DSPIC33FJ256MC710-I/PT

16-bit microcontrollers with DSP, 256KB flash, and TQFP packaging

Manufacturer: microchip

series introduction

# Introduction to the DSPIC33FJ256MC710-I/PT Product Series

## 1. Overview
The DSPIC33FJ256MC710 - I/PT is a member of Microchip Technology's high - performance 16 - bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) product series. This series combines the processing power of a digital signal processor (DSP) with the control capabilities of a microcontroller, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications that require both high - speed signal processing and precise control functions.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Core and Performance
- **High - Speed CPU**: The device is based on a 16 - bit dsPIC® DSC core. It operates at a maximum frequency of up to 70 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second), enabling it to handle complex algorithms and real - time tasks efficiently. This high processing speed is crucial for applications such as motor control, power conversion, and audio processing.
- **Enhanced DSP Engine**: It features a dedicated DSP engine with a single - cycle multiply - accumulate (MAC) operation. This allows for fast execution of digital signal processing algorithms, including filtering, Fourier transforms, and other mathematical operations commonly used in signal processing applications.

### 2.2 Memory
- **Flash Program Memory**: The DSPIC33FJ256MC710 - I/PT comes with 256 KB of in - system programmable flash memory. This large amount of memory can store complex application code, allowing developers to implement sophisticated algorithms and functions.
- **Data Memory**: It has 16 KB of RAM, which provides sufficient space for data storage during program execution. The RAM can be used to store variables, intermediate results, and buffers for data processing.

### 2.3 Peripherals

#### 2.3.1 Analog Peripherals
- **Analog - to - Digital Converter (ADC)**: The device is equipped with a high - performance 12 - bit ADC with a sampling rate of up to 1 Msps (Million Samples Per Second). It has multiple input channels, allowing it to sample multiple analog signals simultaneously. This is useful for applications such as sensor data acquisition, where multiple sensors need to be monitored.
- **Digital - to - Analog Converter (DAC)**: There are two 12 - bit DACs available, which can be used to generate analog output signals. This is beneficial for applications like audio synthesis and control systems that require analog output for actuators.

#### 2.3.2 Communication Peripherals
- **Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)**: It has multiple UART ports, which support asynchronous serial communication. This is commonly used for communication with other devices such as sensors, displays, and computers.
- **Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)**: The SPI interface allows for high - speed serial communication between the DSC and other SPI - compatible devices. It is often used for communication with external memory chips, sensors, and other peripherals.
- **Inter - Integrated Circuit (I²C)**: The I²C interface provides a simple and efficient way to communicate with other I²C - enabled devices. It is widely used in applications where multiple devices need to be connected in a master - slave configuration.

#### 2.3.3 Timer and PWM Modules
- **Timers**: The device has multiple timer modules, which can be used for various timing functions such as generating time delays, measuring time intervals, and controlling the frequency of output signals.
- **Pulse - Width Modulation (PWM) Modules**: There are several PWM modules available, which can generate high - resolution PWM signals. These PWM signals are commonly used in motor control applications to control the speed and torque of motors

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C04-100-TQFP

C04-100-TQFP

DSPIC33FJ256MC710-I/PT

DSPIC33FJ256MC710-I/PT

100TQFP

100TQFP

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