DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF - 16-bit DSC, 132KB Flash, 30MIPs | Microchip
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| 1 | $14.5 | $14.50 |
| 10 | $13.2 | $132.00 |
| 100 | $11.85 | $1,185.00 |
| 500 | $10.45 | $5,225.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.2 | $9,200.00 |
DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF Overview
What is a Digital Signal Controller? A DSC is a hybrid architecture that combines microcontroller (MCU) determinism with digital signal processor (DSP) throughput. In the broader hierarchy, DSCs sit between general-purpose MCUs and full DSPs, integrating multiply-accumulate (MAC) units, barrel shifters, and dual data RAM banks to execute control loops and signal processing on a single chip. The dsPIC30F specifically adds 40-bit accumulators and DSP-specific addressing modes for applications such as motor control, audio processing, and power conversion.
Key features of the DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF include a 16-bit data path with modified Harvard architecture, 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, multiple communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), PWM modules suitable for three-phase motor control, and a wide operating voltage range from 2.5V to 5.5V. The 30 MIPs throughput is achieved through a 4-cycle instruction pipeline that still maintains deterministic interrupt latency.
The DSP engine supports fractional (Q15) and integer arithmetic with single-cycle 16x16 MAC, allowing the implementation of digital filters (FIR/IIR), PID controllers, FFT kernels, and complex sensor-fusion routines without external DSP hardware. The Flash-based program memory supports in-circuit self-programming and ICE/debug via the standard 2-wire Microchip ICD interface, simplifying field firmware updates.
Typical applications include industrial motor drives (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM), automotive body controllers, digital power conversion (UPS, solar inverters), sensor signal conditioning, and low-cost audio effect processors. The 80-pin TQFP package exposes enough I/O for direct three-phase inverter drive without external logic.
When designing with this DSC, allocate sufficient Flash for both the application code and DSP coefficient tables; budget roughly 4-6 KB for a typical motor-control firmware with field-oriented control (FOC). Use the dsPIC30F Family Reference Manual (DS70046) for peripheral programming rather than relying solely on the device-specific datasheet.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F 16-bit DSC (modified Harvard) |
| Instruction Set | 16-bit RISC with DSP extensions |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz |
| Program Memory | 132 KB (44K x 24) Flash |
| Data RAM | 6 KB (6144 bytes) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (14x14 mm, 1.0 mm height) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Programming/Debug | ICD via 2-wire interface (PGEDx/PGECx) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Series | dsPIC30F |
DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / VREF+ |
| Pin 2 | AN1 — Analog input 1 |
| Pin 3 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 4 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 5 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 6 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 7 | AN6 — Analog input 6 |
| Pin 8 | AN7 — Analog input 7 |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Core logic supply (2.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 11 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 12 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 13 | MCLR — Master Clear (reset, active low) |
| Pin 14 | PGED1 — Programming/Debug data |
| Pin 15 | PGEC1 — Programming/Debug clock |
| Pin 16 | PGED2 — Secondary programming data |
| Pin 17 | PGEC2 — Secondary programming clock |
| Pin 18 | RA0 — I/O port A bit 0 |
| Pin 19 | RA1 — I/O port A bit 1 |
| Pin 20 | RA2 — I/O port A bit 2 |
| Pin 21 | RA3 — I/O port A bit 3 |
| Pin 22 | RA4 — I/O port A bit 4 |
| Pin 23 | RA5 — I/O port A bit 5 |
| Pin 24 | RA6 — I/O port A bit 6 |
| Pin 25 | RA7 — I/O port A bit 7 |
| Pin 26 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 27 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 28 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 29 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 30 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 31 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 32 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 33 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 34 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 35 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 36 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 40 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 41 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 42 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 43 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 44 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 45 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 46 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 47 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 48 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 49 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 50 | RE0 — I/O port E bit 0 |
| Pin 51 | RE1 — I/O port E bit 1 |
| Pin 52 | RE2 — I/O port E bit 2 |
| Pin 53 | RE3 — I/O port E bit 3 |
| Pin 54 | RE4 — I/O port E bit 4 |
| Pin 55 | RE5 — I/O port E bit 5 |
| Pin 56 | RE6 — I/O port E bit 6 |
| Pin 57 | RE7 — I/O port E bit 7 |
| Pin 58 | RF0 — I/O port F bit 0 |
| Pin 59 | RF1 — I/O port F bit 1 |
| Pin 60 | RF2 — I/O port F bit 2 |
| Pin 61 | RF3 — I/O port F bit 3 |
| Pin 62 | RF4 — I/O port F bit 4 |
| Pin 63 | RF5 — I/O port F bit 5 |
| Pin 64 | RF6 — I/O port F bit 6 |
| Pin 65 | RF7 — I/O port F bit 7 |
| Pin 66 | RG0 — I/O port G bit 0 |
| Pin 67 | RG1 — I/O port G bit 1 |
| Pin 68 | RG2 — I/O port G bit 2 |
| Pin 69 | RG3 — I/O port G bit 3 |
| Pin 70 | AVDD — Analog supply |
| Pin 71 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 72 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 73 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 74 | C1RX — CAN1 receive |
| Pin 75 | C1TX — CAN1 transmit |
| Pin 76 | U1RX — UART1 receive |
| Pin 77 | U1TX — UART1 transmit |
| Pin 78 | PWM1H — PWM1 high-side output |
| Pin 79 | PWM1L — PWM1 low-side output |
| Pin 80 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion (UPS / Solar Inverter), Automotive Body and Chassis Controllers, Audio Signal Processing, Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Controllers.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF's 30 MIPS DSP engine, motor-control PWM module, and 12-bit ADC make it ideal for brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor drives. Its single-cycle 16x16 MAC supports field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms with torque ripple below 2%. The 80-pin TQFP exposes sufficient PWM channels and ADC inputs for direct three-phase inverter drive without external logic. Engineers implementing sensorless FOC benefit from the DSP engine's fractional arithmetic for Park/Clarke transforms and PI loop execution under 10 us per control cycle. The 6 KB RAM accommodates state estimators and reference frames. Compared with general-purpose MCUs lacking DSP extensions, the dsPIC30F reduces CPU loading by 40-60% in motor-control firmware.
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Digital Power Conversion (UPS / Solar Inverter)
For digital power supplies and solar inverter MPPT algorithms, the DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF combines DSP throughput with MCU determinism. The 30 MIPS engine executes voltage-mode and current-mode control loops at 50-100 kHz switching frequencies. The 12-bit ADC samples feedback signals at sub-microsecond conversion rates, and the PWM module generates phase-shifted gate-drive waveforms for bridgeless PFC topologies. The 132 KB Flash accommodates state-space control firmware and lookup tables for MPPT and THD optimization. Operating from 2.5V-5.5V, the device interfaces directly to 3.3V gate drivers and 5V analog front-ends. The 6 KB RAM holds ADC sample buffers and PID state variables.
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Automotive Body and Chassis Controllers
The DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF's industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C), CAN peripheral, and DSP capability suit automotive body controllers for window lifts, seat positioners, and HVAC blowers. The 30 MIPS throughput executes multiple LIN/CAN message handlers alongside motor-control routines without CPU starvation. The 80-pin TQFP provides sufficient I/O for sensor interfacing and H-bridge driver control. Automotive applications benefit from the DSP engine for sensor fusion in chassis control units, where accelerometer and gyroscope data are filtered in real time. Although AEC-Q100 qualification is not stated, the device's industrial temperature grade and robust Flash memory support under-hood and body-module deployments.
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Audio Signal Processing
The DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF delivers DSP throughput for low-cost audio effects processors, equalizers, and active noise-cancellation front-ends. Its single-cycle MAC executes biquad filters and FFTs at CD-quality sample rates (44.1 kHz). The 132 KB Flash stores filter coefficients and preset tables, while 6 KB RAM buffers audio frames. The I2S-compatible SPI peripheral interfaces to common audio codecs. Compared with dedicated audio DSPs, the dsPIC30F trades absolute throughput for integrated MCU peripherals and lower BOM cost. Typical use cases include karaoke mixers, hearing-aid pre-processing, and guitar multi-effects pedals.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Conditioning
For industrial process control, the DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF digitizes and filters signals from strain gauges, thermocouples, and pressure sensors. Its 12-bit ADC (up to 16 channels) multiplexes sensor inputs, and the DSP engine implements digital IIR filters with 60 dB stopband attenuation. The 2.5V-5.5V supply range supports 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters and 24V industrial buses via external regulators. UART/SPI/CAN peripherals connect to PLC backplanes and industrial Ethernet gateways. The 132 KB Flash stores calibration constants and linearization tables for thermocouple cold-junction compensation.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Controllers
The DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF's DSP engine excels in UPS digital control loops, where it computes inverter output voltage regulation, battery charging profiles, and load-sharing algorithms in real time. The motor-control PWM module generates sine-triangle PWM with dead-time insertion for IGBT gate drives. The 80-pin TQFP provides dedicated pins for grid synchronization, battery management, and bypass switching. The 6 KB RAM holds grid-cycle state variables, while 132 KB Flash stores inverter firmware and battery chemistry profiles. Operating from 2.5V-5.5V, the device pairs with external gate drivers and isolated ADC front-ends.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6014T-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6013AT-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6013A-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6012AT-30I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (14x14) | 80-pin TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-pin TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-pin TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-pin TQFP (14x14) - same |
| Flash Memory | 132 KB | 132 KB | 132 KB | 132 KB | 144 KB |
| RAM | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 8 KB |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz | 30 MIPS at 30 MHz |
| CAN Peripheral | Yes (1x CAN) | Yes (1x CAN) | Yes (1x CAN) | Yes (1x CAN) | Yes (1x CAN) |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Single-cycle 16x16 MAC DSP engine (vs DSPIC30F4013-20I/ML)
- 132 KB Flash with 80-pin TQFP package (vs DSPIC30F5011-30I/PT)
- Active lifecycle silicon A revision available (vs DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF (this part))
Design Notes
The 80-pin TQFP package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 45-55 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board. At full 30 MIPS operation with all peripherals active, internal dissipation is approximately 0.5-0.8 W. For motor-control applications driving high-current IGBTs via external gate drivers, ensure the PCB provides adequate copper pour (at least 1 sq inch) connected to the thermal pad or VSS pins to keep junction temperature below 125 C. In enclosed industrial enclosures, consider airflow or heat-sinking the inverter heatsink shared with the DSC thermal mass.
Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pair (typically 4-6 pairs on the 80-pin TQFP). Add a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the AVDD pin for ADC reference stability. Keep analog input traces (AN0-AN15) away from PWM switching traces and clock signals to minimize coupling. For motor-control applications, route the three-phase PWM outputs (PWM1H/L through PWM3H/L) symmetrically with equal-length traces to maintain switching timing alignment.
When migrating code from DSPIC30F6013 to DSPIC30F6013A silicon revision, consult the device errata document - the 'A' revision fixes several PWM and ADC peripheral bugs but may introduce silicon ID changes that affect bootloader code. Do not assume Q15 fractional arithmetic without configuring the CORCON register appropriately. When using the CAN peripheral, configure the CAN I/O pins via the PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) module before enabling the CAN module, or the device may enter an undefined state.
The DSPIC30F6013T-30I/PF's 30 MIPS operation generates fast-edge signals on PWM outputs (rise times <10 ns). Use series damping resistors (10-33 ohm) on PWM outputs driving long cables or external gate drivers to limit ringing. For ADC inputs, add RC low-pass filters (1 kohm + 100 pF) to reject switching noise from PWM traces crossing analog signal paths. Verify signal integrity with oscilloscope measurements at full load before finalizing PCB layout.
Compliance Information
ROHS3 Compliant per Microchip USA product page. AEC-Q100 qualification not stated for this part; AEC-Q100 grade variants may exist in the dsPIC33 family for automotive applications. REACH compliance inferred from Microchip's standard compliance statements.
