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What are the critical considerations to keep in mind when designing a motor driver layout?
The layout for a motor driver system is critical, and can be the difference between a system that works properly and a system that doesn't work at all. This is especially true in cases where high motor currents are present. The moment that the layout is started, parasitic capacitances and inductances are being added to the board. This can have significant impact on the system performance, especially during switching events. The below PDF outlines some important considerations to keep in mind while you are designing your motor driver layout in order to help reduce critical PCB parasitics and help provide more robust system operation.
