STMicroelectronics L6235 Three Phase Brushless DC Motor Driver Application Note AN1625

This is the application note of L6235 three phase brushless DC motor driver, which introduces the features and characteristics of the product.


STMicroelectronics L6235 Three Phase Brushless DC Motor Driver Application Note AN1625 - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Motor
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
39
File format
PDF
File size
1 MB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
L6235
MD5 checksum
F2BFA3338665B89E1143918A80B61B64

About this manual

The document provides an in-depth guide on designing applications using the L6235, a fully integrated mixed-signal power IC specifically developed to drive a wide range of BLDC motors with Hall effect sensors. It details the internal architecture including six Power DMOS transistors and centralized logic for sensor decoding.

Key topics covered include current and voltage ratings, layout considerations for PCB design, charge pump circuitry, reference voltages, input logic configurations, over-current detection mechanisms, power management strategies, decoding logic, tacho output performance, and braking functions. The note also includes practical application examples and information on evaluation boards.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Designing an Application with L6235
  • Current Ratings
  • Voltage Ratings and Operating Range
  • Choosing the Bulk Capacitor
  • Layout Considerations
  • Over Current Detection
  • Decoding Logic
  • Tacho Output and Speed Loop
  • Brake

Specifications

Maximum output current (Peak)5.6 A
Supply voltage operating range8 to 52 V
Under Voltage Lock Out threshold6 V
Integrated DMOS breakdown voltage60 V
Charge pump switching frequency600 kHz

Frequently asked questions

What type of motors is the L6235 designed to drive?

The L6235 is specifically developed to drive a wide range of BLDC motors with Hall effect sensors.

What is the operating supply voltage range?

The device requires a single supply voltage (Vs) with an operating range from 8 to 52 V.

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