DSPIC33EP32MC502-I/SO Datasheet/PDFEmbedded - Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers are small computers on a single integrated circuit with all necessary components like processor, memory and input/output ports to control isolated tasks and perform specific operations. The DSPIC33EP32MC502-I /SO is a version of dsPIC33E family of General Purpose Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) which is designed to provide high performance speed, low power operation and a wide range of peripherals and enhanced features such as an advanced 25-bit core architecture and an optimized Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The system includes a 32-bit Digital Signal Processor core and an integrated DSP instruction set. An internal 22.1 MHz oscillator allows for excellent operational performance.
Application Field
The DSPIC33EP32MC502-I/SO can be used in a variety of applications. It is particularly suitable for signal processing tasks, enabling hardware acceleration of complex algorithms such as filtering, signal analysis and synthesis, while also providing full support for high-precision data acquisition and monitoring. The application capabilities of the device span industries such as automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical, to name a few.
In the automotive industry, dSPIC33E can be used to support in-vehicle communication protocols and safety functionalities. It also supports CAN and CAN FD communication applications. Moreover, it can be utilized for engine control, motor control and for monitoring vehicle speed. In the medical industry, it can power medical equipment, like X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems.
In the consumer industry, the device can be used in gaming consoles, home appliances, control systems, and other consumer electronics. In the industrial sector, it can be used to support sensor interfacing, motion control, and field-bus communication. It is also suitable for other applications such as controlling robots, surveillance systems, and industrial automation.
Working Principle
The DSPIC33E operates based on a 25-bit accumulator and 32-bit instruction words. The core consists of several 16-bit accumulators and two working registers, each of which contains a 24-bit wide data bus. The core also incorporates three instruction types: Single Operand Instructions (SOPs), Multi-Operand Instructions (MOPs) and Multi-Operand Complex Instructions (MOPCs). The MOPCs and SOPCs are nearly four times faster compared to ordinary MOPs. The core also includes several specialized instructions, such as saturation, circular addressing, dynamic instruction scheduling, custom data manipulation and specialized looping operations.
The DSPIC33E has several interconnected modules for peripherals such as Input/Output Control Gates (IOC), Interrupt controller (INTCTL), Event manager (EC), Clock Control System (CCS), Timers and Capture modules (TCC), and USART module (UART). These modules can be configured and programmed using the built-in instruction set.
The device also features a peripheral pin select (PPS) feature that allows users to map up to 18 pins to specific peripherals. The PPS enables users to easily connect to communication interface and I/O ports such as SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, LIN, and other external components. The dsPIC33E also supports advanced low-fixed power modes, which allow the device to operate with lower current draw and improved performance when compared to earlier generations.