TRINAMIC, a leading manufacturer in motor control and motion control technologies, introduces the TMC6140-LA, a fully integrated 3-phase MOSFET gate driver. This innovative solution is designed to simplify the design process of high-performance brushless DC motor drives while significantly improving overall efficiency.
The TMC6140-LA gate driver provides a complete solution for servo motors, brushless motors, and PMSM motors. It works seamlessly across a wide voltage range, ensuring compatibility with various applications. With the integration of bottom shunt amplifiers, it achieves a remarkable 30% improvement in power efficiency compared to similar solutions in the market. Moreover, this integration reduces the component count by 50%, resulting in a more streamlined and cost-effective design.
One of the key features of the TMC6140-LA is its ability to stabilize the gate voltages of external MOSFETs up to 100 A coil current using charge pumps. This ensures reliable and consistent operation even under demanding conditions. Additionally, for applications operating at 15 V or lower, the switching regulator output can be utilized to stabilize the power supply, further enhancing performance and efficiency.
The TMC6140-LA also incorporates integrated shunt amplifiers for current sensing, providing valuable status information. This enables precise monitoring and control of motor performance. Furthermore, the chip offers an analog programmable short detection feature and diagnostic output, allowing the host system to receive real-time status updates.
In conclusion, TRINAMIC's TMC6140-LA is a game-changing solution for high-performance brushless DC motor drives. Its fully integrated design, improved power efficiency, and reduced component count make it an ideal choice for applications requiring enhanced performance and extended battery life. With TRINAMIC's expertise in motor control technology, the TMC6140-LA sets a new standard in motor drive design.
3-phase motors up to 100 A coil current (external MOSFETs)
Voltage range: 5 VDC to 30 VDC
Gate drive: 0.5 A or 1.0 A
3V3 switching regulator (0.5 A) with internal Schottky diode (up to 100 mA)
Charge pump pin to utilize buck converter for step-up converter
Three bottom shunt amplifiers
Analog programmable short detect
Two low-power modes with 0.25 mA standby current consumption
Diagnostics output via UART-TxD
Industrial drives
Power tools
Robotics
Textile machines
Factory automation
Laboratory automation
Pumps
Fans
Battery-operated devices
Hand-held devices
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