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DRV8873: Motor drivers forum (TEC)

Part Number: DRV8873
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8262

Tool/software:

Hello,

I want to connect a TEC module to the DRV8873S.

First, I am testing the DRV8873S for its intended purpose, which is to control a DC motor.

My test setup is as follows:

  • Laboratory power supply +24V
  • DRV8873SEVM evaluation board
  • DC motor

The driver gives me the expected result.

In a second step, I connect my Peltier module. My test setup is as follows:

  • DRV8873SEVM evaluation board
  • LC filter (schematic used DRV8262)
    • L = 22µH, C = 44µF
    • Cutoff frequency 5.1 kHz
  • TEC module P10,31,08,L1,W.4.5 by LAIRD
  • Test software: operation mode PWM

The driver goes into open load detection error and my filter whistles.

In a third step, with the same test setup as before, I remove resistor R30 (see evaluation board schematic of the DRV8873S) to connect a GBF and apply a PWM with a frequency of 100kHz to the EN/IN1 input.

The driver goes into Over Temp Shutdown error and my filter whistles.

Could you help me find an operational setup to control the TEC module?

  • Hi Jerome,

    The resonant frequency is typically at least one order of magnitude lower than input PWM frequency. What's the fPWM used at the input? Are you able to capture voltage and current waveforms on the output pins before and after filter? The maximum current ripple should be less than 10% of maximum current. This will help to extend life of TEC. 

    The whistle you are hearing is likely caused by the audible range of the cutoff frequency. Increasing to over 20kHz would more than likely eliminate the whistle. 

    Best,

    David