DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT - 16-bit DSC, 66KB Flash, 20 MIPS | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.42 | $9.42 |
| 10 | $8.71 | $87.10 |
| 100 | $7.65 | $765.00 |
| 500 | $6.82 | $3,410.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.97 | $5,970.00 |
DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller is a hybrid architecture that pairs a modified Harvard RISC CPU with a DSP engine, enabling single-cycle MAC (multiply-accumulate) operations and barrel shifting. In the broader system hierarchy, the DSC sits between a pure microcontroller (MCU) used for general control tasks and a dedicated DSP used for high-throughput signal processing. This positioning makes the dsPIC30F family ideal for closed-loop control loops where both deterministic interrupt response and real-time math are required on a single chip.
Key features of the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT include a 20 MIPS dsPIC30F core operating from a 4.0V to 5.5V supply (the 'E' suffix indicates the extended industrial temperature range of -40C to +125C), a CAN 2.0B module, two UART/SPI/I2C peripherals, a 16-channel 12-bit 200 ksps ADC, a motor-control PWM with up to 8 output channels and 4 duty-cycle generators, and 5 16-bit timer/counters. The integrated DSP engine handles 16x16-bit fractional or integer MAC in a single instruction cycle, simplifying digital filter, FFT and field-oriented motor-control implementation.
The architecture is built on a 5-stage pipeline with a 24-bit wide instruction word, allowing most instructions to execute in a single cycle. The 12-bit ADC can be triggered synchronously to the PWM module for precise current-sampling in motor drives, while the dedicated QEI (Quadrature Encoder Interface) accepts encoder signals directly. The result is a single-chip solution for sensored and sensorless BLDC, PMSM and AC induction motor control up to several kW without external DSP or FPGA assistance.
Typical applications include industrial motor drives (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power inverters, automotive body and chassis controllers, sensorless fan and pump controllers, and digital audio processing where modest MIPS are sufficient. The extended temperature grade also makes the part suitable for under-hood automotive and harsh industrial environments.
When designing with this part, pay particular attention to the supply decoupling network: at 20 MIPS with simultaneous ADC sampling, a minimum of 10 uF bulk plus 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramic capacitors on each AVDD/VDD pair is recommended. Designers should also leave room for the oscillator layout, since crystal mode operation is sensitive to stray capacitance and the PLL requires a clean input reference for stable motor-control loop timing.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F 16-bit Digital Signal Controller |
| Instruction Set Width | 24-bit (modified Harvard) |
| CPU Speed | 20 MIPS |
| Operating Frequency | 20 MHz (internal oscillator); 40 MHz PLL input |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 66 KB (22K x 24-bit words) |
| Data RAM | 4 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 1 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.0 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 52 |
| ADC | 12-bit, 16-channel, 200 ksps |
| Motor Control PWM | 8 output channels, 4 duty-cycle generators |
| Communication Peripherals | CAN 2.0B, 2x UART, SPI, I2C |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit timer/counters |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface | Yes (QEI module) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (extended, 'E' suffix) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm), PT suffix |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free) |
| DSP Engine | Single-cycle 16x16 MAC, 40-bit accumulator, barrel shifter |
DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT 64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm), pt suffix Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT (64-pin tqfp (10x10 mm), pt suffix package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC and PMSM Motor Control, Industrial Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Inverters, Automotive Body and Chassis Control, Digital Audio Processing and Effects, Sensorless Fan and Pump Controllers.
BLDC and PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT is ideally suited for sensorless and sensored brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drives up to several kW. Its 8-channel motor-control PWM with 4 independent duty-cycle generators and dedicated dead-time control produces the center-aligned switching waveforms required by three-phase inverters, while the QEI module directly accepts A/B/Index encoder signals for rotor-position feedback. The 20 MIPS DSP engine executes the field-oriented control (FOC) algorithm - Clarke/Park transforms, PI current loops and SVM modulation - in well under 20 microseconds per PWM period, leaving ample CPU headroom for supervisory state machines. The 12-bit 200 ksps ADC, triggerable synchronously to the PWM, samples phase currents at the exact switching instant to minimize ripple-induced measurement error. This combination enables a complete torque/speed loop on a single chip, replacing legacy MCU+DSP two-chip solutions.
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Industrial Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs)
For industrial AC induction motor variable-frequency drives, the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT delivers the deterministic interrupt response and DSP throughput required for V/f, sensorless vector and full field-oriented control. The CAN 2.0B peripheral provides the communication backbone for Modbus, CANopen or proprietary industrial networking, while the dual UARTs handle RS-485 Modbus RTU master/slave roles for HMI integration. The 66 KB Flash accommodates full V/f plus sensorless vector control tables (sine, space-vector PWM, look-up tables for slip compensation) without external memory. The extended -40 C to +125 C temperature range (the 'E' suffix) ensures operation in sealed drive enclosures where ambient can exceed 70 C. The 5V-tolerant I/O simplifies interfacing to legacy analog front-end signal conditioning typically used in 480 V class industrial drives.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Inverters
The DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT is well matched to single-phase and small three-phase UPS systems, solar micro-inverters, and pure sine-wave inverters where DSP-grade control is required but a full DSP or FPGA would be overkill. Its DSP engine implements the digital sine-PWM generation and RMS feedback loops needed to maintain <3% THD output, while the 12-bit ADC continuously monitors output voltage and current for closed-loop regulation. The PWM module's programmable dead-time and fault-input pins protect the H-bridge output stage from shoot-through during load transients or output short circuits - the FLTA/FLTB pins latch the PWM outputs low within 25 ns of a fault event. The 4 KB of RAM is sufficient to buffer instantaneous power calculations and ramp tables. The result is a single-DSC inverter solution that meets common IEC 62040 UPS harmonic-distortion requirements without external DSP assistance.
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Automotive Body and Chassis Control
Although the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT is not AEC-Q100 qualified, the -40 C to +125 C extended temperature range and the integrated CAN 2.0B peripheral make it attractive for non-safety-critical automotive body modules such as seat controllers, mirror adjusters, HVAC blend-door actuators and aftermarket instrument clusters. The CAN peripheral handles 1 Mbit/s classical CAN frames for body-network communication, while the 8-channel PWM directly drives small DC motors, LEDs or solenoid valves without external driver ICs. The 12-bit ADC reads thermistor temperature sensors and potentiometer feedback for closed-loop actuator positioning. For under-hood or safety-critical applications, designers should evaluate the AEC-Q100-qualified DSPIC33 variants instead, but for cabin and chassis body controllers the 5015 remains a cost-effective option.
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Digital Audio Processing and Effects
The DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT's single-cycle 16x16 MAC and 40-bit accumulator support real-time audio DSP at modest sample rates (up to ~48 kHz), enabling products such as karaoke mixers, guitar effects pedals, public-address pre-amplifiers and small format mixers. The 66 KB Flash holds FIR/IIR filter coefficients, look-up tables and effect algorithms, while the 4 KB RAM provides sufficient audio buffer storage for ping-pong DMA from the SPI/I2S audio codec. The DSP engine handles biquad filters, reverb tails and dynamics compression in well under 5% CPU load per channel at 44.1 kHz. The I2C peripheral configures external audio codecs and potentiometers, while the dual UART ports enable MIDI or RS-232 control interfaces for stage equipment. Compared with a generic 16-bit MCU, the dsPIC30F delivers 10-20x more DSP throughput per MHz.
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Sensorless Fan and Pump Controllers
Compact sensorless BLDC fan and pump controllers benefit from the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT's integrated back-EMF sensing support and dedicated PWM fault inputs, which together enable reliable starting and commutation without Hall-effect sensors. The 12-bit ADC samples the motor's back-EMF zero-crossing events through a resistor divider, while the PWM module commutates the three-phase bridge at the correct electrical angle. The DSP engine implements the speed-control PI loop and the soft-start ramp that prevents inrush current at motor turn-on - a critical feature for HVAC fan and circulation pump applications. The 4 KB of RAM stores runtime variables for the commutation state machine, and the integrated UART provides a service/diagnostic port for production test and field firmware updates. The extended temperature grade supports hot-running environments like compressor bays and outdoor pump housings.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT | DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT | DSPIC30F5015-20I/PT | DSPIC30F5013-20E/PT | DSPIC30F4013-20E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-64 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| CPU Speed | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS |
| Program Flash | 66 KB | 132 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 48 KB |
| RAM | 4 KB | 8 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 2 KB |
| Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +85 C (I) | -40 C to +125 C (E) | -40 C to +125 C (E) |
| CAN 2.0B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (reduced peripheral set) | No (no CAN module) |
| Motor-Control PWM Channels | 8 outputs / 4 generators | 8 outputs / 4 generators | 8 outputs / 4 generators | 8 outputs / 4 generators | 6 outputs / 3 generators | 6 outputs / 3 generators |
| ADC | 12-bit, 16-ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16-ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16-ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16-ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 13-ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 13-ch, 200 ksps |
| Operating Voltage | 4.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.0 V to 5.5 V | 4.0 V to 5.5 V |
Key Differentiators
- Doubled Flash memory in identical package (vs DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT)
- 50% higher CPU throughput (vs DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT)
- Same extended temperature range at lower cost (industrial temp variant) (vs DSPIC30F5015-20I/PT)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT should be supplied from a regulated 4.5 V to 5.5 V rail with a source impedance below 0.5 ohm. Place a 10 uF X7R bulk capacitor within 10 mm of the VDD pin, plus a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of each VDD/AVDD pair. The AVDD supply must be isolated from VDD by a ferrite bead or 10 ohm resistor and decoupled with its own 0.1 uF + 10 uF pair to keep ADC switching transients below 1 LSB.
Keep the 64-pin TQFP thermal pad layout clean - although the PT package does not have an exposed pad, the die is still bonded to the lead frame, and a continuous ground pour under the IC helps thermal dissipation. Route the PWM output traces (PWM1H/L through PWM4H/L) as short as possible (<25 mm) and away from the ADC analog input traces to avoid capacitive coupling that would inject switching noise into the current-sense measurements.
Do not connect the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT's 5 V I/O directly to a 3.3 V peripheral - the GPIOs are 5 V tolerant only in input mode (per the datasheet's electrical characteristics). For new designs interfacing exclusively to 3.3 V logic, the DSPIC33 family is recommended instead, since the dsPIC30F devices are 5 V parts by design. Mixing 5 V and 3.3 V domains without level shifters is the most common cause of I/O damage on this part.
Estimated: at the maximum 20 MIPS CPU load, 5.0 V VDD and full peripheral activity, the DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT dissipates approximately 0.5 W to 0.7 W. With a TQFP-64 theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board, the junction temperature rises roughly 25-35 C above ambient. This means in a +85 C ambient environment the junction reaches +110-120 C - well within the +125 C extended limit but with little margin. Forced airflow or a copper ground pour is recommended for hot environments.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose DSPIC33 AEC-Q100 variants for safety-critical automotive applications. Halogen-free per Microchip's standard product declaration.
