DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF - 30 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 132KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.5 | $11.50 |
| 10 | $10.35 | $103.50 |
| 100 | $9.2 | $920.00 |
| 500 | $8.05 | $4,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.1 | $7,100.00 |
DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF Overview
What is a Digital Signal Controller? A DSC is a hybrid class of embedded IC that combines the deterministic interrupt response and peripheral set of a microcontroller with single-cycle MAC and DSP engine support for high-speed arithmetic on sampled signals. Within the broader taxonomy, a DSC sits between a microcontroller (control-oriented) and a full DSP (signal-oriented), and the dsPIC30F family is positioned as the entry-level DSC tier from Microchip, with seamless migration paths to dsPIC33F and PIC24 families.
Key features of the DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF include 8 KB of single-cycle Flash-access EEPROM emulation, dual 40-bit accumulators, a 16-channel 12-bit 200 ksps ADC with simultaneous sampling capability, dedicated motor-control PWM modules, quadrature encoder interfaces, and multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN). The 16-bit native datapath with DSP instructions enables real-time control loops at sub-microsecond latency.
The dsPIC30F6011A architecture pairs a 24-bit instruction word Flash with a 16-bit datapath, enabling C-efficient DSP code (single-cycle MAC, barrel shifter, zero-overhead loops). The motor-control PWM module supports complementary outputs with programmable dead time, hardware fault input, and ADC triggering - essential for 3-phase inverter and PFC stages.
Typical applications include 3-phase AC induction and BLDC motor drives (washing machines, fans, pumps), digital PFC + inverter power converters, UPS systems, automotive body controllers, and DSP front-ends for industrial instrumentation.
When designing with this device, pay attention to the decoupling network (100 nF + 10 uF per VDD pin), ADC input RC filter values per Motor Control Family Reference Manual, and the recommended PCB layout with separate analog and digital ground returns. The 'T' suffix denotes Tape and Reel packaging, while the 'I' indicates industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, dsPIC30F family cross-references, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F (16-bit DSC, modified Harvard) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 132 KB (44K x 24) |
| RAM | 6 KB |
| EEPROM (emulated) | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Clock Speed | 30 MHz |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 60 |
| ADC | 16-channel, 12-bit, 200 ksps |
| Motor Control PWM | Yes, dedicated module with complementary outputs and dead time |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial grade, 'I' suffix) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, 1.0 mm height) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging Type | Tape & Reel ('T' suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free) |
| Family | dsPIC30F Motor Control family |
DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN0/RB0 — Analog input 0 / Port B bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | AN1/RB1 — Analog input 1 / Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | AN2/RB2 — Analog input 2 / Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | AN3/RB3 — Analog input 3 / Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | AN4/RB4 — Analog input 4 / Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | AN5/RB5 — Analog input 5 / Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 7 | AN6/RB6 — Analog input 6 / Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 8 | AN7/RB7 — Analog input 7 / Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 9 | AN8/RB8 — Analog input 8 / Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 10 | AN9/RB9 — Analog input 9 / Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 11 | AN10/RB10 — Analog input 10 / Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 12 | AN11/RB11 — Analog input 11 / Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 13 | AN12/RB12 — Analog input 12 / Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 14 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 15 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 16 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input |
| Pin 17 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 18 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 19 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 20 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 21 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 22 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 23 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 24 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 25 | RD8 — Port D bit 8 |
| Pin 26 | RD9 — Port D bit 9 |
| Pin 27 | RD10 — Port D bit 10 |
| Pin 28 | RD11 — Port D bit 11 |
| Pin 29 | RC13 — Port C bit 13 |
| Pin 30 | RC14 — Port C bit 14 |
| Pin 31 | OSC1/RC15 — Oscillator input / Port C bit 15 |
| Pin 32 | OSC2/RC12 — Oscillator output / Port C bit 12 |
| Pin 33 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 34 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 35 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 36 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 37 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 38 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 39 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 40 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 41 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 42 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 43 | RG0 — Port G bit 0 |
| Pin 44 | RG1 — Port G bit 1 |
| Pin 45 | RG2 — Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 46 | RG3 — Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 47 | RG6 — Port G bit 6 |
| Pin 48 | RG7 — Port G bit 7 |
| Pin 49 | RG8 — Port G bit 8 |
| Pin 50 | RG9 — Port G bit 9 |
| Pin 51 | RG12 — Port G bit 12 |
| Pin 52 | RG13 — Port G bit 13 |
| Pin 53 | RG14 — Port G bit 14 |
| Pin 54 | RG15 — Port G bit 15 |
| Pin 55 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 56 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 57 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 58 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 59 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 60 | RE5 — Port E bit 5 |
| Pin 61 | RE6 — Port E bit 6 |
| Pin 62 | RE7 — Port E bit 7 |
| Pin 63 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (second) |
| Pin 64 | VSS — Digital ground (second) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: 3-Phase BLDC and PMSM Motor Drives, Digital Power Factor Correction (PFC) and AC-DC Converters, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Industrial Servo Drives and Robotics, Renewable Energy Micro-Inverters and Solar Optimizers, Automotive Body and Chassis Controllers.
3-Phase BLDC and PMSM Motor Drives
The DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF is purpose-built for 3-phase BLDC and PMSM motor control with field-oriented control (FOC). The dedicated motor-control PWM module generates complementary 3-phase outputs with programmable dead time (in 8.7 ns increments at 30 MIPS), supports hardware fault input, and triggers the 12-bit ADC at center-aligned PWM edges for precise current sampling. At 30 MIPS, the device executes a full FOC loop (Park and inverse-Park transforms, PI controllers, space-vector modulation) in well under 20 microseconds, leaving headroom for outer speed/torque loops at 10 to 20 kHz PWM switching. Pair this DSC with 3 current-sense amplifiers (e.g., MCP6C04) and gate drivers (e.g., MCP8026) for a complete 3-phase inverter.
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Digital Power Factor Correction (PFC) and AC-DC Converters
The DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF supports digital PFC and average-current-mode control loops at line frequencies up to 400 Hz (avionics rated) or 50/60 Hz (mains). The 16-channel 12-bit 200 ksps ADC allows simultaneous sensing of input voltage, input current, output voltage, and inductor current - enabling average-current-mode PFC with THD below 5%. The 30 MIPS throughput closes the control loop in under 5 microseconds per switching cycle, supporting CCM PFC at 100 kHz switching. The device's hardware QEI is unused in PFC, freeing I/O for additional housekeeping tasks like fan control or housekeeping UART. This DSC is used in digital PFC + inverter front ends for server PSUs and industrial AC-DC converters up to several kW.
Recommended
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
The DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF's combination of DSP throughput and MCU control peripherals makes it ideal for on-line and line-interactive UPS systems in the 1 kVA to 10 kVA range. The single-cycle MAC engine runs grid-synchronization PLL (typically an SRF-PLL) and inverter control in parallel, while the dedicated PWM drives the IGBT bridge. The 16 ADC channels accept grid voltage, inverter voltage, battery voltage, and 3 output current sensors for full-state feedback. With 132 KB Flash, a single DSC handles the entire control loop including soft-start, battery management, and user-interface RS-232/RS-485 telemetry - replacing multiple ICs in legacy designs. Industrial -40C to +85C grade suits outdoor telecom cabinets and industrial UPS installations.
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Industrial Servo Drives and Robotics
Industrial servo drives and small-robot motion controllers leverage the DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF for sub-millisecond position-loop closure. The quadrature encoder interface (QEI) hardware decodes incremental encoder A/B/Z signals directly, freeing the CPU to focus on cascaded position-velocity-current control loops. The CAN peripheral enables multi-axis synchronization over a 1 Mbps CANopen or proprietary CAN bus - essential for synchronized multi-axis motion in robotic arms. The DSP engine runs trajectory planning (S-curves, cubic splines) at full speed, while the MCU peripherals handle limit-switch inputs, brake control, and Safe Torque Off (STO) hardware paths. Industrial temperature grade and high I/O count suit factory-floor servo drive deployments.
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Renewable Energy Micro-Inverters and Solar Optimizers
Solar micro-inverters and DC optimizers in the 250 W to 1 kW class use the DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF as the central controller for MPPT, isolated DC-DC conversion, and grid-tie inverter stages. The 12-bit ADC at 200 ksps samples panel current, panel voltage, output current, and grid voltage with sufficient resolution for MPPT and anti-islanding detection. The 30 MIPS DSP executes perturb-and-observe MPPT at 10 kHz and grid-synchronization PLL in parallel. With CAN or UART communication, multiple micro-inverters coordinate on a single bus for module-level monitoring. The industrial temperature range and high reliability make the dsPIC30F6011 a common choice in outdoor solar installations worldwide.
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Automotive Body and Chassis Controllers
The DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF is used in automotive body controllers for HVAC flaps, headlamp leveling, electric power steering (EPS) assist, and similar low-voltage brushed or brushless motor control applications. Although the device is industrial grade (-40C to +85C), the same die is qualified to AEC-Q100 in the dsPIC30F6011A-30I/PF-Q variant for OEM automotive programs. The CAN peripheral interfaces with the vehicle CAN bus for diagnostics and coordination, while the dedicated PWM module drives DC motors and stepper motors for headlamp leveling and HVAC actuators. The QEI inputs accept wheel-speed or steering-angle sensors for EPS torque-loop feedback. With 60 I/O pins, a single device handles multiple actuator outputs simultaneously.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6011A-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6011AT-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6010AT-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6010T-30I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 64-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 132 KB | 132 KB - identical | 132 KB - identical | 144 KB (+9%) | 80 KB (-39%) | 80 KB (-39%) |
| RAM | 6 KB | 6 KB - identical | 6 KB - identical | 8 KB (+33%) | 6 KB - identical | 4 KB (-33%) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS - identical | 30 MIPS - identical | 30 MIPS - identical | 30 MIPS - identical | 30 MIPS - identical |
| Silicon Revision | Initial | A (bug fixes) | A (bug fixes) | A | A | Initial |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C - identical | -40C to +85C - identical | -40C to +85C - identical | -40C to +85C - identical | -40C to +85C - identical |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Recommended successor is silicon revision A with same footprint (vs DSPIC30F6011A-30I/PF)
- More Flash headroom for complex control algorithms (vs DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF)
- Lower-memory variant still drop-in for cost-sensitive designs (vs DSPIC30F6010T-30I/PF)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF requires careful decoupling per the family datasheet power section. Use one 100 nF ceramic capacitor (X7R, 0402 or 0603) on every VDD pin (the 64-TQFP has two VDD pins: 34 and 63), plus a shared 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic capacitor. The AVDD pin (pin 15) requires its own 100 nF + 10 uF RC filter network (typically 10 ohm + 100 nF + 10 uF) to isolate analog supply noise from digital switching. Estimated quiescent current draw at 30 MIPS is around 70 mA; ensure regulator has 200 mA headroom for analog block and I/O switching transients.
PCB layout for the 64-pin TQFP requires a 4-layer PCB at minimum for clean ADC and PWM performance. Place a solid ground plane on layer 2 directly beneath the device to provide low-impedance return paths. Separate analog and digital ground returns (star-ground at AVDD decoupling cap) to avoid ground bounce coupling into ADC measurements. For motor control designs using the dedicated PWM module, route the PWM output traces with matched lengths (within 1 mm) to avoid timing skew across the 3 phases. The QEI inputs (RC13/RC14) should be routed adjacent with impedance-matched differential routing if used for high-speed encoders above 1 MHz.
Estimated: at 30 MIPS full-load operation (Vdd=5V, Idd ~70 mA), power dissipation is approximately 350 mW. With the 64-TQFP thermal resistance theta_JA around 45 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD 51 test board, junction temperature rise is 16C above ambient. At industrial -40C to +85C ambient, this keeps the junction comfortably below the 150C maximum. However, in enclosed IPM (intelligent power module) housings with 70C+ internal ambient, the user must either derate CPU throughput (reduce clock) or improve thermal coupling with copper pours and thermal vias to keep Tj below 125C for long-term reliability.
Three common pitfalls with the DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF in motor control applications: (1) Configuration of the PWM fault input - the FLTA pin must be configured as input before enabling PWM outputs, otherwise the device enters a fault state on startup and refuses to run; (2) ADC sampling on the motor current shunt must occur in the PWM center (not at the edges) to avoid switching noise - use the special event trigger from the PWM module rather than a software delay; (3) The 'I' (industrial) temperature grade part has -40C to +85C operating range; if automotive -40C to +125C is required, choose the AEC-Q100 qualified dsPIC30F6011A-30I/PF-Q variant instead. Never confuse the two for automotive deployments.
For ADC accuracy, the DSPIC30F6011T-30I/PF requires the ADC input bandwidth to be limited below 200 ksps Nyquist. Recommended input RC filter is 1 kohm + 100 pF (or 2.2 nF for lower bandwidth). The 12-bit ADC achieves approximately 10.5 ENOB at full speed; at 200 ksps with 1 kohm source impedance, the ADC sample-and-hold acquisition time (typically 154 ns at 30 MIPS) may need adjustment via the ADCON register. For high-precision current sensing, average multiple samples in a circular DMA-style operation (without using DMA, since dsPIC30F lacks DMA - use the ADC auto-scan mode instead) and average in software.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant lead-free TQFP package per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified in the standard 'I' (industrial) variant - choose the Q-suffix variant (e.g., DSPIC30F6011A-30I/PF-Q) for automotive deployments.
