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DSPIC33CK64MP208T-I/PT

MCHPDSPIC33CK64MP208T-I/PT

Microchip Technology
dsPIC dsPIC™ 33CK, Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC 16-Bit 100MHz 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH 80-TQFP (12x12)
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Overview

The DSPIC33CK64MP208T-I/PT is a high-performance 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) designed for real-time control applications requiring Functional Safety (FuSa) compliance. Operating at 100MHz, it combines the deterministic performance of a microcontroller with the digital signal processing power of a DSP through its specialized instruction set and 40-bit accumulators. This variant features 64KB of Flash, 8KB of RAM, and a robust set of peripherals including high-resolution PWMs and multiple 12-bit ADCs.

Why Choose This Part

This controller offers single-cycle MAC operations and dual data fetch capabilities, which are essential for low-latency filtering and control algorithms. Its architectural support for fast interrupt handling, featuring four sets of context-saving registers, ensures highly deterministic execution for time-critical tasks.

Applications

Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
Utilizes the high-resolution PWM and QEI peripherals for precise sinusoidal or trapezoidal motor control in industrial and automotive systems.
Digital Power Conversion
Ideal for AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, leveraging the high-speed 12-bit ADC and 3x 12-bit DACs for fast feedback loops.
Functional Safety Systems
Designed for ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 applications, featuring hardware-level RAM Built-In Self-Test (MBIST) and a Fail-Safe Clock Monitor.
Automotive Sensors and Actuators
Integrates LINbus and UART connectivity for reliable communication in vehicle subsystems like climate control and lighting.

Key Specifications

Speed 100MHz
RAM Size 8K x 8
Core Size 16-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, Motor Control PWM, POR, PWM, QEI, WDT
Connectivity I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 69
Core Processor dsPIC
Package / Case 80-TQFP
Data Converters A/D 24x12b; D/A 3x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (64K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 80-TQFP (12x12)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 3V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Engineers can begin development using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC16 compiler. For hardware evaluation, the dsPIC33CK Curiosity Development Board (DM330030) provides a cost-effective platform to test the DSC's motor control and general-purpose I/O capabilities. Microchip's Motor Control Library and Functional Safety diagnostic software can significantly accelerate the firmware development cycle.

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