Datasheet
AS1720
Solenoid / Valve Driver with Current Limitation
1 General Description
The AS1720A is a low side current source providing an optimized
DC Operation for power saving and ultra low electromagnetic
radiation.
2 Key Features
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Supply Range: +5V to +50V
Internal VDDA: 3.3V
Supply Current: 1 mA
The AS1720B is a low side switch providing a PWM output, which
frequency is defined by an internal RC oscillator. The adjustable
PWM allows a fine control of the power delivered to the load.
Internal osc frequency: 30kHz
Fix delay: 136ms
Adjustable duty cycle: 20% – 90% (AS1720B only)
Adjustable energizing current: 10mA – 100mA
Adjustable hold current: 30% ꢀ 70% of energizing current
Current Limitation
Table 1. Standard Products
Model
Operation Mode
AS1720A
AS1720B
DC Current Source Operation
PWM Switching Operation
Thermal shutdown: 150ºC
8ꢀpin MLPD (2x2mm) Package
The AS1720A and AS1720B can be set to provide a strong initial
closure current and is automatically switching to hold mode for
power saving. The initial DC current, the hold current and the duty
cycle of the PWM can be adjusted by external resistors. An internal
thermal sensor prevents damage of the circuit due to excessive
heating up.
On request SOIC 8 Package (reduced temperature range ꢀ40°C
to +85°C)
3 Applications
The AS1720 is ideal for fluid and gas flow systems, industrial control,
electrical heaters, motor speed control.
Both devices are optimized for driving electromechanical devices
such as valves, solenoids relays, actuators and positioners.
Figure 1. AS1720 - Block Diagram
Vsupply: +5V to +50V
Internal VDDA typ. 3.3V
1
LDO &
Ref Generator
VDDHV
100nF
AS1720
2
VDDA
30kHz
Oscillator
Delay
L
Free-
Wheeling
Diode
R1
R
L
Thermal
Shutdown
4
3
adjustable
Duty cycle
PWM &
Control
OUT
DUTY
10nF
R2
Current
Adjust
V
ref
VDDA
5
R
PU
VSS
ENN
8
IH
7
IE
6
Off
On
RIE
RIH
Hold Current adjust
Energising Current adjust
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