DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO - 16-bit 30 MIPS DSC 6KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.92 | $6.92 |
| 10 | $6.23 | $62.30 |
| 100 | $5.54 | $554.00 |
| 500 | $4.85 | $2,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.36 | $4,360.00 |
DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO Overview
A digital signal controller blends the control peripherals and ease of use of a microcontroller with the computational throughput of a digital signal processor in a single-chip solution. Within the power-management hierarchy, the dsPIC30F family sits above basic MCUs and below standalone DSPs, making it a natural fit for embedded power conversion, where switching-loop control demands fast multiply-accumulate operations alongside general-purpose I/O handling.
Key features of the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO include its 16-bit dsPIC RISC core running at up to 30 MIPs, 6KB of self-programmable FLASH organized as 2K x 24-bit instruction words, 256 bytes of on-chip SRAM, and wide 3.3V/5V supply compatibility that eases integration into both legacy 5V industrial systems and modern 3.3V designs.
The dsPIC30F1010 is positioned by Microchip as a switch mode power supply (SMPS) digital signal controller, meaning its peripheral set is optimized for digital power conversion: fast PWM generation, analog acquisition, and deterministic interrupt latency allow closed-loop control of converters at switching frequencies far beyond what conventional MCUs can service. The 28-SOIC surface-mount package offers a compact footprint with good thermal performance for power-control boards.
Typical applications include digitally controlled AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, LED drivers, battery chargers, and power-factor-correction stages. In each case, the 30 MIPS core and SMPS-oriented peripherals provide the deterministic loop timing that digital power requires.
When designing with this device, budget the 6KB FLASH carefully - digital power control loops plus compensation code fit, but complex communication stacks may not; verify code size in MPLAB before committing.
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DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | dsPIC 30F (16-bit RISC) |
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Speed | 30 MIPs |
| Program Memory Type | FLASH |
| Program Memory Size | 6KB (2K x 24) |
| RAM Size | 256 x 8 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V / 5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, I grade) |
| Package | 28-SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Product Family | dsPIC30F SMPS Digital Signal Controller |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T suffix) |
| Peripherals | SMPS-oriented (PWM, ADC) - see manufacturer datasheet |
DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO 28-soic Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO (28-soic 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 DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO is suitable for 6 applications: Digitally Controlled AC-DC Power Supplies, DC-DC Converters and Point-of-Load Regulation, Digital LED Lighting Drivers, Battery Chargers, Power Factor Correction (PFC) Stages, Industrial Embedded Control Nodes.
Digitally Controlled AC-DC Power Supplies
The DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO fits AC-DC converter control because Microchip positions the dsPIC30F1010 specifically as a switch mode power supply (SMPS) digital signal controller. Its 16-bit core at 30 MIPs executes proportional-integral compensation loops with deterministic latency, while SMPS-oriented PWM peripherals generate precisely timed gate drive signals for the primary-side switch. Placed as the sole controller on the secondary or primary control board, it replaces analog compensation networks with firmware, enabling programmable output voltage, adaptive dead-time, and digital soft-start. The 3.3V/5V supply range lets it run from an auxiliary bias winding, and the -40C to +85C industrial rating covers enclosed power supplies operating in cabinets. The trade-off versus analog control is firmware complexity: the 6KB FLASH must hold the control loop, protection, and startup logic, so keep code compact.
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DC-DC Converters and Point-of-Load Regulation
In non-isolated DC-DC buck and boost stages, the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO closes the digital feedback loop at switching frequencies where generic MCUs lose sample timing. The 30 MIPS dsPIC30F core services ADC readings and updates PWM duty cycles within a single switching period, keeping loop delay low enough for stable bandwidth in 100 kHz-class converters. The device runs from the same 3.3V or 5V rail as system logic, simplifying biasing in distributed-power architectures, and the 28-SOIC surface-mount package sits directly on the control PCB without heatsinking. Firmware-based control enables runtime reconfiguration of output setpoints and sequencing between rails, which analog controllers cannot offer. Designers should budget loop-compensation arithmetic plus housekeeping code against the 6KB FLASH and 256B RAM, which are modest but adequate for a single dedicated converter loop.
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Digital LED Lighting Drivers
Constant-current LED drivers benefit from the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO because the SMPS DSC peripheral set regulates LED current through PWM-controlled power stages while the core implements dimming, fault detection, and communication in firmware. The 30 MIPS throughput supports fast inner current loops needed to keep LED current ripple low at high switching frequencies, and the industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade suits enclosed luminaires and outdoor drivers. The 3.3V/5V operation allows direct interface with both legacy 5V sensor outputs and 3.3V supervision logic. Digital control adds value in tunable-white and color-mixing fixtures, where multiple channels need coordinated dimming curves stored in the 6KB FLASH. Compared with fixed-function LED driver ICs, this DSC costs more per unit but consolidates control, protection, and optional DALI-style protocol handling in one programmable device.
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Battery Chargers
Multi-chemistry battery charging (Li-ion CC-CV, NiMH delta-peak) maps naturally onto the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO: the SMPS-oriented PWM peripherals drive the charger power stage while the 16-bit 30 MIPS core runs the charging state machine, termination detection, and safety cutoffs in firmware. The ADC monitors battery voltage and current, and the industrial -40C to +85C rating covers chargers used in vehicles, tools, and industrial equipment. Digital implementation permits per-battery-profile customization without board changes - profiles reside in the 6KB FLASH - and supports logging of charge parameters over a serial link for quality traceability. The 3.3V/5V supply flexibility eases integration with existing charger bias rails. Designers should verify that state-machine, compensation, and communication code fit within the 256B RAM, which is the tightest resource in this application.
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Power Factor Correction (PFC) Stages
Boost-type power factor correction requires a controller that computes a fast current loop synchronized to rectified line voltage - exactly the workload the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO was architected for as a Microchip SMPS digital signal controller. The 30 MIPS core executes the average-current-mode compensation each switching cycle, shaping input current to follow line voltage and achieving low total harmonic distortion, while firmware handles bus-voltage regulation and brownout protection. Operating from a 3.3V or 5V auxiliary supply with -40C to +85C capability, the DSC survives the elevated ambient inside switched-mode enclosures. Digital PFC allows adaptive gains for universal-line (90-264 VAC) operation and supports feedforward scheduling impossible in fixed analog designs. The constraint is compute headroom: keep the 6KB program focused on the PFC loop, and delegate any secondary housekeeping to a companion controller or configure the board as a PFC-only stage.
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Industrial Embedded Control Nodes
Beyond pure power conversion, the DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO serves as a compact industrial control node where a DSP-class core handles signal processing alongside routine I/O: sensor signal conditioning, simple motor gating, or actuator sequencing in factory equipment. The 16-bit dsPIC30F core at 30 MIPs executes filter arithmetic (IIR/FIR) that 8-bit MCUs cannot sustain, while 3.3V/5V operation interfaces directly with legacy industrial 5V logic and sensors. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade qualifies the part for unconditioned cabinets, and the 28-SOIC footprint suits dense control boards. Using one DSC for both DSP math and supervisory logic eliminates a second processor, reducing BOM cost and board area. The design constraint is memory: with 6KB FLASH and 256B RAM, keep communication stacks minimal, or step up to larger dsPIC30F family members if protocol complexity grows.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F1010T-30I/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F1010-30I/SO | DSPIC30F1010T-30E/SO | DSPIC30F1010-30E/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core / Speed | 16-bit dsPIC, 30 MIPs | 16-bit dsPIC, 30 MIPs | 16-bit dsPIC, 30 MIPs | 16-bit dsPIC, 30 MIPs |
| Program Flash | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) | 6KB (2K x 24) |
| RAM | 256 x 8 | 256 x 8 | 256 x 8 | 256 x 8 |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V / 5V | 3.3V / 5V | 3.3V / 5V | 3.3V / 5V |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +85C (I) | -40C to +125C (E) | -40C to +125C (E) |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel (T) | Tube / Tray | Tape & Reel (T) | Tube / Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Tape-and-reel packaging for automated assembly (vs DSPIC30F1010-30I/SO)
- Extended-temperature sibling available on identical footprint (vs DSPIC30F1010T-30E/SO)
- SMPS-optimized peripheral set in the dsPIC30F portfolio (vs Generic PIC16F1829 (8-bit MCU))
Design Notes
The dsPIC30F family requires clean, well-decoupled supplies for deterministic ADC and PWM behavior. Place a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor at each VDD/VSS pin pair plus a 4.7uF-10uF bulk capacitor near the device. In SMPS applications, keep the controller ground reference at a quiet signal ground star point, not in the power-stage return path - switching currents flowing through controller ground traces are the most common cause of ADC misreads and PWM jitter in dsPIC-based converters. Follow Microchip's SMPS reference design layouts (AN1107-series application notes) for ground-plane partitioning guidance.
Budget code space early: the 6KB (2K x 24) FLASH and 256B RAM are modest for a 30 MIPS core, and compiled XC16 code with math-library calls can consume program space quickly. Estimate: if your digital control loop, protection state machine, and any communication exceed roughly 1.5K instruction words, step up to a larger dsPIC30F family member (e.g., DSPIC30F2020 with 12KB) before layout freeze - the pinout differs, so late upgrades force PCB rework. Also verify configuration-fuse settings (oscillator mode, watchdog, brownout) on first programming; incorrect oscillator fuses are the leading cause of first-bring-up failures.
Estimated: at 30 MIPs from a 5V supply, the DSPIC30F1010 core typically dissipates well under 200 mW (derived from dsPIC30F family datasheet typical active current figures), so the 28-SOIC package needs no heatsink or thermal copper pour for the controller itself. Thermal design effort should instead target the surrounding power stage: keep the controller at least 10-15 mm away from switching devices and inductors, and route temperature-sensitive analog inputs away from hot components, since on-board ambient rise - not the DSC's own dissipation - limits reliability in enclosed SMPS designs.
Compliance Information
RoHS/lead-free status per Microchip standard production for dsPIC30F family; verify with certificate of conformance from Microchip environmental pages for legally binding confirmation. REACH, halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
