DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML - 20 MIPS 16-bit DSC, 24KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.8 | $5.80 |
| 10 | $5.22 | $52.20 |
| 100 | $4.64 | $464.00 |
| 500 | $4.06 | $2,030.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.48 | $3,480.00 |
DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML Overview
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a hybrid class between a microcontroller (MCU) and a digital signal processor (DSP). It runs deterministic real-time control loops while executing single-cycle MAC (multiply-accumulate) operations, allowing fixed-point signal processing for motor control, power conversion and sensor-fusion algorithms. Within Microchip's hierarchy, the dsPIC30F family sits between 16-bit PIC24 MCUs (no DSP engine) and dsPIC33F DSCs (higher MIPS and richer peripherals), making it the canonical entry-point for cost-sensitive motor-control designs.
Key features include a C compiler friendly 16-bit modified Harvard architecture, a 6-channel 10-bit ADC with up to 200 ksps, dedicated motor-control PWM with complementary outputs and programmable dead time, plus UART, SPI and I2C communication peripherals. The device also exposes QEI (Quadrature Encoder Interface), input capture, output compare and a 16-bit timer for sensor decoding, suiting closed-loop BLDC, PMSM and ACIM drives.
The DSPIC30F3010/3011 pair is a drop-in compatible family offering 20 MIPS at 5V. The 3010 adds QEI while the 3011 replaces it with extra I/O, allowing designers to select peripherals without changing footprint. Its seamless migration path to dsPIC33F (60 MIPS) and PIC24 devices in identical packages protects long-term design investment. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C temperature range and field-proven motor-control IP make the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML a common reference for low-cost sensorless FOC, PFC stages and general-purpose digital power designs.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM sensored and sensorless motor control, AC induction drives, switched-mode power supplies with digital PFC, UPS inverters, automotive body and HVAC actuators, and industrial sensor-fusion platforms. For new designs, engineers should evaluate dsPIC33F MCUs for higher MIPS or the PIC32MK family for advanced peripherals, but the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML remains a stable, well-documented choice for cost-optimized motor-control platforms.
When designing, ensure the analog and digital grounds are split at the IC and tied at the PCB reference to avoid noise coupling into ADC readings. Use the on-chip PWM module's programmable dead time and fault-input to protect half-bridge switches, and reserve one capture channel for BEMF zero-crossing in sensorless trapezoidal commutation. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | dsPIC30F 16-bit modified Harvard |
| MIPS | 20 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 24 KB (8K x 24) |
| Data SRAM | 1.024 KB (512 x 16) dual-port + 256 B data Flash |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V (4.5V-5.5V for 20 MIPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial, 'I') |
| ADC | 6-channel, 10-bit, up to 200 ksps |
| PWM Outputs | Motor Control PWM, 6 channels with complementary outputs and dead time |
| QEI | 1 (Quadrature Encoder Interface) |
| Timers | 5 x 16-bit timers |
| Communication | 1x UART, 1x SPI, 1x I2C |
| I/O Count | 30 (approximate, multiplexed) |
| Package | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) with exposed pad (ML) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 2 | AN0/VREF+/CN2/RB0 — Analog input 0 / VREF+ / CN2 / RB0 |
| Pin 3 | AN1/VREF-/CN3/RB1 — Analog input 1 / VREF- / CN3 / RB1 |
| Pin 4 | AN2/SS1/CN4/RB2 — Analog input 2 / SPI1 SS / CN4 / RB2 |
| Pin 5 | AN3/OC1/CN5/RB3 — Analog input 3 / OC1 / CN5 / RB3 |
| Pin 6 | AN4/OC2/CN6/RB4 — Analog input 4 / OC2 / CN6 / RB4 |
| Pin 7 | AN5/OC3/CN7/RB5 — Analog input 5 / OC3 / CN7 / RB5 |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Positive supply (2.5V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 9 | OSC1/CLKIN — Crystal oscillator input or external clock input |
| Pin 10 | OSC2/CLKOUT — Crystal oscillator output or clock output |
| Pin 11 | PWM1H/L — PWM high/low output pair 1 |
| Pin 12 | PWM2H/L — PWM high/low output pair 2 |
| Pin 13 | PWM3H/L — PWM high/low output pair 3 |
| Pin 14 | FLTA — PWM fault input A |
| Pin 15 | QEA/INDX/CN8/RC0 — QEI phase A / index / CN8 / RC0 |
| Pin 16 | QEB/CN9/RC1 — QEI phase B / CN9 / RC1 |
| Pin 17 | U1RX/CN10/RF2 — UART1 RX / CN10 / RF2 |
| Pin 18 | U1TX/CN11/RF3 — UART1 TX / CN11 / RF3 |
| Pin 19 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 20 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 21 | SCK1/CN12/RF6 — SPI1 clock / CN12 / RF6 |
| Pin 22 | SDI1/CN13/RF7 — SPI1 data in / CN13 / RF7 |
| Pin 23 | SDO1/CN14/RF8 — SPI1 data out / CN14 / RF8 |
| Pin 24 | SCL1/CN15/RG2 — I2C1 clock / CN15 / RG2 |
| Pin 25 | SDA1/CN16/RG3 — I2C1 data / CN16 / RG3 |
| Pin 26 | INT0/RD0 — External interrupt 0 / RD0 |
| Pin 27 | INT1/RD1 — External interrupt 1 / RD1 |
| Pin 28 | IC1/RD2 — Input capture 1 / RD2 |
| Pin 29 | IC2/RD3 — Input capture 2 / RD3 |
| Pin 30 | TMR1/RD4 — Timer1 external clock / RD4 |
| Pin 31 | TMR2/RD5 — Timer2 external clock / RD5 |
| Pin 32 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 33 | VDD — Positive supply |
| Pin 34 | RE0 — General I/O RE0 |
| Pin 35 | RE1 — General I/O RE1 |
| Pin 36 | RE2 — General I/O RE2 |
| Pin 37 | RE3 — General I/O RE3 |
| Pin 38 | RA8 — General I/O RA8 |
| Pin 39 | RA9 — General I/O RA9 |
| Pin 40 | RA10 — General I/O RA10 |
| Pin 41 | RA11 — General I/O RA11 |
| Pin 42 | MCLR — Master clear / reset (active low) |
| Pin 43 | RA12 — General I/O RA12 |
| Pin 44 | RA13 — General I/O RA13 |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML is suitable for 6 applications: Sensorless BLDC Motor Control, PMSM Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Digital PFC Boost Converter, AC Induction Motor Drive, UPS Inverter Control, Industrial Sensor-Fusion Platform.
Sensorless BLDC Motor Control
The DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML is a canonical controller for low-cost sensorless BLDC motor drives, where the 20 MIPS DSP engine and 6-channel 10-bit ADC at 200 ksps provide the throughput needed for BEMF zero-crossing and 6-step trapezoidal commutation. The on-chip 6-channel Motor Control PWM with complementary outputs and programmable dead time eliminates the need for an external PWM controller, while the on-chip UART/SPI/I2C link to gate-driver ICs and telemetry. Typical design uses the 24 KB Flash to fit a state machine plus a fixed-point speed PI loop; the 1 KB SRAM holds one electrical revolution of BEMF samples. Compared to a generic MCU, the MAC-based DSP engine cuts commutation calculation latency by ~40%, suiting fans, pumps, and appliance drives.
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PMSM Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
For sensorless PMSM field-oriented control, the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML runs an inverse-Park/Clarke transform at 20 MIPS with single-cycle MAC execution, meeting typical 20 kHz current-loop bandwidth on 4-pole motors. The QEI hardware block decodes quadrature encoder inputs directly into position, while the Motor Control PWM produces complementary 3-phase outputs with programmable dead time for the half-bridge inverter. The 24 KB Flash fits Microchip's MCLV library for FOC, and 1 KB dual-port SRAM is sufficient for Park-axis current state and SVPWM duty. Designers commonly pair the DSC with gate drivers and a low-side current-sense amplifier to form a complete 3-phase inverter drive.
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Digital PFC Boost Converter
The DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML is a popular controller for single-phase digital PFC boost converters in SMPS designs up to ~1 kW. The 20 MIPS DSP engine runs an average-current-mode PFC algorithm with an input-voltage feed-forward term; the 10-bit 200 ksps ADC samples inductor current and rectified line voltage within ~5 us. The on-chip PWM drives the boost MOSFET with cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and the QEI pin pair can be repurposed as capture inputs for AC-line zero-crossing detection. With 24 KB Flash and 1 KB SRAM, the design fits Microchip's reference digital-PFC firmware, simplifying compliance with EN61000-3-2 harmonic-current limits in industrial SMPS products.
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AC Induction Motor Drive
For low-cost AC induction motor (ACIM) drives used in HVAC blowers, fans, and small pumps, the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML runs scalar V/Hz or simple slip-frequency control. The 6-channel complementary PWM produces 3-phase inverter switching at 4-16 kHz with programmable dead time, while the 6-channel ADC samples bus voltage, motor current and temperature for protection. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) suits HVAC environments. The 24 KB Flash fits state-machine and fault-recovery code; the 1 KB SRAM holds V/Hz ramp tables. Designers migrating from 8-bit PICs gain deterministic DSP throughput for smoother torque and improved soft-start behavior.
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UPS Inverter Control
In single-phase UPS inverter controllers, the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML runs the digital sine-PWM generator, feedback loop, and battery-management supervisor. The 20 MIPS DSP engine computes the SPWM duty cycle at 16-20 kHz carrier, while the ADC samples output voltage and current for the closed-loop voltage regulator. The on-chip QEI or capture inputs decode grid phase for synchronization. Industrial -40C to +85C temperature and robust PWM fault-input combine to protect the half-bridge switches during short-circuit events. Designers commonly pair it with an isolated gate driver and a low-cost front-end PFC stage using a related dsPIC30F part.
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Industrial Sensor-Fusion Platform
For low-cost industrial sensor-fusion boards (e.g., IMU + current + position), the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML acts as a real-time fusion processor, blending inputs from SPI/I2C sensors with ADC channels. Its DSP engine runs a fixed-point Kalman filter at 1 kHz while leaving spare MIPS for housekeeping. The QEI hardware decodes incremental encoders; the Motor Control PWM can drive piezo actuators or solenoid valves; the UART/SPI/I2C peripherals interface to a host PLC or HMI. Industrial temperature grade and 24 KB Flash fit Microchip's sensor-fusion library. Compared to a bare 16-bit MCU, the MAC engine cuts fusion latency roughly in half, easing latency budgets for closed-loop actuator control.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F3011-20I/ML | DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML | DSPIC30F2020-30I/MM | DSPIC30F2023-30I/PT | DSPIC30F2011T-20E/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-pin QFN (8x8 mm) ML | 44-pin QFN (8x8) ML - same | 44-pin QFN (8x8) ML - same | 44-pin QFN MM - same | 44-pin TQFP PT - same footprint family | 44-pin QFN ML - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core / MIPS | dsPIC30F / 20 MIPS | dsPIC30F / 20 MIPS | dsPIC30F / 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F / 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F / 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F / 20 MIPS |
| Program Flash | 24 KB | 24 KB | 24 KB | 12 KB (-50%) | 12 KB | 12 KB |
| QEI (Quadrature Encoder) | Yes (1) | No (replaced by extra I/O) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Voltage | 2.5V to 5.5V (4.5V-5.5V for 20 MIPS) | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V | 2.5V to 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +85C (I grade) | -40C to +125C (E grade) |
Key Differentiators
- Quadrature Encoder Interface hardware block included (vs DSPIC30F3011-20I/ML)
- Largest Flash in QFN-44 dsPIC30F301x family (vs DSPIC30F2020-30I/MM)
- Seamless upgrade path to dsPIC33F and PIC24 (vs DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML)
Design Notes
Split AGND (analog ground) and DGND (digital ground) at the IC, joining them at a single point under or beside the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML exposed pad. Place the AVSS pin decoupling capacitor (10 uF ceramic + 100 nF NP0) within 5 mm of the analog supply pin to keep ADC noise below 1 LSB at 5V reference. Routing ADC traces (AN0-AN5) over a contiguous ground plane reduces switching-noise coupling from PWM signals.
Do not assume 20 MIPS throughput below 4.5V VDD. Per the Microchip datasheet, the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML down-clocks at lower VDD; if your design must run at 3.3V, evaluate dsPIC33F or PIC24 variants instead. Also note that the FLTA pin is a PWM fault input; leaving it floating can cause spurious shutdowns - tie it to VDD through a 10 kohm pull-up if unused.
Estimated: at VIN=5V, VDD=5V, and 20 MIPS activity with the Motor Control PWM at 20 kHz carrier, the DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML dissipates approximately 0.4W active power. The 44-QFN exposed pad has theta_JA around 28 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test PCB, giving an estimated junction temperature rise of ~11C above ambient. For enclosed motor-drive enclosures above 60C ambient, ensure the exposed pad is soldered to a 4 cm^2 copper pour.
When driving 3-phase half-bridges at >50 kHz switching frequency, gate-driver signals on PWM1H/L, PWM2H/L, PWM3H/L benefit from 33 ohm series damping resistors within 5 mm of the DSC pins to suppress reflections. The FLTA pin should be routed away from PWM traces to avoid capacitive coupling that could cause false fault shutdowns under high dV/dt on the half-bridge nodes.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per Microchip product page; no AEC-Q100 qualification (industrial / consumer grade only). Halogen-free status not stated in the verified web data.
