DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR - 16-bit DSC 40MIPS 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.49 | $5.49 |
| 10 | $4.98 | $49.80 |
| 100 | $4.52 | $452.00 |
| 500 | $4.18 | $2,090.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.92 | $3,920.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational throughput of a DSP with the peripheral set, interrupt structure and ease of use of a microcontroller. In the broader system hierarchy, the dsPIC33F family sits within the 16-bit DSC category alongside Microchip's PIC24H MCUs, offering seamless migration among PIC24F, PIC24H and dsPIC30F devices in similar packages.
Key features of this part include a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture core executing up to 40 MIPS, hardware MAC acceleration for digital filter algorithms, zero-overhead looping for high-speed control loops, and DMA data transfer offloading the CPU. The device supports low-power operating modes, an integrated RTC and timers, and a high-speed peripheral and interrupt architecture suited to real-time deterministic response.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33F is designed to execute digital filter algorithms and high-speed precision digital control loops under pressure. Dual fetch, hardware multiply-accumulate and a dedicated DSP instruction set allow FIR/IIR filtering to run alongside general control code without external DSP support. The integrated ADC interface supports analog signal capture directly into the DSP datapath.
Typical applications include digital power supplies, motor control drives, sensor signal conditioning, and industrial automation nodes where precise, fast control loops are mandatory.
Design consideration: the strict 3.0V to 3.6V supply window requires a well-regulated 3.3V rail; the 'A' suffix grade and -I temperature rating (-40C to +85C) should be confirmed against your end-environment requirements.
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| Core Processor | dsPIC33F (16-bit dsPIC RISC) |
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Speed (Max MIPS) | 40 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) Exposed Pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T/R) |
| Speed (Clock) | 40 MHz |
| Product Family | dsPIC 33F General Purpose DSC |
| Key Features | Hardware MAC acceleration, zero-overhead loop, low-power mode, DMA, RTC and timer |
| Migration Path | Seamless migration to PIC24F/PIC24H MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR 64-vqfn (9x9 mm) exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/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 DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies, Motor Control Drives, Industrial Automation Nodes, Sensor Signal Conditioning and Data Acquisition, Audio and Communications Processing, Embedded Control with Legacy Migration.
Digital Power Supplies
Switch-mode power supplies, LLC and PFC stages benefit directly from this DSC's 40 MIPS core, zero-overhead looping and deterministic interrupt response, which keep voltage- and current-loop compensators running at high PWM frequencies with minimal jitter. Hardware MAC acceleration executes the digital filter and compensator math without extra DSP silicon, while DMA transfers ADC samples into memory without CPU intervention, preserving loop timing margin. The integrated ADC interface supports multi-channel phase-current and output-voltage sampling in one conversion cycle. Unlike fixed-function controllers, firmware-based control allows soft-start profiles, fault logging and telemetry on the same 64-pin VQFN device operating from a 3.0V to 3.6V rail.
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Motor Control Drives
BLDC, PMSM and ACIM drives rely on fast, deterministic control loops that this dsPIC33F executes comfortably: field-oriented control inner current loops at tens of kilohertz fit within the 40 MIPS budget, aided by hardware multiply-accumulate for Park/Clarke transforms and PI compensators. The zero-overhead loop construct runs repetitive filter taps without branch penalties, and the interrupt architecture gives sub-microsecond response to PWM fault conditions. Multi-channel ADC sampling synchronized to the PWM carrier captures phase currents cleanly. The 64-pin VQFN (9x9) exposed-pad package provides enough I/O for gate-drive interfaces, encoder inputs and communication, all within a compact footprint for integrated drive boards.
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Industrial Automation Nodes
Factory automation endpoints - sensor aggregators, actuator controllers and small PLC I/O modules - need deterministic real-time behavior plus robust serial connectivity. This DSC delivers 40 MIPS headroom for protocol stacks and control code simultaneously, with DMA offloading data movement between communication peripherals and memory. The RTC and timer suite supports time-stamped event logging and scheduled tasks, while low-power modes suit duty-cycled monitoring nodes. Operating from a standard 3.3V industrial rail at -40C to +85C, the part covers unconditioned cabinet environments. The 64-pin QFN's dense I/O supports discrete inputs, relays and multiple fieldbus interfaces on a single controller, reducing BOM count versus MCU-plus-coprocessor designs.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning and Data Acquisition
Precision sensor front-ends use this DSC's DSP instruction set to run FIR and IIR filtering, calibration math and compensation algorithms directly on sampled data. The integrated ADC interface streams conversions into a DMA buffer so the 40 MIPS core spends cycles on math rather than polling, and hardware MAC acceleration makes windowed filtering practical at meaningful sample rates. Zero-overhead loops keep per-sample latency constant, important for control-critical measurements. The -40C to +85C industrial rating and 3.0V to 3.6V supply integrate cleanly into standard 3.3V analog domains with shared reference rails, enabling single-supply designs that measure, compensate and communicate results without an external signal-processing chip.
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Audio and Communications Processing
The general-purpose (GP) dsPIC33FJ64GP206A family targets signal-processing workloads such as audio filtering, tone generation and modem-style baseband tasks. Hardware MAC acceleration executes FIR/IIR taps efficiently, the 40 MIPS core sustains real-time sample-rate processing, and DMA keeps codec data flowing without CPU stalls. The high-speed peripheral and interrupt architecture supports multiple UART/SPI/I2C-class links for codec control and data transport simultaneously. Its 64KB FLASH hosts substantial filter coefficient tables and protocol stacks, and the seamless migration path to PIC24H devices lets you reuse code where a controller-only endpoint is required. The 64-pin VQFN footprint accommodates codec, line and user interfaces on compact boards.
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Embedded Control with Legacy Migration
Designs migrating from 8-bit MCUs or aging dsPIC30F silicon gain a modernization path here: per Microchip, the dsPIC33F family provides seamless migration to and from PIC24F/PIC24H MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages, so socket-compatible upgrades preserve board investment while adding 40 MIPS DSP capability. Existing firmware concepts (peripherals, interrupt model, toolchain) carry forward through the MPLAB ecosystem, shortening requalification cycles. This is especially valuable for long-lifecycle industrial and medical equipment where PCB respins are costly. The 64-pin VQFN exposed-pad package matches the migration pin-map family, and the 'A'-revision alternatives listed on this page offer a firmware-refresh endpoint within the same footprint.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/MR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/MR | DSPIC33FJ128GP206A-I/MR | DSPIC33FJ256GP206A-I/MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-VQFN (9x9) EP | 64-VQFN (9x9) EP - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) EP - same | 64-VQFN (9x9) EP - same |
| Core / MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS | 16-bit dsPIC33F, 40 MIPS |
| Program FLASH | 64KB (64K x 8) | 64KB | 128KB | 256KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 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 +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Silicon Revision | Original dsPIC33FJ64GP206 die (T/R) | 'A' revision (errata-corrected) | 'A' revision | 'A' revision |
| Pin Compatibility | Base device | Pin-to-pin drop-in | Pin-to-pin drop-in | Pin-to-pin drop-in |
Key Differentiators
- 40 MIPS DSP-class throughput in a microcontroller workflow (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/MR)
- 64KB FLASH covers typical DSC control firmware at lowest family cost (vs DSPIC33FJ128GP206A-I/MR)
- Trade-off: original die revision carries earlier errata (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-I/MR)
Design Notes
The device requires a tightly regulated 3.0V to 3.6V rail. The 0.6V window means any DC-DC converter feeding it should hold within +/-3% under worst-case load transients; add bulk capacitance near the regulator and a dedicated 10uF ceramic plus 0.1uF high-frequency bypass at each VDD/VSS pin pair of the QFN. If using an LDO, confirm its dropout and current headroom across the -40C to +85C ambient range. Do not feed the 3.3V rail from a 5V source through a simple regulator without verifying load-step response during programming/debug sessions, where current draw can spike.
The 64-VQFN (9x9 mm) exposed-pad package routes many signals via the bottom pad and perimeter pins. Follow the Microchip family datasheet land-pattern recommendation: define the center exposed pad per the PCB land pattern (target approximately 50-60% solder coverage via segmented paste stencil to avoid floating the die). fan out VDD pairs first with short, wide traces, and keep the oscillator and analog reference traces away from PWM and switching nodes. The exposed thermal/ground pad should connect to a solid ground plane through an array of vias for both electrical and thermal performance.
Three recurring issues with this family: (1) MCLR/PGD/PGC programming pins double as I/O - reserve them for in-circuit programming access or you will lose field updates; (2) the 'A' vs non-'A' die revision changes device IDs and errata behavior, so lock your programmer script and firmware build to the exact MPN you buy; (3) the industrial -40C to +85C rating means self-heating in dense 64-pin boards counts against your margin - estimate junction rise with the datasheet thermal parameters before finalizing airflow. Always verify firmware against the target silicon revision before volume production swaps.
Compliance Information
Compliance data was not present in the retrieved web data; verify RoHS/REACH/lead-free status on the Microchip product page before procurement.
