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DRV8320: H-version: Turn off gate-driver supply

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Part Number: DRV8320

Is it enough to remove power from VM-pin to safely turn off gate-driver?

Problem is that VDRAIN also is supplied from VM

Normal situation is that all logic voltages are already present and that the control loop is only being enabled via VM pin thereafter. But VDRAIN is already present then.

Would it be better to apply VDRAIN and VM at the same timeor does the device not care?

Because they are looking at a safety application it may anyhow be better to do it like this (concerning short between VM and VDRAIN)

Can VDRAIN be left open if nFAULT pin is not going to be used?

Are the control ciruits of VM and VDRAIN separated from each other inside the IC?

thx, Andreas

  • Andreas,

    VM and VDRAIN should always be as close in voltage as possible. There should not be a case where either VM or VDRAIN is powered but the other supply is not powered.

    It is highly recommended to use the nFAULT pin, and VDRAIN is always needed if the chip is operating.

    VM is the supply for most of the chip internals including the logic and charge pump. VDRAIN is used for VDS sensing.

    Regards,

    -Adam

  • Hi Adam,

    Here is a follow-up question:

    how does DRV8320H react to logic supply (3.3V) being present and VM and VDRAIN being turned on? Does DRV8320S behave same as DRV8320H. They want to use H version.

    Regards

    Andreas

  • Andreas,

    Could you clarify your question: "How does the DRV react to logic supply being present"

    What specifically are you asking about?

    Yes both devices would operate the same internally, the only differences being how the device IDRIVE/VDS/OCP/etc are controlled.

    Regards,

    -Adam