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DRV8353M: Incorrect behavior of GHx signals in 3x PWM mode

Part Number: DRV8353M

In a recent design we've encountered an issue with DRV8353SMRTAT in 3x PWM mode.

Namely, it seems that the IC is not behaving as 3X PWM configuration although the configuration register 
indicate that properly (register 0x02 "Driver Control" value is 0x0020).
Schematic and capture of SPI transaction of reading register 0x02 below:




The issue manifests itself by a slow ramp from GND level to ~10V, as indicated in the image below
(yellow trace GHx, blue trace GLx, measured with respect to GND):

The hardware is configured for only 3x PWM configuration, by pulling the INLx signals to logic level supply (3.3V).

When modifying the hardware such that the INLx signals are pulled to ground, then correct behaviour of GHx signals is
observed (although GLx signals not switching as it seems that the gate driver is in 6x / independent PWM mode)
(yellow trace GHx, blue trace GLx, measured with respect to GND):

What could the possible cause be for such behavior and are there any suggestions on what to test further?

  • Hi Tarmo,

    Can you measure the waveforms above with respect to SHx? If VGS = 10V when INHx = 1 and INLx = 1, 3x PWM mode is working correctly. 
    The MOSFET has a very small Qgd value (0.65nC). Can you lower the IDRIVE settings to the minimum settings to see if that improves the ramp behavior? There is likely too much gate drive current and the MOSFET will turn on very fast and cause abnormal gate drive behavior if the IDRIVE setting is too high. 

    THanks,
    Aaron