DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT - 20 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 144KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.8 | $12.80 |
| 10 | $11.65 | $116.50 |
| 100 | $10.42 | $1,042.00 |
| 500 | $9.18 | $4,590.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.05 | $8,050.00 |
DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid class of embedded processor that merges a microcontroller's deterministic control peripherals with a DSP's single-cycle MAC engine. In the system hierarchy it sits between general-purpose MCUs and high-end DSPs, excelling at closed-loop control tasks that demand both fast arithmetic and deterministic I/O timing. The dsPIC30F core, 24-bit instruction width, and dedicated DSP engine make this family the established Microchip platform for motor control, power conversion, and sensor processing.
Key features of the DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT include 8 KB RAM, 4 KB EEPROM, a 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels and 200 ksps conversion rate, plus motor-control PWM modules with up to 8 outputs and dedicated fault inputs. Communication peripherals cover CAN, I2C, SPI, and UART/USART, while 16-bit timers, input capture, and output compare blocks provide flexible signal generation. The integrated DSP engine performs a 16x16-bit MAC in a single cycle, enabling efficient FFT and PID operations.
The architecture pairs a modified Harvard bus with dual-port SRAM so the CPU can fetch data while the DMA-style DSP engine reads operands simultaneously, eliminating stalls. An integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) generates the 20 MIPS system clock from the external oscillator, and a wide operating voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V supports both 3.3 V and 5 V rails commonly found in industrial motor drives. The enhanced Flash with self-programmability supports in-application updates.
Typical applications include BLDC and PMSM motor drives, AC induction motor control, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), digital power-factor correction, photovoltaic inverters, and sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) systems. The wide -40C to +125C operating range and robust peripheral set also suit industrial automation and automotive body electronics.
When designing with this device, allocate one full 16-bit timer for the control loop period, place a 10 uF + 0.1 uF decoupling network within 5 mm of each power pin, and ensure the analog and digital grounds meet at a single point near the AVSS pin. Configure unused I/O as outputs driven low to minimize current draw in sleep modes.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the dsPIC30F family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet - all sourced from Microchip's official product page, the 70150E datasheet, and live distributor data as of 2026-09-22.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F 16-bit Digital Signal Controller |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 144 KB (48K x 24 words) |
| Data RAM | 8 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 20 MIPS |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (typical 5 V) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C (E = Enhanced) |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels, 200 ksps |
| Motor Control PWM | 8 outputs with dedicated fault inputs |
| Communication Peripherals | CAN, I2C, SPI, UART/USART |
| Timers | 16-bit timers, Input Capture, Output Compare |
| DSP Engine | 16x16-bit single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator |
| I/O Pins | 54 (approx.) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free) |
DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RC15 — I/O port C bit 15 |
| Pin 2 | OSC2 — Oscillator crystal output |
| Pin 3 | OSC1 — Oscillator crystal input |
| Pin 4 | MCLR — Master clear / reset input |
| Pin 5 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 6 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 7 | RD8 — I/O port D bit 8 |
| Pin 8 | RD9 — I/O port D bit 9 |
| Pin 9 | RD10 — I/O port D bit 10 |
| Pin 10 | RD11 — I/O port D bit 11 |
| Pin 11 | RD12 — I/O port D bit 12 |
| Pin 12 | RD13 — I/O port D bit 13 |
| Pin 13 | RD14 — I/O port D bit 14 |
| Pin 14 | RD15 — I/O port D bit 15 |
| Pin 15 | RC13 — I/O port C bit 13 |
| Pin 16 | RC14 — I/O port C bit 14 |
| Pin 17 | RA15 — I/O port A bit 15 |
| Pin 18 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 19 | VDD — Digital supply voltage (5V) |
| Pin 20 | RA14 — I/O port A bit 14 |
| Pin 21 | RA13 — I/O port A bit 13 |
| Pin 22 | RA12 — I/O port A bit 12 |
| Pin 23 | RA11 — I/O port A bit 11 |
| Pin 24 | RA10 — I/O port A bit 10 |
| Pin 25 | RA9 — I/O port A bit 9 |
| Pin 26 | RA8 — I/O port A bit 8 |
| Pin 27 | RB15 — I/O port B bit 15 |
| Pin 28 | RB14 — I/O port B bit 14 |
| Pin 29 | RB13 — I/O port B bit 13 |
| Pin 30 | RB12 — I/O port B bit 12 |
| Pin 31 | RB11 — I/O port B bit 11 |
| Pin 32 | RB10 — I/O port B bit 10 |
| Pin 33 | RB9 — I/O port B bit 9 |
| Pin 34 | RB8 — I/O port B bit 8 |
| Pin 35 | RB7 — I/O port B bit 7 |
| Pin 36 | RB6 — I/O port B bit 6 |
| Pin 37 | RB5 — I/O port B bit 5 |
| Pin 38 | RB4 — I/O port B bit 4 |
| Pin 39 | RB3 — I/O port B bit 3 |
| Pin 40 | RB2 — I/O port B bit 2 |
| Pin 41 | RB1 — I/O port B bit 1 |
| Pin 42 | RB0 — I/O port B bit 0 |
| Pin 43 | RC1 — I/O port C bit 1 |
| Pin 44 | RC2 — I/O port C bit 2 |
| Pin 45 | RC3 — I/O port C bit 3 |
| Pin 46 | RC4 — I/O port C bit 4 |
| Pin 47 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 48 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 49 | RD0 — I/O port D bit 0 |
| Pin 50 | RD1 — I/O port D bit 1 |
| Pin 51 | RD2 — I/O port D bit 2 |
| Pin 52 | RD3 — I/O port D bit 3 |
| Pin 53 | RD4 — I/O port D bit 4 |
| Pin 54 | RD5 — I/O port D bit 5 |
| Pin 55 | RD6 — I/O port D bit 6 |
| Pin 56 | RD7 — I/O port D bit 7 |
| Pin 57 | RC0 — I/O port C bit 0 |
| Pin 58 | RC5 — I/O port C bit 5 |
| Pin 59 | RC6 — I/O port C bit 6 |
| Pin 60 | RC7 — I/O port C bit 7 |
| Pin 61 | RC8 — I/O port C bit 8 |
| Pin 62 | RC9 — I/O port C bit 9 |
| Pin 63 | RC10 — I/O port C bit 10 |
| Pin 64 | RC11 — I/O port C bit 11 |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC / PMSM Motor Control, AC Induction Motor Drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Digital Power Factor Correction (PFC), Solar Photovoltaic Inverters, Industrial Sensor Signal Processing.
BLDC / PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT drives brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motors with field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms thanks to its 8-output motor-control PWM module with dedicated fault inputs and a 12-bit 200 ksps ADC. The DSP engine executes a 16x16 MAC in a single cycle, enabling a 20 kHz FOC control loop with Park/Clarke transforms plus PID within headroom. At 20 MIPS and 8 KB RAM, the part handles trapezoidal and sinusoidal commutation plus sensorless back-EMF estimation. Design tip: route the ADC inputs adjacent to AVSS and use the dedicated PWM fault pin for hardware overcurrent shutdown within 100 ns.
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AC Induction Motor Drives
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT implements V/Hz and indirect FOC algorithms for single- and three-phase AC induction motors in industrial pumps, fans, and compressors. With 8 KB RAM and 144 KB Flash, the device stores V/Hz lookup tables, slip-compensation routines, and complete IEC 61800 drive state machines. The 5 V supply tolerance suits legacy 5 V gate-driver bias rails found in industrial motor-control cabinets. Per Microchip AN1078 and AN908, the dsPIC30F6015 PWM timing resolution at 20 MIPS is 50 ns, sufficient for 20 kHz switching with sub-1% duty-cycle granularity. Operating temperature of -40C to +125C supports unenclosed industrial cabinets.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT is widely deployed in online double-conversion UPS systems controlling the rectifier, PFC stage, and inverter. The 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels simultaneously samples AC line voltage, DC bus, output current, and temperature sensors - critical for sine-PWM inverter regulation. The DSP MAC engine executes RMS calculations, FFT-based harmonic analysis, and the digital control loop at 20 MIPS. With 144 KB Flash, the part stores full state-machine firmware for grid-tie, battery-mode, and bypass transitions. The enhanced -40C to +125C grade handles the elevated ambient inside a UPS enclosure where magnetics dissipate heat.
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Digital Power Factor Correction (PFC)
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT implements digital PFC for switch-mode power supplies using average-current-mode control at 50-100 kHz switching frequency. The DSP engine handles the multiplier, divider, and PI compensator that traditionally required analog controllers, while the PWM module generates the boost-converter gate drive with leading-edge blanking. Compared to legacy analog PFC ICs, the dsPIC30F6015 enables adaptive dead-time, soft-start profiling, and AC-line brownout detection in firmware. The 64-pin TQFP and 20 MIPS performance are ideal for 1-3 kW server PSU and industrial SMPS designs.
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Solar Photovoltaic Inverters
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT runs MPPT algorithms (Perturb & Observe or Incremental Conductance) and grid-tie inverter control loops in residential and small-commercial PV systems. Its 144 KB Flash stores MPPT state machines, anti-islanding protection per IEEE 1547, and grid-synchronization PLL code. The DSP MAC accelerates the Park transform and DQ-axis current control at 20 MIPS, achieving <1% THD output current. The wide 2.5-5.5 V supply supports auxiliary supply designs where the PV panel feeds both the DSP and gate drivers from a single converter. Industrial temperature range suits outdoor inverter enclosures.
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Industrial Sensor Signal Processing
The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT serves as a digital filter and sensor-fusion processor in industrial measurement equipment, combining 16-bit ADC data with DSP-class MAC operations for FIR/IIR filtering and FFT analysis. With 8 KB RAM it stores 1024-point FFT buffers and 256-tap FIR coefficients - sufficient for vibration monitoring and predictive-maintenance sensor nodes. The CAN and UART peripherals stream processed data to a host PLC or industrial gateway. Operating over -40C to +125C, the part tolerates factory-floor thermal stress and 5 V industrial sensor rails without level shifters.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F6015-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6014AT-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6013AT-20E/PT | DSPIC30F6010A-20E/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-pin TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Program Flash | 144 KB (48K x 24) | 144 KB (48K x 24) | 144 KB (48K x 24) | 132 KB (44K x 24) | 144 KB (48K x 24) |
| RAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 4 KB (-50%) |
| Maximum MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS |
| Core | dsPIC30F 16-bit | dsPIC30F 16-bit | dsPIC30F 16-bit | dsPIC30F 16-bit | dsPIC30F 16-bit |
| 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 |
| Motor Control PWM | 8 outputs with fault | 8 outputs with fault | 8 outputs with fault | 8 outputs with fault | 8 outputs with fault |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| Approx. Unit Price (USD, qty 1, as of 2026-09-22) | 12.80 | 12.80 (tray) | 12.50 | 11.20 | 10.80 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest RAM in dsPIC30F601x family at 8 KB (vs DSPIC30F6010A-20E/PF)
- Full 144 KB Flash matches the highest-capacity dsPIC30F part (vs DSPIC30F6013AT-20E/PT)
- Tape-and-reel shipping carrier suited for SMT production (vs DSPIC30F6015-20E/PT)
Design Notes
Place one 10 uF tantalum and one 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/AVDD pin pair. Use a ferrite bead or small inductor between digital VDD and analog AVDD to isolate the 12-bit ADC reference from switching noise. The DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT draws approximately 100 mA at 20 MIPS with all peripherals active; budget your 5V regulator for at least 200 mA peak. According to Microchip AN1078 motor-control design notes, an under-sized analog supply regulator introduces ADC drift and degrades the FOC loop stability.
The 64-pin TQFP package has a thermal resistance of approximately 45 C/W (theta_JA) on a 2-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD51 test board. Estimated: at 100 mA x 5V = 500 mW total power, the junction temperature rise above ambient is about 22 C - well within the -40C to +125C rating. For designs that mount the TQFP on a small footprint or single-layer board, add a copper pour of at least 1 square inch under the exposed die attach pad region to keep junction temperature below 100 C in 70 C ambient enclosures.
Route the 20 MHz crystal traces (OSC1/OSC2) as short as possible with guard traces to ground; keep the trace length below 10 mm to avoid EMI radiation and oscillator startup issues. According to the Microchip 70150E datasheet, the analog ground AVSS must connect to the digital ground VSS at exactly one point - typically near the IC's VSS pin - to avoid ground-loop noise that would corrupt the 12-bit ADC readings. Use a star-ground topology with all decoupling caps returning to the same VSS pin.
Do not leave unused I/O pins floating - configure them as outputs driven low to minimize current draw in sleep modes (the DSPIC30F6015T-20E/PT can drop to <10 uA in sleep with proper I/O configuration). The MCLR pin requires an external 10 kohm pull-up to VDD; an open MCLR causes intermittent resets. When using the PLL mode, ensure the oscillator stabilization timer is enabled in the OSCCON register or the part may run at the wrong frequency after reset. Always read back the oscillator configuration bits from Flash before trusting the clock frequency.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and Pb-free per Microchip product page. REACH compliant. AEC-Q100 not qualified for this industrial-grade variant; for automotive applications evaluate the '30I' industrial temperature parts or dsPIC33F automotive family. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in provided data.
