DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF - 16-bit DSC, 144KB Flash, 80-TQFP | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $9.8 | $980.00 |
| 500 | $8.75 | $4,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.95 | $7,950.00 |
DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid device that combines a microcontroller's deterministic control peripherals and interrupt response with a DSP's MAC-based computational throughput. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, a DSC sits between a microcontroller (MCU) and a digital signal processor (DSP), inheriting from both: an MCU-like instruction set and peripheral set, plus a DSP engine capable of single-cycle multiply-accumulate. The dsPIC30F family is Microchip's first-generation 16-bit DSC architecture, optimized for motor control, digital power conversion, and audio/speech processing.
Key features include 8KB of RAM, 4KB of EEPROM, up to 60 digital I/O pins, multiple 16-bit timers, a 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, motor-control PWM modules, UART/SPI/I2C communication interfaces, and a 4-channel DMA controller. The integrated DSP engine delivers 20 MIPS sustained throughput for control loops and signal processing simultaneously.
The architecture uses a Harvard-style bus with separate program and data paths, 24-bit instruction words, and a 16-bit data path. The DSP engine includes a 17x17-bit hardware multiplier and a 40-bit accumulator, enabling single-cycle MAC operations. Code-compatible peripherals and modular interrupt logic simplify firmware porting across the dsPIC30F family.
Typical applications include motor control (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), digital power conversion, audio processing, and industrial automation. The wide peripheral set and DSP throughput make it well suited for real-time control loops with concurrent signal conditioning.
When designing with this device, ensure the system clock configuration matches the 20 MIPS throughput requirement for time-critical DSP routines. Use the DMA controller to offload peripheral data movement, freeing CPU cycles for DSP kernels and reducing interrupt overhead.
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DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F (16-bit DSC) |
| CPU Speed | 20 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB (48K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C (Industrial, -E suffix) |
| Package | 80-TQFP (14x14 mm) |
| I/O Pins | 68 (per datasheet family) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels |
| PWM Modules | Motor Control PWM (MCPWM) |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN |
| DMA | 4-channel |
| DSP Engine | 17x17-bit MAC, 40-bit accumulator |
| Timers | Multiple 16-bit timers |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 2 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 3 | FLTA — PWM fault input A |
| Pin 4 | PWM1L — PWM 1 low-side output |
| Pin 5 | PWM1H — PWM 1 high-side output |
| Pin 6 | PWM2L — PWM 2 low-side output |
| Pin 7 | PWM2H — PWM 2 high-side output |
| Pin 8 | PWM3L — PWM 3 low-side output |
| Pin 9 | PWM3H — PWM 3 high-side output |
| Pin 10 | PWM4L — PWM 4 low-side output |
| Pin 11 | PWM4H — PWM 4 high-side output |
| Pin 12 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 13 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 14 | PWM5L — PWM 5 low-side output |
| Pin 15 | PWM5H — PWM 5 high-side output |
| Pin 16 | PWM6L — PWM 6 low-side output |
| Pin 17 | PWM6H — PWM 6 high-side output |
| Pin 18 | FLTB — PWM fault input B |
| Pin 19 | RA0 — Port A bit 0 / analog input |
| Pin 20 | RA1 — Port A bit 1 / analog input |
| Pin 21 | RA2 — Port A bit 2 / analog input |
| Pin 22 | RA3 — Port A bit 3 / analog input |
| Pin 23 | RA4 — Port A bit 4 / analog input |
| Pin 24 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 25 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 26 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 |
| Pin 27 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 28 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 29 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 30 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 31 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 32 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 33 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 34 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 |
| Pin 35 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 36 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 38 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 |
| Pin 40 | RC6 — Port C bit 6 / TX |
| Pin 41 | RC7 — Port C bit 7 / RX |
| Pin 42 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 43 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 44 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 |
| Pin 45 | RD3 — Port D bit 3 |
| Pin 46 | RD4 — Port D bit 4 |
| Pin 47 | RD5 — Port D bit 5 |
| Pin 48 | RD6 — Port D bit 6 |
| Pin 49 | RD7 — Port D bit 7 |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 51 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 52 | RE0 — Port E bit 0 |
| Pin 53 | RE1 — Port E bit 1 |
| Pin 54 | RE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 55 | RE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 56 | RE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 57 | RE5 — Port E bit 5 |
| Pin 58 | RE6 — Port E bit 6 |
| Pin 59 | RE7 — Port E bit 7 |
| Pin 60 | RF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 61 | RF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 62 | RF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 63 | RF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 64 | RF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 65 | RF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 66 | RF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 67 | RF7 — Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 68 | RG0 — Port G bit 0 |
| Pin 69 | RG1 — Port G bit 1 |
| Pin 70 | RG2 — Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 71 | RG3 — Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 72 | RG4 — Port G bit 4 / JTAG |
| Pin 73 | RG5 — Port G bit 5 / JTAG |
| Pin 74 | RG6 — Port G bit 6 / JTAG |
| Pin 75 | RG7 — Port G bit 7 / JTAG |
| Pin 76 | MCLR — Master clear reset |
| Pin 77 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 78 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 79 | ENVREG — Voltage regulator enable |
| Pin 80 | VCAP — Voltage regulator filter capacitor |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF is suitable for 6 applications: Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion (PFC, LLC), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control, Industrial Automation and PLC Modules, Audio Processing and Speech Recognition, Solar Inverter Control.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF's integrated motor-control PWM modules, 12-bit ADC, and 20 MIPS DSP throughput make it well suited for sensorless and sensored BLDC motor control. Its 17x17-bit hardware MAC enables real-time Park/Clarke transforms and PI control loop computation within microseconds, while the 60+ I/O pins support multi-phase gate driver interfaces. Typical implementations achieve switching frequencies above 20 kHz with field-oriented control (FOC) running entirely on-chip, eliminating external DSP requirements and reducing BOM cost.
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Digital Power Conversion (PFC, LLC)
In digital power supply designs, the DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF delivers the computational throughput for power factor correction (PFC) and resonant LLC control loops. Its DSP engine executes voltage-mode and current-mode control algorithms at 20 MIPS, while the high-speed 12-bit ADC samples feedback signals with adequate resolution for tight regulation. The 144KB Flash accommodates complex state machines and adaptive control firmware, and the 80-TQFP package provides thermal headroom for industrial power converter environments.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control
The DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF is commonly deployed in UPS systems for inverter control, battery management, and grid synchronization. Its 20 MIPS throughput handles real-time sine-PWM generation, RMS calculation, and phase-locked loop (PLL) algorithms for grid-tie applications. The integrated 12-bit ADC monitors battery voltage, load current, and DC bus voltage simultaneously via DMA, while the 144KB Flash stores firmware for multiple operating modes (online, bypass, battery). Industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +125°C) ensures reliability in harsh electrical environments.
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Industrial Automation and PLC Modules
The DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF's peripheral set including UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN interfaces enables integration into industrial automation modules such as PLCs, sensor hubs, and motor drives. Its 16-bit instruction set simplifies ladder-logic and state-machine implementation, while the DSP engine accelerates signal conditioning for analog sensor inputs. The 80-TQFP package supports through-hole or socketed assembly for modular industrial designs requiring field replacement, and the 144KB Flash accommodates IEC 61131-3 runtime libraries.
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Audio Processing and Speech Recognition
Audio processing applications benefit from the DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF's 20 MIPS DSP throughput and 12-bit ADC for sample rates up to 48 kHz. The hardware MAC enables real-time FIR/IIR filtering, FFT computation, and noise reduction algorithms. Its 144KB Flash stores audio processing libraries and lookup tables, while 8KB RAM provides sufficient buffer space for audio frames. Typical applications include speech recognition front-ends, hearing aid signal processing, and active noise cancellation systems.
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Solar Inverter Control
Solar inverter designs leverage the DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF for maximum power point tracking (MPPT), DC-AC inversion, and grid synchronization. Its DSP engine executes MPPT algorithms (perturb-and-observe, INC) at high frequency while running sine-PWM inverter control in parallel. The 12-bit ADC monitors PV string voltage, current, and grid voltage simultaneously via DMA channels, and the 144KB Flash stores grid-tie certification firmware. Industrial temperature range ensures outdoor enclosure reliability.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF | DSPIC30F6013A-20E/PF | DSPIC30F6012A-20I/PF | DSPIC30F6011A-20I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 80-TQFP (14x14) | 80-TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-TQFP (14x14) - same | 80-TQFP (14x14) - same |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB | 144 KB | 128 KB | 96 KB | 72 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| CPU Speed | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 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 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | Active | Active | NRND | NRND |
| Parametric Match | 100% | 95% | 90% | 70% | 70% |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in dsPIC30F601x family (vs DSPIC30F6013A-20E/PF)
- Silicon revision A successor available (vs DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF)
- Extended temperature range (vs DSPIC30F6011A-20I/PF)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F6014-20E/PF requires a stable 4.5V to 5.5V supply with decoupling capacitors placed close to each VDD/VSS pin pair (0.1uF ceramic + 10uF bulk). The on-chip voltage regulator requires an external VCAP capacitor (typically 10uF) for stability. For noise-sensitive ADC measurements, use separate analog (AVDD/AVSS) and digital (VDD/VSS) supply planes connected at a single point.
Route the 80-TQFP package with 0.4mm pitch traces and use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground and power planes. Place the crystal oscillator within 5mm of OSC1/OSC2 pins with ground guard traces to minimize EMI. Analog input traces should be kept short and isolated from PWM/digital switching traces to prevent ADC coupling noise.
Avoid exceeding the maximum 5.5V supply rating, which can lead to permanent damage. Configure unused I/O pins as outputs (not inputs) to minimize current draw. When using the internal voltage regulator (ENVREG tied high), ensure VCAP capacitor ESR is within datasheet limits to prevent regulator instability. Do not skip the MCLR pull-up resistor for reliable reset operation.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive applications, consider dsPIC33F/dsPIC33E families with AEC-Q100 qualification.
