DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT - 16-bit DSC, 132KB Flash, 20 MIPS, 80-TQFP
MPN: DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $11.42 | $11.42 |
| 10 | $10.27 | $102.70 |
| 100 | $9.13 | $913.00 |
| 500 | $8.21 | $4,105.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.45 | $7,450.00 |
DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a class of programmable logic device that combines the deterministic interrupt and peripheral architecture of a microcontroller (MCU) with the computational throughput of a digital signal processor (DSP). In the broader taxonomy, DSCs sit between general-purpose microcontrollers (PIC16, PIC32) and standalone DSPs, belonging to the embedded computing / microcontroller family of semiconductors. The dsPIC30F series was Microchip's first DSC family, designed specifically for 5 V operation in noisy industrial environments.
Key features include a 16-bit modified Harvard architecture with native DSP support (single-cycle 16x16 multiply), on-chip 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), 68 digital I/O pins, and a wide operating voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V. The integrated DSP engine executes a 40-bit accumulator and supports fractional arithmetic, enabling real-time control loops and audio/sensor signal processing.
Architecturally, the DSPIC30F6013A uses a 16-bit data path with a 24-bit instruction word and dual-bus Harvard topology for deterministic cycle counts. The -20I suffix indicates 20 MIPS maximum throughput at the industrial -40C to +85C operating range. The 'A' revision improves ADC performance and adds DMA support compared to the original dsPIC30F6013 silicon. The 'T' suffix designates tape-and-reel packaging.
Typical applications include industrial motor control (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM drives), digital power conversion (SMPS, PFC), sensorless motor commutation, audio processing, automotive body electronics, and embedded control in noisy industrial environments where 5 V tolerance is required.
When designing with this device, ensure adequate decoupling on AVDD/AVSS pairs to achieve specified ADC SNR; the DSP engine is C-programmable via MPLAB XC-DSC compilers, easing porting from pure-DSP or pure-MCU codebases.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-brand drop-in alternatives within the dsPIC30F6013A family, and practical design notes that supplement the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F, 16-bit modified Harvard with DSP engine |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 132 KB (44K x 24) |
| RAM Size | 6 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (3.0 V to 5.5 V for full-speed operation) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (Industrial, -I suffix) |
| Number of I/O Pins | 68 |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN |
| DSP Engine | 16x16 single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm, -PT suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging Type | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — PORTG I/O pin 15 |
| Pin 2 | RG14 — PORTG I/O pin 14 |
| Pin 3 | RG13 — PORTG I/O pin 13 |
| Pin 4 | RG12 — PORTG I/O pin 12 |
| Pin 5 | RG11 — PORTG I/O pin 11 |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | RG10 — PORTG I/O pin 10 |
| Pin 8 | RG9 — PORTG I/O pin 9 |
| Pin 9 | RG8 — PORTG I/O pin 8 |
| Pin 10 | RG7 — PORTG I/O pin 7 |
| Pin 11 | RG6 — PORTG I/O pin 6 |
| Pin 12 | RG5 — PORTG I/O pin 5 |
| Pin 13 | RG4 — PORTG I/O pin 4 |
| Pin 14 | RG3 — PORTG I/O pin 3 |
| Pin 15 | RG2 — PORTG I/O pin 2 |
| Pin 16 | RG1 — PORTG I/O pin 1 |
| Pin 17 | RG0 — PORTG I/O pin 0 |
| Pin 18 | RF15 — PORTF I/O pin 15 |
| Pin 19 | RF14 — PORTF I/O pin 14 |
| Pin 20 | RF13 — PORTF I/O pin 13 |
| Pin 21 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 22 | VDD — Positive supply (2.5-5.5 V) |
| Pin 23 | RF12 — PORTF I/O pin 12 |
| Pin 24 | RF11 — PORTF I/O pin 11 |
| Pin 25 | RF10 — PORTF I/O pin 10 |
| Pin 26 | RF9 — PORTF I/O pin 9 |
| Pin 27 | RF8 — PORTF I/O pin 8 |
| Pin 28 | RF7 — PORTF I/O pin 7 |
| Pin 29 | RF6 — PORTF I/O pin 6 |
| Pin 30 | RF5 — PORTF I/O pin 5 |
| Pin 31 | RF4 — PORTF I/O pin 4 |
| Pin 32 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 33 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 34 | RF3 — PORTF I/O pin 3 |
| Pin 35 | RF2 — PORTF I/O pin 2 |
| Pin 36 | RF1 — PORTF I/O pin 1 |
| Pin 37 | RF0 — PORTF I/O pin 0 |
| Pin 38 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 39 | AVDD — Analog positive supply |
| Pin 40 | RD15 — PORTD I/O pin 15 |
| Pin 41 | RD14 — PORTD I/O pin 14 |
| Pin 42 | RD13 — PORTD I/O pin 13 |
| Pin 43 | RD12 — PORTD I/O pin 12 |
| Pin 44 | RD11 — PORTD I/O pin 11 |
| Pin 45 | RD10 — PORTD I/O pin 10 |
| Pin 46 | RD9 — PORTD I/O pin 9 |
| Pin 47 | RD8 — PORTD I/O pin 8 |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 49 | VDD — Positive supply (2.5-5.5 V) |
| Pin 50 | RD7 — PORTD I/O pin 7 |
| Pin 51 | RD6 — PORTD I/O pin 6 |
| Pin 52 | RD5 — PORTD I/O pin 5 |
| Pin 53 | RD4 — PORTD I/O pin 4 |
| Pin 54 | RD3 — PORTD I/O pin 3 |
| Pin 55 | RD2 — PORTD I/O pin 2 |
| Pin 56 | RD1 — PORTD I/O pin 1 |
| Pin 57 | RD0 — PORTD I/O pin 0 |
| Pin 58 | RC15 — PORTC I/O pin 15 |
| Pin 59 | RC14 — PORTC I/O pin 14 |
| Pin 60 | RC13 — PORTC I/O pin 13 |
| Pin 61 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 62 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 63 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 64 | RC12 — PORTC I/O pin 12 |
| Pin 65 | RC11 — PORTC I/O pin 11 |
| Pin 66 | RC10 — PORTC I/O pin 10 |
| Pin 67 | RC9 — PORTC I/O pin 9 |
| Pin 68 | RC8 — PORTC I/O pin 8 |
| Pin 69 | RC7 — PORTC I/O pin 7 |
| Pin 70 | RC5 — PORTC I/O pin 5 |
| Pin 71 | RC4 — PORTC I/O pin 4 |
| Pin 72 | RC3 — PORTC I/O pin 3 |
| Pin 73 | RC2 — PORTC I/O pin 2 |
| Pin 74 | RC1 — PORTC I/O pin 1 |
| Pin 75 | VDD — Positive supply (2.5-5.5 V) |
| Pin 76 | RC0 — PORTC I/O pin 0 |
| Pin 77 | PGD — In-circuit debug data line |
| Pin 78 | PGC — In-circuit debug clock line |
| Pin 79 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 80 | RA15 — PORTA I/O pin 15 |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Digital Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Industrial Sensor Conditioning, Audio Processing and Effects, Automotive Body Electronics, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT is well-suited for brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) field-oriented control (FOC) drives. Its 20 MIPS throughput and integrated DSP engine (single-cycle 16x16 MAC, 40-bit accumulator) execute Park/Clarke transforms and PI control loops well within 50 us cycle times, while the dedicated 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels samples phase currents and the 5 V tolerance handles industrial back-EMF noise on the DC bus.
Recommended
Digital Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
For digital power conversion such as PFC stages, full-bridge converters, and isolated DC-DC supplies, the DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT delivers the DSP throughput required for average-current-mode control at 100 kHz switching frequencies. The 16-bit DSP engine executes compensation loops in single cycles, while the 6 KB RAM holds state variables and the 132 KB Flash stores multi-loop firmware. Its 5 V tolerance simplifies interfacing to analog PFC controllers and gate drivers without level shifters.
Recommended
Industrial Sensor Conditioning
In industrial 4-20 mA loop transmitters, weigh scales, and strain-gauge signal conditioning, the DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT performs digital filtering (IIR/FIR), linearization, and temperature compensation on ADC samples. The 12-bit ADC with multiple channels handles load cell, RTD, and thermocouple inputs simultaneously, while the 5 V operating range matches legacy 5 V industrial sensor architectures. The integrated DSP engine runs Kalman filters for sensor fusion without burdening the MCU core.
Recommended
Audio Processing and Effects
The DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT can implement real-time audio effects (reverb, EQ, dynamics) and codec post-processing for prosumer audio equipment. With 20 MIPS of DSP throughput, it runs biquad filter cascades and FFT-based spectral processing at 48 kHz sample rates. The 6 KB RAM buffers audio frames, and the I2S/SP peripherals interface to common audio DACs. The 5 V analog supply tolerance simplifies integration with bipolar audio signal chains.
Recommended
Automotive Body Electronics
For non-safety automotive body modules such as seat controllers, HVAC actuators, and lighting drivers, the DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT's 5 V tolerance withstands load-dump transients on the 12 V vehicle bus. The CAN peripheral interfaces to vehicle networks, and the DSP engine drives LED matrix dimming curves and motor positioning algorithms. Note: for AEC-Q100 qualified automotive applications, choose the dsPIC33F or dsPIC33E family instead.
Recommended
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control
In line-interactive and double-conversion UPS systems, the DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT orchestrates inverter control, battery management, and grid synchronization. Its DSP throughput runs PLL algorithms for grid-tie frequency locking, while 12-bit ADCs sense battery voltage/current and output waveforms. The 5 V tolerance simplifies interfacing to 12 V/24 V battery stacks via resistive dividers, and the 132 KB Flash stores multi-mode state machines for charging, inverting, and bypass operation.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6013A-20I/PT | DSPIC30F6013AT-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6013A-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6013AT-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6012A-20I/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same | 80-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same | Microchip Technology - same |
| CPU Speed (MIPS) | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS (+50%) | 30 MIPS (+50%) | 30 MIPS (+50%) | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 132 KB (44K x 24) | 132 KB (same) | 132 KB (same) | 132 KB (same) | 144 KB (+9%) | 132 KB (same) | 48 KB (-64%) |
| RAM Size | 6 KB | 6 KB (same) | 6 KB (same) | 6 KB (same) | 8 KB (+33%) | 6 KB (same) | 4 KB (-33%) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +85C (same) | -40C to +125C (Extended, wider) | -40C to +85C (same) |
| Packaging Form | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray |
| Number of I/O Pins | 68 | 68 (same) | 68 (same) | 68 (same) | 68 (same) | 68 (same) | 68 (same) |
Key Differentiators
- 5 V tolerance with integrated DSP engine (vs DSPIC30F6012A-20I/PT)
- Industrial temperature range -40C to +85C (vs DSPIC30F6013AT-20E/PT)
- 20 MIPS baseline with upward scaling options (vs DSPIC30F6013A-30I/PT)
Design Notes
Estimated: at full-speed 20 MIPS operation with all peripherals enabled at 5 V VDD, the DSPIC30F6013AT-20I/PT draws approximately 70 mA (3.5 mA/MIPS typical from datasheet). Place a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor on each VDD/AVDD pin pair, located within 5 mm of the IC. Ferrite beads between digital VDD and analog AVDD isolate ADC reference noise.
The 80-pin TQFP (PT) package has a theta_JA of approximately 45 C/W typical. Estimated: at 70 mA and 5 V operation, power dissipation is 0.35 W yielding a junction temperature rise of 16 C above ambient - well within the 85 C industrial limit. For enclosed industrial enclosures with elevated ambient, add thermal copper pours under the exposed pad area to keep Tj below 100 C.
Route the crystal oscillator traces (OSC1, OSCC2) symmetrically and within 10 mm of the IC, with grounded guard traces to prevent noise coupling. The analog AVDD/AVSS pairs should have separate analog ground planes connected at a single point to the digital ground near the IC. The ICSP programming pins (PGD/PGC) should be brought out to a 2.54 mm pinheader for in-field firmware updates.
Do not exceed 5.5 V on any VDD or AVDD pin - the DSPIC30F family is not 3.3 V tolerant on I/O when operated at 5 V. The MCLR pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD for normal operation; leaving it floating prevents startup. When using the ADC, configure the AVDD pin to settle for at least 100 us after power-up before initiating conversions, otherwise readings will be inaccurate.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Standard industrial -I suffix is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive applications, choose dsPIC33F or dsPIC33E families with explicit AEC-Q100 qualification. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in available data - verify with manufacturer before specifying for halogen-sensitive end products.
