DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT - 16-bit 40 MIPS DSC 64KB | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.9 | $7.90 |
| 10 | $7.15 | $71.50 |
| 100 | $6.3 | $630.00 |
| 500 | $5.75 | $2,875.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.2 | $5,200.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute architecture of a microcontroller with DSP-class math hardware in a single chip. Within the power-management hierarchy of embedded processors, the dsPIC33F family sits between general-purpose MCUs (such as PIC24) and dedicated DSPs, integrating a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with a DSP engine, barrel shifter, high-speed MAC, and advanced analog peripherals on one die.
Key features include the 40 MHz internal oscillator option with PLL for full-speed 40 MIPS operation, dual-source 3.3V supply operation, an integrated 12-bit 500 ksps ADC, multiple UART, SPI, and I2C communication ports, and ECAN support for industrial networking. The A-suffix silicon revision improves errata performance over the original dsPIC33FJ64GP206.
The device executes digital filter algorithms and high-speed precision digital control loops efficiently thanks to its single-cycle MAC, 40-bit wide accumulator, and hardware barrel shifter. Pin compatibility with the PIC24H family and high compatibility with dsPIC30F devices enables seamless migration between families as computational resource and system cost requirements evolve.
Typical applications include digital power supplies and switch-mode converters, motor control (BLDC, PMSM, induction), automotive control modules (Microchip recommends this product for automotive design), and industrial sensing/conditioning systems that combine high-speed ADC sampling with fast control-loop computation.
When designing with this part, connect every VDD and VSS pair - even one floating supply pin can cause ICSP programming failures - and use matched PGECx/PGEDx pairs for in-circuit serial programming. Decouple each supply pin with 0.1 uF ceramics close to the package.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing context, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. Pricing references are as of 2026-09-27.
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DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC33F (modified Harvard) |
| Maximum Execution Speed | 40 MIPS |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB (64K x 8) |
| Data Memory (RAM) | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V nominal) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Extended, E suffix) |
| Technology | CMOS |
| DSP Features | Single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator, barrel shifter |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, ECAN |
| Debug / Programming | ICSP via PGECx/PGEDx pairs, boundary scan (JTAG) |
| Automotive Suitability | Recommended for automotive design (per Microchip) |
| Family Compatibility | Pin compatible with PIC24H; migratable to dsPIC30F |
| Lifecycle Status | In Production (per Microchip) |
| Packaging | Tray |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT 64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT (64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm), 0.5 mm pitch 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/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies and SMPS Control, Brushless and PMSM Motor Control, Automotive Control Modules, Industrial Sensing and Signal Conditioning, Audio and Speech Signal Processing, Embedded Control and Robotics.
Digital Power Supplies and SMPS Control
Switch-mode power converters need control loops that sample the output and update PWM duty cycles every switching cycle - often at 100 kHz to 1 MHz. The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT fits this role with its 40 MIPS core and DSP engine: the single-cycle MAC executes compensator (PID or 2p2z) arithmetic in a few microseconds, leaving ample loop headroom. Its integrated high-speed ADC samples voltage and current feedback synchronously with the PWM, minimizing control delay. The extended -40C to +125C rating suits power stages where controller ambient rises with load. Firmware-defined control also lets one hardware platform serve multiple converter topologies (buck, boost, LLC) with only code changes, reducing board variants and qualification effort across a product family.
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Brushless and PMSM Motor Control
Field-oriented control (FOC) of BLDC and PMSM motors demands Clarke/Park transforms, PI current loops, and SVPWM generation at 10-20 kHz PWM frequencies - a workload the DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT handles comfortably at 40 MIPS. The DSP engine's single-cycle MAC accelerates the trigonometry-heavy transform math, while the ADC synchronizes phase-current sampling to PWM centers to avoid switching transients. The -E extended temperature rating (-40C to +125C) suits motor-drive enclosures near heat-generating inverters. With 64KB Flash, complete FOC stacks including speed loops and communication (UART/CAN for host commands) fit on-chip. Compared to a general MCU, the hardware barrel shifter and 40-bit accumulator prevent overflow and rounding errors in fixed-point control arithmetic, improving torque ripple and low-speed smoothness.
Recommended
Automotive Control Modules
Microchip explicitly recommends the dsPIC33FJ64GP206A for automotive design, and the -E suffix's -40C to +125C operating range matches typical module environments near engine bays, transmission controllers, and lighting ballasts. The ECAN peripheral integrates with in-vehicle CAN 2.0B networks for diagnostics and body-control messaging, while the 12-bit ADC handles analog sensor acquisition (positions, pressures, temperatures). The A-suffix silicon incorporates improvements over the original GP206 revision, important for field reliability in safety-relevant modules. For production programs, Microchip offers automotive-grade ordering codes with appropriate traceability documentation. Using the 64-pin TQFP footprint also allows drop-in migration to the 128KB or 256KB family members as software content grows with feature updates over the vehicle lifecycle.
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Industrial Sensing and Signal Conditioning
Industrial transmitters and conditioners combine precision analog acquisition with DSP post-processing - filtering, RMS computation, linearization - exactly the dsPIC33F design point. The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT's integrated high-speed ADC digitizes sensor inputs while the DSP engine applies IIR/FIR filters and fixed-point math in real time at 40 MIPS, replacing external filter ICs and reducing BOM cost. UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces connect to HART modems, displays, and fieldbus transceivers; ECAN links into factory networks. The extended temperature rating survives cabinet environments in foundries and outdoor installations. With 64KB Flash, protocol stacks and calibration tables coexist on-chip, and the ICSP interface supports field reprogramming of calibration and feature firmware without desoldering the device.
Recommended
Audio and Speech Signal Processing
The GP (general purpose) variant of the dsPIC33F family suits audio path processing: echo cancellation, active noise control, speech band filtering, and audio effect algorithms exploit the single-cycle MAC and 40-bit accumulator for 16-bit fixed-point audio math. The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT runs these workloads at 40 MIPS - sufficient for multi-band processing at standard 8-48 kHz sample rates. Its ADC captures microphone or line inputs while UART/SPI streams compressed audio to codecs or wireless modules. The GP family's pin compatibility with PIC24H lets products share a footprint with pure-control variants. The extended -E temperature rating benefits automotive audio amplifiers and outdoor PA systems, and the 64KB Flash accommodates algorithm libraries plus parameter storage without external memory in many designs.
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Embedded Control and Robotics
Robot joint controllers and motion subsystems need simultaneous sensor fusion, trajectory computation, and fast commutation or servo loops. The DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT combines a 40 MIPS 16-bit core with DSP math acceleration, executing complementary filter fusion and PID velocity loops within tight cycle budgets. Multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports interface encoders, IMUs, and host links, while ECAN connects to distributed robot buses. The 64-pin TQFP provides enough GPIO for driver enable lines, limit switches, and status I/O without port expanders. Its -40C to +125C rating tolerates drive electronics enclosures, and JTAG boundary scan supports board-level production test. The pin-compatible family (32KB to 256KB Flash) lets a single PCB scale from lightweight grippers to computation-heavy multi-axis controllers.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ128GP206A-E/PT | DSPIC33FJ256GP506A-E/PT | DSPIC33FJ256GP506AT-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| Execution Speed | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| 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 |
| Automotive Recommended | Yes | Family-recommended; verify suffix for +125C | Yes (E suffix) | Yes (E suffix) | Family-recommended; verify suffix for +125C |
| PCB Change Required | - | None - pin-to-pin | None - pin-to-pin | None - pin-to-pin | None - pin-to-pin |
Key Differentiators
- Extended +125C operation (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/PT)
- Cost efficiency at 64KB (vs DSPIC33FJ128GP206A-E/PT)
- Extended temperature at 256KB headroom (vs DSPIC33FJ256GP506AT-I/PT)
Design Notes
Connect every VDD/VSS pair on the 64-pin TQFP. Microchip's family guidance explicitly warns that even one unconnected supply pin can cause ICSP programming to fail, a fault that appears only at programming and is difficult to debug. Similarly, use PGECx/PGEDx pins strictly as matched pairs - ICSPCLK on PGEC2 must pair with ICSPDAT on PGED2; mixing pairs across the two signals breaks programming. Route the chosen programming pair to a header unencumbered by strong pull-ups or series resistors above a few hundred ohms.
Run the device from a clean 3.3V rail (3.0V-3.6V range). Decouple each of the multiple VDD pins with 0.1 uF ceramics placed within a few millimeters of the pin, and add 4.7-10 uF bulk near the device. Separate AVDD/AVSS with an RC or ferrite filter from the digital rail to preserve ADC accuracy when sampling fast analog channels. The internal FRC oscillator with PLL reaches the full 40 MIPS without an external crystal, but for UART/CAN timing-critical baud rates, use an external primary crystal for frequency accuracy.
Estimated: the 64-pin TQFP on a typical 4-layer board exhibits junction-to-ambient resistance on the order of 40-50 C/W; verify the exact theta_JA from the package section of the family datasheet for your stackup. At moderate 3.3V logic activity the die dissipates well under 0.5 W, keeping junction rise below roughly 25 C - comfortable within the +125C -E rating. Only in extended-temperature enclosures above 105C ambient should you verify total dissipation against the derating curve and increase ground-plane copper.
Compliance Information
Microchip product page states the product is 'Recommended for Automotive Design' with special ordering codes for automotive-grade versions; formal RoHS/REACH certificates were not present in the verified web data and must be confirmed on Microchip's compliance documentation.
