DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF - 16-bit DSC 40 MIPS 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.95 | $9.95 |
| 10 | $8.96 | $89.60 |
| 100 | $7.85 | $785.00 |
| 500 | $7.1 | $3,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.45 | $6,450.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF Overview
A digital signal controller combines the computational horsepower of a DSP engine with the peripheral integration and ease of use of a microcontroller. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, the DSC sits above a general-purpose MCU and beside a classic DSP: it belongs to the Microchip dsPIC33F General Purpose family, which offers seamless migration to PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages, making board redesigns unnecessary when performance needs grow.
Key features include the 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with DSP instructions, 40 MIPS maximum core throughput, 64KB self-programmable Flash, and a rich general-purpose peripheral set including multiple UART, SPI, and I2C ports, motor-control PWM, and a high-speed ADC. Multiple PGECx/PGEDx pin pairs support In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) - any pair may be used, but PGEC and PGED must be used as a matched pair.
Architecturally, the device pairs a 16-bit CPU with a 17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle hardware multiplier, a 40-bit barrel shifter, dual operand fetch, and multiple internal bus structures, enabling efficient multiply-accumulate loops for filtering and control algorithms. According to Microchip, the dsPIC33F family targets high-performance digital signal control where both DSP math and MCU-style control flow are needed.
Typical applications include digital power supplies and power-factor correction, motor control (BLDC, PMSM, induction), sensor signal processing, and industrial automation nodes that require deterministic control loops with DSP-grade arithmetic.
Design consideration: the core runs at 3.0V to 3.6V (nominal 3.3V), so level-shift any 5V interfaces, and budget the approximately 90 mA maximum supply current when sizing the 3.3V regulator.
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Drop-in alternatives for DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, Package, Programming Interface, Supply Voltage.
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DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC33F DSC (modified Harvard) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 40 MIPS |
| Program Memory Size | 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Nominal Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Supply Current | 90 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| Package Code (JESD-30) | S-PQFP-G100 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Multiplier | 17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle hardware multiplier |
| Barrel Shifter | 40-bit |
| Programming Interface | ICSP via PGECx/PGEDx pairs (must be used as pairs) |
| Family Migration | Seamless migration to PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages |
| Packaging | Tray |
DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF s-pqfp-g100 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF (s-pqfp-g100 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 DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Digital Power Supplies and PFC, Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM/Induction), Sensor Signal Processing, Industrial Automation and Control Nodes, Audio and Signal-Processing Embedded Systems, Legacy dsPIC30F / PIC24 Migration Platforms.
Digital Power Supplies and PFC
The DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF fits digital power supply and power-factor-correction designs because its 40 MIPS 16-bit DSP core executes compensation-loop mathematics with single-cycle 17x17 multiplies and a 40-bit barrel shifter, sustaining deterministic control-loop timing. The general-purpose peripheral set provides PWM generation and fast ADC sampling for current-mode and voltage-mode control on the 3.0V-3.6V rail. Placed as the supervisory controller, it replaces analog compensation networks with firmware, enabling adaptive mode switching and digital telemetry. The trade-off is firmware complexity versus the flexibility of field-updatable control laws, and the 90 mA maximum core current must be budgeted in the auxiliary supply design.
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Motor Control (BLDC/PMSM/Induction)
For motor control, the DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF combines DSP-grade arithmetic with MCU-style peripherals: the 40 MIPS core runs field-oriented-control (FOC) loops with single-cycle MAC operations, while PWM modules and ADC channels handle commutation timing and current sensing. Its 100-pin TQFP exposes enough I/O for gate-driver interfaces, encoder or resolver feedback, and fault protection inputs in one controller. The 3.0V-3.6V supply interfaces cleanly with 3.3V gate drivers and isolated sensing front-ends. Compared with an analog control solution, firmware-based commutation supports sensorless algorithms and parameter adaptation; the cost is DSP-code development effort and the need to verify loop latency against your switching frequency.
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Sensor Signal Processing
In sensor signal chains, the DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF performs on-chip filtering and feature extraction that would otherwise require a separate DSP: the 40-bit accumulator and single-cycle 17x17 multiplier sustain FIR/IIR filters on ADC streams at 40 MIPS. The 64KB Flash holds both the DSP library and the application logic, and the general-purpose peripheral set (UART, SPI, I2C) forwards processed results to system buses. The 100-pin TQFP provides ample analog inputs for multi-channel acquisition. Operation from -40C to +85C suits industrial sensing environments. The design consideration is ADC throughput versus filter order - budget MIPS per channel before finalizing sampling rates.
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Industrial Automation and Control Nodes
As an industrial automation controller, the DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF offers the -40C to +85C industrial temperature rating, a 3.0V-3.6V rail compatible with standard industrial 3.3V logic, and multiple serial ports for Modbus/CAN-style communication through its general-purpose peripherals. The 40 MIPS core handles protocol stacks and control logic concurrently, while 64KB Flash stores application plus diagnostics. Multiple PGECx/PGEDx pairs permit field reprogramming through any matched pair, simplifying in-enclosure service. Compared with a plain PIC24 MCU, the DSP engine adds headroom for vibration analysis or power-monitoring mathematics in the same chip, avoiding a second processor.
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Audio and Signal-Processing Embedded Systems
Embedded audio and general DSP systems benefit from the DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF's MAC engine: at 40 MIPS it can run fixed-point codecs, equalization, and tone-generation routines that exceed 8-bit MCU capability while remaining simpler than a dedicated DSP plus host MCU pairing. The 100-pin TQFP supplies sufficient I/O for codec interfaces over serial ports and user-interface peripherals. The 3.3V supply and industrial temperature range support commercial and industrial audio products alike. The trade-off versus a floating-point DSP is fixed-point arithmetic effort; versus a small MCU, the dsPIC33F delivers roughly an order of magnitude more mathematical throughput.
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Legacy dsPIC30F / PIC24 Migration Platforms
The DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF serves as a modern drop-in migration target for systems built around dsPIC30F or PIC24 devices: Microchip explicitly states the dsPIC33F General Purpose family offers seamless migration options to PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs in similar packages. Designers consolidating aging boards can move to the 40 MIPS dsPIC33F core with 64KB Flash on the 100-pin TQFP footprint while reusing much of the peripheral configuration and tooling (MPLAB X, XC16). The principal consideration is reviewing the dsPIC30F-to-dsPIC33F register and timing deltas documented by Microchip before porting production firmware.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64GP710ATI/PF | DSPIC33FJ64GP710AH/PF | DSPIC33FJ128GP710-I/PF | DSPIC33FJ256GP710-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TFQFP (S-PQFP-G100) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64KB (64K x 8) | 64KB | 64KB | 128KB | 256KB |
| CPU Speed | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MHz core clock | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| 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 | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Silicon Stepping | Original | A-stepping (ATI) | A-stepping (AH) | Original family | Original family |
| Pin-to-Pin Compatibility | Reference (100-pin TQFP dsPIC33F) | Yes - drop-in | Yes - drop-in | Yes - drop-in | Yes - drop-in |
Key Differentiators
- Baseline 64KB Flash for cost-optimized designs (vs DSPIC33FJ256GP710-I/PF)
- Original stepping for maximum field history (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP710ATI/PF)
- DSP+MCU hybrid in a single 100-pin package (vs DSPIC33FJ64GP708A-I/PT)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC33FJ64GP710-I/PF with a regulated 3.0V-3.6V rail (nominal 3.3V) rated well above the 90 mA maximum device current; add margin for I/O source/sink currents on the 100-pin port structure. Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus bulk 10 uF near the package. Level-shift any 5V logic interfaces, since the core and I/O are not 5V tolerant.
Route exactly one matched PGECx/PGEDx pair to a 5-pin programming header and keep it dedicated - per Microchip documentation, the chosen PGEC and PGED pins must be used as a pair (e.g., PGEC2 with PGED2 for ICSPCLK/ICSPDAT). Do not fan out the header across different pairs. Keep the crystal/oscillator traces short and guard them from PWM switching lines to preserve clock integrity on the 14x14 mm TQFP layout.
When substituting with A-stepping variants (DSPIC33FJ64GP710ATI/PF or AH/PF), review the A-version errata and datasheet deltas before swapping production firmware - silicon revisions can change peripheral behavior even when pin-to-pin identical. Also confirm operating temperature grade on the ordering code: the -I suffix denotes -40C to +85C; omitting it may procure a commercial-grade part. Estimated: verify regulator dropout at 3.3V/100 mA+ load with worst-case input.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided verified web data; confirm on the official Microchip product page or distributor environmental datasheet.
