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DRV8353: DRV8353H Turn On issue

Part Number: DRV8353

Hello,

I.m using DRV8353H to drive my Inverter. I have attached my schematic here. The issue is, the Gate driver doesn't turn On.

I have Given 48VDC supply, Gate driver Enable is high, n Fault pin is High. But DVDD, VDLS is Low and the PWM doesn't come out of Gate Driver.

Please suggest the Solution for the same.

Thanks,

Kumar Balaji

  • Hello Kumar,

    DVDD, VGLS, and VCP are all voltage generated from within the part. The only times they don't come up are when:

    1. the DRV835x is damaged
    2. the correct components were not selected to bias the regulators
    3. there was an a assembly issue
    4. Layout is the issue

    19/20 times, it is number 3 assuming the board never worked in the first place. If the board worked in the first place and then stopped working, then its usually number 1 or 4.

    So, assuming it never worked in the first place, do you have multiple boards to confirm the issue isn't tied to the design? If not can you do an A-B-A swap where you change the DRVx (labeling it "B") and test; then put the original part (labeled part "A"), back on and test? 

    Best,

    -Cole

  • Dear Cole,

    Thanks for your reply. As u said that it was assembly issue and we had rectified it through proper assembly.

    Regards,

    Kumar V