Tuesday, September 20, 2011

dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller Board









dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller Board
Our new dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller board is now available, this great inexpensive compact controller is ideal for motor controller applications. Utilising the powerful, high-performance Microchip dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller, this microcontroller features a high speed core optimized to perform complex calculations quickly. The microcontroller includes a large 48kB internal flash memory and a wide range of timers together with a number of PWM modules for adjustable motor speed control.

The dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller also includes a 9-channel 10-bit A/D convertor with fast response time together with support for SPI and I²C communciation. In-circuit programming is available for both the PIC Programmer as well as the Microchip ICD2 unit. Programs can also checked and debugged with the Microchip In-Circuit Debugging tool, the ICD2. The microcontroller also includes RS232 support, for direct connection and data transfer with a laptop or computer.

The dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller board also includes a large number of general I/O points with standard header connections for easy connection to external devices. All the necessary support components are included on the board, together with a Power and Programming LED's for easy status indication. A reset switch and prog/run switch is provided, with a LCD connection provided for standard character LCD's, together with contrast adjustment for easy set-up.

Our new dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller is the ideal solution for use with robots and other motor control applications where high speed calculations are required together with the necessary motor control support. The small compact size together with a light weight makes it ideal for mounting on robots and autonomous remote control vehicles.


Features
  • Includes High-Performance Microchip dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller with 48kb Internal Flash Program Memory
  • Operating Speed at 29.4912MHz
  • Direct In-Circuit Programming and Debugging with Microchip® ICD2
  • Up to 28 I/O points with easy to connect standard headers
  • RS232 Connection with MAX232
  • Internal EEPROM
  • SPI and I²C Communications
  • 9 Channel 10-bit A/D Convertor
  • Five 16-bit Timers
  • Power, Programming and Test LED's
  • Reset Button
  • Ideal for Motor Control Applications

dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller board- Technical Data
Microcontroller
  • Microcontroller: dsPIC30F4011-30I/SP
  • Main Crystal: 7.372MHz
  • Speed: 29.4912MHz
  • Processor Language: PIC
Memory
  • Program Flash Memory (Internal): 48kBytes
  • RAM Memory (Internal): 2 kBytes
  • EEPROM Memory (Internal): 1 kBytes
Input/Output
  • I/O Points Available: Up to 28
  • I/O Points Connection: IDCC Connector and Male Header
A/D
  • A/D Channels: 9
  • A/D Accuracy: 10-bit
  • Conversion Speed: 500 ksps
Timers
  • Timers: Yes - Five 16-bit Timer
  • Capture: Yes - Four 16-Bit Modules
  • Compare: Yes - Two 16-Bit Modules with PWM
Motor Control
  • PWM Modules: Yes - 6 with Complementary or Independent Output
  • Quadrature Encoder Interface: Yes - with Phase A, Phase B and Index Pulse Input
Auxiliary Communication
  • RS232 Communication: Yes - 2 Channels
  • I²C Communication: Yes
  • SPI Communication: Yes

Ancillary Features
  • In-Circuit Programming: Yes with Microchip® ICD2 or PIC Programmer
  • Power-On Led: Yes - Red
  • Programming Led: Yes - Red
  • Running Led: Yes - Green
  • Test Led: Yes - Green
  • Reset Button: Yes
  • Run/Program Switch: Yes
  • LCD Connection: Yes with Contrast Adjustment Trimpot
Power Supply
  • Power-Supply: 7 - 20 Vdc
  • On-Board Regulator: Yes
Dimensions
  • LxWxH: 82mm x 62mm x 30mm (Including mounting supports)
Parts Supplied
  • Included Parts: dsPIC30F4011 Controller, Parallel Download Adapter, Download Software, Manual on CD, Examples and Sample Code, Data Sheets on CD.
dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller Board - Accessories
The following accessories can be purchased directly from our web-site by clicking on the links to the relevant departments.
Integrated Circuits
  • dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller: dsPIC30F4011
  • MAX232 RS232 Line Drivers: MAX232CWE
Prepared Cables
  • RS232 Communication: RS232 Connection Cable

Connectors
  • Power Supply: DC Power Jack Female (DCPWRF009)
  • RS232 Connector: Polarized Headers (POLHDCON4 and Pins)
  • Port Connectors: IDCC Connectors (IDCC10 x 3)
  • Ancillary Port Connector: Male Header Connector (HDCONNS8 and HDPINM)
  • LCD Connector: IDCC Connectors (IDCC14)
Multicore Cables
  • Grey Ribbon Cable: Grey Multi-core Cable
dsPIC30F4011 Microcontroller Board - Tips and Tricks
The following links provide useful background information for this microcontroller and using this controller board.
Data Sheets
Compilers and Programming Tools
Useful Websites