About UsNew Three-Phase Half-Bridge Driver IC for Low Voltage Applications
The STMicroelectronics STDRIVE101 delivers a space-efficient and power-saving solution to control three-phase brushless motors
STMicroelectronics has created an integrated three-phase half-bridge driver IC with performance optimized for low-voltage industrial applications up to 75V, delivering a space-efficient and power-saving solution to control three-phase brushless motors in e-bikes, power tools, pumps, fans, light machinery, gaming consoles, and other equipment.
The STDRIVE101 embeds three half-bridge drivers for external N-Channel MOSFETs, each able to sink and source up to 600mA gate current. Integrated bootstrap diodes and a 50mA 12V low-dropout (LDO) regulator ready to supply external components help designers minimize the bill of materials. A comparator for over-current detection using external resistors and drain-source voltage monitoring of each MOSFET for short-circuit protection are also provided.
Essential safety features are built-in, including internally generated dead-time to prevent cross-conduction, over-temperature shutdown, and Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) on both the low-side and high-side sections to prevent the MOSFETs from operating in low efficiency or dangerous conditions.
A DT/MODE selection pin lets designers choose to control switching with individual high-side and low-side signals or a single PWM signal and enable input. A standby pin sets the STDRIVE101 in low-power mode with the LDO turned off to maximize energy savings when idle.
Features of the STDRIVE101 Low Voltage Gate Driver include:
- Operating voltage from 5.5 to 75 V
- 600 mA sink/source current capability
- 3.3 V and 5 V control logic
- Two input strategies:
- ENx/INx with adjustable deadtime generation
- INHx/INLx with interlocking
- Matched propagation delay for all channels
- Very short propagation delay: 40 ns
- Integrated bootstrap diodes
- 12 V LDO linear regulator (50 mA max.)
- Embedded VDS monitor for each external MOSFET
- Overcurrent comparator
- UVLO and thermal shutdown protection
- Standby mode for low current consumption operation
More information on the STDRIVE101 Low Voltage Gate Driver is available on the ST website at STMicroelectronics STDRIVE101 product page.
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[Reprinted with kind permission from STMicroelectronics - Release Date, 7th December, 2020]
