DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP - 16-bit 30MIPS DSC 6KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.42 | $5.42 |
| 10 | $4.91 | $49.10 |
| 100 | $4.36 | $436.00 |
| 500 | $3.98 | $1,990.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.62 | $3,620.00 |
DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP Overview
A Digital Signal Controller blends the peripheral set and ease of use of a microcontroller (MCU) with the computational throughput of a digital signal processor (DSP) in a single-chip solution. Within the power-management hierarchy, the dsPIC30F SMPS family sits above general-purpose MCUs and below dedicated digital power ASICs, offering firmware-defined control loops for switch-mode power supplies. Microchip positions the 5 V-tolerant, 30 MIPS dsPIC30F family for applications where 5 V operation matters, while the 40 MIPS dsPIC33F family serves 3.3 V designs.
Key features of the DSPIC30F1010 include a modified Harvard 16-bit core executing up to 30 MIPS, 6 KB of Enhanced Flash program memory with in-circuit self-programming, 256 bytes of data RAM, and peripherals dedicated to digital power conversion such as PWM and high-speed ADC resources for multi-loop SMPS control. The 28-pin SPDIP package with 21 I/O lines suits through-hole prototyping and industrial boards.
Architecturally, the dsPIC30F1010 pairs its DSP engine (17-bit x 17-bit multiplier support and DSP-class addressing modes) with microcontroller-style interrupts and peripherals, enabling deterministic execution of proportional-integral (PI) and predictive control loops for AC-to-DC converters, DC-to-DC converters, and power-factor-correction stages.
Typical applications include AC-to-DC converters, DC-to-DC converters (buck, boost, flyback), uninterruptible power supplies, and multi-loop digital switch-mode power supplies where firmware-based control replaces analog compensation networks.
Design consideration: this is a 5 V-class device (up to 5.5 V supply), so level-shifting is required when interfacing with 3.3 V logic; also budget Flash carefully, as 6 KB is compact for complex control code.
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DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC30F modified Harvard |
| Max CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 6 KB |
| Data RAM | 256 bytes |
| I/O Pins | 21 |
| Max Supply Voltage | 5.5 V |
| Package | 28-pin SPDIP (SP) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, I suffix) |
| Instruction Set | DSP-enhanced 16-bit with DSP engine |
| Target Application Family | SMPS & Digital Power Conversion DSC |
DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP 28-pin spdip (sp) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP (28-pin spdip (sp) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP is suitable for 6 applications: AC-to-DC Converter Control, DC-to-DC Converters (Buck/Boost/Flyback), Multi-Loop SMPS Power Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC) Stages, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Industrial Embedded Control with 5 V Logic.
AC-to-DC Converter Control
The DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP is explicitly listed by Microchip as a controller for AC-to-DC conversion within its dsPIC30F SMPS and Digital Power Conversion family. Running at 30 MIPS, its 16-bit DSP-enhanced core executes rectification management, inrush limiting, and output regulation loops with sample rates sufficient for 50/60 Hz line-frequency applications and hundreds of kilohertz switching stages. Firmware-based control replaces analog compensation, allowing retuning via software rather than board revisions. The 21 I/O pins interface gate drivers, feedback dividers, and fault flags, while the 5 V-class supply (max 5.5 V) matches industrial auxiliary rails. Budget the 6 KB Flash carefully; with interrupts and tables, compact PI-control code fits, but add communications and you should step up to the DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP, which is footprint-compatible.
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DC-to-DC Converters (Buck/Boost/Flyback)
For DC-to-DC converter control, the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP provides the deterministic loop timing needed for buck, boost, and flyback stages: its 30 MIPS core supports voltage-mode or peak-current-mode control executed as firmware PI loops synchronized to the ADC sampling of output voltage and inductor current. Compared with a fixed-frequency analog controller, firmware control enables adaptive dead-time, soft-start profiling, and diagnostic telemetry at no extra silicon cost. The key trade-off is Flash: at 6 KB, the 1010 suits single-output converters; multi-phase designs should use the DSPIC30F2020-30I/SP with its extended SMPS PWM set on the same 28-pin SPDIP footprint, preserving PCB reuse. Keep gate-drive dead-time code in ISRs to minimize jitter and respect the 5.5 V maximum supply.
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Multi-Loop SMPS Power Supplies
Microchip designed the dsPIC30F SMPS family for multi-loop digital switch-mode power supplies, and the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP handles nested voltage and current loops at 30 MIPS. Its DSP-class addressing and multiply support keep control-loop math deterministic, critical for stability in nested-loop architectures where inner current loops must complete within one PWM period. Digital implementation allows per-loop gain scheduling across load ranges, something analog error amplifiers cannot do without external circuitry. With 256 bytes of RAM, loop state variables and filter histories must be sized conservatively; use fixed-point (Q15) arithmetic to stay within memory. If your multi-loop scheme includes PFC plus a main converter, evaluate the DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP with 12 KB Flash and 1 KB RAM - pin-compatible on the same SPDIP-28 footprint.
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Power Factor Correction (PFC) Stages
Active power factor correction benefits directly from the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP's digital approach: the controller samples rectified line voltage and inductor current, computing duty cycles for average-current-mode or critical-conduction PFC at its 30 MIPS rate. Firmware PFC adapts to universal input (90-264 VAC front ends) with the same silicon, adjusting feedforward terms in software. The 21 I/O lines cover zero-cross detection input, gate-drive output, and busy/fault signaling, while the industrial -40C to +85C temperature range fits enclosed power supplies. The main design consideration is ADC-to-PWM latency, which the datasheet application guidance addresses via sampling synchronized to PWM boundaries. For boost PFC with advanced protection telemetry, the 6 KB Flash is workable but tight - plan the DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP as the migration path.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
In line-interactive and double-conversion UPS designs, the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP supervises inverter switching, transfer logic, and battery charging from one 30 MIPS 16-bit core, replacing discrete supervisory circuits. Its DSP engine handles sine-wave lookup generation for the inverter while housekeeping code manages relay transfer timing and battery state monitoring - tasks the dsPIC30F family was explicitly architected for in Microchip's digital power portfolio. The through-hole 28-pin SPDIP package eases prototyping of UPS control boards before DFM migration to SOIC siblings. Watch the 256-byte RAM when buffering waveform tables; store sine tables in Flash and stream them. The 5 V-class (max 5.5 V) supply suits industrial UPS logic rails; use the E-grade DSPIC30F1010-20E/SP where cabinet temperatures exceed +85C.
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Industrial Embedded Control with 5 V Logic
Beyond power conversion, the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP serves general industrial control where 5 V noise immunity matters: its 5 V-class I/O (up to 5.5 V supply) drives relays, optocouplers, and sensors directly without level shifters, unlike 3.3 V dsPIC33F devices. With 21 I/O pins and 30 MIPS throughput, it manages sequencing, monitoring, and PWM-dimmed actuators in factory equipment. The through-hole SPDIP-28 format simplifies repair and socket-based field replacement in legacy-style industrial controllers - a genuine advantage over QFN/SOIC alternatives for maintainability. Firmware is developed in MPLAB X with the XC16 compiler and programmed via ICSP with PICkit-class tools. Reserve MCLR/PGC/PGD for programming, add a decoupling network per the datasheet, and validate brown-out behavior on noisy 24 V-panel-derived supplies.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F1010-20E/SP | DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP | DSPIC30F2020-30I/SP | DSPIC30F2023-30I/SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-pin SPDIP (SP) | 28-pin SPDIP - same | 28-pin SPDIP - same | 28-pin SPDIP - same | 28-pin SPDIP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core Speed | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS |
| Flash Program Memory | 6 KB | 6 KB | 12 KB | 12 KB | 12 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +125C (Extended) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Primary Differentiator | Entry SMPS DSC, lowest cost | Extended temp grade, lower speed | 2x Flash/RAM, same speed | Expanded SMPS PWM set | Higher-resolution PWM |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-cost entry into Microchip's digital power DSC family (vs DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP)
- 30 MIPS full-speed grade with Industrial temperature (vs DSPIC30F1010-20E/SP)
- Through-hole SPDIP-28 for prototyping and maintainability (vs DSPIC30F2020-30I/SP)
Design Notes
Memory budgeting is the top risk on the DSPIC30F1010-30I/SP: 6 KB Flash and 256 bytes RAM are the smallest in the dsPIC30F SMPS family. Estimate your compiled footprint before committing - a single-loop PI controller with soft-start typically fits, but adding UART telemetry or nonvolatile parameter storage can overflow. Mitigation: the DSPIC30F2010-30I/SP and DSPIC30F2020-30I/SP are pin-compatible SPDIP-28 upgrades with 12 KB Flash, so design the PCB once and select at final firmware freeze.
This is a 5 V-class device with a 5.5 V absolute maximum supply. Industrial 24 V systems often derive 5 V from switching pre-regulators whose transients can exceed 5.5 V during load dumps - add a local LDO or TVS clamp at the VDD pin. Decouple with 0.1 uF ceramic at each VDD/VSS pair plus 4.7-10 uF bulk per Microchip layout guidance in the dsPIC30F Family Reference Manual (DS70046). Confirm exact minimum VDD from the family datasheet DS70000178 before finalizing the power tree.
In through-hole SPDIP-28 power-control layouts, keep the PWM gate-drive traces away from ADC feedback lines to prevent switching-noise coupling into current-sense inputs - route feedback traces on the opposite board side or guard them with ground. Reserve MCLR, PGC, and PGD for ICSP: do not load them with LEDs or low-impedance pull-downs, or in-circuit debugging with ICD/REAL ICE will fail. Isolate analog ground for VREF/current-sense returns from the high-current gate-drive ground path.
Compliance Information
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