Renesas' innovative drive solution offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing efficiency and load control for various external elements. By utilizing a microcontroller (MCU) to send pulse width modulated signals, the system effectively powers the driving element, whether it is a heating coil, a magnetic field generator, or an inductor for motor propulsion.
The key component of this solution is the gate driver, which efficiently connects power to the driving element or removes its charge based on the signals received from the MCU. This precise control over the power delivery ensures optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Moreover, the system incorporates a comparator and amplifiers to monitor the current flow through the external element. By continuously monitoring the current levels, the system can promptly detect any overcurrent events and take corrective actions to prevent damage to the system or the external element.
Overall, Renesas' winning combination drive solution not only improves efficiency and load control but also enhances the reliability and durability of systems utilizing external elements like heating coils, magnetic field generators, and inductors. This integrated approach to driving external elements showcases Renesas' commitment to delivering innovative solutions for a wide range of applications.
Improved drive efficiency
Improved load drive control
Achieves high bandwidth current measurement
Fast (1 µs) overcurrent safety detection
RL78/G23 microcontroller
General purpose MCU with 32-bit PWM
RJK03M5DNS MOSFET
N-channel single power MOSFET 30 V 25 A 6.3 MΩ HWSON-8
ISL80410 LDO
High-voltage adjustable LDO with low quiescent current
SLG47004 mixed-signal IC
GreenPak™ Programmable Mixed-Signal Matrix with analog features
Heating elements
Driving motors
Discrete DC/DC converters
Perimeter fencing
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