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Snubber-circuit for 75 MHz disturbing signal from DRV 8432

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F249, DRV8412

Hi Ryan,

how are you?


My inserted configuration:

Driver: DRV 8432 in full brigde, the same configuration like the DRV8432DKD evaluation board REV A.

No additional parts - resistors or capacitors - between motor and inductors.

Voltages: PVDD +24V, GVDD +12V

Controller: MSP430F249, PWM-rate 25 KHz

Motor: Brushed DC, U=24 V, P=100 W, I=5 A, L= 1.5 µH, R=0.6 Ohm

Case: metal case all-over closed and earthed. DRV-heat sink is connected with the case (2 screws).


My problem:

On the lines (motor, power, sensors) an increased disturbance frequency of 44 dBµv at 75 MHz is measurable, whose source is probably the DRV.

Now I am looking for a snubber-circuit to deepen the frequency under 30 dBµV.


 Can you help me?

 Thank you very much in advance for your kind efforts.


Best regards,

Peter


 

  • Peter,

    I am good!

    One option would be some 6A beads that we use on the DRV8412EVM and a 1nF capacitor to GND after the series beads.  These are quite effective in limiting the radiated noise.  I have listed the specs below from DRV8412 BOM.

    The other option is a snubber as you mentioned.  A series connected 3.3 ohms and 10nF from each output to GND will effectively slow down the edge transitions.  You might have to play with the values a bit, but you can start here. 

    MPZ2012S300A 4 L2, L3, L4, L5 445-1566-1 FERRITE BEAD, 30 Ohms 6A 100MHz SM0805 ROHS DIGI-KEY

    TDK

     

  • Ryan,

    thank you for prompt reply, I will test it.

    Have TI an AppNote for this problem or the like?