July 16, 2020

 

 

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.

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

 

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

For more information about the new product, please visit:
・https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/semiconductor/product/automotive-devices/detail.TB9120AFTG.html?utm_source=chip1stop&utm_medium=webmedia&utm_campaign=jp&cid=jp-chip1stop

Click below for the product introduction video.
https://videoclip.toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/detail/videos/products/video/6171426835001/automotive-stepping-motor-driver-ic-tb9120aftg?autoStart=true?utm_source=chip1stop&utm_medium=webmedia&utm_campaign=jp&cid=jp-chip1stop

For more information about Toshiba’s automotive stepping motor driver ICs, please visit:
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/semiconductor/product/automotive-devices/automotive-stepping-motor-driver-ics.html?utm_source=chip1stop&utm_medium=webmedia&utm_campaign=jp&cid=jp-chip1stop

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