Microchip Technology (Asia General Manager and Korea Representative Han Byung-don) has enabled faster computational execution in real-time control of embedded systems through its new Digital Signal Controller (DSC).

Microchip announced on the 31st that it has launched the dsPIC33A core digital signal controller (DSC) family.

The high-performance core of the dsPIC33A family is built on a 32-bit central processing unit (CPU) architecture with an operating speed of 200 MHz and includes a Double-Precision Floating-Point Unit (DP FPU) and DSP instructions capable of handling numerically intensive tasks in multiple closed-loop control algorithms.

The dsPIC33A architecture provides a comprehensive development tool ecosystem along with high-performance, precise real-time control, enabling simplified design processes and faster development.

Joe Thomsen, Vice President of Microchip’s DSC Business Unit, stated, “The dsPIC33A DSC will be a groundbreaking turning point for developers as it is designed to deliver the precision, efficiency, and advanced features required to further enhance embedded system performance.” He added, “The dsPIC33A family enables complex designs, meets safety and security requirements, and integrates advanced features."We support customers in securing a larger market share through innovative and competitive designs by shortening time-to-market," he said.

The dsPIC33A DSC has significantly improved performance through enhanced computation and data processing, increased code efficiency, rapid context switching, and reduced latency.

Newly upgraded peripherals, such as high-resolution Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) custom-designed for motor control and digital power conversion, are designed to support advanced technology development in various markets, including the automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, e-mobility, data center, and sustainable solutions sectors.

The dsPIC33A family is supported by the MPLAB® XC-DSC compiler, MPLAB code configurator (MCC), and dsPIC33A Curiosity Development Board (EV74H48A).

The dsPIC33A device can be purchased for less than $1 per unit when purchased in bulk.

For more information, please contact a Microchip sales representative or an authorized distributor worldwide, or visit Microchip's purchasing and customer service website.