Microchip Technology has announced a new family of dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) named the dsPIC33EP512GM710 family. This is an expansion of Microchip's dsPIC DSC portfolio that adds higher levels of integration for motor control applications. The new family of DSCs enables efficient dual motor control with 12 motor control PWM channels (6 pairs), dual 12-bit ADCs, multiple 32-bit Quadrature Encoder Interfaces, and two CAN modules. This family can also serves as a communication hub for automotive or industrial applications to connect with multiple CAN busses.
This family expands the existing dsPIC33EP families by supporting 512 KB Flash, 48KB RAM, and four operational amplifiers (op amps). Other features of this family include enhanced analog functionality with two independent ADC modules, configurable as 10-bit 1.1 MSPS with four sample and holds or 12-bit, 500ksps with one sample and hold, supporting up to 49 channels.
The dsPIC33EP512GM710 family also includes a Peripheral Trigger Generator (PTG) for scheduling complex, high-speed peripheral operations which saves software cycles and reduces firmware complexity.
Joe Thomsen, Director of Microchip's MCU16 Division, said, "The GM710 family features 6 PWM pairs to efficiently control two BLDC or PMSM 3-phase motors in applications such as air conditioners or washing machines. Also, this family has the features to serve as a CAN communication bridge for systems with multiple CAN busses or interface for advanced sensors by utilizing the integrated precision analog."
The new dsPIC33EP512GM710 MCU family is available for sampling and volume production.
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Microchip expands dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers
