Microchip Technology Inc . has extended its dsPIC33A digital signal controller (DSC) portfolio with the dsPIC33AK256MPS306 series, targeting high-efficiency power conversion, advanced motor control, and intelligent sensing applications . The devices are designed to address the growing requirements of AI data centers, automotive and industrial systems, including deterministic real-time control and quantum-resistant security . The dsPIC33AK256MPS306 family is based on a 200-MHz 32-bit core with an integrated double-precision floating point unit (FPU) .