Microchip Technology has introduced the dsPIC33A Core family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), tailored for intricate embedded control algorithms used in motor control, power supply, charging, and sensing systems. These DSCs boast a 32-bit CPU operating at 200 MHz, equipped with a Double-Precision Floating-Point Unit and DSP instructions to ensure precise real-time control. Enhanced mathematical and data processing capabilities, along with increased code efficiency, faster context switching, and minimized latency, guarantee swift responses to critical events. Additionally, the controllers offer high-resolution PWMs for motor control and digital power conversion, making them suitable for automotive, industrial, consumer, E-Mobility, data center, and sustainable solutions markets. The initial release of dsPIC33AK128MC1xx DSCs comes with 128 KB Flash and a full set of peripherals.
The dsPIC33A family includes 12-bit ADCs (capable of up to 40 Msps), high-speed comparators, and operational amplifiers for advanced sensing and control. Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) allow peripherals to interact without needing CPU intervention, optimizing task management and freeing up CPU bandwidth for software, safety diagnostics, and security functions. Security features encompass Flash security, Immutable Root of Trust, secure debugging, and restricted memory access. The Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) supports model-based code generation. The dsPIC33A DSCs are particularly suited for applications in motor control, digital power conversion, and sensor interfacing within industrial and automotive sectors.
Source:
