DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock

The DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P is a 16-bit digital signal controller from Microchip with a 40 MHz maximum clock, 12 KB Flash, hardware barrel shifter, floating-point DSP engine, and multiple internal bus architecture, packaged in an 18-pin PDIP for real-time digital control and signal processing applications.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/PDual-In-Line Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Dual-In-Line Packages
Pin Count
18
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $3.2300(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 16-bit dsPIC33 DSC core running up to 40 MIPS
  • 12 KB Flash with self-programming capability
  • Hardware barrel shifter for fast bit manipulation
  • Floating-point DSP engine with single-cycle multiply-accumulate
  • Multiple internal bus architecture for parallel instruction and data fetch
  • 18-pin PDIP package for breadboard-friendly prototyping

Applications

The DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P is designed for digital power conversion, motor control, and sensor signal processing where deterministic real-time performance is critical. Its 40 MIPS throughput and hardware DSP accelerator handle PID loops and FFT computations without an external coprocessor. The compact 18-pin PDIP package makes it ideal for prototyping and low-pin-count embedded control boards in industrial and consumer appliances.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodePDIP-18
Factory Lead Time6Weeks
YTEOL8
Barrel ShifterYES
Bit Size16
Boundary ScanYES
Clock Frequency-Max40MHz
FormatFLOATING POINT
Internal Bus ArchitectureMULTIPLE
JESD-30 CodeR-PDIP-T18
JESD-609 Codee3
Low Power ModeYES
On Chip Program ROM Width24
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeDIP18,.3
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleIN-LINE
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
ROM ProgrammabilityFLASH
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max90mA
Supply Voltage-Max3.6V
Supply Voltage-Min3V
Supply Voltage-Nom3.3V
Surface MountNO
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormTHROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch2.54mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeDIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, CONTROLLER
PackageDual-In-Line Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCN3A991.a.2
HTS Code8542.31.00.35
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum processing speed of the DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P, and how does its DSP engine accelerate control algorithms?

The device operates at up to 40 MIPS with a 40 MHz instruction clock and includes a hardware DSP engine supporting single-cycle 16-bit multiply-accumulate operations. This enables efficient execution of PID control loops, FIR filters, and real-time FFTs without processor stalls, which is critical in digital power supply and motor-drive firmware.

How much Flash memory does the DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P provide, and is it sufficient for typical embedded control firmware?

The device integrates 12 KB of self-programmable Flash, enough for compact control firmware such as a bootloader plus a basic PID motor controller or a simple sensor acquisition loop. For applications requiring more code space, the dsPIC33FJ family offers pin-compatible members with 32 KB or 64 KB Flash that allow a direct upgrade.

When would an engineer choose the 18-pin PDIP package of the DSPIC33FJ12GP201-I/P over a smaller surface-mount alternative?

The 18-pin PDIP package is preferred during early prototyping on solderless breadboards and for low-volume production where through-hole assembly is more economical than SMD reflow. It provides 16 accessible I/O pins in a 0.1-inch pitch form factor, making hand-assembly and in-circuit debugging with a PICkit programmer straightforward in lab and educational environments.

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AvailabilityIn Stock
Reference Price (USD)
From $3.2300
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Qty.Unit PriceExt. Price
1+$4.5100$4.51
5+$4.2800$21.40
25+$3.9900$99.75
75+$3.7800$283.50
100+$3.4900$349.00
1000+$3.2300$3230.00
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Lead Time3-7 business days
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