DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO - 16-bit DSC 30MIPS 12KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.28 | $5.28 |
| 10 | $4.75 | $47.50 |
| 100 | $4.28 | $428.00 |
| 500 | $3.85 | $1,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.42 | $3,420.00 |
DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO Overview
A digital signal controller is a class of embedded processor that merges the computational power of a DSP engine (multiply-accumulate, barrel shifter, dual operand fetch) with the peripheral set and ease of use of a general-purpose microcontroller. In the system hierarchy, the dsPIC30F2011 sits between 8-bit MCUs and full 32-bit DSPs, making it ideal for motor control, sensing, and power conversion tasks that require both math throughput and flexible I/O.
Key features include 30 MIPS performance at 5 V, 12 KB self-programmable Flash, a motor control PWM module, and industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) denoted by the I suffix. The CMOS process supports supply voltages from approximately 2.5 V to 5.5 V with a nominal 5.0 V supply, providing robust noise margins for industrial environments.
Architecturally, the device uses a 16-bit modified Harvard RISC core with 24-bit instruction words, dual data buses for simultaneous operand fetch, and dedicated DSP instructions executed in a single cycle. Microchip documents seamless migration options from this device to dsPIC33F, PIC24H, or PIC24F devices in similar packages, protecting long-term designs.
Typical applications include sensor signal conditioning and processing (the family's namesake), brushed and brushless DC motor control using the dedicated PWM module, and digital power supplies where the DSP engine handles control-loop math at high rates.
A key design consideration: at 30 MIPS the core consumes its rated current budget, so take advantage of idle and sleep low-power modes in battery-adjacent designs, and decouple VDD/AVDD with 0.1 uF ceramics close to the pins.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, pinout data, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit dsPIC RISC with DSP engine |
| Max CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory Size | 12 KB Flash (4K x 24) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (nominal 5.0 V) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial, I suffix) |
| Package | 18-SOIC (0.295 in, 7.50 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Data Bus Width | 16 bit |
| Instruction Width | 24 bit |
| Core Type | Digital Signal Controller (DSC) |
| Series | dsPIC30F Sensor Family |
| Clock Frequency | 30 MHz (device family rated to 40 MHz clock per Microchip USA) |
| Packaging | Tube |
| DSP Features | Barrel shifter, multiply-accumulate engine, low-power modes |
| Migration Path | dsPIC33F / PIC24H / PIC24F in similar packages |
DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | MCLR — Master clear (reset) input, active low |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN2/RB0 — Analog input 0 / positive ADC reference / change notification / port B |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN3/RB1 — Analog input 1 / negative ADC reference / change notification / port B |
| Pin 4 | AN2/SS1/LVDIN/CN4/RB2 — Analog input 2 / SPI slave select / low-voltage detect input / port B |
| Pin 5 | AN3/INDX/CN5/RB3 — Analog input 3 / encoder index input / change notification / port B |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | OSC1/CLKI/CN6/RA2 — Oscillator input / external clock input / port A |
| Pin 8 | OSC2/CLKO/CN7/RA3 — Oscillator output / clock output / port A |
| Pin 9 | PGD/SOSCO/T2CK/CN1/RA1 — In-circuit programming data / secondary oscillator output / Timer2 clock / port A |
| Pin 10 | PGC/SOSCI/T1CK/CN0/RA0 — In-circuit programming clock / secondary oscillator input / Timer1 clock / port A |
| Pin 11 | VDD — Positive supply (2.5 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 12 | PWM1L/RE0 — Motor control PWM output / port E |
| Pin 13 | PWM1H/RE1 — Motor control PWM output / port E |
| Pin 14 | PWM2L/RE2 — Motor control PWM output / port E |
| Pin 15 | PWM2H/RE3 — Motor control PWM output / port E |
| Pin 16 | SDA/RE4 — I2C data / port E |
| Pin 17 | SCL/RE5 — I2C clock / port E |
| Pin 18 | AVDD — Analog supply for ADC |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO is suitable for 6 applications: Sensor Signal Processing, Digital Motor Control, Industrial Automation Nodes, Digital Power Supplies, Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments, Automotive Off-Highway and Telematics Subsystems.
Sensor Signal Processing
The dsPIC30F2011 belongs to Microchip's dsPIC30F Sensor Family, and the DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO is purpose-built for sensor signal conditioning and processing. Its 16-bit DSP core with single-cycle multiply-accumulate executes FIR/IIR filtering and correction math at up to 30 MIPS, turning raw analog sensor outputs into calibrated data on-chip. The AN0-AN3 inputs with VREF+/VREF- options feed an internal ADC chain, so signals from pressure, temperature, or bridge sensors are digitized and processed without an external signal processor. Running at 5.0 V nominal with -40C to +85C rating, the DSC tolerates noisy industrial sensor environments. The trade-off is modest 12 KB Flash, which bounds filter complexity - keep coefficient sets lean or migrate to dsPIC33F later.
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Digital Motor Control
The DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO fits brushed and brushless DC motor control because the dsPIC30F core executes PI/PID and field-oriented control loops at 30 MIPS while dedicated PWM hardware drives the power stage. The DSP engine's multiply-accumulate throughput updates current-loop math every PWM cycle, something a conventional 8-bit MCU cannot sustain. The I-grade -40C to +85C operating range suits industrial drive enclosures, and the 5 V supply provides noise margin near switching power stages. Place the controller close to gate drivers with careful ground routing; the PWM outputs interface directly to typical gate-driver logic thresholds. Budget 12 KB Flash carefully for control plus commutation tables, or choose the drop-in-family DSPIC30F3012 when more code space is needed.
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Industrial Automation Nodes
In factory automation, the DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO serves as a compact control node where 5 V logic levels, -40C to +85C tolerance, and 30 MIPS of headroom cover I/O scanning, actuator sequencing, and modest data crunching in one 18-SOIC part. The CMOS core operating from 2.5 V to 5.5 V rides through supply sag common on industrial 24 V-derived rails after regulation. Its low-power idle and sleep modes let nodes drop consumption between scan cycles. Designers should decouple VDD and AVDD separately with 0.1 uF ceramics and route the analog ground carefully in electrically noisy cabinets. For longer-term platforms, Microchip's documented migration path to PIC24F/dsPIC33F in similar packages keeps the PCB footprint reusable.
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Digital Power Supplies
The DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO implements digital control loops in AC-DC and DC-DC converters: the 30 MIPS DSP core runs voltage-mode or current-mode compensation at switching frequencies in the tens-to-hundreds of kilohertz range, and the 5 V I/O levels interface cleanly with PWM comparators and gate-driver circuitry. The 16-bit architecture with 24-bit instructions provides the numeric precision needed for stable loop coefficients, and the on-chip ADC inputs with external VREF let the controller sample output voltage and current with defined accuracy. Thermal design is easy in an 18-SOIC at DSC-level currents, but layout discipline around analog references determines measurement quality - keep VREF traces short and star-ground the feedback divider.
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Portable and Battery-Powered Instruments
Handheld instruments benefit from the DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO's combination of DSP throughput and low-power modes: the core idles or sleeps between measurements, then wakes to run filtering at 30 MIPS when a reading is due, preserving battery life without sacrificing signal quality. The wide 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply range tolerates battery sag and allows direct operation from four alkaline cells or a single lithium cell through a small regulator. The 18-SOIC's 7.50 mm width fits compact two-layer boards typical of portable test gear. Keep the 12 KB Flash budget in mind - streamed logging or complex UIs may need external memory, and verify sleep-mode currents in datasheet 70139b for your battery-life model.
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Automotive Off-Highway and Telematics Subsystems
While this industrial-grade (I suffix) part is not AEC-Q100 automotive qualified, the DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO is widely used in off-highway equipment, agricultural electronics, and telematics accessories where -40C to +85C operation covers engine-bay-adjacent enclosures and 5 V logic survives load-dump-degraded supply rails after clamping. The 30 MIPS DSP core processes sensor fusion and CAN-message preparation, offloading the main vehicle controller. Designers must provide their own transient suppression per the end application, and for genuine in-cabin automotive programs Microchip's migration path to qualified dsPIC33 family parts offers a firmware-familiar upgrade. Verify CAN transceiver compatibility and clamp diode protection before release.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F2011-30E/SO | DSPIC30F2011BT-30I/SO | DSPIC30F2011-20I/SO | DSPIC30F3012-30I/SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 18-SOIC (7.50 mm) | 18-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same | 18-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same | 18-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same | 18-SOIC (7.50 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Max Performance | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS | 20 MIPS | 30 MIPS |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (5.0 V nominal) | 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 |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Migration Path | dsPIC33F / PIC24H / PIC24F similar packages | Same family migration path | Same family migration path | Same family migration path | Same family migration path |
Key Differentiators
- Extended temperature option available in same footprint (vs DSPIC30F2011-30E/SO)
- Full 30 MIPS speed at industrial temperature (vs DSPIC30F2011-20I/SO)
- Dedicated DSP engine versus generic 16-bit MCUs (vs DSPIC30F3012-30I/SO)
Design Notes
Supply the DSPIC30F2011-30I/SO from a clean 5.0 V rail within the 2.5 V to 5.5 V range. Decouple VDD (pin 11) and AVDD (pin 18) independently with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of each pin, plus one bulk 4.7 uF to 10 uF capacitor near the IC. AVDD should be filtered from VDD through a small ferrite bead or an RC network (10 ohm / 1 uF) so that core switching noise does not degrade ADC accuracy. Never leave AVDD unconnected even if analog inputs are unused - tie it to VDD through the filter.
Route VREF+ and VREF- (pins 2 and 3) as a differential pair with a ground guard if ADC accuracy matters; keep them away from PWM output traces (pins 12-15) which carry fast edges. MCLR (pin 1) should include a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and, if ICSP programming is planned, keep the PGD (pin 9) and PGC (pin 10) traces short and directly routed to a programming header. The 18-SOIC has no exposed pad, so thermal performance relies on trace heat spreading; a modest ground pour is sufficient at DSC-level dissipation.
Do not confuse speed grades: the -30I/SO is rated for 30 MIPS, and overclocking a -20 grade device beyond its rating causes marginal timing failures that appear only at temperature extremes. Verify oscillator configuration fuses before first programming - wrong oscillator selection is the most common cause of a 'dead' first unit. If you plan future migration to dsPIC33F or PIC24H, avoid mapping critical functions to pins whose peripheral sets differ between families, even though Microchip offers similar-package migration options.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the verified web data provided; consult Microchip's official product page or environmental datasheet for RoHS/REACH confirmation. Not AEC-Q100 automotive qualified (industrial-grade I suffix).
