DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF - 16-bit 40 MIPS DSC 64KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.8 | $9.80 |
| 10 | $8.9 | $89.00 |
| 100 | $7.95 | $795.00 |
| 500 | $7.2 | $3,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.55 | $6,550.00 |
DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF Overview
A digital signal controller combines the compute power of a DSP with the peripheral integration and control architecture of a microcontroller. Within the power management hierarchy, the DSC sits between a general-purpose MCU and a standalone DSP: it executes math-intensive control loops (PID, field-oriented control) while handling communication, timing and I/O tasks on a single chip. The dsPIC33F family uses a modified Harvard, C compiler-optimized 16-bit core with DSP engine support.
Key features include a 16-bit dsPIC33F core running at up to 40 MIPS, CAN 2.0B, I2C, SPI, UART/USART and IrDA/LINbus connectivity, 8 DMA channels for low-CPU-overhead data movement, and 9 timers for motor control and measurement tasks. Multiple PWM-capable outputs make the MC (Motor Control) variant well suited to power electronics.
The device is fabricated in CMOS technology and integrates the DSP multiply-accumulate (MAC) class instructions needed for sensorless motor algorithms and digital power conversion. The 100-pin TQFP exposes a large peripheral set, allowing one chip to drive inverter stages, handle CAN networking, and service host communication simultaneously.
Typical applications include brushless DC motor control, single- and 3-phase induction motor drives, switched reluctance motors, uninterruptible power supplies, digital power supplies, and industrial automation nodes requiring CAN connectivity.
Design consideration: the dsPIC33FJ64MC510A family offers seamless migration to PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC30F DSCs, so design the PCB with flash-size headroom in mind - a 256KB variant in the same footprint allows firmware growth without respin.
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DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC 33F, 16-bit |
| Core Architecture | Modified Harvard, DSP-enhanced DSC |
| Max CPU Speed | 40 MIPS |
| Clock Speed | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH |
| RAM Size | 8KB (8192 words) |
| DMA Channels | 8 |
| Timers | 9 |
| Communication Interfaces | CANbus, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART |
| Serial I/O Ports | 4 |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm), 0.5 mm terminal pitch |
| Package JEDEC Code | S-PQFP-G100 (TFQFP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Technology | CMOS |
DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF s-pqfp-g100 (tfqfp) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF (s-pqfp-g100 (tfqfp) 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 DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Industrial CAN Network Nodes, Digital Power Supplies (SMPS/PFC), Switched Reluctance and Induction Motor Drives, Embedded Data Acquisition and Instrumentation.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
The DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF fits BLDC drives because its MC variant integrates dedicated motor-control PWM modules, a 40 MIPS DSP-enhanced core for field-oriented control, and 9 timers for commutation and dead-time management. In a typical sensorless design, the on-chip ADC samples phase currents and back-EMF while the DSP engine executes control-loop math with minimal cycle overhead. 64KB FLASH holds the control firmware and communication stack, and 8 DMA channels move ADC results without CPU intervention, keeping current loops deterministic. Microchip supplies motor control libraries and reference designs for this exact family, shortening development time for fans, pumps, e-bikes and industrial blowers.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
UPS designs need simultaneous inverter PWM generation, battery-current sensing and host communication - precisely the mix the DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF offers. The 40 MIPS core runs the inverter and charger control loops, the MC PWM modules generate complementary outputs with dead time, and 8 DMA channels keep ADC sampling synchronized to the PWM period for low-distortion output. The CAN and UART interfaces connect the UPS to battery-management and network-monitoring systems. 64KB FLASH accommodates the full control and communications firmware; if Sinewave tables and logging grow the code size, the pin-compatible 256KB DSPIC33FJ256MC510T-I/PF is a drop-in upgrade on the same PCB.
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Industrial CAN Network Nodes
With an integrated CAN 2.0B controller plus UART, I2C and SPI on the same die, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF serves as a single-chip industrial fieldbus node that also performs local control tasks. Typical nodes combine CAN messaging with local sensor acquisition - the 8 DMA channels stream ADC and communication data with minimal CPU load, while 9 timers handle task scheduling, measurement capture and PWM outputs for actuators. The 100-pin TQFP exposes ample I/O for digital inputs, relays and indicators. Because CAN, I2C, SPI and UART run concurrently through DMA, one 40 MIPS core replaces a multi-chip MCU-plus-transceiver-controller architecture in factory automation cabinets.
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Digital Power Supplies (SMPS/PFC)
Switch-mode power supplies and PFC stages benefit from the DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF's deterministic control loop capability: synchronized ADC sampling triggered by the PWM module, DSP-class math for compensator execution at tens of kHz loop rates, and 40 MIPS headroom for soft-start, protection and telemetry code. The 64KB FLASH stores multiple operating profiles, and UART or CAN provides digital telemetry to a system host. For designs demanding finer PWM resolution, the related DSPIC33FJ64GS610T-I/PT digital-power family member adds high-resolution PWM in a comparable footprint, making the GS part the preferred choice for high-switching-frequency converters while the MC part covers lower-frequency inverter-class power stages.
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Switched Reluctance and Induction Motor Drives
Microchip explicitly lists single and 3-phase induction motors and switched reluctance (SR) motors among the applications supported by the dsPIC33FJ64MC510A family. These drive types require precise phase-current reconstruction, rotor-position estimation algorithms and multi-channel PWM - all served by the MC variant's PWM modules, 9 timers and 40 MIPS DSP-enhanced core. 64KB FLASH accommodates sensorless estimation code, and 8KB RAM with 8 DMA channels supports real-time sampling buffers. In HVAC compressors, industrial pumps and appliance drives, the 100-pin TQFP integrates gate-drive logic, current sensing interfaces and CAN or UART fieldbus connectivity on one chip, reducing BOM count versus MCU-plus-DSP two-chip solutions.
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Embedded Data Acquisition and Instrumentation
With 8 DMA channels, multiple timers and 4 serial I/O ports, the DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF works well as the controller in data-acquisition front ends: the DMA streams ADC samples to RAM while SPI and UART export data to hosts or storage, and the 40 MIPS DSP engine applies filtering (FIR/IIR) in real time. 64KB FLASH holds both acquisition firmware and communication protocols, and I2C manages configuration of external sensors and converters. The 100-pin TQFP provides generous GPIO for multiplexers, relays and status indicators. In lab instruments, environmental monitors and test fixtures, this single DSC replaces separate MCU, DMA-controller and communication-bridge chips, simplifying design and firmware maintenance.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC33FJ64MC510AT-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-I/PF | DSPIC33FJ256MC510T-I/PF | DSPIC33FJ256GP510T-I/PT | DSPIC33FJ64GS610T-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-TQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Program Memory (FLASH) | 64KB | 64KB | 256KB | 256KB | 64KB |
| Peripheral Family | MC (Motor Control) | MC (Motor Control) | MC (Motor Control) | GP (General Purpose) | GS (Digital Power) |
Key Differentiators
- Motor-control PWM peripheral set (vs DSPIC33FJ256GP510T-I/PT)
- Lowest flash cost in the 510 footprint (vs DSPIC33FJ256MC510T-I/PF)
- Current silicon revision availability (vs DSPIC33FJ64MC510A-I/PF)
Design Notes
The 100-TQFP (14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) footprint requires fine-pitch PCB capability; specify 0.25 mm or narrower trace/space at the pads and solder-mask-defined pads if your fab supports them. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor at each VDD/VSS pair as close to the pins as possible, plus bulk capacitance near the corner supply pins. Because the dsPIC33FJ64MC510A family is flash-upgradeable to 256KB variants on the same footprint, reserve the land pattern for the full family so DSPIC33FJ256MC510T-I/PF can be dropped in without respin.
Decouple all VDD core/peripheral supply pins individually; the dsPIC33F 40 MIPS core draws transient current synchronized to instruction fetches that can cause supply droop and brown-out resets if decoupling is inadequate. Check the device electrical characteristics in the manufacturer datasheet for the exact supply voltage range and use the internal Brown-Out Reset (BOR) with adequate threshold margin. Estimated: transient core current spikes of tens of mA at 40 MIPS require low-ESR ceramic decoupling within a few millimeters of each supply pin.
The 'AT' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging, and the 'A' suffix indicates a newer silicon revision - when ordering spares, match the silicon revision to the errata your firmware was validated against. Configuration bits (oscillator source, PLL settings, watchdog, code protection) are stored in flash configuration words; incorrect PLL settings can lock the device out of debug access. Always enable the internal voltage regulator per the datasheet configuration and verify the 8 DMA channel-to-peripheral mapping table before firmware freeze, as DMA assignments differ between MC and GP variants.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided web data; verify RoHS/REACH status on the Microchip product page or certificate of conformance. The '-I' suffix indicates industrial temperature grade per Microchip naming conventions.
