SLOSEC6 August   2024 DRV8434A-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 4.1 Pin Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 STEP and DIR Timing Requirements
      1. 5.6.1 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Stepper Motor Driver Current Ratings
        1. 6.3.1.1 Peak Current Rating
        2. 6.3.1.2 RMS Current Rating
        3. 6.3.1.3 Full-Scale Current Rating
      2. 6.3.2 PWM Motor Drivers
      3. 6.3.3 Microstepping Indexer
      4. 6.3.4 Controlling VREF with an MCU DAC
      5. 6.3.5 Current Regulation and Decay Mode
        1. 6.3.5.1 Smart tune Ripple Control
        2. 6.3.5.2 Blanking time
      6. 6.3.6 Charge Pump
      7. 6.3.7 Linear Voltage Regulators
      8. 6.3.8 Logic Level, Tri-Level and Quad-Level Pin Diagrams
        1. 6.3.8.1 nFAULT and STL_REP Pin
      9. 6.3.9 Protection Circuits
        1. 6.3.9.1 VM Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        2. 6.3.9.2 VCP Undervoltage Lockout (CPUV)
        3. 6.3.9.3 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
        4. 6.3.9.4 Stall Detection
        5. 6.3.9.5 Open-Load Detection (OL)
        6. 6.3.9.6 Thermal Shutdown (OTSD)
        7.       Fault Condition Summary
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Sleep Mode (nSLEEP = 0)
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      3. 6.4.2 Disable Mode (nSLEEP = 1, ENABLE = 0)
      4. 6.4.3 Operating Mode (nSLEEP = 1, ENABLE = Hi-Z/1)
      5. 6.4.4 nSLEEP Reset Pulse
      6.      Functional Modes Summary
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Stepper Motor Speed
        2. 7.2.2.2 Current Regulation
        3. 7.2.2.3 Decay Mode
        4. 7.2.2.4 Application Curves
        5. 7.2.2.5 Thermal Application
          1. 7.2.2.5.1 Power Dissipation
          2. 7.2.2.5.2 Conduction Loss
          3. 7.2.2.5.3 Switching Loss
          4. 7.2.2.5.4 Power Dissipation Due to Quiescent Current
          5. 7.2.2.5.5 Total Power Dissipation
          6. 7.2.2.5.6 Device Junction Temperature Estimation
  9. 8 Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 8.1 Bulk Capacitance
  10. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 9.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Related Documentation
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.1 Bulk Capacitance

Having appropriate local bulk capacitance is an important factor in motor drive system design. It is generally beneficial to have more bulk capacitance, while the disadvantages are increased cost and physical size.

The amount of local capacitance needed depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • The highest current required by the motor system
  • The power supply’s capacitance and ability to source current
  • The amount of parasitic inductance between the power supply and motor system
  • The acceptable voltage ripple
  • The type of motor used (brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper)
  • The motor braking method

The inductance between the power supply and motor drive system will limit the rate current can change from the power supply. If the local bulk capacitance is too small, the system will respond to excessive current demands or dumps from the motor with a change in voltage. When adequate bulk capacitance is used, the motor voltage remains stable and high current can be quickly supplied.

The data sheet generally provides a recommended value, but system-level testing is required to determine the appropriate sized bulk capacitor.

The voltage rating for bulk capacitors should be higher than the operating voltage, to provide margin for cases when the motor transfers energy to the supply.

DRV8434A-Q1 Example Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power SupplyFigure 8-1 Example Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power Supply