Infineon Unveils TLE9140EQW: A Scalable Gate Driver IC for Brushless DC Motors in 24/48 V Systems
BonChip Electronics, a valued distributor of Infineon Technologies products, is excited to announce the availability of the TLE9140EQW, a groundbreaking gate driver IC designed for brushless DC (BLDC) motors in demanding 24 V and 48 V applications. This innovative IC empowers engineers to seamlessly scale existing 12 V motor control systems to higher voltages, enhancing performance and efficiency.
Ideal for Next-Generation Automotive Applications
The TLE9140EQW is specifically tailored for the automotive industry, addressing the growing need for higher voltage motor control systems:
- 24 V to 72 V Operation: Supports a wide voltage range from 24 V up to a maximum of 72 V, catering to applications demanding increased voltage and power delivery.
- Enhanced Reliability and Switching Speed: Engineered to meet the stringent reliability and performance requirements of modern automotive systems, featuring faster switching behavior for improved efficiency.
- Complementary to Infineon MCUs: The TLE9140EQW perfectly complements Infineon's MOTIX MCU TLE987x and TLE989x 32-bit motor control SoCs, offering a streamlined design approach.
- Universal Compatibility: While optimized for Infineon MCUs, the TLE9140EQW is also compatible with various 48 V BLDC driver ICs from other leading manufacturers, providing design flexibility.
Diverse Applications Beyond Automotive
The TLE9140EQW extends its reach beyond automotive, driving innovation in a wide range of applications:
- Industrial Automation: Ideal for controlling pumps, fans, and other critical motors in industrial settings.
- Appliance Control: Powers motors in HVAC modules, e-compressors, and other home appliances.
- Light Electric Vehicles: Provides efficient motor control for eBikes, eScooters, and eMotorcycles.
- Commercial and Agricultural Vehicles: Supports BLDC motor control in commercial trucks, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery.
Key Features and Benefits
- Functional Safety: Compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL B for functional safety, ensuring secure operation in safety-critical applications.
- Compact Design: Housed in a space-saving TS-DSO-32 package, minimizing PCB footprint.
- High Voltage Capability: Supports high voltages up to 110 V, accommodating diverse motor control requirements.
- Robust Gate Drive Performance: Delivers a gate driver capability of ~230 nC/MOSFET up to 20 kHz, enabling efficient motor operation.
- Versatile Communication: Features SPI communication for seamless integration with control systems.
- Advanced Protection Features: Includes a comprehensive suite of protection features, such as active low-side freewheeling during VSM over-voltage, timeout-watchdog, drain-source monitoring, over-voltage/under-voltage protection, cross-current protection, over-temperature protection, and off-state diagnostics, safeguarding the motor and driver IC.
- Patented Gate Shaping Function: Infineon's innovative gate shaping technology dynamically adjusts the gate current to optimize switching behavior, minimizing electromagnetic emissions (EMI) while reducing power dissipation.
Development Tools and Support
Infineon is committed to providing comprehensive development tools and support to accelerate your design process:
- TLE9140 Evaluation Board: A user-friendly evaluation board simplifies testing and prototyping, enabling rapid development cycles.
- Configuration Wizard and Device Driver: Free downloadable resources, including a configuration wizard and a device driver, streamline configuration and control frame generation for the external bridge driver via SPI.
BonChip Electronics: Your Partner for Infineon Motor Control Solutions
As a leading distributor of Infineon Technologies products, BonChip Electronics offers the complete range of Infineon motor control solutions, including the TLE9140EQW gate driver IC. Our team of experts is dedicated to assisting you in selecting the optimal motor control components for your specific application requirements. Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about how the TLE9140EQW can empower you to develop next-generation, high-performance BLDC motor control systems.
