DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR - 16-bit 40MIPS DSC 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.95 | $7.95 |
| 10 | $7.3 | $73.00 |
| 100 | $6.55 | $655.00 |
| 500 | $5.95 | $2,975.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.4 | $5,400.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute architecture of a microcontroller with DSP-engine features such as a multiply-accumulate unit, barrel shifter, and multiple internal bus architectures. Within the power-management hierarchy of embedded processing, a DSC sits between a general-purpose 16-bit MCU and a dedicated DSP processor, making the dsPIC33F family the bridge between Microchip PIC24H MCUs (with which it is pin compatible) and legacy dsPIC30F devices for easy migration.
Key features include 16-bit RISC execution at up to 40 MIPS, 64KB Flash with 16KB of the same array usable as data RAM, a CMOS process, and boundary-scan (JTAG) debug capability. The extended temperature (-E) grade supports -40C to +125C operation, and the -A revision marks the enhanced automotive-recommended variant of the dsPIC33FJ64GP206.
The dsPIC33FJ64GP206A core executes DSP-class instructions including 40x40-bit multiply-accumulate, dual operands fetch, and modulo and bit-reversed addressing modes, enabling fast FIR/IIR filtering and high-speed control loops in a single-cycle pipeline. Peripherals typical of the GP (general purpose) subfamily include UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, output-compare, and input-capture modules, allowing it to host both control and communication tasks on one chip.
Typical applications include digital power conversion (PFC, LLC power supplies), motor control (PMSM, BLDC, induction), automotive and industrial sensing nodes, and general-purpose digital signal processing such as audio filtering and smart-sensor fusion. The 40 MIPS headroom makes it well suited to digital filter algorithms and high-speed precision control loops.
In design, note the 3.0V to 3.6V supply window (nominal 3.3V); a 3.3V LDO or buck output is recommended, and decouple both VDD/VSS pin pairs plus VDDCORE with low-ESR ceramics placed at the 9x9 mm QFN land pattern. The exposed pad should be soldered to a grounded thermal area.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC33F, 16-bit RISC |
| Maximum Clock / Performance | 40 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) |
| Programmable Memory Type | Flash |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Nominal Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Number of Pins | 64 |
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm), exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5 mm (same PQCC64 family variant) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| DSP Features | Barrel shifter, MAC, multiple internal bus architectures |
| Debug / Test | Boundary scan (JTAG) |
| Family Compatibility | Pin compatible with PIC24H, high compatibility with dsPIC30F |
| Automotive Recommendation | Recommended for automotive design |
| Lifecycle Status | In Production |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR 64-vqfn (9x9 mm), exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR (64-vqfn (9x9 mm), exposed pad 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 DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Conversion, Motor Control (PMSM/BLDC/Induction), Automotive Sensing and Body Electronics, General Purpose Digital Signal Processing, Industrial Sensing and Communication Nodes, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Digital Power Conversion
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR fits switch-mode power supplies and digital power factor correction because dsPIC33F DSCs are designed by Microchip specifically to execute high-speed precision digital control loops. At 40 MIPS with a single-cycle MAC DSP engine and barrel shifter, the core closes current- and voltage-loop bandwidths well beyond analog-compensated equivalents, while the GP subfamily's 12-bit ADC captures feedback signals for the compensation firmware. Used as the main PWM and loop controller between the rectifier stage and the power switches, it adds programmability and adaptive control that analog controllers lack. The trade-off versus a hardware controller is firmware development effort, but the extended -40C to +125C E-grade matches the thermal environment inside power supplies.
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Motor Control (PMSM/BLDC/Induction)
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR suits three-phase motor control because its 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core runs FOC (field-oriented control) inner loops at multi-kHz rates using single-cycle multiply-accumulate instructions, while the GP peripherals provide UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC for current sensing and host communication. The extended -40C to +125C operating range survives drive-enclosure temperatures, and the 64-pin VQFN (9x9 mm) exposed-pad package offers enough GPIO and PWM-capable outputs for gate drive, gate power, and protection signaling on a compact drive PCB. Firmware-based control also allows one board to serve multiple motor types (PMSM, BLDC, induction) by changing software, reducing the inventory and design trade-off versus dedicated ASIC gate drivers.
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Automotive Sensing and Body Electronics
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR is a fit for automotive sensor modules and body electronics because Microchip explicitly recommends the dsPIC33FJ64GP206A for design into automotive applications, and this -E suffix variant operates from -40C to +125C, covering underhood and gearbox-adjacent environments. The 3.0V-3.6V CMOS core with boundary-scan (JTAG) support simplifies production test and diagnostics, while the 64KB Flash retains calibration data and diagnostic firmware in-system. Used as a local sensor-fusion and pre-processing node reporting over CAN-transceiver-equipped UART/SPI links, it offloads the central ECU. Designers should note that formal AEC-Q100-qualified ordering codes are separate from this standard extended-temperature part, so automotive qualification requirements should be confirmed per program.
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General Purpose Digital Signal Processing
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR works well as an embedded DSP engine for audio filtering, vibration analysis, and general filtering tasks because dsPIC33Fs are, in Microchip's words, designed to execute digital filter algorithms. The 40 MIPS core executes FIR/IIR taps with single-cycle MAC and modulo/bit-reversed addressing for circular buffers and FFT bit-reversal, while 64KB Flash holds program plus filter coefficient tables. Compared with a separate DSP chip, the DSC integrates the control MCU and the DSP engine on one 64-pin VQFN die, cutting BOM count and bus latency between control and signal-processing tasks. The trade-off is lower raw throughput than a floating-point DSP, so it targets fixed-point, moderate-bandwidth signal chains.
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Industrial Sensing and Communication Nodes
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR is appropriate for industrial sensor and gateways nodes because its GP peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C) plus 40 MIPS of headroom let one chip perform ADC oversampling, digital filtering, and protocol translation between field devices and plant networks. The 3.0V-3.6V nominal 3.3V supply matches standard industrial logic rails, and the -40C to +125C E-grade handles outdoor cabinets and machinery enclosures. Deployed between analog front-ends and a network transceiver, it reduces overall system latency versus routing raw ADC data to a host. Designers should budget the 64KB Flash for both application firmware and any in-field update loader, or step up to a larger-Flash same-footprint family member if headroom is tight.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR serves handheld and bench instrumentation as a real-time signal-processing and sequencing controller: the 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core performs trigger detection, averaging, and FFT pre-processing, while UART/SPI/I2C handle panel communication and host links. Boundary-scan support aids manufacturing test of the instrument's own PCB, and the 9x9 mm 64-VQFN exposed-pad package fits the dense mixed-signal layouts typical of portable test equipment. The 3.3V CMOS supply keeps logic-compatible with standard instrumentation buses. The main design consideration is analog layout hygiene: with digital filtering on-die, keep the ADC front-end routed away from the core-supply pins and decouple VDDCORE carefully to preserve effective measurement resolution.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/MR | DSPIC33FJ64GP204T-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ64GP202T-I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) MR | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) MR - same | 64-TQFP (PT) - different body | 28-SOIC (SO) - different body |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Performance | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) | 64KB | 64KB (60KB available) | 64KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Pin-to-Pin Compatibility with target | Reference | Yes - same 64-VQFN footprint | No - TQFP requires different land pattern | No - 28-pin SOIC |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature grade (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/MR)
- Automotive design recommendation on the current A revision (vs dsPIC33FJ64GP206 (non-A))
- Same-footprint memory migration (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP204T-I/PT)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/MR from a well-regulated 3.3V rail within the 3.0V-3.6V window. Decouple every VDD/VSS pin pair with 0.1uF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the pins, and follow Microchip's datasheet guidance for the VDDCORE regulator capacitor, which must be low-ESR and close to the pin. Do not power the part from a 5V rail through an unregulated path - the absolute maximum is well below 5V.
The 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) MR package has a central exposed pad that must be soldered to a grounded thermal pad on the PCB. Use a via array under the pad to the ground plane for both thermal relief and a low-inductance ground return. A 0.5 mm pitch QFN land pattern requires solder-mask-defined or non-solder-mask-defined pads per IPC guidance - verify with your assembly house to avoid bridging between perimeter pins.
Migration within the dsPIC33FJXXXGPX06A/X08A/X10A family is documented as pin compatible with PIC24H, but peripheral multiplexing differs between subfamilies - verify each pin's PPS (peripheral pin select) mapping when porting firmware from a GP202/GP204 (smaller pin count) design to this 64-pin part. Also note the 'A' revision is the supported die: new designs should not start on the non-A dsPIC33FJ64GP206, which is superseded.
The ADC and oscillator inputs are sensitive to switching noise on the 9x9 mm QFN. Route the analog ADC inputs away from the crystal/oscillator traces and keep the VDDCORE area quiet. Boundary-scan (JTAG) pins should be broken out to test points or a header during layout, since production diagnosis of a 64-pin QFN without JTAG access requires X-ray or destructive analysis.
Compliance Information
Microchip recommends the dsPIC33FJ64GP206A for automotive design, with special ordering codes for automotive-grade versions; this standard -E/MR part is not itself an AEC-Q100 ordering code. Formal RoHS/REACH/lead-free status should be confirmed from the Microchip product page or the official datasheet.
