DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT - 16-bit DSC, 30 MIPS, 66 KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.2 | $8.20 |
| 10 | $7.45 | $74.50 |
| 100 | $6.4 | $640.00 |
| 500 | $5.55 | $2,775.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.9 | $4,900.00 |
DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid microcontroller-DSP architecture that combines a deterministic MCU instruction set with a single-cycle DSP engine (MAC, barrel shifter). This category sits in the broader hierarchy: DSC -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC, and is commonly used where both control-loop determinism and signal-processing throughput are required in the same device.
Key features include a 6-channel PWM module with up to 16-bit resolution for three-phase motor control, a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 16 channels and 200 ksps conversion rate, three 16-bit timers, two UART, two SPI, and one I2C interface. The dsPIC30F5016 also provides a built-in CAN 2.0B peripheral for industrial networking.
Architecturally, the device uses a Harvard bus with separate program and data paths, a hardware DSP engine supporting fractional and integer math, and a 5V-tolerant I/O structure optimized for industrial environments. The CPU executes most instructions in one cycle, with DSP instructions such as MAC executing in a single cycle as well.
Typical applications include three-phase AC induction and BLDC motor drives, sensorless motor control, switched-mode power supplies with digital control loops, and industrial automation controllers. Automotive uses (sensorless fans, electric pumps) are supported by the industrial temperature grade.
When designing with this part, note the 5V operation window (2.5-5.5V), the requirement for an external crystal or clock source for many configurations, and the migration path to the dsPIC33F and PIC24 families for newer designs.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Family | dsPIC30F Motor Control |
| CPU Core | dsPIC30F (16-bit modified Harvard) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 30 MIPS (40 MHz oscillator) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 66 KB (22K x 24-bit words) |
| RAM Size | 4 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB (per dsPIC30F5015/5016 family datasheet DS-70149) |
| Number of I/O | 52 |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +85 C (industrial, I grade) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels, 200 ksps |
| PWM Channels | 6 (3 pairs / 3-phase) |
| Communication Interfaces | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN 2.0B |
| Timers | 3x 16-bit Timer/Counter |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 2 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 3 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / VREF+ |
| Pin 4 | AN1 — Analog input 1 / VREF- |
| Pin 5 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 6 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 7 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 8 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 9 | AN6 — Analog input 6 |
| Pin 10 | AN7 — Analog input 7 |
| Pin 11 | AN8 — Analog input 8 |
| Pin 12 | AN9 — Analog input 9 |
| Pin 13 | AN10 — Analog input 10 |
| Pin 14 | AN11 — Analog input 11 |
| Pin 15 | AN12 — Analog input 12 |
| Pin 16 | AN13 — Analog input 13 |
| Pin 17 | AN14 — Analog input 14 |
| Pin 18 | AN15 — Analog input 15 |
| Pin 19 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 20 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 21 | OSC1 — Crystal/clock input |
| Pin 22 | OSC2 — Crystal output |
| Pin 23 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) |
| Pin 24 | PWM1H — PWM1 high-side output |
| Pin 25 | PWM1L — PWM1 low-side output |
| Pin 26 | PWM2H — PWM2 high-side output |
| Pin 27 | PWM2L — PWM2 low-side output |
| Pin 28 | PWM3H — PWM3 high-side output |
| Pin 29 | PWM3L — PWM3 low-side output |
| Pin 30 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 31 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 32 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 33 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 34 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 35 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 36 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 37 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 38 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin 39 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin 40 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin 41 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin 42 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin 43 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin 44 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin 45 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin 46 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 47 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 48 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 49 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 50 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 51 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 52 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 53 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 54 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 55 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 56 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 57 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 58 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 59 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 60 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 61 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 62 | RD12 — I/O port D bit 12 |
| Pin 63 | RD13 — I/O port D bit 13 |
| Pin 64 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin 65 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
| Pin 66 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 67 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 68 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 69 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 70 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pin 71 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pin 72 | RE6 — I/O port E bit 6 |
| Pin 73 | RE7 — I/O port E bit 7 |
| Pin 74 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 75 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 76 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 77 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 78 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin 79 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin 80 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Three-Phase AC Induction Motor Drive, Brushless DC (BLDC) and PMSM Motor Control, Digital Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Industrial Automation and PLC Modules, Automotive Sensorless Fan and Pump Controllers, Solar Inverter and Renewable Energy Converter.
Three-Phase AC Induction Motor Drive
The DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT is well suited for field-oriented control (FOC) of three-phase AC induction motors. Its 30 MIPS performance and 6-channel PWM with programmable dead time drive the three-phase inverter directly, while the 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels samples phase currents synchronously to the PWM for current-loop execution below 33 us. With 66 KB Flash, the device holds a complete FOC algorithm - Clarke/Park transforms, space vector modulation, and speed PI regulator - plus CANopen or Modbus networking via its CAN 2.0B peripheral. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C operation tolerates drive-cabinet temperatures.
Recommended
Brushless DC (BLDC) and PMSM Motor Control
For sensorless BLDC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control, the DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT delivers the DSP throughput required for back-EMF zero-crossing detection and sliding-mode observers. Its single-cycle MAC and barrel shifter accelerate Park transforms at PWM rates above 20 kHz. The 52 I/O pins handle Hall/encoder inputs, fault inputs, and the inverter control signals in a single chip, while the CAN 2.0B peripheral enables multi-axis coordination on a factory CAN bus. 5V native I/O interfaces directly to Hall sensors and gate drivers without level shifters.
Recommended
Digital Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
The DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT executes digital control loops for PFC stages, LLC converters, and full-bridge SMPS topologies. Its 30 MIPS DSP engine closes voltage and current loops at 100 kHz switching frequency, with the 12-bit ADC providing 200 ksps sampling for input voltage, output voltage, and primary current. The 66 KB Flash accommodates state-machine control, soft-start sequences, and protection firmware, while the PWM module generates phase-shifted or complementary PWMs with hardware dead-band. Operating from 2.5-5.5V it powers directly from a 5V standby rail.
Recommended
Industrial Automation and PLC Modules
In industrial PLC and remote I/O modules the DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT provides deterministic control with CAN, SPI, UART, and I2C connectivity. Its 52 I/O drives relays, optocouplers, and digital inputs while the CAN 2.0B peripheral interfaces with CANopen or DeviceNet networks. The 66 KB Flash hosts IEC 61131-3 runtime or custom automation logic, and the wide 2.5-5.5V supply simplifies 24V-bus-derived power designs. Industrial -40C to +85C operation is suited to DIN rail-mounted cabinets.
Recommended
Automotive Sensorless Fan and Pump Controllers
For 12V automotive cooling fans, water pumps, and oil pumps, the DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT delivers sensorless BLDC control with integrated CAN diagnostics. Its 5V-tolerant I/O and wide operating voltage tolerate load-dump transients common in 12V automotive systems, while the DSP engine computes back-EMF observers in real time. 66 KB Flash supports OEM-specific fault handling and LIN/CAN application layers. Note: for full AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, consider dsPIC33F EV/EP variants instead.
Recommended
Solar Inverter and Renewable Energy Converter
The DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT is a strong fit for residential solar micro-inverters and MPPT charge controllers. Its DSP performance supports MPPT algorithms (perturb-and-observe, incremental conductance) plus the inverter control loop in a single device. The 12-bit ADC measures panel voltage, battery voltage, and inductor current, while the PWM module drives the full-bridge at 50 kHz+. With CAN or UART telemetry, the inverter integrates into home-energy networks. Industrial temperature grade handles outdoor enclosure conditions.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT | DSPIC30F5011-30I/PT | DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT | DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 20 MIPS (40 MHz) | 20 MIPS (40 MHz) |
| Flash Program Memory | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C (extended) | -40 C to +125 C (extended) |
Key Differentiators
- Highest CPU speed in the 5015/5016 family at 30 MIPS (vs DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT)
- Pin-compatible with DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT for second-source flexibility (vs DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT)
- More I/O than the smaller DSPIC30F4013 family (vs DSPIC30F4013-30I/P)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F5016-30I/PT operates from a single 2.5-5.5V supply on VDD/VSS pins, with separate analog AVDD/AVSS rails powering the ADC. Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors as close as possible to each VDD/AVDD pin, plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic near the package. For motor-drive boards, add a ferrite bead between digital VDD and analog AVDD to keep switching noise out of the ADC reference. Total supply current is typically 50 mA at 30 MIPS, leaving headroom for inrush.
For the 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) package, route at least one solid ground plane beneath the device and use 0.5 mm pitch traces or finer for breakout. Keep PWM output traces short and matched in length within each complementary pair to maintain dead-time symmetry; longer mismatches cause current imbalance in three-phase drives. Place the ADC input traces away from PWM traces to minimize coupling. Expose a thermal pad copper pour even though the TQFP has no thermal pad - this helps dissipate ~0.5W worst case.
Do not exceed 5.5V on any I/O pin or VDD - the DSPIC30F5016 is not 3.3V-tolerant on 5V signals without level translation. MCLR must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor for normal operation, with a 100 nF capacitor to ground for noise filtering; floating MCLR causes spurious resets. When migrating from the -20 (20 MIPS) to -30 (30 MIPS) variant at the same oscillator frequency, recalculate any cycle-critical delays because the execution rate changes. Lastly, the dsPIC30F core requires correct configuration-bit settings for the oscillator mode and watchdog.
Route the 40 MHz crystal (or external clock) to OSC1/OSC2 with traces less than 5 mm and surrounded by a ground keep-out zone to avoid coupling noise. Place the crystal loading capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) within 5 mm of the OSC pins. For three-phase motor-control layouts, group each phase's PWM outputs, gate-driver, and current-sense shunt physically together to minimize gate-drive loop inductance and ADC sampling skew.
Compliance Information
Industrial temperature grade only (-40C to +85C). For AEC-Q100 automotive applications use the dsPIC33F EV family instead.
