DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT - dsPIC30F 20MIPS 66KB Flash DSC | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.2 | $14.20 |
| 10 | $12.78 | $127.80 |
| 100 | $11.36 | $1,136.00 |
| 500 | $10.21 | $5,105.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.07 | $9,070.00 |
DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid class of microcontroller that combines a standard MCU instruction set with a dedicated DSP engine for single-cycle MAC operations. Within the broader taxonomy, a DSC bridges microcontroller -> microcontroller with DSP -> digital signal controller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The dsPIC30F5016 specifically targets motor control, digital power conversion, and real-time sensor processing applications where deterministic math throughput is critical.
Key features include a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with DSP dual-operand fetch, a 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels and 200 ksps conversion rate, motor-control PWM with up to 8 outputs, and integrated communications peripherals: CAN, I2C, SPI, and UART/USART. The device operates from a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply across the extended -40 C to +125 C industrial temperature range and includes 5 input capture and 5 output compare modules for precise event timing.
The DSP engine executes a 17 x 17-bit signed fractional or integer multiply in a single cycle with 40-bit accumulator support, enabling real-time closed-loop control loops such as field-oriented control (FOC) for three-phase motors without CPU offloading. The dsPIC30F5016 also incorporates a CRC engine, watchdog timer, and multiple power-saving modes for safety-critical embedded designs.
Typical applications include AC induction and BLDC motor drives, digital uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), variable-frequency drives (VFDs), power-factor correction converters, automotive sensor interfaces, and industrial automation controllers. The wide operating voltage and -40 C to +125 C range make it suitable for both factory-floor and automotive underhood deployments.
When designing with the DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT, ensure that the ADC input impedance and acquisition time settings match the source impedance to avoid conversion errors, and place the device on a 4-layer PCB with a solid ground plane to manage switching noise from the PWM outputs. The 'T' suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging, while the '20E' suffix denotes the 20 MIPS speed grade and extended temperature range.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F 16-bit DSC |
| Clock Speed | 40 MHz |
| Performance | 20 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 66 KB (22K x 24) |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB |
| I/O Pins | 60 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C |
| Package | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels |
| PWM Outputs | Up to 8 channels (Motor Control PWM) |
| Communication | CAN, I2C, SPI, UART/USART |
| Input Capture | 5 modules |
| Output Compare | 5 modules |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Lead-Free) |
DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN0/RB0 — Analog input 0 / I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | AN1/RB1 — Analog input 1 / I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | AN2/RB2 — Analog input 2 / I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | AN3/RB3 — Analog input 3 / I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | AN4/RB4 — Analog input 4 / I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | AN5/RB5 — Analog input 5 / I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (4.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKIN — Crystal oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Crystal oscillator output / clock output |
| Pin 11 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin 12 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin 13 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (4.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 14 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 15 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin 16 | RC12 — I/O port C bit 12 |
| Pin 17 | PWM1L/RE0 — PWM output 1 low side / port E bit 0 |
| Pin 18 | PWM1H/RE1 — PWM output 1 high side / port E bit 1 |
| Pin 19 | PWM2L/RE2 — PWM output 2 low side / port E bit 2 |
| Pin 20 | PWM2H/RE3 — PWM output 2 high side / port E bit 3 |
| Pin 21 | PWM3L/RE4 — PWM output 3 low side / port E bit 4 |
| Pin 22 | PWM3H/RE5 — PWM output 3 high side / port E bit 5 |
| Pin 23 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 24 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 25 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 26 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 27 | RD12 — I/O port D bit 12 |
| Pin 28 | RD13 — I/O port D bit 13 |
| Pin 29 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin 30 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
| Pin 31 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (4.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 33 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 34 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 35 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 36 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 37 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin 38 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin 39 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pin 40 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pin 41 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin 42 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin 43 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pin 44 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pin 45 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active low) |
| Pin 46 | RG6 — I/O port G bit 6 |
| Pin 47 | RG7 — I/O port G bit 7 |
| Pin 48 | RG8 — I/O port G bit 8 |
| Pin 49 | RG9 — I/O port G bit 9 |
| Pin 50 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 51 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 52 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 53 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 54 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin 55 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin 56 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 57 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 58 | RA8 — I/O port A bit 8 |
| Pin 59 | RA9 — I/O port A bit 9 |
| Pin 60 | RA10 — I/O port A bit 10 |
| Pin 61 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (4.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 62 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 63 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 64 | AVSS — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 65 | AN6/RC0 — Analog input 6 / I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 66 | AN7/RC1 — Analog input 7 / I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 67 | AN8/RC2 — Analog input 8 / I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 68 | AN9/RC3 — Analog input 9 / I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 69 | AN10/RC4 — Analog input 10 / I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 70 | AN11/RC5 — Analog input 11 / I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 71 | AN12/RC6 — Analog input 12 / I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 72 | AN13/RC7 — Analog input 13 / I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 73 | AN14/RC8 — Analog input 14 / I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 74 | AN15/RC9 — Analog input 15 / I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 75 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 76 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 77 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 78 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 79 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 80 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: Three-Phase BLDC Motor Control, AC Induction Motor VFD, Digital Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Power-Factor Correction (PFC) Converter, Automotive Sensor Interface Module, Industrial Servo Drive Controller.
Three-Phase BLDC Motor Control
The DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT's 8-channel motor-control PWM with complementary outputs and 12-bit ADC sampling at 200 ksps make it well-suited for sensorless and sensored BLDC motor control. Its single-cycle MAC executes field-oriented control (FOC) math inside a 20 kHz current loop without CPU offloading. The 60 GPIO lines handle Hall/encoder inputs, brake, fault, and CAN bus signals typical in industrial servo drives.
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AC Induction Motor VFD
Variable-frequency drives for AC induction motors rely on the DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT's DSP engine to execute Park/Clarke transforms and space-vector modulation in real time. With 66 KB of Flash, the device supports full V/Hz and sensorless vector control algorithms plus UART-based commissioning. The -40 C to +125 C operating range handles under-cabinet industrial deployment.
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Digital Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
In a digital UPS, the DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT monitors battery voltage, runs the inverter control loop, and manages the transfer between mains and battery modes. The 12-bit ADC with 16 channels reads DC bus voltage, current, and temperature simultaneously. Its 5 V analog-friendly supply and integrated CAN enable stackable battery-module communication.
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Power-Factor Correction (PFC) Converter
The DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT executes average-current-mode PFC control at 100 kHz switching frequency while maintaining <3% THD on the AC input current. Its input-capture modules precisely measure AC zero-crossings, and the PWM module drives the boost converter's switch. Flash memory holds the digital PI compensator and soft-start routines.
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Automotive Sensor Interface Module
The DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT aggregates signals from automotive sensors (pressure, temperature, position) and broadcasts them over CAN bus to the vehicle ECU. Its extended -40 C to +125 C temperature grade handles underhood and chassis mounting, while the on-chip CAN module eliminates an external transceiver controller. The 60 GPIOs support multiple sensor inputs plus diagnostic LEDs.
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Industrial Servo Drive Controller
The DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT runs position, velocity, and current control loops for an industrial servo drive, using its DSP engine for the high-bandwidth current loop and the MCU core for the trajectory planner. UART/USART provides RS-485/Modbus commissioning connectivity, and the EEPROM stores calibration data and drive parameters across firmware updates.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F5016T-20E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT | DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT | DSPIC30F5011-30I/PT | DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT | DSPIC30F4013-20E/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Performance | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS |
| Flash Memory | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB | 48 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 1 KB |
| CAN Module | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| I/O Pins | 60 | 60 | 60 | 66 | 66 | 44 |
| Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +125 C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated CAN module with 60 I/O pins (vs DSPIC30F5015-20E/PT)
- Higher I/O count and CAN integration (vs DSPIC30F4013-20E/PT)
- Industrial extended temperature vs commercial (vs DSPIC30F5011-30I/PT)
Design Notes
Place all VDD/VSS pin pairs with 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the IC, plus a single 10 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail. For the 80-TQFP package, use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane beneath the device to keep digital return currents away from the analog AVSS pin (pin 64).
The ADC analog inputs (AN0-AN15) share pins with digital I/O, so configure unused analog pins as digital outputs to prevent floating-input ADC noise. Source impedance above 5 kohm requires longer ADC acquisition time - sample the conversion-time register setting against your signal-source impedance to avoid gain errors.
Configuration bits must be programmed before the device will execute user code - leaving them in the default state disables the oscillator and prevents boot. The MCLR pin (pin 45) requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for normal operation; do not leave it floating. Watchdog timer postscaler must be configured in the FWDT configuration register or it defaults to the maximum interval.
Compliance Information
Lead-free per Microchip product page; RoHS and REACH compliant. Extended industrial temperature grade (-40 C to +125 C) supports automotive underhood and factory-floor deployment but is not formally AEC-Q100 qualified.
