Allegro A3950 DMOS Full-Bridge Motor Driver Datasheet

A3950DS A3950 DMOS Full-Bridge Motor Driver is a product designed for PWM (pulse width modulation) control of DC motors, capable of peak output currents of ±2.8 A and operating voltages of 36 V. 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. Internal synchronous rectification control circuitry is provided to lower power dissipation during PWM operation. Internal circuit protection includes motor lead short-to-supply / short-to- ground, thermal shutdown with hysteresis, undervoltage monitoring of VBB and VCP, and crossover-current protection. A3950 is supplied in a thin profile (<1.2 mm overall height) 16-pin TSSOP package with exposed thermal pad (package LP). It is lead (Pb) free with 100% matte tin leadframe plating. Use the following complete part numbers when ordering:


Allegro A3950 DMOS Full-Bridge Motor Driver Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Allegro
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
311 KB
Published
03 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Allegro A3950 is a DMOS full-bridge motor driver designed for PWM control of DC motors. It supports peak output currents up to +2.8 A and operating voltages up to 36 V. The device includes internal synchronous rectification to lower power dissipation and features comprehensive protection against motor lead shorts, thermal shutdown, and undervoltage conditions. It is supplied in a 16-pin TSSOP package with an exposed thermal pad.

What's inside

  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Thermal Characteristics
  • Functional Block Diagram
  • Control Logic Table
  • Functional Description
  • Timing Diagrams
  • Package Information

Specifications

Peak Output Current+2.8 A
Operating Voltage36 V
Package Type16-pin TSSOP

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating voltage for the A3950?

The device supports operating voltages up to 36 V.

What package is the A3950 supplied in?

It is supplied in a 16-pin TSSOP package with an exposed thermal pad.

How does the A3950 handle overcurrent faults?

It turns off the outputs, drives the NFAULT pin low, and starts a 1.2 ms fault timer before attempting to resume.

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