A3980
Automotive DMOS Microstepping Driver with Translator
The A3980 is a complete microstepping motor driver with built-in
translator for easy operation. It is designed to operate bipolar stepper
motors in full-, half-, eighth-, and sixteenth-step modes, at up to 35 V
and ±1 A. The A3980 includes a fixed off-time current regulator which
has the ability to operate in slow, fast, or mixed decay modes. This
results in reduced audible motor noise, increased step accuracy, and
reduced power dissipation.
Package LP
SENSE1
SR
VBB1
VBB1
SLEEP
ENABLE
OUT1B
CP2
1
2
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
DIR
3
OUT1A
PFD
4
The translator is the key to the easy implementation of the A3980.
Simply inputting one pulse on the step input drives the motor one
microstep. There are no phase sequence tables, high frequency control
lines, or complex interfaces to program. The A3980 interface is an ideal
fit for applications where a complex µP is unavailable or overburdened.
5
RC1
CP1
6
AGND
REF
VCP
7
÷
8
PGND
VREG
STEP
OUT2B
FF2
8
RC2
9
Reg
Internal synchronous rectification control circuitry is provided to
improve power dissipation during PWM operation.
VDD
VDD
10
11
12
13
14
OUT2A
MS2
Internal circuit protection includes: thermal shutdown with hysteresis,
overvoltage lockout (OVLO), undervoltage lockout (UVLO), and
crossover current protection. Special power-up sequencing is not
required. In addition, two diagnostic fault flags provide indication of
shorts or opens on the motor windings.
MS1
FF1
SENSE2
VBB2
VBB2
The A3980 is supplied in a low-profile (1.1 mm) 28L TSSOP with
exposed thermal pad (part number suffix LP).
Approximate Scale 1:1
FEATURES
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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Typical application up to ±1 A, 35 V output rating
Low RDS(ON) outputs, 0.67 Ω source, 0.54 Ω sink typical
Automatic current decay mode detection/selection
3.0 V to 5.5 V logic supply voltage range
Load Supply Voltage, 500 ms,VBB .....................50 V
Logic Supply Voltage, VDD................................7.0 V
Logic Input Voltage
Mixed, fast, and slow current decay modes
V
IN ................................. –0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Synchronous rectification for low power dissipation
Internal OVLO, UVLO, and thermal shutdown circuitry
Crossover current protection
(tW < 30 ns) ....................... –1.0 V to VDD + 1 V
Sense Voltage, VSENSE .......................................0.5 V
Reference Voltage, VREF ………............. 0 V to VDD
Package Power Dissipation (TA = +25ºC), PD
"High-K" PCB1 ..............................RθJA28ºC/W
Typical PCB2..................................RθJA38ºC/W
Operating Temperature Range
Short to supply/ground and short/open load diagnostics
APPLICATIONS
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Automotive stepper motors
Engine management
Headlamp positioning
Junction Temperature, TJ ...........–40°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature, TS ..........–55°C to +150°C
1Measured on a JEDEC-standard "High-K" 4-layer PCB.
2Measured on a typical two-sided PCB with 3 in.2 copper
ground area.
Use the following complete part number when ordering:
Part Number
Package
Description
A3980KLP
28-pin, TSSOP
Exposed thermal pad