DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM - 16-bit 20 MIPS DSC 28-QFN | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.2 | $5.20 |
| 10 | $4.7 | $47.00 |
| 100 | $4.1 | $410.00 |
| 500 | $3.75 | $1,875.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.4 | $3,400.00 |
DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM Overview
A digital signal controller blends the peripheral set and ease of use of a microcontroller with the multiply-accumulate (MAC) and DSP engine of a digital signal processor. In the system hierarchy it sits between general-purpose 16-bit MCUs and dedicated DSP ICs, making it a power-management IC-class controller for real-time control loops such as motor control, digital power conversion, and sensor processing.
Key features include a modified Harvard 16-bit architecture, five 16-bit PWM outputs tailored for three-phase motor drives, a 10-bit ADC with fast sampling for current-loop feedback, and 5V-tolerant operation in a compact 6x6 mm QFN footprint. The Flash-based program memory supports in-circuit programming via ICSP, simplifying field updates and production programming.
Technically, the dsPIC30F core integrates a DSP engine with two 40-bit accumulators, 17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle MAC hardware, and dual operand fetch, enabling efficient execution of control algorithms such as field-oriented control (FOC) and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) loops. Program memory is self-writable Flash with 100k typical erase/write endurance, and data memory includes on-chip SRAM plus a portion of EEPROM for parameter storage.
Typical applications include brushless DC and AC induction motor drives, electronic point-of-load digital power supplies, battery chargers, and industrial sensing front-ends. Microchip explicitly highlights seamless migration from this device to dsPIC33F, PIC24H, or PIC24F devices in similar packages.
Design consideration: verify QFN thermal pad and exposed-pad solder coverage, since thermal dissipation at 20 MIPS operation depends heavily on PCB copper area; also confirm the -20 speed grade timing margin at your chosen oscillator frequency and supply voltage.
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DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit modified Harvard, dsPIC30F |
| Max CPU Speed | 20 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 12 KB (4K x 24) |
| Package | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Instruction Set | Single-cycle MAC, DSP engine with 40-bit accumulators |
| Motor Control PWM | Dedicated motor control PWM outputs (6-phase capable family) |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit, high-speed conversion |
| Programming Interface | ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Product Family | dsPIC30F Motor Control DSC family |
| Migration Path | Pin-compatible migration to dsPIC33F, PIC24H, PIC24F |
| Supply Class | 5 V-tolerant operation family |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM 28-qfn-s (6x6 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM (28-qfn-s (6x6 mm) 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 DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM is suitable for 6 applications: Brushless DC Motor Drives, Digital Power Supplies (SMPS), Field-Oriented Control (FOC) AC Induction Drives, Battery Chargers and BMS Front-Ends, Industrial Sensing and Signal Conditioning, Appliance and HVAC Motor Control Boards.
Brushless DC Motor Drives
The DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM fits BLDC motor control because its dsPIC30F motor-control silicon integrates a dedicated PWM module and a fast 10-bit ADC that samples phase currents within a single PWM cycle, enabling trapezoidal and sensorless control at 20 MIPS. The 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply range allows direct 5 V logic-level interfacing with gate drivers, eliminating level shifters in compact inverters. In a typical design, the DSC reads Hall sensors or back-EMF through the ADC, executes commutation and PI current loops in the DSP engine using single-cycle MAC instructions, and outputs six PWM channels. Using the 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) keeps the controller near the power stage; verify thermal pad soldering because continuous 20 MIPS operation at 5 V drives most of the package dissipation.
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Digital Power Supplies (SMPS)
For digitally controlled AC-DC and DC-DC converters, the DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM provides the deterministic 20 MIPS DSP core needed to close voltage- and current-mode loops at switching frequencies in the tens to hundreds of kilohertz. Its fast 10-bit ADC can synchronize sampling to the PWM period, and the motor-control PWM module supports complementary outputs with dead-time insertion - exactly the features a half-bridge or LLC converter requires. The Flash-based program memory permits field firmware updates to adjust control coefficients without hardware changes. At 5 V operation, PWM logic levels directly drive many digital-isolator and driver inputs. Design consideration: budget interrupt latency carefully, since loop bandwidth at 20 MIPS is the limiting factor; the -30I/MM drop-in variant gives 50% more throughput if tighter loops are needed.
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Field-Oriented Control (FOC) AC Induction Drives
The DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM executes field-oriented control for AC induction and PMSM motors because its DSP engine offers 17-bit x 17-bit single-cycle multiply-accumulate with dual 40-bit accumulators, handling the Park/Clarke transforms and PI regulators of an FOC frame within a 20 MIPS instruction budget. The 12 KB (4K x 24 word) Flash is sufficient for a complete sensorless FOC stack with speed ramps and fault handling. The 10-bit ADC captures two phase currents and the DC bus voltage each PWM cycle, and the dedicated PWM module generates the three-phase six-channel output. The industrial -40C to +85C rating suits factory floor drives. For faster current loops or added protocol overhead, the pin-compatible DSPIC30F2010-30I/MM doubles available headroom without PCB changes.
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Battery Chargers and BMS Front-Ends
Battery charging algorithms such as CC/CV with temperature qualification are a natural fit for the DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM. The 10-bit ADC monitors battery voltage, charge current, and an NTC thermistor across the industrial -40C to +85C range, while the PWM module generates the buck or flyback control waveform with dead time for synchronous rectification. The 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply range allows direct operation from the charger auxiliary rail, and 12 KB Flash stores state-machine charge profiles for multiple chemistries. Because the DSP engine handles filtering and averaging of noisy sensed values efficiently at 20 MIPS, external analog conditioning stays minimal. The 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) footprint suits compact charger PCBs in power tools and e-mobility packs where board area is constrained.
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Industrial Sensing and Signal Conditioning
The DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM serves as an intelligent sensor node: its 20 MIPS DSP core performs digital filtering (IIR/FIR), RMS computation, and FFT-based analysis on signals captured by the integrated fast 10-bit ADC, while UART/SPI/I2C-style serial links transmit processed results to supervisory PLCs. The 5 V operation family is 'designed for applications where 5 V operation is important', giving high noise immunity in electrically harsh industrial cabinets and direct interfacing with legacy 4-20 mA transmitter front-ends and 5 V sensors. The 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) package plus -40C to +85C industrial rating supports DIN-rail and remote mounted nodes. Firmware resides in 12 KB Flash with ICSP field update capability, so calibration tables and filter coefficients can be revised in service without desoldering the controller.
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Appliance and HVAC Motor Control Boards
Consumer appliance and HVAC platforms - fans, pumps, compressors, and blowers - use the DSPIC30F2010-20I/MM as the main motor and system controller. It drives the power stage through its motor-control PWM, senses rotor position and current via the 10-bit ADC, and manages user interfaces and protection logic on remaining I/O, all at 20 MIPS in a single 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) chip that minimizes board cost. The 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply and 5 V-tolerant family design simplify interfacing with appliance-grade discrete circuits, while the industrial -40C to +85C range covers outdoor condenser units. Microchip's stated migration path to dsPIC33F or PIC24H in similar packages protects long-lived appliance platforms from lifecycle risk: a future speed or feature upgrade can reuse the existing PCB footprint and much of the firmware structure.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F2010-30I/MM | DSPIC30F2010-20E/MM | DSPIC30F3010-20I/MM | DSPIC30F4012-20I/MM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) - same | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) - same | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) - same | 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Max MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 20 MIPS (-20 grade); 30 MIPS grade variants exist |
| Flash Program Memory | 12 KB (4K x 24) | 12 KB (4K x 24) | 12 KB (4K x 24) | 24 KB | 48 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (extended) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Drop-in Compatibility | Reference | Pin-to-pin, same die | Pin-to-pin, same die | Same footprint, larger memory family member | Same footprint, higher-memory family member |
Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built motor-control peripheral set at lowest family memory point (vs DSPIC30F3010-20I/MM)
- Identical die speed upgrade without PCB change (vs DSPIC30F2010-30I/MM)
- Extended temperature availability (vs DSPIC30F2010-20E/MM)
Design Notes
The 28-QFN-S (6x6 mm) package relies on its exposed pad and short leads for thermal and ground performance. Ensure the PCB land pattern follows the Microchip QFN-S recommended footprint, connect the exposed pad to a solid ground plane through an array of vias, and verify solder paste coverage - partial exposed-pad wetting is the most common cause of intermittent ground faults on QFN motor-control boards. Reserve a 5-pin ICSP header (MCLR, VDD, GND, PGD, PGC) during layout because reprogramming a soldered QFN is impractical.
The device accepts 2.5 V to 5.5 V, but maximum 20 MIPS performance is specified at the upper end of the supply range; consult the speed-versus-voltage curve in the manufacturer datasheet before running full speed from a 3.3 V rail. Provide local 100 nF ceramic decoupling on each VDD pin placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitance. In motor-drive boards, star-ground or split the analog ground under the ADC inputs to prevent PWM switching currents from corrupting current-loop feedback.
When substituting, respect the suffix conventions: -20 vs -30 changes the speed grade, -I vs -E changes the temperature range, and the T prefix changes only packaging (tape-and-reel vs tray). Mixing speed grades in a system calibrated near the 20 MIPS timing limit can cause marginal loop performance that only appears at temperature extremes. Also verify 5 V absolute maximum ratings on all I/O when interfacing to inductive sensor signals; clamp or series-resistor protect inputs connected to motor back-EMF sensing networks.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance inferred from current Microchip production status of the dsPIC30F2010-20I/MM; specific REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations were not present in the provided web data.
