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Part Number: DRV8316REVM Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LAUNCHXL-F280049C , C2000WARE
The DRV8316REVM can be used with the LAUNCHXL-F280049C to provide sensorless Field-oriented control (FOC) via the MotorControl Software Development Kit from C2000…
Part Number: DRV8353
Hello, I am a TI FAE, we want to know if the MOSFET and half bridge circuit may cause permanent damage to the internal drive circuit and charge pump of DRV8353 when DRV8353 works at high current. If so, what is the damage mechanism…
Part Number: DRV8353R
A new system doesn’t always work properly on the first try when you are trying to drive a motor with a newly designed PCB system. For example, the motor may not start up, or does not operate smoothly.
The debugging process involves…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MCF8316A Errata - MCF8316A
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Errata
Functional impact
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Addressed in production samples?
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Higher speed errors up to 5-10% are observed with PWM frequencies…
Part Number: DRV8316 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8304 ,
If you are new to motor driver systems, and wondering what people mean by external versus integrated MOSFET architectures, then you have landed on the right FAQ page! Even as an experienced…
Part Number: DRV8316 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8313 ,
Have you ever designed, developed, used or just played with any sensorless brushless-DC (BLDC) motor control system? If so, you may already know the importance of continuously and accurately…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8876 , DRV8874 , DRV8873 In some motor driver applications, it is important to monitor and measure the current through the motor. TI has multiple motor drivers with integrated current sensing feature which allows current…
Please see this app note for recommendations on how to design an effective high power motor drive system
LINK: System Design Considerations for High-Power Motor Driver Applications
Abstract: Motor applications that sustain higher power ratings introduce…
Part Number: DRV10987 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV10983 , DRV10975 , DRV10983-Q1 ,
Motor startup failure can be observed in DRV10975, DRV10983, DRV10987 and DRV10983-Q1 when initial speed detection (ISD) is enabled. This problem occurs because…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8343-Q1 , CSD18540Q5B Proper RC Snubber Design
When switching high currents through external power MOSFETs to commutate a BLDC motor, ringing can occur, leading to concerns in electromagnetic interference (EMI), circuit…