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Tool/software: I am manually testing the motor related parameters and found that the test result of ke differs greatly from the result of MEPT. Why is that? Repeated testing still shows the same result.
The test method is as follows.
Use hand to manually…
Part Number: DRV8161
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What are the advantages or using a BLDC Smart Half-Bridge Driver over a Traditional Half-Bridge Driver?
A smart half-bridge driver offers significant design and cost (space and BOM) savings as opposed to a traditional…
Part Number: MOTORSTUDIO
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Steps to resolve the above error: " Error while installing vcp driver ":
If MOTORSTUDIO is already installed in the computer and the above error message is displayed, uninstall MOTORSTUDIO from the computer…
Part Number: DRV8353
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What are the critical considerations to keep in mind when designing a motor driver layout?
The layout for a motor driver system is critical, and can be the difference between a system that works properly and a…
Part Number: DRV8845 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8849
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The DRV8845 is fully pin-to-pin compatible and software compatible with the Allegro A3988, A5988, A5989, and Relmon MS3988 and MS3989. This means that you can directly replace…
Part Number: MCF8316C-Q1 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MCF8329A , MCF8315C , MCT8316A
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Motor Studio is the primary GUI to evaluate the MCx family of devices (MCF8315C, MCF8316C, MCF8329A, etc). Its a powerful GUI for both basic and…
Part Number: DRV8329 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: , DRV8328
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Many of TI’s BLDC motor drivers feature a logic LDO output called AVDD. The aim with this LDO addition is to provide the opportunity for customers to get logic level voltage…
Part Number: DRV8714-Q1 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8718-Q1 Tool/software: Gate driver (e.g DRV8714-Q1) has VDS over current protection. One of common debug work of gate driver is false VDS over current fault. Even if motor current is not high…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV2911-Q1 , ULC1001 , ULC1001-DRV2911EVM , ULC1001-DRV290XEVM , ULC-HPB-DEMO , DRV2901
Design Resources
Where can I find the reference design for ULC1001 and DRV2911-Q1
The ULC1001-DRV2911EVM / ULC1001…