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2020-07-16  3276

Toshiba Launches Constant-Current 2-Phase Stepping Motor Driver for Automotive Applications

TOKYO—Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched “TB9120AFTG,” a constant-current 2-phase stepping motor driver for automotive applications. The new IC outputs a sine-wave current using only a simple clock input interface, with no need for an advanced functional MCU or dedicated software.

TB9120AFTG was developed as a successor to TB9120FTG, introduced in 2019 as Toshiba’s first automotive stepping motor driver, and provides improved noise resistance.
TB9120AFTG incorporates DMOS FETs with low on-resistance (upper + lower = 0.8Ω (typ.)), which achieve a maximum current of 1.5A[1]. Both the DMOS FETs and the controller that generates micro-stepping sine waves (supporting up to 1/32 steps) are housed in a small QFN type package (6.0 mmx6.0 mm).

The new IC delivers an operating temperature range of -40 to 125℃, and meets AEC-Q100, a certified standard for electronic components for automotive applications.
It is suited to a wide range of automotive general applications using stepping motors, such as adjustment of the projection position of heads-up displays, and in the expansion valves of refrigerant circuits.

 

VQFN28

Key features

 

General multipurpose specifications, especially for automotive applications

  • DMOS FETs with low on-resistance (upper + lower = 0.8Ω (typ.)), which achieve a maximum current of 1.5 A.
  • Built-in error detections with warning signal output function: Over-current detection, thermal shutdown, and load open.
  • Housed in a wettable flank VQFN package (6mm×6mm) with excellent solderability
  • Operating temperature range: -40℃ to 125℃
  • AEC-Q100 qualified

Micro step drive, supporting up to 1/32 steps.

  • Less motor noise, smoother and more precise control
  • Uses only a simple clock input interface, with no need for an advanced functional MCU or dedicated software.
  • Constant-current PWM control: Mixed decay mode stabilizes current waveforms.

Stall detection function

  • A stall detection signal is output from SD pin after detecting a stall.
  • The detection signal can be received by a microcontroller and fed back to the system.

Applications

 
  • Mirror adjustment for the projection position of heads-up displays
  • Expansion valves in refrigerant circuits for automotive air conditioners and battery management systems 

Main Specifications

Part number

TB9120AFTG

Driving method

Constant-current PWM control

Excitation mode

Micro step drive, supporting up to 1/32 steps

Number of drive motors

Single 2-phase stepping motor

On resistance

Upper + Lower = 0.8 Ω (typ.) at 25℃

Output current

1.5 A (absolute maximum rating)

Error detections

Stall detection, thermal shutdown, over-current detection, and load open detection

Operating voltage range

7 V to 18 V (Absolute maximum rating = 40 V)

External power supply

Single power supply

Operating temperature range

-40 to 125℃

Package

P-VQFN28-0606-0.65
6.0mmx6.0mm
Wettable pins with excellent solderability

Reliability test

AEC-Q100 qualified

Mass production

Started in April 2020

Note:
[1] Actual driven motor current depends on the use environment, and such factors as ambient temperature and power supply voltage.