VNH5200ASTR-E

Product Overview

Category

The VNH5200ASTR-E belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) specifically designed for motor control applications.

Use

This product is primarily used for controlling and driving DC motors, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as robotics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and more.

Characteristics

• High current capability: The VNH5200ASTR-E can handle currents up to 30A, allowing it to drive powerful motors.
• Low voltage drop: With a low on-resistance, this IC minimizes power loss and ensures efficient motor control.
• Built-in protection features: It incorporates various protection mechanisms like overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, and undervoltage lockout, enhancing system reliability.

Package

The VNH5200ASTR-E is available in a compact and industry-standard PowerSSO-36 package. This package offers excellent thermal dissipation properties, ensuring reliable operation even under high load conditions.

Essence

The essence of the VNH5200ASTR-E lies in its ability to provide robust and efficient motor control, enabling precise and reliable motion control in various applications.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically sold in reels or tubes, with each reel/tube containing a specific quantity of VNH5200ASTR-E ICs. The exact quantity may vary depending on the supplier and customer requirements.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage Range: 5.5V - 36V
• Continuous Output Current: Up to 30A
• Peak Output Current: Up to 60A
• On-Resistance (per channel): 19mΩ (typical)
• PWM Frequency: Up to 20kHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 150°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The VNH5200ASTR-E features a PowerSSO-36 package with the following pin configuration:

1. OUTA - Output A
2. VCC - Logic Supply Voltage
3. INA - Input A
4. ENA - Enable A
5. GND - Ground
6. VCP - Charge Pump Capacitor
7. VBB - High-Side Floating Supply Voltage
8. VS - Sense Voltage
9. CS - Current Sense
10. OUTB - Output B
11. INB - Input B
12. ENB - Enable B
13. OUTC - Output C
14. INC - Input C
15. ENC - Enable C
16. VREF - Reference Voltage
17. VSENSE - Sense Voltage
18. VCP - Charge Pump Capacitor
19. VBB - High-Side Floating Supply Voltage
20. GND - Ground
21. OUTD - Output D
22. IND - Input D
23. END - Enable D
24. OUTE - Output E
25. INE - Input E
26. ENE - Enable E
27. OUTF - Output F
28. INF - Input F
29. ENF - Enable F
30. VREF - Reference Voltage
31. VSENSE - Sense Voltage
32. VCP - Charge Pump Capacitor
33. VBB - High-Side Floating Supply Voltage
34. GND - Ground
35. OUTG - Output G
36. ING - Input G

Functional Features

• Bidirectional motor control: The VNH5200ASTR-E allows for both forward and reverse motor rotation, enabling versatile motor control applications.
• PWM speed control: It supports pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques to achieve precise speed control of the motor.
• Fault diagnostics: This IC incorporates diagnostic features such as overcurrent detection and thermal shutdown, providing feedback on motor status and protecting the system from potential failures.
• Current sensing: The VNH5200ASTR-E includes built-in current sensing capabilities, allowing for accurate monitoring of motor currents.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High current handling capability enables driving powerful motors.
• Low voltage drop minimizes power loss and improves overall efficiency.
• Built-in protection features enhance system reliability.
• Compact package with excellent thermal dissipation properties.
• Bidirectional control and PWM speed control offer flexibility in motor applications.

Disadvantages

• Limited to DC motor control applications.
• Higher cost compared to simpler motor control solutions.

Working Principles

The VNH5200ASTR-E operates based on the H-bridge configuration, which allows bidirectional control of the motor. By controlling the input signals to the INA/INB, INC/IND, and INE/INF pins, the IC can determine the direction and speed of the motor rotation. The integrated power MOSFETs within the IC handle the high current flow required by the motor, while the built-in protection mechanisms ensure safe operation.

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