A3938
Three-Phase Power MOSFET Controller
The A3938 is a three-phase, brushless dc motor controller. The A3938
high-current gate drive capability allows driving of a wide range of
power MOSFETs and can support motor supply voltages to 50 V. The
A3938 integrates a bootstrapped high-side driver to minimize the exter-
nal component count required to drive N-channel MOSFET drivers.
A3938EQ, 32-pin PLCC
Internal fixed off-time, PWM current-control circuitry can be used to
regulate the maximum load current to a desired value. The peak load
current limit is set by the user’s selection of an input reference volt-
age and external sensing resistor. A user-selected external RC timing
network sets the fixed off-time pulse duration. For added flexibility, the
PWM input can provide speed/torque control where the internal current
control circuit sets a limit on the maximum current.
A3938LQ, 36-pin QSOP
The A3938 includes a synchronous rectification feature. This shorts out
the current path through the power MOSFET reverse body diodes dur-
ing PWM off-cycle current decay. This can minimize power dissipation
in the MOSFETs, eliminate the need for external power clamp diodes,
and potentially allow a more economical choice for the MOSFET drivers.
The A3938 provides commutation logic for Hall sensors configured for
120-degree spacing. The Hall input pins are pulled-up to an internally-
generated 5 V reference. Power MOSFET protection features include:
bootstrap capacitor charging current monitor, regulator undervoltage
monitor, motor lead short-to-ground, and thermal shutdown.
A3938LD, 38-pin TSSOP
The LD package is available in a lead-free version (100% matte tin
plated leadframe).
FEATURES
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Load Supply Voltage, VBB ...................................50 V
VREG (Transient)...............................................15 V
Drives wide range of N-channel MOSFETs
Internal PWM current control
Low-side synchronous rectification
Motor lead short-to-ground
protection
Logic Input Voltage Range,V ...–0.3VtoVLCAP +0.3V
IN
Power MOSFET protection
Sense Voltage, VSENSE ........................... –5 V to 1.5 V
Pins: SA, SB, SC................................... –5 V to 50 V
Pins: GHA, GHB, GHC.................. –5VtoVBB +17V
Pins: CA, CB, CC ...........................SA/SB/SC+17V
Operating Temperature Range
Adjustable dead time for cross-con-
duction protection
Internal 5 V regulator
Fault diagnostic output
Thermal shutdown
Selectable coast or dynamic brake on
power-down or RESET input
Fast/slow current decay modes
Undervoltage protection
Ambient Temperature, TA.............–20°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature, TJ............................+150°C
Storage Temperature, TS ..........–55°C to +150°C
Thermal Impedance (Typical), at TA =+25ºC;
measured on a JEDEC-standard "High-K" PCB
A3938EQ, RθJA ........................................37°C/W
A3938LD, RθJA ........................................38°C/W
A3938LQ, RθJA........................................44°C/W
Use the following complete part numbers when ordering:
Part Number
A3938SEQ
A3938SLQ
A3938SLD
A3938SLD-T
Pins
32
Package
PLCC
36
QSOP
38
TSSOP
38
TSSOP, Lead-free