DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML - 16-bit 30 MIPS 24KB Flash DSC | Microchip
MPN: DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.95 | $6.95 |
| 10 | $6.4 | $64.00 |
| 100 | $5.55 | $555.00 |
| 500 | $4.95 | $2,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.45 | $4,450.00 |
DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML Overview
A Digital Signal Controller is a class of microcontroller that fuses a modified Harvard MCU architecture with a DSP engine, enabling single-cycle MAC (multiply-accumulate) operations and 40-bit accumulators for high-precision numeric processing. Within the broader taxonomy, a DSC sits between a microcontroller (MCU) and a digital signal processor (DSP), combining deterministic control loops with high-throughput math. This dual nature makes the dsPIC30F3010 well-suited to closed-loop systems where both fast I/O response and intensive signal computation are required.
Key features include a 30 MIPS execution rate, 1.5KB SRAM data memory, 12-bit ADC with up to 13 input channels, dedicated motor-control PWM modules with complementary outputs and dead-time control, a quadrature encoder interface (QEI), and communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C). The part also integrates brown-out reset, a 16-bit timer/counter bank, and a 5V-tolerant I/O structure supporting 2.5Vβ5.5V VDD operation. Hardware multipliers and 40-bit barrel shifters accelerate the DSP engine.
The 30 MIPS performance and dedicated PWM/QEI peripherals make this DSC a strong fit for sensorless and sensored BLDC/PMSM motor control, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), digital lighting ballasts, and industrial inverters. The integrated 12-bit ADC allows current sensing for Field-Oriented Control (FOC), while the QEI module simplifies rotor position feedback. Its wide operating voltage (2.5Vβ5.5V) and -40Β°C to +85Β°C industrial temperature range suit harsh environments.
Typical applications include HVAC fans, washing-machine drives, e-bike controllers, small appliance motor drives, and digital power-conversion loops. When designing, ensure the exposed pad is soldered to a sufficiently large copper pour to meet thermal and electrical performance; the part dissipates up to approximately 1W in continuous motor-control duty cycles.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers select and qualify the DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML with confidence.
Drop-in alternatives for DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC30F, 16-bit DSC |
| Operating Frequency | 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 24 KB Flash (8K x 24 words) |
| Data Memory (SRAM) | 1.5 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 1 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 13 input channels |
| Motor Control PWM | 6 channels (3 pairs) with dead-time and fault input |
| Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) | Yes |
| Communication | 1x UART, 1x SPI, 1x I2C |
| Timers | 16-bit Timer/Counter modules (multiple) |
| Brown-out Reset | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-pin VQFN (8x8 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Instruction Set | Modified Harvard with DSP extensions |
| DSP Engine | Single-cycle MAC, 40-bit accumulator, barrel shifter |
DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AN0/RA0 β Analog input 0 / Port A bit 0 |
| Pin 2 | AN1/RA1 β Analog input 1 / Port A bit 1 |
| Pin 3 | AN2/RA2 β Analog input 2 / Port A bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | AN3/RA3 β Analog input 3 / Port A bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | AN4/RA4 β Analog input 4 / Port A bit 4 |
| Pin 6 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | VDD β Positive supply voltage (2.5-5.5 V) |
| Pin 8 | OSC1/CLKIN β Crystal oscillator input or external clock input |
| Pin 9 | OSC2/CLKOUT β Crystal oscillator output or clock output |
| Pin 10 | FLTA β PWM Fault A input |
| Pin 11 | PWM1L β PWM1 Low-side output |
| Pin 12 | PWM1H β PWM1 High-side output |
| Pin 13 | PWM2L β PWM2 Low-side output |
| Pin 14 | PWM2H β PWM2 High-side output |
| Pin 15 | PWM3L β PWM3 Low-side output |
| Pin 16 | PWM3H β PWM3 High-side output |
| Pin 17 | QEA/RC1 β Quadrature Encoder Phase A / Port C bit 1 |
| Pin 18 | QEB/RC2 β Quadrature Encoder Phase B / Port C bit 2 |
| Pin 19 | INDX/RC3 β Quadrature Encoder Index / Port C bit 3 |
| Pin 20 | U1RX/RC6 β UART1 Receive / Port C bit 6 |
| Pin 21 | U1TX/RC7 β UART1 Transmit / Port C bit 7 |
| Pin 22 | SCK1/RF6 β SPI1 Clock / Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 23 | SDI1/RF7 β SPI1 Data In / Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 24 | SDO1/RF8 β SPI1 Data Out / Port F bit 8 |
| Pin 25 | SDA/RG3 β I2C Data / Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 26 | SCL/RG2 β I2C Clock / Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 27 | VSS β Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | VDD β Positive supply voltage (2.5-5.5 V) |
| Pin 29 | TMR1/RD0 β Timer1 External Clock / Port D bit 0 |
| Pin 30 | TMR2/RD1 β Timer2 External Clock / Port D bit 1 |
| Pin 31 | AN5/RB5 β Analog input 5 / Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 32 | AN6/RB6 β Analog input 6 / Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 33 | AN7/RB7 β Analog input 7 / Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 34 | AN8/RB8 β Analog input 8 / Port B bit 8 |
| Pin 35 | AN9/RB9 β Analog input 9 / Port B bit 9 |
| Pin 36 | AN10/RB10 β Analog input 10 / Port B bit 10 |
| Pin 37 | AN11/RB11 β Analog input 11 / Port B bit 11 |
| Pin 38 | AN12/RB12 β Analog input 12 / Port B bit 12 |
| Pin 39 | MCLR β Master Clear (Reset) input |
| Pin 40 | RB13 β Port B bit 13 |
| Pin 41 | RB14 β Port B bit 14 |
| Pin 42 | RB15 β Port B bit 15 |
| Pin 43 | AVDD β Analog supply voltage (tie to VDD) |
| Pin 44 | AVSS β Analog ground (tie to VSS) |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML is suitable for 6 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, Industrial AC/DC and DC/AC Inverters, Digital Power Supplies and SMPS, HVAC Fan and Pump Drives, Small Appliance Motor Controllers, Sensor Signal Processing.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML is purpose-built for sensorless and sensored BLDC/PMSM motor drives. Its 30 MIPS core and 12-bit ADC with 1 MSPS throughput deliver the bandwidth required for Field-Oriented Control (FOC) and sinusoidal commutation at switching frequencies up to 20 kHz. The integrated 6-channel motor-control PWM with dead-time insertion and fault shutdown directly drives 3-phase inverter half-bridges without external logic. Combined with the QEI module for rotor position feedback, it forms a complete digital motor-control subsystem in a 44-VQFN footprint.
Recommended
Industrial AC/DC and DC/AC Inverters
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML is well suited to small-to-medium power inverters such as solar micro-inverters, UPS systems, and digital lighting ballasts. Its DSP engine executes Clarke/Park transforms and PI control loops in single-cycle MAC operations, while the 12-bit ADC samples DC-bus voltage, phase current, and grid voltage simultaneously. The wide 2.5 Vβ5.5 V VDD range tolerates noisy industrial rails, and the -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C industrial temperature range supports outdoor and factory-floor deployment. Compared to discrete MCU + analog-PWM designs, the integrated approach reduces BOM and PCB area.
Recommended
Digital Power Supplies and SMPS
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML implements digital control loops for switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) including buck, boost, and PFC stages. Its 30 MIPS cycle time closes voltage-mode and current-mode control loops at 100 kHz+ switching frequencies with deterministic latency. The DSP engine performs digital filtering, soft-start ramps, and adaptive dead-time control while the 12-bit ADC digitizes output voltage and current. The 24 KB Flash accommodates state-space control algorithms and look-up tables for non-linear compensation.
Recommended
HVAC Fan and Pump Drives
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML controls variable-speed ECM motors in HVAC fans, water pumps, and circulation blowers. The integrated QEI and PWM modules form a sensorless or sensored speed-control loop while the DSP engine implements PI or fuzzy logic control. The 5V-tolerant I/Os interface directly with legacy HVAC control boards, eliminating level shifters. The compact 44-VQFN footprint (8x8 mm) enables high-density motor-control PCBs suitable for appliance modules where board space is at a premium.
Recommended
Small Appliance Motor Controllers
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML fits washing-machine drum drives, dishwasher pumps, and kitchen-appliance BLDC motors where cost and reliability matter. Its DSP engine handles sensorless back-EMF zero-crossing detection and sinusoidal commutation, while the dedicated PWM with complementary outputs drives the inverter directly. The 24 KB Flash stores application-specific firmware, including variable-speed profiles, fault diagnostics, and user-interface state machines. Industrial temperature grade and high ESD robustness suit the harsh electrical environment of consumer appliances.
Recommended
Sensor Signal Processing
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML can serve as a sensor-hub processor for vibration, current, or audio preprocessing in industrial-automation nodes. Its 16-bit DSP engine runs FFTs, FIR/IIR filters, and RMS calculations on ADC samples while the MCU side handles communication and housekeeping. With 1.5 KB of SRAM and 24 KB Flash, it accommodates moderately complex algorithms like vibration-spectrum analysis for predictive maintenance. UART/SPI/I2C peripherals connect to downstream MCUs or industrial buses.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F3011-30I/ML | DSPIC30F3010-30I/PT | DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML | DSPIC30F2010-30I/MM | DSPIC30F2011-30I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-VQFN (8x8) | 44-VQFN (8x8) - same | 44-TQFP (10x10) - same pin count, different package | 44-VQFN (8x8) - same | 28-QFN (6x6) - smaller | 44-VQFN (8x8) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F, 20 MIPS (-33%) | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS | dsPIC30F, 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 24 KB | 30 KB | 24 KB - same | 24 KB - same | 12 KB | 24 KB - same |
| SRAM | 1.5 KB | 2 KB | 1.5 KB - same | 1.5 KB - same | 1 KB | 1.5 KB - same |
| ADC | 12-bit, 13 channels | 12-bit, 9 channels | 12-bit, 13 channels - same | 12-bit, 13 channels - same | 10-bit, 6 channels | 12-bit, 8 channels |
| Motor Control PWM | 6 channels, 3 pairs | 6 channels, 3 pairs - same | 6 channels, 3 pairs - same | 6 channels, 3 pairs - same | 6 channels, 3 pairs - same | 6 channels, 3 pairs - same |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V - 5.5 V | 2.5 V - 5.5 V - same | 2.5 V - 5.5 V - same | 2.5 V - 5.5 V - same | 2.5 V - 5.5 V - same | 2.5 V - 5.5 V - same |
| Operating Temperature | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C (Industrial) | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C - same | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C - same | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C - same | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C - same | -40 Β°C to +85 Β°C - same |
Key Differentiators
- Pin-compatible 30-MIPS upgrade with more memory and additional peripherals (vs DSPIC30F3010-20I/ML)
- 44-VQFN optimized for compact motor-control boards (vs DSPIC30F3010-30I/PT)
- Lower-cost dsPIC30F alternative with smaller pin count (vs DSPIC30F2011-30I/ML)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML 44-VQFN package includes a central exposed thermal pad (EP) that must be soldered to a copper pour on the PCB to meet electrical and thermal targets. Recommended: at least 1 square inch of 2 oz copper on the top layer tied to digital GND (VSS). At 30 MIPS with all peripherals active, internal dissipation can reach approximately 0.5-1 W in motor-control loops; the EP keeps junction temperature below 125 Β°C in industrial ambient. Per Microchip datasheet 70141F, thermal resistance theta_JA is approximately 32 Β°C/W for the 44-VQFN with properly soldered EP.
Place a 0.1 Β΅F ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD pin (pins 7 and 28), plus a bulk 10 Β΅F tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the same VDD trace. For AVDD (pin 43), add an LC or ferrite-bead filter from VDD to isolate analog supply noise from digital switching. Keep ADC traces short and guarded with a ground ring to preserve 12-bit ADC accuracy. PWM traces should be matched-length pairs to minimize dead-time distortion.
Common design pitfalls with the DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML: (1) Forgetting to solder the EP leads to thermal runaway and erratic ADC readings; (2) Leaving the MCLR pin floating causes spurious resets - tie through a 10 kΞ© pull-up to VDD; (3) Using 5 V signals on the ADC inputs without checking the analog-input voltage range (0 V to VDD); (4) Configuring PWM for 100% duty cycle without complementary dead-time causes shoot-through in the inverter. Always consult the configuration bits and peripheral library examples in datasheet 70141F before first prototype bring-up.
The DSPIC30F3010-30I/ML uses a modified Harvard bus with separate program and data paths. To maximize signal integrity on the 44-VQFN, route the 16 MHz crystal traces (OSC1/OSC2) symmetrically and keep them short - within 5 mm of the IC. Place a guard ground around the crystal to attenuate coupling from PWM switching edges. If the QEI module is used, route the QEA/QEB pair as a matched differential pair with ground shielding for noise immunity.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not qualified; for automotive, refer to dsPIC33F AEC-Q100 variants. Halogen-free matte-tin finish on QFN package.
