Overview
dsPIC30F2010 is a 16-bit Digital Signal Controller from Microchip Technology. This 28-pin PICMicro has a 10-bit ADC module with up to 1MSPS conversion rate. It able to operates up to 30MIPs.
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| Soldered PCBA |
dsPIC30F1010 is 16-bit Digital Signal Controller enhanced for SMPS application. It has a 10-bit ADC module with the conversion speed up to 2000kSPS. It also able to operate up to 20MIPs.
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| A dsPIC30F2010 DIP |
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| A dsPIC30F1010 DIP |
These DIP micro-controllers can easily prototype on a breadboard. However we can create a simple prototype board for these chip from scratch. I designed a prototype board for these chips with a PICKit2 programmer to make it self and easier to prototype.
Circuit Design
I use Protues VSM to design the schematics for this board. Most of parts are already have in Protues while other parts are downloaded from snapeda website.
I putted some major modules on this board:
- PICKit2 programmer
- dsPIC30F2010 and dsPIC30F1010 IC socket
- RS-232 to TTL converter
- ADC inputs
- Switches inputs,
- LEDs outputs
- Male header for external connection
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| Schematic Sheet #1 |
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| Schematic Sheet #2 |
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| Schematic Sheet #3 |
I use three A4 size sheet of this design.
PCB Design
Protues PCB design is very easy to use and light weight. It also have a 3D preview tool and Gerber file exporting and viewing tool.
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| PCB Design in Protues |
This PCB is approximately 10cmx10cm in size. I use two layers of copper because it is convenience. Furthermore this size of PCB is very low cost to fabricate using any popular PCB manufacturer such as PCBWay .
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| Top Copper |
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| Bottom Copper |
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| Top Silk |
It's difficult to fabricate this double-side PCB at home using a CNC machine or toner transfer method. This PCB can be fabricate at very low cost by many PCB manufacturers.
PCB Fabrication
I have been using PCBWay for many years now. PCBWay fabricate PCBs at low cost, fast processing time for only 24 hours, and fast delivery time using any carrier options. This double side 10cmx10cm can be fabricate at only 5USD for 5 to 10pcs by PCBWay. It's a standard PCB with silk screen and solder mask.
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| 10 PCBs for only 5USD |
For different size of PCB we can instantly quote on PCBWay website using a zip PCB Gerber file without account.
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| PCBWay Instant Quote |
We can accurately see the preview of fabricated PCB generated by the company's online Gerber file viewer.
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| Top Side |
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| Bottom Side |
PCBWay also offer PCBA assembly service at reasonable price.
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| PCBWay PCB Assembly Service |
Click here to download this PCB design
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PIC18F4550 and DSPIC30F2010 PCB fabrication from PCBWay.com |
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| A box of two PCB for PIC18F4550 and dsPIC30F2010 Prototype Board sponsored by PCBWay |
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A PCB package of 5-pcs |
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| A PCB package of 5-pcs |
The PCB processing time is only one day with a few days of delivery time. DHL logistic is preferred by PCBWay and customers.
It's a standard and high quality PCB. Finished PCB needs a surface treatment process to treat them from corrosion. So even we don't solder them instantly its quality is not defected by outside environment.
For this 5USD PCB order, we can choose different colors of solder mask and silk screen legend as preferred. The standard thickness is 1.6mm that is robust enough for most of application. We can order up to 10 units for only 5USD.
PCB Assembling
PCBWay offers PCB assembling service for a wide range of order with a minimum order of 25 units at a reasonable price.
It takes one day to assemble and test this PCBA. The circuit working is correct. Some drill holes have problems so I need to correct it later.
Soldering PCB Kit
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| PCBA Top Side |
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| PCBA Bottom Side |
I tested this PCBA with my PC program to to the PICKit2 device programmer. Everything works well.
Power Supply Testing
I test it with PICKit2 on host software. It's error free.
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| PICKit2 Software Test |
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| PICKit2 Software |
