DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF - 16-bit 40 MIPS DSC 64KB | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| 10 | $7.55 | $75.50 |
| 100 | $6.95 | $695.00 |
| 500 | $6.4 | $3,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.95 | $5,950.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF Overview
A digital signal controller combines the deterministic control of a microcontroller unit (MCU) with the math throughput of a digital signal processor (DSP) on a single die. In the power-management hierarchy, the dsPIC33F sits between general-purpose MCUs (such as PIC18) and standalone DSPs, offering MCU-class peripherals with DSP-class multiply-accumulate (MAC) instructions for real-time control loops.
Key features include 2 CAN 2.0B modules, 4 UART ports, 2 SPI and 2 I2C peripherals, 8-channel DMA, and 9 timers, alongside a high-speed motor-control PWM (MCPWM) module purpose-built for field-oriented control. An on-chip 12-bit ADC with multiple sample-and-hold inputs supports simultaneous multi-phase current sampling at motor-loop rates.
The device executes the modified Harvard dsPIC33F core at 40 MIPS from an internal PLL, with single-cycle MAC and DSP multiply instructions enabling FOC, PID, and sensorless estimation algorithms in tight control-loop timing budgets.
Typical applications include brushless DC (BLDC) motors, single- and 3-phase induction motors, switched reluctance motors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and automotive AEC-Q100-qualified traction and pump-control nodes.
When designing with the -E variant, remember the extended temperature rating allows full-speed operation at 125C ambient; keep the 3.3V rail within 3.0-3.6V and decouple all VDD/VSS pairs, including the core regulator connections, per the manufacturer datasheet.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the dsPIC33FJ64MC510A family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | 16-bit dsPIC33F (DSP-enhanced RISC) |
| Core Speed | 40 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 64KB (64K x 8) Flash |
| RAM | 8192 words |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm, 0.50 mm pitch, PF) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 9 |
| CAN Modules | 2 (CAN 2.0B) |
| UART Ports | 4 |
| SPI Modules | 2 |
| I2C Modules | 2 |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes (dedicated MCPWM module) |
| ADC | 12-bit, high-speed |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive) |
| Packaging | Tray |
DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF 100-tqfp (14x14 mm, 0.50 mm pitch, pf) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF (100-tqfp (14x14 mm, 0.50 mm pitch, pf) 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 DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Brushless DC Motor Control, Single- and 3-Phase Induction Motor Drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Automotive Body and Pump Control Modules, Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Industrial Sensor Hubs and CAN Gateways.
Brushless DC Motor Control
The DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF is purpose-built for BLDC drives: its dedicated motor-control PWM module produces complementary six-step or sinusoidal outputs with hardware dead-time insertion, while the high-speed 12-bit ADC simultaneously samples phase currents and bus voltage for field-oriented control at 40 MIPS. The DSP MAC instructions execute FOC loops, PID regulators, and sensorless observers (SMO/flux observer) inside sub-millisecond control periods. With 2 CAN modules it integrates directly into vehicle or industrial drive networks, and 8 DMA channels offload ADC and UART transfers from the core. The -E temperature rating of -40C to +125C supports demanding drive environments such as pumps, fans, and traction auxiliaries.
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Single- and 3-Phase Induction Motor Drives
For V/f and vector-controlled induction motors, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF combines its 40 MIPS core with single-cycle MAC instructions to run real-time slip estimation and space-vector PWM modulation. The 9-timer system provides time bases for the PWM carrier, speed measurement via encoder or resolver capture inputs, and communications scheduling. Two CAN 2.0B modules allow inverter control within factory automation or vehicle bus systems, while four UARTs connect to HMIs and configuration tools. The 64KB flash accommodates full vector-control firmware with field-tuning tables, and the -40C to +125C AEC-Q100 rating covers industrial cabinets and automotive pump installations alike.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
In line-interactive and double-conversion UPS systems, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF executes the inverter control loop: its 12-bit ADC samples output voltage and current through the DMA engine, and the motor-control PWM synthesizes the SPWM waveform for the output bridge at 40 MIPS. DSP math handles RMS computation, THD monitoring, and transfer-decision logic deterministically. Two CAN or four UART ports provide battery-management and network-card communication (SNMP/Modbus gateways), while 64KB flash stores firmware plus event logs. The -E grade sustains elevated enclosure temperatures typical of power electronics, and hardware PLL clocking maintains loop timing integrity through input disturbances.
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Automotive Body and Pump Control Modules
With AEC-Q100 qualification and a -40C to +125C rating, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF suits automotive nodes controlling pumps, fans, wiper assemblies, and actuators. The two CAN 2.0B modules integrate the module into body networks with full 29-bit extended-ID support, and the 12-bit ADC handles position and current feedback for brushed or BLDC actuators. 64KB flash supports OBD-relevant diagnostics and ISO-TP stacks over CAN. Eight DMA channels keep ADC sampling and CAN frame servicing independent of control-loop jitter, and the extended temperature grade allows mounting near heat sources such as engine-bay fluid pumps where industrial-grade parts would derate or fail.
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Switched Reluctance Motor Drives
Switched reluctance (SR) drives require accurate rotor-position-based phase switching, which the DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF delivers through its motor-control PWM with independent phase control and the 12-bit ADC monitoring phase currents for hysteresis or chopping control. The 40 MIPS core runs torque-ripple-minimization look-up tables held in the 64KB flash, while input-capture resources decode position sensor or sensorless pulse-injection schemes. DSP-class MAC instructions compute real-time power and protection limits. Because SR motors tolerate high temperatures, pairing them with the -E rated controller at +125C ambient enables compact, fanless drive assemblies for appliances, blowers, and automotive coolant pumps.
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Industrial Sensor Hubs and CAN Gateways
Beyond motor control, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF serves as an industrial sensor hub: two SPI and two I2C modules aggregate ADCs, temperature sensors, and flash memory, while the two CAN ports and four UARTs bridge between fieldbus, RS-485, and service interfaces. The 40 MIPS core applies DSP filtering (FIR/IIR) to raw sensor streams, and 8192 words of RAM buffer burst datasets via the 8-channel DMA. The 12-bit on-chip ADC directly digitizes 0-5V-scaled process signals. The -40C to +125C rating allows placement inside motor terminal boxes or on hot machinery where standard commercial controllers are excluded, consolidating gateway and monitoring functions in one chip.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-E/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-I/PF | DSPIC33FJ128MC510A-E/PF | DSPIC33FJ256MC510A-E/PF | DSPIC33FJ256GP510-E/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS | 40 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 64KB | 64KB | 128KB | 256KB | 256KB |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| Automotive AEC-Q100 | Qualified | No (industrial grade) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CAN Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes (dedicated MCPWM) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Standard PWM (GP family) |
Key Differentiators
- Automotive AEC-Q100 with +125C operation (vs DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-I/PF)
- Lowest-cost entry to the 100-TQFP MC510A family (vs DSPIC33FJ128MC510A-E/PF)
- Dedicated motor-control PWM peripherals (vs DSPIC33FJ256GP510-E/PF)
Design Notes
The dsPIC33F requires a 3.0-3.6V single supply with a separate core regulator pin pair (VCAP/VDDCORE). Place a low-ESR 10uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the core regulator output as close to the pins as possible - the internal regulator is stable only with the specified capacitance. Decouple every VDD/VSS pair on the 100-TQFP with 0.1uF ceramics, and add one bulk 10uF per power domain. Estimated: at 40 MIPS full activity, core current is typically tens of mA, so total board power remains well under 500mW, but transient di/dt demands good local decoupling.
For motor-control use, route the MCPWM outputs away from the 12-bit ADC input traces and keep the analog ground return for ADC reference inputs star-connected to the main ground at one point. Use the dedicated analog supply pins (AVDD/AVSS) with a separate RC filter (ferrite bead + 1uF + 0.1uF) from the digital rail to preserve ADC effective resolution during simultaneous multi-channel current sampling. The 14x14 mm TQFP with 0.50 mm pitch needs a standard 100-pin land pattern with 5-10% solder-mask-defined pad tolerance.
The -E grade does not mean full peripheral performance at +125C: verify flash endurance and programming voltage behavior at high temperature per the manufacturer datasheet before committing to automotive designs. Also, many port pins are multiplexed with CAN, UART, and PWM peripherals - confirm pin mapping in the datasheet pin diagrams before finalizing the PCB, because remapping after layout is impossible on this fixed-pin TQFP. Use MPLAB X with XC16 and configure configuration bits (FOSC, oscillator PLL settings) deliberately; incorrect PLL settings are a frequent cause of 40 MIPS target misses.
Compliance Information
Automotive AEC-Q100 qualification and the -E extended temperature grade confirmed by distributor part data (datasheets.com). RoHS/lead-free status per standard Microchip catalog practice - verify on the official product page for certificate documents.
