DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML - 30 MIPS 24KB Flash dsPIC30F DSC | QFN-44
MPN: DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.2 | $7.20 |
| 10 | $6.48 | $64.80 |
| 100 | $5.76 | $576.00 |
| 500 | $5.18 | $2,590.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.62 | $4,620.00 |
DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML Overview
What is a dsPIC30F Digital Signal Controller? A DSC (Digital Signal Controller) is a hybrid semiconductor that fuses the deterministic interrupt latency and peripheral set of a microcontroller (MCU) with the high-throughput multiply-accumulate (MAC) capability of a digital signal processor (DSP). DSCs sit at the intersection of the microcontroller hierarchy (MCU -> embedded controller -> DSC) and the DSP hierarchy (DSP -> fixed-point DSP -> DSC), enabling single-chip implementations of motor control, power conversion, and audio processing algorithms that previously required a separate MCU plus DSP combination.
Key features of the DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML include 2 KB of RAM, 1 KB of EEPROM data memory, a 16-channel 12-bit ADC with 200 ksps conversion rate, 6 PWM output pairs with complementary mode and dead-time control, two UART modules, one SPI, one I2C, and a wide 2.5 V to 5.5 V operating voltage range. The integrated DSP engine executes a single-cycle 16x16-bit MAC in one instruction cycle, providing 30 million MAC operations per second at maximum throughput.
The device architecture uses a modified Harvard bus with separate program and data paths, plus dual data fetch for X and Y memory spaces. This dual-fetch capability enables single-cycle MAC operations on complex data structures such as FIR filters and PID loops, which is critical for real-time closed-loop motor control. The DSPIC30F3013 specifically targets BLDC, PMSM, and AC induction motor control with field-oriented control (FOC) libraries available from Microchip.
Typical applications include sensorless BLDC motor control, switched-mode power supply (SMPS) digital control, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), induction heating inverters, and embedded audio processing. The combination of DSP throughput, on-chip ADC with synchronized PWM, and small QFN-44 footprint makes the DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML ideal for space-constrained motor drive PCB designs.
Designers should note that the /ML suffix indicates the QFN-44 surface-mount package, while the /30I suffix indicates 30 MIPS speed grade and the industrial -40C to +85C temperature range. The 'T' between family and speed grade denotes Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume assembly.
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View Datasheet →DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | dsPIC30F DSC (16-bit modified Harvard) |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS |
| Program Memory | 24 KB Flash (8K x 24) |
| Data RAM | 2 KB |
| Data EEPROM | 1 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit, 6 channels, 200 ksps |
| PWM Outputs | 6 channels (3 pairs) |
| DAC | 10-bit slope compensation DAC |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Package | 44-QFN (8x8 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Communication | 2x UART, 1x SPI, 1x I2C |
| Timers | 5x 16-bit |
| I/O Pins | 20 |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 2 | RA0/AN0 — Port A bit 0 / Analog input 0 |
| Pin 3 | RA1/AN1 — Port A bit 1 / Analog input 1 |
| Pin 4 | RA2/AN2 — Port A bit 2 / Analog input 2 |
| Pin 5 | RA3/AN3 — Port A bit 3 / Analog input 3 |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Positive supply voltage (2.5 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 8 | RA4/AN4 — Port A bit 4 / Analog input 4 |
| Pin 9 | RA5/AN5 — Port A bit 5 / Analog input 5 |
| Pin 10 | RA6/OSCO — Port A bit 6 / Oscillator output |
| Pin 11 | RA7/OSCI — Port A bit 7 / Oscillator input |
| Pin 12 | RB0 — Port B bit 0 |
| Pin 13 | RB1 — Port B bit 1 |
| Pin 14 | RB2 — Port B bit 2 |
| Pin 15 | RB3 — Port B bit 3 |
| Pin 16 | RB4 — Port B bit 4 |
| Pin 17 | RB5 — Port B bit 5 |
| Pin 18 | RB6 — Port B bit 6 |
| Pin 19 | RB7 — Port B bit 7 |
| Pin 20 | RC13/FLTA — Port C bit 13 / PWM fault A |
| Pin 21 | RC14/FLTB — Port C bit 14 / PWM fault B |
| Pin 22 | RC15 — Port C bit 15 |
| Pin 23 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 24 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 25 | PWM1L — PWM 1 low-side output |
| Pin 26 | PWM1H — PWM 1 high-side output |
| Pin 27 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 28 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
| Pin 29 | PWM2L — PWM 2 low-side output |
| Pin 30 | PWM2H — PWM 2 high-side output |
| Pin 31 | PWM3L — PWM 3 low-side output |
| Pin 32 | PWM3H — PWM 3 high-side output |
| Pin 33 | SCL1 — I2C 1 clock |
| Pin 34 | SDA1 — I2C 1 data |
| Pin 35 | SCK1 — SPI 1 clock |
| Pin 36 | SDI1 — SPI 1 data in |
| Pin 37 | SDO1 — SPI 1 data out |
| Pin 38 | U1RX — UART 1 receive |
| Pin 39 | U1TX — UART 1 transmit |
| Pin 40 | U2RX — UART 2 receive |
| Pin 41 | U2TX — UART 2 transmit |
| Pin 42 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 43 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 44 | VDD — Positive supply voltage |
Typical Applications
DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML is suitable for 6 applications: Sensorless BLDC Motor Control, Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Inverter Control, Induction Heating Inverter, Audio Processing and Active Crossover, Industrial Servo Drive.
Sensorless BLDC Motor Control
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML is ideal for sensorless brushless DC motor control because its 30 MIPS DSP engine executes sliding-mode observer and Back-EMF zero-crossing detection algorithms in real time, while the integrated 6-channel 12-bit ADC samples motor phase currents and back-EMF voltages synchronously with the 6-channel PWM. The 24 KB Flash stores the complete sensorless FOC or trapezoidal commutation state machine plus Microchip's application-note reference libraries. Designers typically use the QFN-44 (8x8 mm) footprint to fit the DSC, gate drivers, and current-sense amplifiers on a compact 50 mm x 50 mm motor-control PCB. Compared to an MCU-only solution, the single-cycle 16x16 MAC accelerates the Park/Clarke transforms by 5-10x.
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Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Digital Control
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML fits digital SMPS control loops because its 6-channel PWM with programmable dead-time inserts directly into PFC boost, full-bridge, and LLC resonant topologies. The 12-bit ADC with 200 ksps rate samples output voltage and current at the PWM frequency, while the 10-bit slope-compensation DAC provides the artificial ramp required for peak-current-mode control above 50% duty cycle. The 24 KB Flash holds state-machine firmware for soft-start, fault handling, and digital compensation (Type-II/Type-III). Operating from 2.5 V to 5.5 V, the DSC integrates cleanly into both 3.3 V and 5 V bias architectures typical of telecom and industrial power supplies.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Inverter Control
In online UPS systems, the DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML drives the inverter stage that converts battery DC to 230 V/50 Hz or 120 V/60 Hz AC. The 30 MIPS throughput executes sinusoidal PWM (SPWM) plus third-harmonic injection for higher DC-bus utilization, while the DSP engine provides real-time RMS calculation for output-voltage regulation. The dual UART interfaces enable simultaneous communication with the battery-management controller (BMS) and the system-control panel. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature range ensures reliable operation inside the UPS enclosure where ambient temperature rises during heavy load.
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Induction Heating Inverter
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML's 30 MIPS DSP throughput and high-resolution PWM are well-suited for resonant induction-heating inverters operating at 20-100 kHz. The DSC executes phase-locked loop (PLL) algorithms to track the resonant tank frequency as the load impedance changes with workpiece temperature, while the 12-bit ADC measures resonant current and voltage for zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) detection. The 24 KB Flash stores multiple heating profiles (cookware temperature curves, for example) and the safety-firmware state machine. The QFN-44 package's compact 8x8 mm footprint enables integration into the inverter's control board adjacent to the IGBT bridge.
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Audio Processing and Active Crossover
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML performs real-time audio DSP functions including biquad filtering, parametric EQ, and active crossover networks for multi-way loudspeaker systems. The single-cycle 16x16-bit MAC executes biquad sections in 5 instructions per sample, leaving CPU headroom for compressor and limiter algorithms. The two UARTs enable remote volume/source control, while the 10-bit DAC produces the audio-output PWM for direct Class-D amplifier drive. The 24 KB Flash holds preset configurations and custom filter coefficients, with EEPROM providing non-volatile user settings.
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Industrial Servo Drive
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML is widely deployed in industrial servo drives controlling PMSM and synchronous reluctance motors for CNC machines, robotics, and automated assembly. Its 30 MIPS throughput executes field-oriented control at 20 kHz loop rate, while the dedicated QEI (Quadrature Encoder Interface) inputs the position feedback from incremental encoders without CPU intervention. The 6-channel 12-bit ADC samples two phase currents plus DC-bus voltage synchronously with the PWM, and the 24 KB Flash holds the cascaded position/velocity/current control loops plus commutation lookup tables. The industrial -40C to +85C rating and QFN-44 footprint meet the size and environmental constraints of servo-drive PCBAs.
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Engineering reference data for DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DSPIC30F3013-30I/ML | DSPIC30F3012T-30I/ML | DSPIC30F3010T-30I/ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | QFN-44 (8x8 mm) | QFN-44 (8x8 mm) - same | QFN-44 (8x8 mm) - same | QFN-44 (8x8 mm) - same |
| CPU Speed | 30 MIPS | 30 MIPS - same | 30 MIPS - same | 30 MIPS - same |
| Program Flash | 24 KB | 24 KB - same | 24 KB - same | 28 KB (+17%) |
| Data RAM | 2 KB | 2 KB - same | 2 KB - same | 4 KB (+100%) |
| ADC | 12-bit, 6 channels | 12-bit, 6 channels - same | 12-bit, 6 channels - same | 12-bit, 4 channels |
| PWM Outputs | 6 channels | 6 channels - same | 6 channels - same | 8 channels (+33%) |
| UARTs | 2 | 2 - same | 1 (-50%) | 2 - same |
Key Differentiators
- Highest CPU speed (30 MIPS) in QFN-44 dsPIC30F family (vs DSPIC30F3013T-20I/ML)
- Largest peripheral set in QFN-44 dsPIC30F family (vs DSPIC30F3012T-30I/ML)
- Maximum 24 KB Flash with full 6-channel ADC (vs DSPIC30F3010T-30I/ML)
Design Notes
The DSPIC30F3013T-30I/ML requires a clean 3.3 V or 5.0 V supply with decoupling capacitors placed within 3 mm of each VDD pin. Per the Microchip datasheet, use a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor on each VDD/VSS pair (pins 7/6, 28/27, 44/1). The AVDD pin (when present) should be filtered with a ferrite bead from VDD. Bulk capacitor ESR below 0.5 ohm is recommended at 30 MIPS operating frequency.
The QFN-44 (8x8 mm) package has an exposed thermal pad (EP) on the underside that must be soldered to a PCB thermal pad of at least 6 mm x 6 mm with 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.6 mm pitch) for heat dissipation. The QFN EP is also the primary electrical ground connection. Failing to solder the EP will cause intermittent operation or thermal shutdown. Keep high-current traces (PWM outputs, ADC inputs) short and away from the EP vias to minimize ground bounce.
Do not enable the JTAG fuses (CONFIG[4] JTAGEN) in production firmware if the TCK/TDI/TDO/TMS pins are being used as GPIO or PWM outputs in your design. The JTAG pins share functions with PWM and I/O on most dsPIC30F packages. Also note that the device requires the standard Microchip ICSP programming connector for firmware development - the JTAG pins alone are not sufficient for production programming. The device enters Reset state with all PWM outputs tri-stated; ensure gate drivers are held low during power-up to prevent motor shoot-through.
Estimated: At maximum 30 MIPS throughput with all peripherals active (ADC sampling at 200 ksps, 6 PWM channels switching at 20 kHz, both UARTs active), the core current consumption is approximately 30 mA at 5 V. With VDD = 5 V, this yields P_dissipated = 5 V * 30 mA = 0.15 W. The QFN-44 thermal pad provides theta_JA of approximately 28 C/W on a 4-layer 1 oz copper PCB, yielding a junction temperature rise of 4.2 C above ambient. Industrial operation up to 85 C ambient is well within the 150 C junction maximum.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive motor control, choose the dsPIC33F automotive grade family. MSL-3 moisture sensitivity level with 30C/60% RH floor life of 168 hours.
