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DSPIC30F2020-20E/SO

MCHPDSPIC30F2020-20E/SO

Microchip Technology
dsPIC dsPIC™ 30F Microcontroller IC 16-Bit 20 MIPS 12KB (4K x 24) FLASH 28-SOIC
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Overview

The DSPIC30F2020-20E/SO is a 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) optimized for high-performance power conversion and motor control applications. It combines the control advantages of a microcontroller with the high-speed computational capabilities of a DSP, featuring a 20 MIPS core and dedicated power supply PWM peripherals.

Why Choose This Part

This controller features a specialized architecture with a 17-bit hardware multiplier and 40-bit barrel shifter, enabling high-speed math required for real-time control loops. The integration of 8 channels of 10-bit ADC and 5V operation provides high noise immunity and simplified interfacing in industrial power environments.

Applications

Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
Utilizes high-resolution PWM and fast 10-bit ADC for precise control of AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.
Digital PFC
Implements Power Factor Correction algorithms using the integrated DSP engine for active harmonic reduction.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Manages complex inverter control and battery charging cycles with 16-bit precision.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
Leverages the 40-bit accumulators and single-cycle MAC operations for efficient sensorless motor drive algorithms.

Key Specifications

Speed 20 MIPS
RAM Size 512 x 8
Core Size 16-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 21
Core Processor dsPIC
Package / Case 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 8x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 12KB (4K x 24)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 28-SOIC
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 3V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Develop applications using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC16 compiler. Hardware debugging and programming are supported via the MPLAB ICD 4 or PICkit 4 tools using the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) interface.

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