB Flash and 2KB SRAM are adequate for lab exercises involving FOC, FFTs, or PID control. Practical note: for classroom durability, socket the DIP so failed units can be swapped in seconds; remember the 3.0V-3.6V supply constraint when reusing 5V lab benchtop supplies.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ32MC202-I/SP | DSPIC33FJ12GP202-I/SP | DSPIC33FJ32GP202-I/SP | DSPIC33EP32MC202-I/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SPDIP | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-DIP (SPDIP) - same | 28-SPDIP - same | 28-SPDIP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Performance | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 70 MIPS (higher) |
| Flash Memory | 32KB | 32KB | 12KB | 32KB | 32KB |
| SRAM | 2KB | 2KB | 1KB | 2KB | 2KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V | 3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| PWM / Motor Control Features | 2 PWM generators, independent timebases (MC family) | Identical MC PWM set | GP family, standard PWM only | GP family, standard PWM only | MC family PWM, EP generation |
Key Differentiators
- Extended -40C to +125C temperature grade in DIP (vs DSPIC33FJ32MC202-I/SP)
- Full 32KB Flash with MC-family dual PWM (vs DSPIC33FJ12GP202-I/SP)
- Through-hole 28-SPDIP package (vs DSPIC33FJ32MC202-I/SO)
Design Notes
Supply and VCAP design: the DSPIC33FJ32MC202-E/SP requires a single 3.0V-3.6V rail (nominal 3.3V). The VCAP/VDDCORE pin (pin 15) is the output of the internal core regulator and must be decoupled to VSS with the capacitor specified in datasheet 70283 Section 2 (a low-ESR ceramic; do not place external load on this pin). Never connect VCAP to VDD. I/O is not 5V-tolerant: when interfacing 5V sensors or logic, use series resistors within datasheet limits or a level translator such as the TXB0108. Budget roughly 50-70 mA typical active current at 40 MIPS (verify against datasheet electrical characteristics) when sizing the 3.3V regulator.
PPS and programming pin conflicts: PGC (pin 21, RP0) and PGD (pin 20, RP1) double as remappable peripheral pins. During development, avoid assigning UART or output-compare functions to RP0/RP1, or you will brick debug sessions with PICkit/ICD tools. Also remember analog pins AN0-AN5 (pins 2-7) default to analog mode; clear the ANSB/PMD bits before using them as digital I/O or QEI inputs. MCLR (pin 1) needs a pull-up resistor (typically 10k to 3.3V) and should never be driven directly from logic without current limiting because ICSP applies VPP-class voltages during erase/program sequences.
Layout for the SPDIP variant: keep the VCAP capacitor as close as possible to pins 15 and 8 (VSS) with a short, wide return path. Place a 100 nF ceramic directly across pins 14/27 (VDD) and 8/27 (VSS) plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the connector. For motor-control use, route PWM fault inputs (FLTA on RP6/pin 23) away from PWM output traces to prevent false trips; the high-speed comparators respond in nanoseconds and pick up glitch coupling easily. Because SPDIP is through-hole, ground planes are less continuous than on SMD boards - stitch ground vias or use a ground pour on the component side to keep ADC reference noise low.
Compliance Information
Package described as lead-free plastic in datasheet/distributor listings; RoHS compliant per product data. REACH, halogen-free and conflict-minerals declarations should be confirmed on the Microchip product page compliance section. Not an AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified part.
