DSPIC33EP64MC204-E/PT

The dspic33EP64MC204-E/PT is Microchip’s 16‑bit dsPIC33E microcontroller with an integrated DSP engine, designed for fast digital signal processing and deterministic control (e.g., motor control, power electronics).
Key points
- Core and memory: 16‑bit dsPIC33E MCU with a DSP engine; typically around 64 KB of flash program memory and several kilobytes of RAM.
- DSP and peripherals: hardware MAC for real‑time DSP; multiple 12‑bit ADC channels; 16‑bit PWM/CMP modules; programmable op‑amps and comparators; timers; flexible I/O.
- Communication: UARTs, SPI, I2C, and CAN (depending on variant).
- Clocking/power: PLL-based clocking with multiple power modes suitable for embedded control.
- Development: supported by MPLAB X IDE, XC16 compiler, and standard Microchip debuggers (ICD/REAL ICE); extensive peripheral libraries.
- Package: -PT denotes a RoHS-compliant plastic package; verify exact pin count/package in the datasheet.
- Applications: motor control, inverters, power-supply control, data acquisition, and other DSP‑heavy embedded tasks.
For exact specs and packing details, consult the dsPIC33EP64MC204 data sheet.

Here are the key features of the DSPIC33EP64MC204-E/PT (dsPIC33EP64MC204) in brief:
- 16-bit dsPIC33E device with DSP engine and MAC for real-time DSP tasks
- Maximum performance up to about 70 MIPS at 80 MHz
- Program memory: 64 KB Flash; Data RAM: ~8 KB
- Two 12-bit ADCs with up to ~1 Msps conversion rate
- High-resolution PWM (ePWM) modules suitable for motor control (dead-band, fault, synchronization)
- Multiple timers and capture/compare units for precision timing and control
- Serial communications: UART/USART, SPI, I2C; CAN/eCAN available (per package variant)
- Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) to map peripherals to pins
- DMA controller for efficient data transfers
- Robust on‑chip peripherals: PWM, ADC, comparators, interrupts, CRC, etc.
- Power and safety: brown-out reset, various low-power modes
- Operating voltage ~3.3 V; extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C)
- Package: 64-pin device, -E (extended temperature) / -PT (Plastic, Tape & Reel)
Note: exact counts for PWM channels, ADC channels, and CAN can vary by package/variant; consult the datasheet for precise figures.

Plastic Quad Flat Pack: 100-pin LQFP (14x14 mm) with Tape & Reel (PT).

- Pin count: 64-pin package
- Function: 16-bit dsPIC33EP digital signal controller microcontroller with DSP core, on-chip Flash and RAM, and integrated peripherals (ADC, PWMs, timers, serial interfaces) for real-time control and signal processing applications.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs, develops, and manufactures microcontrollers, dsPIC digital signal controllers, memory, and analog ICs for embedded applications (publicly traded on NASDAQ as MCHP).

Common application areas for the dspic33ep64mc204-e/PT include: motor control and drives (BLDC/PMSM, servo, stepper) using PWM/ADC and DSP; power electronics and switch-mode power supplies (inverters, DC-DC/AC-DC converters) with closed-loop control; renewable energy and grid-connected converters (MPPT, solar inverters, UPS); industrial automation and sensor/actuator interfaces (data acquisition, PID control, real-time DSP tasks).