DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT - 40 MIPS 16-bit DSC 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| 10 | $5.78 | $57.80 |
| 100 | $5.15 | $515.00 |
| 500 | $4.62 | $2,310.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.18 | $4,180.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller blends the peripherals and ease of use of a microcontroller (MCU) with the computational throughput of a digital signal processor (DSP) in a single chip. Within the power-management hierarchy of embedded silicon, the dsPIC33F sits above basic 8-bit MCUs and alongside PIC24H MCUs, offering seamless migration options to PIC24F, PIC24H and dsPIC30F devices in similar packages.
Key features include operation up to 40 MIPS over an industrial supply range of 3.0V to 3.6V, 21 I/O ports (up to 53 usable I/O lines in the 64-pin package), Flash-based program storage for field reprogramming, and an instruction set combining 16-bit MCU operations with DSP multiply-accumulate and DSP engine addressing modes.
Architecturally, the dsPIC33F core uses a 16-bit modified Harvard RISC pipeline with a dedicated hardware multiplier, making it efficient for control loops, digital filtering and fast interrupt servicing. The GP (General Purpose) peripheral set targets mixed signal-control designs rather than the motor-control-optimized MC variants, and the family shares tooling, programming protocols and pinout conventions across the dsPIC33FJXXXGPX06/X08/X10 series.
Typical applications include industrial automation and sensing nodes, general-purpose motor-adjacent control and power conversion supervision, audio and communications signal processing, and portable instrumentation where 40 MIPS headroom at 3.3V is required.
A key design consideration: the part is specified for 3.0-3.6V operation, so a regulated 3.3V rail is mandatory, and full 40 MIPS speed requires this full voltage range per the datasheet operating-range table.
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DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC33F RISC DSC |
| Max CPU Speed | 40 MIPS (40 MHz) |
| Program Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) Flash |
| RAM | 8KB (8K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Ports | 21 |
| I/O Pins (usable) | 53 |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, I suffix) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
| Product Family | dsPIC33FJXXXGPX06/X08/X10 |
| ROM Type | Flash |
| Lifecycle Status | Active |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Migration Path | PIC24F, PIC24H MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages |
DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT 64-tqfp (10 x 10 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT (64-tqfp (10 x 10 mm) 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 DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation and Sensing, Digital Audio and Signal Processing, Power Conversion and Digital Power Supervision, Motor-Driven Equipment Control, Communications and Networking Nodes, Portable Test and Measurement Instruments.
Industrial Automation and Sensing
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT fits industrial automation nodes because its 40 MIPS 16-bit DSP core executes digital filtering, FFT and control-loop mathematics far faster than a typical MCU, while its -40C to +85C industrial temperature rating matches factory-floor environments. With 64KB Flash and up to 53 I/O lines, it can host a communication stack plus signal-processing firmware on one chip. Typical topology: sensor front-end feeds an on-chip ADC, the DSP engine applies IIR/FIR filters, and results are dispatched over UART/SPI/I2C. The 3.0-3.6V supply simplifies integration with standard industrial 3.3V logic, and the 64-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) package keeps the footprint compact on dense control boards.
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Digital Audio and Signal Processing
The 40 MIPS performance and hardware DSP multiply-accumulate engine of the DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT make it a practical host for audio filtering, sample-rate conversion and spectral analysis at moderate sample rates. Its 64KB Flash stores filter coefficient tables, a bootloader and application firmware simultaneously, and 8KB RAM buffers multi-channel sample frames. In a typical chain, an external audio codec streams samples over SPI or DCI-compatible serial ports, the DSP core applies biquad filters or AGC, and processed audio returns to the codec. Because the whole pipeline runs on one 3.3V chip, designers avoid the complexity of a separate DSP plus MCU two-chip solution, cutting BOM cost and board area in portable and installed audio equipment.
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Power Conversion and Digital Power Supervision
In switched-mode power supplies and DC-DC systems, the DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT serves as a supervisory and housekeeping controller while a dedicated digital-power DSC handles the fast control loop. Its 40 MIPS core monitors voltages, currents and temperatures, computes efficiency metrics, and manages sequencing, fault logging and communication with a host. The 53 I/O lines drive relays, status LEDs and front-panel controls, and the 3.0-3.6V rating suits rails derived from standard 3.3V regulators. Because the GP variant provides general-purpose peripherals rather than high-resolution motor PWM, pairing it with an MC- or GS-family digital-power device - such as the dsPIC33FJ32GS608 - yields a clean division of labor between real-time control and system management.
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Motor-Driven Equipment Control
For equipment containing motors - pumps, fans, conveyors, HVAC blowers - the DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT acts as the system controller that sequences motor drives, processes encoder or Hall feedback at high rate, and implements protection logic. Its 40 MIPS throughput allows a full field-oriented-control-adjacent monitoring task or fast PID supervision at several kHz loop rates, while the 64KB Flash retains firmware space for communication protocols such as Modbus. Note that for the innermost high-resolution PWM generation of BLDC/PMSM drives, Microchip's MC variants are purpose-built; the GP206 excels as the supervisory layer or in DC-motor and stepper applications with moderate PWM demands. The industrial -40C to +85C rating and tape-and-reel packaging support volume production.
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Communications and Networking Nodes
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT is well suited to embedded communication nodes: its DSP engine implements software modems, line coding, CRC and protocol framing efficiently at 40 MIPS, while multiple UART, SPI and I2C ports link RS-485 transceivers, Ethernet-adjacent front ends and RF modules. The 64KB Flash accommodates a full protocol stack plus OTA-style field-update bootloader, which is often the deciding factor versus 32KB siblings. With 53 I/O lines the same chip manages node addressing, status indication and discrete control. Operating from a single 3.3V rail simplifies integration with low-voltage transceiver ICs, and the 10 x 10 mm 64-TQFP package provides sufficient pin count for parallel peripheral fan-out without external port expanders.
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Portable Test and Measurement Instruments
Handheld meters, data loggers and bench accessories benefit from the DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT's combination of 40 MIPS DSP throughput for waveform math, 3.0-3.6V low-power operation for battery designs, and 64KB Flash for calibration tables plus application firmware. The DSP engine performs RMS computation, windowing and averaging in real time, while up to 53 I/O lines drive keypad scanning, display interfaces and relay ranges. Industrial temperature rating covers field use, and the 10 x 10 mm TQFP balances pin count against solderability in hand-assembly prototypes. When product variants need more memory for logging or USB-class features, the identical footprint of family members allows a single PCB design to span multiple memory tiers.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ64GP206-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ128GP206T-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ32GP206T-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 |
| CPU Speed | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) | 64KB (64K x 8) | 64KB (64K x 8) | 128KB (128K x 8) | 32KB (32K x 8) |
| RAM | 8KB (8K x 8) | 8KB (8K x 8) | 8KB (8K x 8) | 16KB (16K x 8) | 8KB (8K x 8) |
| 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 |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) |
| Packaging / Die Revision | Tape & Reel, base die | Tape & Reel, A die revision (errata fixes) | Tray/tube, base die | Tape & Reel, 2x Flash | Tape & Reel, 0.5x Flash, lower cost |
Key Differentiators
- Base-die economics on tape and reel (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206AT-I/PT)
- Extended temperature option on identical footprint (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP206A-E/PT)
- Balanced 64KB Flash for stack-heavy firmware (vs DSPIC33FJ32GP206T-I/PT)
Design Notes
The DSPIC33FJ64GP206T-I/PT requires a regulated 3.0V to 3.6V supply - full 40 MIPS operation is only specified across this entire range, so an LDO or buck outputting a clean 3.3V is mandatory. Place a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor at each VDD/VSS pin pair plus one bulk 4.7-10uF capacitor near the device. All VDD pins must be connected; leaving a supply pin floating causes erratic operation. If the design is battery powered, verify the regulator maintains at least 3.0V under load transients to avoid brown-out resets during peak DSP activity.
The 64-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) has a 0.5 mm pin pitch - use solder-mask-defined pads per IPC recommendations and extend traces slightly beyond the pins for rework access. Reserve space for a 5-pin ICSP/ICD programming header (MCLR, VDD, GND, PGD, PGC) in the layout; in-circuit debugging with the ICD tools requires it. Route oscillator crystal traces short and guard them with ground pour. Keep analog peripheral traces (if using on-chip analog functions) away from switching regulator nodes to preserve signal integrity on this 16-bit DSC.
Do not confuse package variants within this family: aggregator listings (e.g. digchip) mention a QFN-44 package for related orderable codes, but the /PT suffix on this MPN specifically denotes the 64-pin TQFP - verify the footprint before layout release. Also confirm MCLR is pulled up (4.7k-10k) to VDD for reliable programming, and never drive I/O above VDD since the dsPIC33F is a 3.3V part with no 5V-tolerant rating stated in the provided data; use level shifters when interfacing 5V logic.
Compliance Information
Aggregator listing states LEAD FREE, PLASTIC package; Microchip standard dsPIC33F production parts are RoHS compliant. REACH/halogen/conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
