DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT - 30 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 144KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $11.57 | $11.57 |
| 10 | $10.41 | $104.10 |
| 100 | $9.25 | $925.00 |
| 500 | $8.4 | $4,200.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.55 | $7,550.00 |
DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT Overview
What is a Digital Signal Controller? A DSC is a hybrid MCU/DSP device that integrates a microcontroller's deterministic control peripherals (timers, ADC, PWM, communication ports) with a dedicated DSP engine for high-throughput signal processing. The dsPIC30F specifically targets embedded motor-control and digital-power applications, sitting hierarchically between 8-bit PIC MCUs (general purpose) and 32-bit dsPIC33F/PIC32 devices (higher performance, more memory). Compared with a pure DSP, the DSC retains single-cycle bit manipulation, interrupt latency, and peripheral integration, while gaining MAC and barrel-shifter DSP capabilities.
Key features include a 16-bit modified-Harvard CPU with 24-bit instruction words, a 17x17-bit hardware multiplier, 40-bit accumulators, and zero-overhead hardware DO and REPEAT loops. The device integrates 8 PWM channels (3 pairs complementary), 16 channels of 10-bit ADC (1 MSPS), 2 UART, 2 SPI, 1 I2C, 1 CAN, 5 16-bit timers, and a real-time clock. The integrated DSP engine executes one MAC per cycle, delivering 30 MIPS of DSP throughput. Code security via segmented Flash and a unique device ID are also supported.
Architecturally, the dsPIC30F6010A pairs a 16-bit data path with dual Flash and SRAM buses and a dedicated X/Y data-memory read path. The DSP engine shares register space with the MCU core, allowing seamless C and assembly mixing. Enhanced Flash supports faster page-erase and word-program cycles, and the peripheral set is identical to other dsPIC30F6010A pin-count family members, simplifying firmware portability across 64-pin, 80-pin, and 100-pin variants.
Typical applications include field-oriented control (FOC) of PMSM and BLDC motors, single- and three-phase AC induction motor control, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), digital PFC, welding inverters, induction heating, audio processing, and sensorless motor control. Engineers choose the dsPIC30F6010A when 30 MIPS, CAN, and 80-pin TQFP connectivity are sufficient, with seamless migration to dsPIC33F or PIC24 when higher performance or lower power is needed.
When designing with this device, allocate the oscillator and decoupling capacitors close to the package, route the analog AGND/AVSS pins to a star-ground, and reserve an MCLR pull-up. Verify that VDDCORE decoupling includes a low-ESR 10 uF bulk capacitor and a 0.1 uF ceramic per the datasheet typical-application circuit. For motor-control firmware, plan for cycle-accurate PWM-to-ADC sampling alignment and use Microchip's MPLAB X IDE plus the dsPIC DSP Library for FFT/FIR/IIR primitives.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Core Architecture | 16-bit modified Harvard with DSP engine |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB (48K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial, 'I') |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm |
| I/O Pins | 68 general-purpose |
| ADC | 16 channels, 10-bit, 1 MSPS |
| PWM Channels | 8 (3 complementary pairs) |
| Communication | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN |
| Timers | 5x 16-bit + 16-bit timer/counter |
| DSP Engine | 17x17-bit MAC, 40-bit accumulator, hardware DO/REPEAT loops |
| Speed Grade | 30 MIPS (suffix '30') |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT 80-pin tqfp (pt), 12x12 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT (80-pin tqfp (pt), 12x12 mm 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 DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Three-Phase PMSM / BLDC Motor Control (FOC), AC Induction Motor VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Digital Control, Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control, Solar Inverter MPPT Control, Industrial Sensor Signal Processing, Audio Processing and Effects.
Three-Phase PMSM / BLDC Motor Control (FOC)
The DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT is a canonical choice for field-oriented control of permanent-magnet synchronous and brushless DC motors. Its 30 MIPS DSP engine executes the Park/Clarke transforms and PI loops within 2-3 us per control cycle, while the 16-channel 10-bit 1 MSPS ADC samples two phase currents simultaneously within the PWM off-time window. The 8 PWM channels (3 complementary pairs) drive the three-phase inverter directly with programmable dead-time insertion. 144 KB Flash is sufficient for sensorless FOC plus an integrated speed/torque control loop, while 8 KB RAM holds the field-estimation state variables. Use Microchip's AN1078 application note and the dsPIC Motor Control Library to accelerate development; pair the DSC with gate drivers such as the MCP8024 or FOC-ready power modules.
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AC Induction Motor VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
For low-voltage AC induction motor VFDs up to 5 kW, the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT provides the necessary DSP throughput for V/Hz, sensorless indirect FOC, and direct torque control. The 17x17 hardware multiplier and 40-bit accumulator deliver the multiply-accumulate bandwidth needed for rotor-flux estimation at 10-20 kHz control rates. The integrated CAN interface supports Modbus and CANopen industrial protocols, while 68 GPIO drive LCD keypads and isolated digital I/O. 144 KB Flash accommodates IEC 60730 Class B safety libraries and user-application code simultaneously. The 80-pin TQFP package exposes sufficient analog channels for DC-bus voltage sensing, motor thermal monitoring, and three-phase current feedback.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Digital Control
The DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT is well-suited to single- and three-phase online UPS digital control, where the DSP engine executes RMS calculations, PLL grid synchronization, and sinusoidal PWM generation within tight timing budgets. The 1 MSPS ADC samples the DC-bus voltage and AC line voltage simultaneously, while the integrated 16-bit timers generate the 50/60 Hz reference with sub-microsecond resolution. 144 KB Flash accommodates firmware for battery-charger control, inverter state machine, and user-facing LCD menus. The industrial -40C to +85C rating supports telecom and industrial UPS installations; for higher-voltage PFC stages, pair this DSC with external IGBT/MOSFET drivers and current-sense amplifiers.
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Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control
Digital control of switch-mode power supplies benefits from the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT's 30 MIPS DSP engine and high-resolution PWM. The PWM module supports center-aligned, edge-aligned, and multi-phase PWM modes needed for PFC, LLC, phase-shift full-bridge, and forward converter topologies. The 10-bit ADC sampled at 1 MSPS provides adequate resolution for output-voltage and inductor-current sensing in digital-control loops; loop compensation is implemented in software using PID plus double-pole-double-zero coefficients. 144 KB Flash holds firmware for multiple converter topologies plus telemetry logging; CAN/UART interfaces support PMBus or proprietary digital-management communication.
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Solar Inverter MPPT Control
In grid-tied and off-grid solar inverters, the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT executes MPPT algorithms (Perturb&Observe, Incremental Conductance) at sub-100 ms intervals while simultaneously running the inverter control loop. The DSP engine efficiently computes instantaneous power and performs 50/60 Hz PLL synchronization with the AC grid; the integrated CAN supports Modbus TCP/RTU for inverter-monitoring gateways. 144 KB Flash accommodates firmware for MPPT, anti-islanding (per IEEE 1547), and grid-code compliance; 4 KB EEPROM stores configuration, calibration, and fault logs across power cycles. Pair with external gate drivers and current transducers for complete photovoltaic inverter designs.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Processing
For industrial sensor-conditioning applications requiring FIR/IIR filtering, FFT spectrum analysis, or vibration analysis, the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT delivers 30 MIPS of DSP throughput with 17x17 hardware MAC and 40-bit accumulator. The 16-channel 10-bit ADC at 1 MSPS captures multi-axis accelerometer or strain-gauge data; on-chip RAM supports 1024-point FFT windows with zero-overhead hardware looping. CAN, SPI, and UART interfaces connect to industrial fieldbuses, while 68 GPIO drive status LEDs and isolated alarms. 144 KB Flash holds multiple filter coefficients and user-configurable analysis modes; the industrial temperature range suits factory-floor deployment in motor-bearing-health monitoring and process-control instrumentation.
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Audio Processing and Effects
Although superseded by dedicated audio DSPs in high-end products, the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT remains a cost-effective choice for embedded audio effects, equalizers, and active crossover networks. The 30 MIPS DSP engine executes biquad IIR filters and FFT-based spectral processing at 44.1 kHz sample rates with low latency. The integrated 16-bit timers generate precise PWM audio outputs or drive external DACs via SPI/I2S; CAN or UART interfaces enable remote-control integration. 144 KB Flash accommodates preset libraries and user-tunable parameters; the 80-pin TQFP exposes sufficient GPIO for rotary encoders, button matrices, and LCD displays in amplifier and mixer products.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6010AT-20I/PT | DSPIC30F6010AT-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6010A-30I/PT | DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT | DSPIC30F5015-30I/PT |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm - same | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm - same | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm - same | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm - same | 80-pin TQFP (PT), 12x12 mm - same |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS |
| Program Flash | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 66 KB | 66 KB |
| Data RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 4 KB | 2 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| ADC | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS | 16 ch x 10-bit, 1 MSPS |
| PWM Channels | 8 (3 complementary pairs) | 8 (3 complementary pairs) | 8 (3 complementary pairs) | 8 (3 complementary pairs) | 8 (3 complementary pairs) | 8 (3 complementary pairs) |
| Communication | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x CAN |
Key Differentiators
- Higher CPU throughput than the DSPIC30F6010AT-20I/PT (vs DSPIC30F6010AT-20I/PT)
- Lower memory than DSPIC30F5016/DSPIC30F5015 family (vs DSPIC30F5016-20E/PT)
- Industrial temperature versus extended temperature (vs DSPIC30F6010AT-20E/PT)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT requires two supply rails: VDDCORE (2.5 V typical, internally regulated from VDD) and VDD (3.0-5.5 V). Per Microchip datasheet 70119E, place a 10 uF low-ESR bulk capacitor plus a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to each VDD/VDDCORE pin pair. Add a ferrite bead or small inductor on AVDD if analog noise (ADC or comparator) couples into the digital supply. Use a separate LDO or the on-chip voltage regulator to derive VDDCORE; never tie VDDCORE directly to VDD or apply external clock signals before VDD ramps. Estimated: at 30 MIPS and full peripheral activity, core current is ~30 mA, AVDD current is ~5 mA.
The 80-pin TQFP (PT, 12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) requires a 4-layer PCB for clean power delivery and signal integrity. Provide a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the device; route the ADC analog signals (AN0-AN15) over a quiet ground reference. Place the 16 MHz primary crystal or oscillator within 5 mm of OSCI/OSCO with short traces and a grounded guard ring. Route PWM outputs (PWM1H/L-PWM4H/L) with matched-length, 50-ohm controlled impedance traces if driving external gate drivers more than 25 mm away. Estimated: the 80-pin TQFP thermal pad-free design dissipates ~750 mW at full CPU + ADC load; copper pour is sufficient without an external heatsink.
Three common pitfalls when designing with the DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT: (1) Forgetting to configure the JTAG/PGD/PGC pins as digital I/O after programming - they default to programming mode and must be cleared in the configuration bits. (2) Using the wrong oscillator mode for the 30 MIPS speed grade - the PLL must be configured for 4x, 8x, or 16x multiplication from a 4-10 MHz primary oscillator to hit 120 MHz FOSC and 30 MIPS Fcy. (3) Exceeding the 5.5 V absolute-maximum VDD rating during in-circuit programming - programmer supply transients can latch-up the device. Always include a TVS diode on VDD and verify programmer voltage levels match VDD within 0.3 V.
When the ADC samples current-sense amplifier outputs in motor-control applications, alignment between the ADC trigger and the PWM off-time is critical for clean current reconstruction. Use the dsPIC30F's PWM special-event trigger to start the ADC precisely when the low-side FETs are on and the high-side FETs are off. Per AN1078 (PMSM sensorless FOC), a 1-2 us ADC acquisition window centered in the PWM off-time achieves the lowest current noise. If long motor cables (>2 m) introduce ringing, add a 100 ns blanking window via the PWM fault-input module. Estimated: a properly aligned ADC trigger reduces current-sense noise by 8-12 dB versus free-running ADC conversion.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip material declaration. 'I' temperature suffix denotes industrial -40C to +85C; for AEC-Q100 qualified motor-control DSC, use the dsPIC33F EV or PIC32MK MC family. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in provided data; set to 'unknown'.
