DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT - 20 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 132KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $11.94 | $11.94 |
| 10 | $10.83 | $108.30 |
| 100 | $9.71 | $971.00 |
| 500 | $8.64 | $4,320.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.55 | $7,550.00 |
DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT Overview
What is a DSC? A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid architecture that combines the deterministic interrupt and peripheral behavior of a microcontroller with the computational throughput of a digital signal processor (DSP). Within the broader taxonomy, a DSC sits between a general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) and a full DSP. The dsPIC30F family specifically targets motor control, sensor-less variable-speed drives, UPS inverters, and audio processing, building on a Harvard CPU with a 24-bit-wide instruction path plus hardware MAC and barrel shifter blocks for single-cycle DSP ops.
Key differentiating features include an enhanced 16-channel, 12-bit ADC with dedicated Sample-and-Hold for accurate simultaneous multi-phase motor current sampling; a 16-bit, 6-channel PWM module with complementary outputs and programmable dead-time for full-bridge and three-phase inverter drives; a hardware quadrature encoder interface (QEI); and a 20 MIPS (40 MHz oscillator) core that delivers 50 ns instruction cycle time.
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT architecture implements separate program and data buses with a 24-bit fixed-point DSP engine, allowing C-friendly data types while sustaining one-cycle MAC throughput. The 132 KB Flash is large for the family and supports in-application programming, while 6 KB of data RAM accommodates control-loop stack frames and 16-bit filter tap arrays. The wide 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply tolerance is well-suited to industrial 5 V backplanes.
Typical applications include three-phase induction motor and PMSM field-oriented control (FOC), sensorless BLDC commutation, audio effects processors, line-frequency UPS and inverter control, and industrial sensor signal conditioning with on-chip ADC filtering.
When designing with this part, ensure the High-Speed PWM module is paired with the dedicated Fault input pin and that the ADC channel-to-PWM trigger is configured for jitter-minimized current sampling at low PWM duty cycles.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30 (16-bit DSC, Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 132 KB (44K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 6 KB |
| EEPROM | 2 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MIPS (40 MHz oscillator, 50 ns instruction cycle) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 60 |
| ADC | 16 channels, 12-bit, with dedicated S&H |
| PWM Module | 6 channels, 16-bit, complementary outputs, programmable dead-time |
| Encoder Interface | Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) |
| Communication | UART x2, SPI x2, I2C, CAN, I2S |
| Timers | Timer1 (16-bit), Timer2/3 (32-bit type pair) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E, automotive grade) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| DSP Engine Width | 16-bit data, 24-bit instruction path, hardware MAC |
DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | EMUD3 — ICD Test Data I/O (Programming/Debug) |
| Pin 2 | EMUC3 — ICD Test Clock I/O (Programming/Debug) |
| Pin 3 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / Reference VREF- |
| Pin 4 | AN1 — Analog input 1 / Reference VREF+ |
| Pin 5 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 8 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 9 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 10 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 13 | OSC1 — Oscillator crystal input |
| Pin 14 | OSC2 — Oscillator crystal output |
| Pin 15 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin 16 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin 17 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin 18 | RA14 — I/O port A bit 14 |
| Pin 19 | RA15 — I/O port A bit 15 |
| Pin 20 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 21 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 22 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 23 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 24 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 25 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 / PWM1L |
| Pin 26 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 / PWM1H |
| Pin 27 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 / PWM2L |
| Pin 28 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 / PWM2H |
| Pin 29 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 / PWM3L |
| Pin 30 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 / PWM3H |
| Pin 31 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 / PWM4L |
| Pin 32 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 / PWM4H |
| Pin 33 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 / PWM5L |
| Pin 34 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 / PWM5H |
| Pin 35 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 / PWM6L |
| Pin 36 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 37 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 38 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 39 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 40 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 41 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 42 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 43 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 44 | RC8 — I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 45 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 46 | RC10 — I/O port C bit 10 |
| Pin 47 | RC11 — I/O port C bit 11 |
| Pin 48 | RC12 — I/O port C bit 12 |
| Pin 49 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 50 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 51 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 52 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 53 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 54 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 55 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 56 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 57 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 58 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 59 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 60 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 61 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset) input, active low |
| Pin 62 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 / PWM6H |
| Pin 63 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 / Fault input |
| Pin 64 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (secondary) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: 3-Phase PMSM Field-Oriented Control, Sensorless BLDC Compressors and Pumps, Solar Inverter / UPS Control, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Audio Effects and Echo Cancellation, Automotive Body and HVAC Modules.
3-Phase PMSM Field-Oriented Control
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT is targeted at sensorless and sensored field-oriented control of three-phase permanent-magnet synchronous motors. Its 20 MIPS dsPIC core completes one space-vector PWM cycle computation in roughly 30 us, well within a 50 us current-loop interval for a 20 kHz inverter. The 6-channel 16-bit PWM module with complementary outputs and programmable dead-time drives a full three-phase IGBT or MOSFET bridge; the dedicated Fault input pin forces hardware shutdown within one PWM period. Three of the 16 ADC channels are simultaneously sampled by hardware S&H, which is essential for correct dq-axis transformation; phase current feedback from low-side shunts is then digitized at 200 ksps. With 132 KB Flash and 6 KB RAM, the device can host Microchip's reference FOC firmware including observer and Park/Clarke transforms.
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Sensorless BLDC Compressors and Pumps
Variable-speed sensorless BLDC compressors in HVAC heat pumps and water circulators benefit from the DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT's integrated zero-crossing Back-EMF detection and on-chip 12-bit ADC. The 132 KB Flash stores compressor-specific state machines, sensorless startup ramps, and anti-surge compensators. Wide 4.5-5.5 V operation directly interfaces with 5 V logic levels used in appliance-grade modules, while the -40C to +125C E grade handles underhood or refrigeration-cabinet temperatures. CAN 2.0B connectivity enables Modbus or CANopen integration with building management systems; the I2S interface can pipe back motor acoustic signatures to the host controller for predictive maintenance.
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Solar Inverter / UPS Control
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT drives single-phase and split-phase inverter control loops for solar tie-in micro-inverters and online UPS systems up to 5 kW. Its 6-channel PWM can produce both the half-bridge inverter switching and the synchronous rectifier gate patterns, while the ADC channels digitize the DC bus, the inductor current and the output voltage. The dq-axis PR controller fits comfortably in the 6 KB RAM, and the 132 KB Flash holds grid-tie MPPT algorithms, islanding detection, and supporting serial command stacks. The CAN peripheral reports telemetry to the system master; the I2C bus connects to the inverter's EEPROM and the display interface.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT serves as a high-precision multi-channel sensor conditioner in industrial PLCs and process-control front-ends. The 16-channel 12-bit ADC samples resistive-bridge, RTD and 4-20 mA conditioned signals at high update rates, while the dsPIC engine applies on-chip IIR or FIR digital filtering at 50 ns per tap. The 6 KB RAM holds ample line-buffer memory for 100+ tap filters. Two UART channels drive RS-232/RS-485 isolated links via external transceivers, while CAN integrates the conditioning node into a wider industrial backbone. The 64-pin TQFP package is a small 10x10 mm footprint, well suited to DIN-rail mounted modules.
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Audio Effects and Echo Cancellation
In karaoke mixers, professional audio mixers, and conferencing bars, the DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT provides affordable digital audio effect generation. The I2S interface accepts 48 kHz stereo streams at 24-bit, while the dsPIC MAC performs 24 x 16 hardware multiplies for reverberation and biquad filter sections. The 6 KB SRAM fits several hundred FIR taps at 24-bit coefficient resolution, enough for short-tail reverb or AGC envelopes. Designers can offload the audio DAC/ADC to companion codecs and use the DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT purely as the effects engine with push-button control via any of the 60 GPIO pins.
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Automotive Body and HVAC Modules
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT's -40C to +125C operating range (E suffix) makes it a strong choice for automotive HVAC, headlamp-leveling, and seat-controller body ECUs. The CAN 2.0B peripheral communicates with the vehicle bus; LIN-capable UART channels drive seat-position sensors and window lifters. PWM channels control brush DC motors for HVAC doors and headlamp leveling with 16-bit resolution, avoiding jerky step transitions. The 132 KB Flash supports the full J1939 or CANopen-style network management stack plus diagnostic UDS on top, while the EEPROM stores fault codes over many write cycles.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6011A-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PF | DSPIC30F6011AT-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6011-20E/PF | DSPIC30F6010AT-20E/PT | DSPIC33EP256MC506-I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10x10) | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same | 64-TQFP (10x10) - same |
| Flash Memory | 132 KB | 132 KB | 132 KB | 132 KB | 132 KB | 96 KB | 256 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 70 MIPS |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C |
| ADC Channels / Resolution | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit | 16 / 12-bit |
| PWM Channels | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) | 6 (16-bit) |
| CAN Interface | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B | CAN 2.0B |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the dsPIC30F TQFP-64 family (vs DSPIC30F6010AT-20E/PT)
- Drop-in pin compatibility with full dsPIC33E migration (vs DSPIC33EP256MC506-I/PT)
- Industrial/automotive E-grade rating with same feature set (vs DSPIC30F6011AT-30I/PF)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT has two separate supply pins (VDD on pin 11/64 for digital core and AVDD on pin 5 for the ADC analog section) plus an analog ground AVSS on pin 6. Decouple each VDD/AVDD pair with 100 nF + 10 uF low-ESL ceramic located within 5 mm of the pin; estimated: under a 40 MHz full-load core clock the device draws approximately 80 mA, so use a separate LDO for AVDD rather than a ferrite from VDD to keep ADC reference below 50 LSBs of code-spread noise.
At 20 MIPS operation, estimated core power dissipation is approximately 0.4 W worst-case. The 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) has an exposed (or in this package, distributed) thermal pad network with theta_JA around 45 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board. At 25 C ambient, full-load dissipation yields a 18 C junction rise, well below the +125 C limit, but in sealed enclosures derate by 30 percent. Add a center copper pour stitched with 8 thermal vias under the device tied to GND to drop the rise by another 8-10 C.
Critical layout rules: (1) place the 40 MHz crystal within 10 mm of OSC1/OSC2 with a guard ring grounded on both sides; (2) route the 6 PWM output traces on the same layer with no via changes and use a 100-ohm series resistor near the MCU for slew-rate control if cable length exceeds 50 mm; (3) keep digital traces away from the analog area, especially AN0/AN1 which double as VREF+/-; (4) provide an analog ground island tied to AVSS, joining the digital ground at a single point under the IC. Microchip's DS70046 dsPIC30F layout guide is the authoritative reference for footprints.
Most common pitfalls on this device: (a) forgetting to enable the PWM module in Idle-Sleep mode when the FAULT pin is asserted as input, causing the recovery to be one PWM period late; (b) using the BOR (Brown-Out Reset) feature inadvertently when the system is on a noisy 5 V industrial rail - either disable it or pair it with a supervisory reset IC; (c) programming the ADC sample-and-hold simultaneously on all four channels despite only two S&H modules being active, which silently corrupts conversions on channels 3-5.
When using the QEI for motor shaft position with a 10,000-pulse-per-revolution encoder, the DSPIC30F6011AT-20E/PT's hardware QEI can count at up to 4 million counts per second, well above any practical feedback rate. Routing QEA/QEB lines as a differential pair with 100-ohm termination plus a low-pass RC filter (1 kohm / 1 nF, fc ~ 160 kHz) eliminates high-frequency noise pickup from the inverter switching node.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed in Microchip product family data; AEC-Q100 grade not explicitly listed - E suffix refers to dsPIC30F temperature grade, not automotive qualification
