National Semiconductor LMD18245 Motor Driver Handbook

The LMD18245 is a 3A, 55V DMOS full-bridge motor driver that incorporates all the circuitry required to drive and control current in a brushed type DC motor or one phase of a bipolar stepper motor.


National Semiconductor LMD18245 Motor Driver Handbook - cover page
Brand
National Semiconductor
Category
Other
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
21
File format
PDF
File size
1.1 MB
Published
04 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
1AAD433D755D140313034399072B17D1

About this manual

The LMD18245 is a full‑bridge DMOS motor driver designed to drive brushed DC motors or one phase of a bipolar stepper motor. It integrates power switches, current‑sense amplifier, comparator, monostable and a 4‑bit DAC for digital current control.

The handbook includes a general description, features, pin‑out tables, absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, typical performance curves, functional block diagrams, test circuit information and physical dimensions of the 15‑lead TO‑220 package.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Pinout Descriptions
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Functional Descriptions
  • Test Circuit and Switching Time Definitions
  • Physical Dimensions

Specifications

Continuous Load Current3 A
Peak Load Current6 A
Supply Voltage Range+12 V to +55 V
Thermal Shutdown Temperature155 °C
RDS(on) (typical)0.3 Ω
Package15‑lead TO‑220

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum continuous current rating?

The device can handle a continuous load current of 3 A.

What supply voltage range does the LMD18245 support?

It operates from +12 V up to +55 V.

How many pins does the device package have?

The LMD18245 comes in a 15‑lead TO‑220 package.

At what temperature does thermal shutdown occur?

Thermal shutdown is triggered at 155 °C.

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