DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT - 30 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 144KB Flash, TQFP-80
MPN: DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $16.82 | $16.82 |
| 10 | $14.95 | $149.50 |
| 100 | $13.42 | $1,342.00 |
| 500 | $12.2 | $6,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $11.1 | $11,100.00 |
DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid device that combines the deterministic interrupt response and ease-of-use of a microcontroller with the computational throughput of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The dsPIC30F family, sitting in the taxonomy of microcontrollers > MCU > 16-bit MCU > DSC, targets real-time embedded control loops where both fast I/O servicing and math-intensive signal processing must run concurrently on a single chip. Unlike a pure DSP, the dsPIC30F retains a RISC-style Harvard architecture with full C-compiler support, allowing engineers to mix control code with DSP algorithms without managing separate processors.
Key features include 30 MIPS execution (40 MHz oscillator), four 16-bit timers, an 8-channel 10-bit ADC with 200 ksps conversion rate, two UART modules, two SPI ports, one I2C bus, a CAN module, and a 6-channel PWM with up to 16-bit resolution. The device supports 60 digital I/O pins, operates from 4.5V to 5.5V supply, and is rated for the industrial temperature range of -40C to +125C. The on-chip DSP engine accelerates operations such as FIR/IIR filters, FFTs, and matrix math via dedicated MAC (multiply-accumulate) hardware, executing a 16x16-bit MAC in a single cycle.
Typical applications include AC induction motor and BLDC motor control, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power factor correction (PFC) controllers, audio processing, sensorless motor control, automotive body controllers, industrial automation (PLC, sensor conditioning), and medical instrumentation such as hearing aids and patient monitors. The CAN interface makes the part particularly suited to automotive networking nodes, while the dual PWM with fault inputs enables three-phase inverter drive.
When designing with this DSC, ensure your firmware uses the dsPIC30F instruction set with the correct PLL configuration (the 30 MIPS rating assumes the internal 4x PLL is engaged from a 7.37 MHz crystal or 10 MHz external source). Use the ICD/ICSP programming interface for in-circuit debug and the DSP library (DSPIC30F DSP Library, Microchip application note CE001) to accelerate algorithm development.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F (16-bit DSC) |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Clock Frequency | 40 MHz max (with 4x PLL) |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 60 |
| PWM Channels | 6 (up to 16-bit resolution) |
| UART | 2 |
| SPI | 2 |
| I2C | 1 |
| CAN | 1 |
| Timers (16-bit) | 4 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Industrial) |
| Package | TQFP-80 (PT), 12x12 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Yes (LEAD FREE) |
| DSP Engine | Yes (single-cycle 16x16 MAC) |
DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RGND — Reference ground for ADC (separate analog ground) |
| Pin 2 | AN0 — Analog input 0 / VREF+ |
| Pin 3 | AN1 — Analog input 1 |
| Pin 4 | AN2 — Analog input 2 |
| Pin 5 | AN3 — Analog input 3 |
| Pin 6 | AN4 — Analog input 4 |
| Pin 7 | AN5 — Analog input 5 |
| Pin 8 | AN6 — Analog input 6 |
| Pin 9 | AN7 — Analog input 7 |
| Pin 10 | VDD — Digital supply (4.5V-5.5V) |
| Pin 11 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 12 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input or external clock in |
| Pin 13 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 14 | MCLR — Master clear reset (active-low) |
| Pin 15 | PGED1 — ICSP programming data line 1 |
| Pin 16 | PGEC1 — ICSP programming clock line 1 |
| Pin 17 | PGED2 — ICSP programming data line 2 / I/O |
| Pin 18 | PGEC2 — ICSP programming clock line 2 / I/O |
| Pin 19 | PWM1H — PWM channel 1 high-side output |
| Pin 20 | PWM1L — PWM channel 1 low-side output |
| Pin 21 | PWM2H — PWM channel 2 high-side output |
| Pin 22 | PWM2L — PWM channel 2 low-side output |
| Pin 23 | PWM3H — PWM channel 3 high-side output |
| Pin 24 | PWM3L — PWM channel 3 low-side output |
| Pin 25 | FLTA — PWM fault input A (active-low) |
| Pin 26 | FLTB — PWM fault input B (active-low) |
| Pin 27 | U1RX — UART1 receive |
| Pin 28 | U1TX — UART1 transmit |
| Pin 29 | U2RX — UART2 receive / I/O |
| Pin 30 | U2TX — UART2 transmit / I/O |
| Pin 31 | SDI1 — SPI1 data in / I/O |
| Pin 32 | SDO1 — SPI1 data out / I/O |
| Pin 33 | SCK1 — SPI1 clock / I/O |
| Pin 34 | SS1 — SPI1 slave select / I/O |
| Pin 35 | SDI2 — SPI2 data in / I/O |
| Pin 36 | SDO2 — SPI2 data out / I/O |
| Pin 37 | SCK2 — SPI2 clock / I/O |
| Pin 38 | SS2 — SPI2 slave select / I/O |
| Pin 39 | SDA — I2C data |
| Pin 40 | SCL — I2C clock |
| Pin 41 | C1RX — CAN1 receive / I/O |
| Pin 42 | C1TX — CAN1 transmit / I/O |
| Pin 43 | IC1 — Input capture 1 / I/O |
| Pin 44 | IC2 — Input capture 2 / I/O |
| Pin 45 | IC3 — Input capture 3 / I/O |
| Pin 46 | IC4 — Input capture 4 / I/O |
| Pin 47 | OC1 — Output compare 1 / I/O |
| Pin 48 | OC2 — Output compare 2 / I/O |
| Pin 49 | OC3 — Output compare 3 / I/O |
| Pin 50 | OC4 — Output compare 4 / I/O |
| Pin 51 | T1CK — Timer1 clock / I/O |
| Pin 52 | T2CK — Timer2 clock / I/O |
| Pin 53 | T3CK — Timer3 clock / I/O |
| Pin 54 | T4CK — Timer4 clock / I/O |
| Pin 55 | INT0 — External interrupt 0 / I/O |
| Pin 56 | INT1 — External interrupt 1 / I/O |
| Pin 57 | INT2 — External interrupt 2 / I/O |
| Pin 58 | INT3 — External interrupt 3 / I/O |
| Pin 59 | INT4 — External interrupt 4 / I/O |
| Pin 60 | AVDD — Analog supply (4.5V-5.5V), bond to VDD |
| Pin 61 | AVSS — Analog ground, bond to VSS |
| Pin 62 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 63 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 64 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 65 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 / I/O |
| Pin 66 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 / I/O |
| Pin 67 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 / I/O |
| Pin 68 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 / I/O |
| Pin 69 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 / I/O |
| Pin 70 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 / I/O |
| Pin 71 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 / I/O |
| Pin 72 | RC0 — Port C bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 73 | RC1 — Port C bit 1 / I/O |
| Pin 74 | RC2 — Port C bit 2 / I/O |
| Pin 75 | RC3 — Port C bit 3 / I/O |
| Pin 76 | RC4 — Port C bit 4 / I/O |
| Pin 77 | RC5 — Port C bit 5 / I/O |
| Pin 78 | RD0 — Port D bit 0 / I/O |
| Pin 79 | RD1 — Port D bit 1 / I/O |
| Pin 80 | RD2 — Port D bit 2 / I/O |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT is suitable for 7 applications: Three-Phase PMSM / BLDC Motor Control, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control, Automotive Body and HVAC Control, Power Factor Correction (PFC) Controller, Industrial PLC and Sensor Conditioning, Audio and Speech Processing, Industrial Servo and Stepper Drive.
Three-Phase PMSM / BLDC Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT is purpose-built for three-phase brushless motor control, delivering 30 MIPS of deterministic execution and a 16-bit DSP engine capable of 30 MMACS throughput per the Microchip dsPIC30F datasheet. Its six 16-bit PWM outputs with programmable dead-time and fault inputs directly drive a three-phase inverter bridge, while the eight 10-bit ADC channels sample phase currents via dual sample-and-hold. The MCU runs Field-Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms - Park/Clarke transforms, PID current loop, space-vector PWM - in real time, supporting sensorless operation when paired with BEMF ADCs. Drop the part into FOC firmware based on Microchip application note AN1078 to accelerate development.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Control
Digital UPS controllers use the DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT to implement real-time inverter control and grid-synchronization loops. The device's 30 MIPS core and DSP engine perform RMS calculations, SOGI-PLL phase tracking, and sinusoidal PWM generation at 16 kHz switching frequency per Microchip's CE005 reference design. Six PWM channels drive the IGBT/MOSFET half-bridge inverter legs, while four 16-bit timers trigger ADC samples synchronized to the grid zero-crossing. With 144 KB Flash and 60 I/O, the part supports multiple relay-control routines, LCD UI scanning, and CAN/SCPI communication simultaneously. Industrial -40C to +125C operation covers telecom-grade UPS bays.
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Automotive Body and HVAC Control
Automotive body modules (HVAC blend doors, seat controllers, BCM nodes) leverage the DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT for its on-chip CAN 2.0B module, six PWM channels, and 10-bit ADC integration. The DSC reads LIN/CAN frames, drives BLDC blowers or DC motors through MOSFET bridges, and samples temperature/blend-pot sensors at 200 ksps. The 144 KB Flash accommodates CANopen, UDS diagnostics, and motor-control loops concurrently. Operating from 4.5V to 5.5V, the part handles automotive load-dump transients when paired with TVS protection. Reference firmware is available in Microchip's AN2159 automotive networking guide.
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Power Factor Correction (PFC) Controller
DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT implements digital PFC stages for switch-mode power supplies running boost, interleaved, or bridgeless topologies. The device's ADC samples input voltage and inductor current at the PWM switching frequency, executing average-current-mode control and harmonic compensation in the DSP engine per Microchip application note AN1106. With six PWM outputs the controller manages main PFC plus auxiliary synchronous-rectifier channels, while CAN or UART telemetry communicates with the system supervisor. The 30-MIPS throughput supports PFC + LLC two-stage SMPS firmware in a single MCU.
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Industrial PLC and Sensor Conditioning
The DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT integrates sensor signal conditioning, ladder-logic execution, and field-bus comms in a single chip for compact industrial PLC nodes. The DSP engine applies digital filtering (FIR/IIR) to analog inputs sampled by the 10-bit ADC, rejecting mains-frequency hum and sensor noise. Its two UART, two SPI, and one I2C interface connect to RS-485 transceivers, SD cards, and I/O expansion chips; the CAN channel links the node to higher-level fieldbus networks. With 144 KB Flash and 8 KB RAM, the part supports IEC 61131-3 runtime libraries and custom control logic concurrently.
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Audio and Speech Processing
The DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT is well-suited for audio front-ends such as digital hearing aids, voice-recognition front-ends, and intercom systems. The DSP engine accelerates FFT, Goertzel, and biquad filter banks at 30 MMACS per the dsPIC30F library manual, enabling real-time spectral analysis and noise reduction. SPI/I2S channels feed digital audio DACs/ADCs; the 10-bit ADC handles analog mic preamp inputs. Operating from 5V with 144 KB Flash for audio algorithms and 8 KB RAM for buffer storage, the part delivers balanced DSP power and MCU integration in a single TQFP-80 chip.
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Industrial Servo and Stepper Drive
DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT implements closed-loop servo and stepper drives for CNC machines, robotics, and laboratory automation. Six PWM channels drive stepper or servo power stages; the encoder interface (QEI) connects directly to incremental encoders through the dsPIC's input-capture modules. The DSP engine runs PI/PID position, velocity, and torque loops at multi-kHz update rates, while CANopen or EtherCAT (via companion chip) coordinates multi-axis systems. Industrial temperature rating supports factory-floor deployment per Microchip AN1162 servo control guide.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PT | DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6014AT-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PF | DSPIC30F6014A-20I/PF | DSPIC30F6014A-20E/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PF) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PT) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PF) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PF) 12x12 mm | TQFP-80 (PF) 12x12 mm |
| Core Speed | 30 MIPS (40 MHz) | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS (-33%) | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS (-33%) | 20 MIPS (-33%) |
| Flash Program Memory | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB | 144 KB |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C (E grade) | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V | 4.5V to 5.5V |
| DSP Engine / MAC | Yes (16x16 single-cycle MAC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PWM Channels | 6 (16-bit) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Key Differentiators
- Industrial temperature rating and active life-cycle status (vs DSPIC30F6014AT-20E/PT)
- Highest throughput 16-bit DSC in TQFP-80 family (vs DSPIC30F6012AT-30I/PF)
- Pin-compatible with tray-packaged DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PT (vs DSPIC30F6014A-30I/PT)
Design Notes
Decouple each VDD/VSS pair with a 100 nF X7R ceramic plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum-polymer capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package. The DSPIC30F6014AT-30I/PT draws up to ~120 mA peak at 30 MIPS with all peripherals active; use a 5V LDO rated for at least 250 mA headroom. AVDD/AVSS must be bonded to the digital supply with separate traces if analog noise must be isolated, with a ferrite bead in series and dedicated decoupling for ADC accuracy.
Place the 7.37 MHz or 10 MHz crystal within 10 mm of OSC1/OSC2 and guard the traces with a grounded copper pour. Keep ADC analog traces (AN0-AN7, RGND) away from PWM and switching I/O to avoid digital-coupling noise. The exposed thermal pad on the TQFP-80 is internally connected to VSS and must be soldered to a copper pad of at least 1 square inch for thermal dissipation at full 30 MIPS.
Do not omit the MCLR pull-up (10 kohm to VDD) - the DSC will not start up reliably without it. Ensure the ICSP connector (PGED1/PGEC1) is brought to a 6-pin header for in-circuit firmware update and debug; failure to do so blocks field upgrades. When using the CAN module, an external transceiver (e.g. MCP2551) is mandatory - the on-chip CAN controller is a logic-level peripheral only and cannot drive the bus directly.
Estimated: at 30 MIPS, 5V VDD, and full peripheral activity, total power dissipation is approximately 250-300 mW. With a TQFP-80 junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of around 50 C/W on a 4-layer PCB with 1 sq inch copper, junction temperature rise is ~15C, well inside the +125C industrial limit. For sealed enclosures with no airflow, derate CPU utilization to 50% or switch to a -20E variant for additional margin.
Compliance Information
Lead-free per Microchip datasheet; RoHS compliant. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial-grade DSC. For automotive-grade equivalent consider dsPIC33F devices qualified to AEC-Q100.
