TIDUES6 August   2020  – MONTH 

 

  1.   Description
  2.   Resources
  3.   Features
  4.   Applications
  5.   5
  6. 1System Description
    1. 1.1 Key System Specifications
  7. 2System Overview
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Design Considerations
    3. 2.3 Highlighted Products
      1. 2.3.1 DRV8906-Q1
      2. 2.3.2 DRV8873-Q1
      3. 2.3.3 TPS1HB16-Q1
      4. 2.3.4 LM2904B-Q1
      5. 2.3.5 TLIN1028-Q1
    4. 2.4 System Design Theory
      1. 2.4.1 Mirror XY and LED Driver
      2. 2.4.2 Mirror Fold Driver
      3. 2.4.3 Mirror Heater Driver for Defogging and De-icing
      4. 2.4.4 Electrochromic Mirror Driver
        1. 2.4.4.1 Sallen-Key Low-Pass Filter
        2. 2.4.4.2 High-Current Buffer Amplifier
        3. 2.4.4.3 Buffer Amplifier Stability for Very-Large Capacitive Loads
        4. 2.4.4.4 Fast Discharge of Large Capacitive Load
      5. 2.4.5 SBC - LIN Communication Interface and System Supply
  8. 3Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
    1. 3.1 Required Hardware and Software
      1. 3.1.1 Hardware
    2. 3.2 Testing and Results
      1. 3.2.1 Test Setup
      2. 3.2.2 Test Results
        1. 3.2.2.1 Reverse Battery Protection
        2. 3.2.2.2 X&Y Motors and LED Driver
        3. 3.2.2.3 Thermal Performance
  9. 4Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 Bill of Materials
    3. 4.3 Altium Project
    4. 4.4 Gerber Files
    5. 4.5 Assembly Drawings
  10. 5Software Files
  11. 6Related Documentation
    1. 6.1 Trademarks
    2. 6.2 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
  12. 7Terminology

Design Considerations

One of the main design considerations for a mirror module is form factor. A major goal was to keep this design flexible for different load configurations, but that had to keep total footprint and size considered throughout. This design has a total solution size of 3.2 square inches, which should be within typical total design form factor for a mirror module.

Additionally, flexibility was important. Depending on the vehicle, there will be different size mirrors, different features, control from different locations in the vehicle, and so forth. Having flexibility in adjusting the load driving capabilities of the design based on the mirror at hand was important in allowing designers to create a mirror module design that was functional across multiple mirror sizes and types.

Form factor and flexibility can sometimes conflict with each other, but the selection of parts in this design offer a good middle ground that tries to solves both design considerations.