Microchip dsPIC33CH dual-core DSCs for high-performance digital power

The dsPIC33CH is designed to facilitate independent code development for each core by separate design teams and later enables seamless integration when they are brought together in one chip.

The dsPIC33CH family is optimized for high-performance digital power, motor control and other applications requiring sophisticated algorithms. This includes applications such as wireless power, server power supplies, drones and automotive sensors.

Key features

• Simplified firmware development with dual independent cores
• Dual cores and peripherals facilitate functional safety
• First dsPIC33 with CAN-FD for robust communication
• Live Update of firmware for high-availability systems

Additional features

• The dsPIC33CH family delivers unprecedented integration in a small 5 x 5 mm package and includes features such as CAN-FD communications.
• To reduce system costs and board size, advanced peripherals are available to each core including high-speed ADCs, DACs with waveform generation, analog comparators, analog programmable gain amplifiers and high-resolution Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) hardware.
• Having two cores, with dedicated peripherals, allows the cores to be programmed to monitor each other for functional safety reasons, facilitating robust system design.

Applications

• AC/DC & DC/DC Power Supplies
• Converters, Chargers, Inverters
• Wireless Power
• Automation and Control

Available tools

Development Tools:

dsPIC33CH Curiosity Development Board

Orderable PN: DM330028

Price US$34.99

Includes digital power features and MikroElektronika click board™ interfaces

dsPIC33CH128MP508 Motor Control Plug-In Module (PIM)

Orderable PN: MA330039

Price: US$25.00

Plugs into Motor Control Development Boards such as dsPICDEM MCLV-2 Development Board (DM330021-2) or the dsPICDEM MCHV-2/3 Development System (DM330023-2/3)

dsPIC33CH128MP508 General Purpose Plug-In Module (PIM)

Orderable PN: MA330040

Price: US$25.00 

Plugs into the Explorer 16/32 Development Board (DM240001-2