A3958
DMOS Full-Bridge PWM Motor Driver
Features and Benefits
▪ ±2 A, 50 V continuous output rating
▪ Low rDS(on) outputs (270 mΩ, typical)
Description
Designed for pulse width modulated (PWM) current control of
DC motors, theA3958 is capable of continuous output currents
▪ Programmable mixed, fast, and slow current-decay modes
▪ Serial interface controls chip functions
▪ Synchronous rectification for low power dissipation
▪ Internal UVLO and thermal-shutdown circuitry
▪ Crossover-current protection
to ±2 A and operating voltages to 50 V. Internal fixed off-time
PWM current-control timing circuitry can be programmed via
a serial interface to operate in slow, fast, and mixed current-
decay modes.
PHASE and ENABLE input terminals are provided for use
in controlling the speed and direction of a DC motor with
externally applied PWM-control signals. The ENABLE input
can be programmed via the serial port to PWM the bridge in
fast or slow current decay. Internal synchronous rectification
control circuitry is provided to reduce power dissipation during
PWM operation.
Packages:
Internal circuit protection includes thermal shutdown with
hysteresis, and crossover-current protection. Special power-up
sequencing is not required.
Package B, 24-pin DIP
with exposed tabs
The A3958 is supplied in a choice of two power packages, a
24-pin plastic DIP with exposed thermal tabs (package suffix
‘B’), and a 24-pin SOIC with internally fused pins (package
suffix‘LB’).Inbothcases,thepowerpinsareatgroundpotential
and need no electrical isolation. Each package type is lead (Pb)
free, with 100% matte tin leadframe.
Package LB, 24-pin SOIC
with internally fused pins
Not to scale
Functional Block Diagram
V
BB
VDD
+
LOGIC
SUPPLY
LOAD
SUPPLY
CHARGE PUMP
BANDGAP
VREG
CHARGE
PUMP
UNDER-
VOLTAGE &
BANDGAP
REGULATOR
VDD
FAULT DETECT
CREG
TSD
CONTROL LOGIC
OUT
A
B
MODE
PHASE
ENABLE
OUT
SENSE
CS
ZERO
CURRENT
DETECT
FIXED OFF
RS
BLANK
DECAY
OSC
PROGRAMMABLE
PWM TIMER
CURRENT
SENSE
SLEEP
MODE
CLOCK
DATA
STROBE
REFERENCE
BUFFER &
DIVIDER
SERIAL
PORT
RANGE
REF
VREF
RANGE
Dwg. FP-048
29319.31F