60 MIPs dsPIC with motor-control PWM — the real-time edge
The Microchip DSPIC33EP64MC202-E/MM is a 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controller rated for 60 MIPs — the throughput that separates it from the 32 MHz PIC24 family and makes it viable for a single-cycle multiply-accumulate loop in field-oriented motor control or digital power conversion. The operating range spans -40°C to 125°C, and the series carries AEC-Q100 qualification — so this part is specified for under-hood automotive, engine-bay electronics, and industrial drives where the ambient temperature exceeds the commercial 85°C ceiling.
AEC-Q100 and the 125°C junction — no derating gap
Combined with the AEC-Q100 qualification, this part is production-qualified for the same thermal profile as the ECU it sits in — no separate derating calculation needed for the microcontroller. The supply range is 3.0 V to 3.6 V, which matches the common 3.3 V rail in automotive and industrial systems.
28-QFN with exposed pad — thermal and routing checklist
The package is a 28-lead QFN with exposed pad, 6x6 mm body. With 21 I/O available, the pin density is moderate for a 28-pin package.
ROHS3 compliance is confirmed, which covers the current exemption-free EU RoHS requirements.
