The DSPIC30F6012A-20E/PT is a powerful 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is specifically designed to provide high-performance digital signal processing capabilities for a wide range of embedded control applications.
Key Features:
1. Enhanced CPU Core: The DSPIC30F6012A-20E/PT is equipped with a high-performance 30 MIPS, 16-bit central processing unit (CPU) core, which provides efficient execution of complex algorithms and multitasking capabilities.
2. On-Chip Flash Program Memory: It has 144 KB of on-chip Flash program memory, enabling in-system programming (ISP) and field firmware updates. This feature makes it flexible and convenient for developers.
3. Data Memory: The IC includes 8 KB of RAM and 12 KB of data EEPROM, which can be used for storing variables, stacks, and data buffers. The EEPROM allows non-volatile data storage, ensuring data retention even during power loss.
4. Digital Signal Processing Features: The DSPIC30F6012A-20E/PT offers advanced digital signal processing features, such as a 17-bit x 17-bit Single-Cycle Hardware Multiplier, MAC/Divider, fractional/integer math, and barrel shifter. These capabilities enable efficient execution of complex mathematical and signal processing algorithms