DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF - 16-bit DSC, 30 MIPS, 144 KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.94 | $12.94 |
| 10 | $11.97 | $119.70 |
| 100 | $10.85 | $1,085.00 |
| 500 | $9.42 | $4,710.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.65 | $8,650.00 |
DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF Overview
A Digital Signal Controller is a hybrid class of microcontroller that combines a traditional MCU instruction set with a single-cycle DSP engine, a hardware MAC, and a barrel shifter. Compared with a pure microcontroller, a DSC executes FIR/IIR filters, FFTs, and PI/PID control loops in real time without software overhead. Compared with a standalone DSP, a DSC retains deterministic interrupt handling, on-chip peripherals, and ease of programming, making it a versatile compute node in motor control, power conversion, and sensor-fusion systems. The dsPIC30F family specifically targets 5 V industrial applications and is supported by the MPLAB XC16 toolchain and the dsPIC30F family reference manual DS70046.
Key features of this variant include a 17x17-bit hardware multiplier, 40 MHz internal clock, dual CAN 2.0B modules, a 12-bit 200 ksps ADC with up to 16 analog input channels, motor-control PWM, quadrature encoder interfaces, and 68 digital I/O pins. The 30I suffix indicates the 30 MIPS speed grade and industrial temperature range; the PF suffix denotes the lead-free 80-pin TQFP package.
Architecturally, the device combines a modified Harvard bus, 23-bit program counter, and a DSP engine with dual 40-bit accumulators. The wide instruction word enables single-cycle MAC operations, which accelerate digital filtering and control-law computations. The integration of CAN, motor-control PWM, and 12-bit ADC in a single 5 V silicon die removes the need for external DSP co-processors in cost-sensitive industrial designs.
Typical applications include BLDC and AC induction motor control, sensorless field-oriented control (FOC), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), photovoltaic inverters, digital audio processing, and industrial automation controllers. The 5 V tolerance and dual CAN interfaces also make it suitable for automotive body and chassis ECUs in non-safety-critical nodes.
When designing with this part, allocate 4.5-5.5 V to AVDD/VDD with bulk decoupling close to the supply pins. Use the dsPIC30F Motor Control and SMPS libraries from Microchip for sensorless FOC and PFC reference firmware. Provide a stable 4x PLL-driven system clock and follow the TQFP-80 thermal pad layout to avoid hot spots at full 30 MIPS load.
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| Product Type | 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F, modified Harvard, 24-bit instruction word |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Operating Frequency | 40 MHz (max) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB (48K x 24) |
| Data SRAM | 8 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, 'I') |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels, 200 ksps |
| CAN Modules | 2 x CAN 2.0B |
| Hardware Multiplier | 17 x 17-bit single-cycle MAC |
| Digital I/O Pins | 68 |
| Package | 80-pin TQFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OSC1 β Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 2 | OSC2 β Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 3 | EMUD1/EMUC1 β ICD/Emulator data/clock (PGD1/PGC1 alternate) |
| Pin 4 | MCLR β Master Clear (reset) input |
| Pin 5 | AVDD β Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | AVSS β Analog ground |
| Pin 7 | PWM1H β PWM1 high-side output |
| Pin 8 | PWM1L β PWM1 low-side output |
| Pin 9 | PWM2H β PWM2 high-side output |
| Pin 10 | PWM2L β PWM2 low-side output |
| Pin 11 | PWM3H β PWM3 high-side output |
| Pin 12 | PWM3L β PWM3 low-side output |
| Pin 13 | AN0 β Analog input 0 |
| Pin 14 | AN1 β Analog input 1 |
| Pin 15 | AN2 β Analog input 2 |
| Pin 16 | AN3 β Analog input 3 |
| Pin 17 | AN4 β Analog input 4 |
| Pin 18 | AN5 β Analog input 5 |
| Pin 19 | AN6 β Analog input 6 |
| Pin 20 | AN7 β Analog input 7 |
| Pin 21 | AN8 β Analog input 8 |
| Pin 22 | AN9 β Analog input 9 |
| Pin 23 | AN10 β Analog input 10 |
| Pin 24 | AN11 β Analog input 11 |
| Pin 25 | AN12 β Analog input 12 |
| Pin 26 | AN13 β Analog input 13 |
| Pin 27 | AN14 β Analog input 14 |
| Pin 28 | AN15 β Analog input 15 |
| Pin 29 | VDD β Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 30 | VSS β Digital ground |
| Pin 31 | C1RX β CAN1 receive input |
| Pin 32 | C1TX β CAN1 transmit output |
| Pin 33 | C2RX β CAN2 receive input |
| Pin 34 | C2TX β CAN2 transmit output |
| Pin 35 | QEA β Quadrature encoder A input |
| Pin 36 | QEB β Quadrature encoder B input |
| Pin 37 | INDX β Quadrature encoder index input |
| Pin 38 | IC1 β Input capture 1 |
| Pin 39 | IC2 β Input capture 2 |
| Pin 40 | IC3 β Input capture 3 |
| Pin 41 | OC1 β Output compare 1 |
| Pin 42 | OC2 β Output compare 2 |
| Pin 43 | OC3 β Output compare 3 |
| Pin 44 | INT0 β External interrupt 0 |
| Pin 45 | INT1 β External interrupt 1 |
| Pin 46 | INT2 β External interrupt 2 |
| Pin 47 | T1CK β Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 48 | T2CK β Timer2 clock input |
| Pin 49 | T3CK β Timer3 clock input |
| Pin 50 | T4CK β Timer4 clock input |
| Pin 51 | T5CK β Timer5 clock input |
| Pin 52 | U1RX β UART1 receive |
| Pin 53 | U1TX β UART1 transmit |
| Pin 54 | U2RX β UART2 receive |
| Pin 55 | U2TX β UART2 transmit |
| Pin 56 | SCK1 β SPI1 clock |
| Pin 57 | SDI1 β SPI1 data in |
| Pin 58 | SDO1 β SPI1 data out |
| Pin 59 | SS1 β SPI1 slave select |
| Pin 60 | SCL β I2C clock |
| Pin 61 | SDA β I2C data |
| Pin 62 | RA0 β PORTA bit 0 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 63 | RA1 β PORTA bit 1 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 64 | RA2 β PORTA bit 2 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 65 | RA3 β PORTA bit 3 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 66 | RA4 β PORTA bit 4 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 67 | RA5 β PORTA bit 5 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 68 | RA6 β PORTA bit 6 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 69 | RA7 β PORTA bit 7 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 70 | RB0 β PORTB bit 0 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 71 | RB1 β PORTB bit 1 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 72 | RB2 β PORTB bit 2 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 73 | RB3 β PORTB bit 3 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 74 | RB4 β PORTB bit 4 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 75 | RB5 β PORTB bit 5 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 76 | RB6 β PORTB bit 6 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 77 | RB7 β PORTB bit 7 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 78 | RC13 β PORTC bit 13 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 79 | RC14 β PORTC bit 14 (digital I/O) |
| Pin 80 | RC15 β PORTC bit 15 (digital I/O) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC and PMSM Motor Control, Solar Inverters and Power Conversion, Industrial Automation and CAN Networking, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Digital Audio Processing, Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs.
BLDC and PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF is widely deployed in brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor control thanks to its 30 MIPS DSP engine, integrated motor-control PWM with programmable dead time, and quadrature encoder interface. The 17x17-bit hardware MAC executes Park and Clarke transforms in a single cycle, enabling sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) loops at PWM frequencies above 20 kHz. With 144 KB of Flash the device fits reference FOC state machines from Microchip's AN1078 application note, plus user customisation for torque and speed profiles. Place the IC close to the gate driver with separate analog and digital ground planes to preserve ADC accuracy under high dV/dt switching noise.
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Solar Inverters and Power Conversion
In grid-tied photovoltaic inverters and DC/DC converters, the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF executes MPPT algorithms, digital PFC control, and grid-synchronisation PLL loops simultaneously. Its 12-bit 200 ksps ADC samples the inductor current and PV panel voltage with sufficient resolution for perturb-and-observe and incremental-conductance MPPT methods, while the dual CAN interfaces expose inverter telemetry to the plant-level controller. The 4.5-5.5 V supply tolerance handles noisy DC bus rails typical of 24 V industrial systems. Use the dsPIC30F SMPS firmware library for closed-loop control firmware, and add external op-amps such as the MCP6L04 for current-sense gain.
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Industrial Automation and CAN Networking
The dual CAN 2.0B modules of the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF make it a natural fit for industrial automation nodes that bridge CANopen or DeviceNet master controllers to distributed I/O. With 68 digital I/O pins and 16 ADC channels the device can directly interface to encoders, limit switches, and analogue sensors without external glue logic. Industrial 5 V tolerance ensures robust operation in electrically noisy cabinets with relay coils and motor starters. Implement CANopen stack from the dsPIC30F CAN library and use the 4 KB EEPROM for non-volatile node configuration storage.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Online and line-interactive UPS designs use the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF for inverter control, battery management, and front-panel communication. The DSP engine performs the sinusoidal PWM reference generation and closed-loop output voltage regulation, while the 12-bit ADC monitors the DC bus, battery voltage, and output current with adequate dynamic range. The 30 MIPS throughput leaves margin for state-of-charge estimation algorithms and LCD driving. Use the device's QEI inputs to read fan tachometers and inverter-output frequency for grid synchronisation, and connect the dual CAN modules to external battery-monitoring slaves.
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Digital Audio Processing
Although the dsPIC30F family is positioned primarily as a controller, the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF also fits audio crossover, equaliser, and amplifier feedback DSP tasks where modest MIPS and 5 V tolerance matter more than raw throughput. Its 17x17-bit MAC and 40-bit accumulators process biquad filters, delay lines, and dynamics control in real time, while the 144 KB Flash stores coefficients and lookup tables. The 12-bit DAC peripherals provide a direct analogue output path for audio signals. Combine with an external audio codec via the dsPIC's I2S or SPI port for full-bandwidth 48 kHz audio processing.
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Automotive Body and Chassis ECUs
In non-safety-critical automotive body and chassis applications the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF's 5 V supply tolerance and dual CAN interfaces suit body-control modules, HVAC controllers, and instrument cluster nodes. The industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) covers most cabin environments, and the extended-temperature DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF variant extends to +125C for under-hood nodes. The 30 MIPS DSP throughput drives CAN stack, switch-bounce debouncing, and motor control for mirror, seat, and HVAC actuators concurrently. Apply Microchip's automotive-grade qualification guidance and add external watchdog and voltage supervision for ISO 26262-ready designs.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6014-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6014A-20I/PF | DSPIC30F6013A-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6014A-20E/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 |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 20 MIPS (20 MHz) | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 20 MIPS (20 MHz) |
| Program Flash | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 132 KB | 144 KB |
| Data SRAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB |
| Operating 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 | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +125C (extended) |
| CAN Modules | 2 x CAN 2.0B | 2 x CAN 2.0B | 2 x CAN 2.0B | 2 x CAN 2.0B | 2 x CAN 2.0B |
| ADC | 12-bit, 16 ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16 ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16 ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16 ch, 200 ksps | 12-bit, 16 ch, 200 ksps |
Key Differentiators
- 30 MIPS with 144 KB Flash in a single 80-pin TQFP (vs DSPIC30F6014A-20I/PF)
- Silicon errata fixes of the 'A' revision (vs DSPIC30F6014-30I/PF)
- Extended-temperature grade option in same footprint (vs DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF)
- Dual CAN 2.0B plus 16 ADC channels for industrial nodes (vs DSPIC30F6013A-30I/PF)
Design Notes
Power the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF from a single 5 V rail through a ferrite bead between VDD and AVDD, with a 10 uF bulk capacitor and a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each supply pin pair. The wide 4.5-5.5 V supply tolerance permits direct connection to industrial 24 V bus-derived 5 V rails, but add a TVS diode for surge protection. Use a low-dropout regulator such as MCP1825S for noise-sensitive designs. The internal voltage regulator powers the core, while AVDD feeds the ADC directly - keep these traces short and use a star ground topology at the IC's GND pin.
Estimated: at 30 MIPS full CPU load and 5 V supply, the device dissipates roughly 200 mW. The TQFP-80 package has a theta_JA around 50 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD51 test board with 1 oz copper, giving about 10 C junction-temperature rise above ambient at full throughput. No heatsink is required for typical industrial operating temperatures. For sealed enclosures with limited airflow, increase the PCB copper pour around the exposed thermal pad area and use thermal vias to inner ground planes. Avoid placing the IC directly adjacent to high-power dissipating components such as gate drivers or linear regulators.
Route the 12-bit ADC analog signals (AN0-AN15) on a separate analog layer with a guard ring around sensitive traces. Keep the PWM outputs grouped together and away from the analog inputs to minimise digital switching noise coupling into the ADC. The 80-pin TQFP has multiple VDD/VSS pairs (typically 4 of each) - connect each VDD/VSS pair to its respective power plane through its own decoupling capacitor. Route the CANH/CANL differential pair with 120 ohm characteristic impedance and a common-mode choke at the connector to meet IEC 61000-4-2 ESD and IEC 61000-4-4 EFT immunity requirements.
The 40 MHz system clock drives internal logic that generates EMI near the 80 MHz and 120 MHz harmonics. Place the crystal oscillator and load capacitors within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins and guard the oscillator traces with a grounded copper pour to prevent noise injection. The PWM outputs generate fast dV/dt edges (typically 2-3 ns rise time) - use series gate resistors of 10-33 ohm on each PWM output to slow the edges and reduce ringing on long motor-cable harnesses. For CAN bus lengths above 10 m, use shielded twisted-pair cable and terminate each end with a 120 ohm resistor.
Do not assume the DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF (30 MIPS) and DSPIC30F6014A-20I/PF (20 MIPS) are interchangeable at the same system clock - the 20I variant will fail to start if the application configures the PLL for 40 MHz output. Always check the silicon revision (A vs non-A) when migrating from older firmware, as some errata fixes affect the CAN module baud-rate generation. Do not connect AVDD to the same supply trace as VDD without a ferrite bead, or ADC readings on low-voltage analog inputs will be corrupted by digital switching noise. Finally, ensure MCLR is pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor and a 100 nF decoupling capacitor for proper reset behaviour during power-up.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per Microchip product page (PF suffix indicates lead-free TQFP). The standard DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF is industrial-temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and not AEC-Q100 qualified; the DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF extended-temperature variant is also not formally AEC-Q100 qualified. For AEC-Q100 requirements, contact Microchip about automotive-graded dsPIC33F or PIC32MK parts.
