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CCS/DRV8305: GHx output at P24V after EN_GATE

Part Number: DRV8305

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

I've seen another question on the forum asking for the SHx pin going to P24V after enabling the DRV8305 but I haven't understood the answer.

After initializing the driver and with all inputs INx_x at 0V, GH_A and GH_C are going to P24V (precisely to 18V).

If I drive INH-A to a hiogh state, the GH_A increase of 10V (going around 30V).

Thanks

  • Franco,

    Please recheck SHx and GHx. These two pins are shorted when the high side FET is off so differentially you should see Vgs = 0V when measuring from SHx to GHx. Later when the High side FET is on, GHx must be 10V above the SHx node to keep the high side Vgs ON. 

    Regards,

    -Adam