VNH5180ATR-E

Product Overview

Category

VNH5180ATR-E belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) specifically designed for motor control applications.

Use

This product is primarily used for controlling and driving DC motors, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.

Characteristics

• High current capability: The VNH5180ATR-E can handle currents up to 30A, allowing it to drive powerful motors.
• Low voltage drop: With a low on-resistance, this IC minimizes power loss during operation.
• Built-in protection features: It includes overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, and undervoltage lockout, ensuring safe and reliable motor control.
• Compact package: The VNH5180ATR-E is available in a small surface-mount PowerSSO-36 package, enabling space-efficient designs.

Package and Quantity

The VNH5180ATR-E is packaged in a PowerSSO-36 package. Each package contains one unit of the IC.

Specifications

• Maximum supply voltage: 41V
• Continuous output current: 30A
• Peak output current: 60A
• On-state resistance: 18mΩ
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +150°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The VNH5180ATR-E has a total of 36 pins. Here is a detailed pin configuration:

1. OUT1: Motor output 1
2. OUT2: Motor output 2
3. GND: Ground
4. VCC: Logic supply voltage
5. IN1: Input 1
6. IN2: Input 2
7. PWM: Pulse Width Modulation input
8. CS: Current sense output
9. EN: Enable input
10. DIAG: Diagnostic output
11. VCP: Charge pump capacitor
12. CP1: Charge pump input 1
13. CP2: Charge pump input 2
14. VBB: Bootstrap supply voltage
15. VS: Motor supply voltage
16. OUT3: Motor output 3
17. OUT4: Motor output 4
18. GND: Ground

Functional Features

• Bidirectional motor control: The VNH5180ATR-E allows for both forward and reverse motor rotation.
• Speed control: By utilizing the PWM input, the motor speed can be adjusted with precision.
• Overcurrent protection: The IC includes a built-in current sense output that can be used to monitor and protect against excessive current flow.
• Diagnostic output: The DIAG pin provides information about fault conditions such as overtemperature or undervoltage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High current handling capability enables driving powerful motors.
• Low voltage drop minimizes power loss during operation.
• Built-in protection features ensure safe and reliable motor control.
• Compact package allows for space-efficient designs.

Disadvantages

• Limited to DC motor control applications.
• Higher cost compared to simpler motor control solutions.

Working Principles

The VNH5180ATR-E operates by receiving control signals from an external microcontroller or motor control circuitry. These control signals determine the direction and speed of the connected DC motor. The IC amplifies and regulates the input signals to drive the motor accordingly. It also incorporates various protection mechanisms to safeguard the motor and the IC itself from potential damage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The VNH5180ATR-E finds applications in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to: - Automotive sector: Electric power steering, electric window control, seat adjustment systems. - Robotics: Motorized joints, grippers, and actuators. - Industrial automation: Conveyor systems, robotic arms, and CNC machines. - Home appliances: Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen appliances.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. VNH5180BTR-E: Similar to VNH5180ATR-E but with a higher continuous output current of 40A.
2. VNH5180BE-T: Through-hole version of the VNH5180ATR-E for easy integration into existing designs.
3. VNH5180BE-TRE: Surface-mount version with extended temperature range (-40°C to +175°C) for harsh environments.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as substitutes depending on specific requirements.

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