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Microchip dsPIC® DSC-Based Integrated Motor Drivers

Plenty of functionality packed into a single package

Microchip's dsPIC® DSC-based integrated motor drivers incorporate a dsPIC33 DSC, 3-phase MOSFET gate driver and optional LIN or CAN FD communication transceiver into to a single package.

Their dsPIC Digital Signal Controller (DSC)-based integrated motor drivers offer a combination of real-time processing with a full-bridge MOSFET gate driver for developing three-phase Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) motor control applications.

These Microchip drivers can be powered by a single power supply up to 29V (operation) and 40V (transient). An internal 3.3V Low Dropout (LDO) voltage regulator powers the dsPIC33 DSC, which eliminates the need for an external LDO. Some devices also include a CAN/CAN FD or LIN transceiver. Operating at between 70 MHz and 100 MHz, these high-performance DSCs support Field-Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms.

The dsPIC® motor drivers reduce board space and costs, making them an excellent choice for real-time embedded automotive, industrial and consumer motor control applications.

Features

Reduced space and cost:

  • Integrated dsPIC33 DSC, full-bridge MOSFET gate driver and a LIN or CAN/CAN FD transceiver in one device
  • Reduced component count and board size
  • Lower overall system cost

Real-time processing:

  • Real-time processing with the dsPIC33 DSC operating between 70 MHz and 100 MHz
  • Up to 256 KB Flash memory with ECC
  • Advanced motor control PWMs, 12-bit ADCs, fast op amps and comparators
  • 32-bit optical/incremental encoder interface

 

Robust operation:

  • AEC Q100 Grade 0 certified to support operation between −40°C and 150°C
  • Overvoltage Lockout (OVLO) of 32V
  • Transient 40V tolerance for up to 100 ms
  • Power module thermal shutdown

Ecosystem and support:

  • Complete ecosystem with hardware and software tools that enable faster time to market
  • Reference designs and support from motor control experts
  • Support for functional safety and security

 

Software Featuring MPLAB® Development System and Tools

MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Use this expandable, highly configurable software program to create, debug, and qualify your embedded designs for your dsPIC DSC.

MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC)
Configure your MCU's rich set of peripherals and functions and customize your application with this graphical programming plug-in for MPLAB X IDE.

MPLAB XC Compiler
Compile your software with world-class optimizations that reduce your code size and increase efficiency.

MPLAB motorBench® Development Suite
Use this GUI-based software development tool for Field-Oriented Control (FOC) to automatically tune feedback control gains and generate source code for your MPLAB X IDE project.