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MCT8316Z-Q1: PWM and FGOUT spec.

Part Number: MCT8316Z-Q1

Hi team,

Could you help answer below questions?

1. What is the recommended frequency range for PWM input?

2. Voltage and current abs. range for FGOUT pin? And the delay time between HPx/HPn input and FGOUT output? Is the delay the same for rising edge and falling edge?

Best,
Zeming

  • Hi Zeming,

    1) PWM frequency is operational up to 200kHz. 

    The minimum duty cycle PWM resolution should be around 0.1% for 20kHz PWM frequency (50 ns). I measured this on the EVM and confirmed that 0.1% change in PWM duty cycle caused noticeable change in OUTx waveforms.

    2) FGOUT is an open-drain output, so the open drain specs should suffice:

    3) The FGOUT is an XOR of the Hall inputs, so the delay would be latency of that design component. I need to check with design if there is any known latency or if this negligible. I will check on EVM today.

    What is the application, and how fast of a PWM frequency does the application require?

    Thanks,
    Aaron

  • Hi Zeming,

    I got feedback finally from design, they state that there is a 1us Hall deglitch at the Hall inputs. For FGOUT_SEL = 00b, 01b, or 10b, there are no delays or latency in digital design. For FGOUT_SEL = 11b, there is a small delay from a counter, but we are unsure of how long this delay is. 

    Thanks,
    Aaron

  • Aaron,

    Thank you very much!

    I will share with the customer. BTW I am confirming why and how this device is used, I will let you know if I get any feedback.

    Best,
    Zeming

  • Hi Aaron,

    This application is fan motor with high accuracy and high output power required. 

    Also, EVM is out of stock, when will it be available?

    Best,
    Zeming

  • Hi Zeming,

    MCT8316ZT-Q1EVM has a slight delay, more will be restocked in next 1-2 weeks. 

    Thanks,
    Aaron