Allegro MicroSystems APEK89306GETx Evaluation Board

Allegro MicroSystems APEK89306GETx Evaluation Board is designed to evaluate A89306, a three-phase sensorless Brushless DC (BLDC) gate driver. This board operates at -40°C to 105°C operating temperature range and an I2C interface. The A89306 gate driver provides higher efficiency and low acoustic sound for 5.5V to 50V operating range applications. Typical applications include ceiling fans, pedestal fans, bathroom exhaust fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifier fans, home appliance fans, and pumps.

Features

  • -40°C to 105°C operating temperature range
  •  A89306:
    • Code-free sensorless Field-Oriented Control (FOC) for driving motors at up to 400Hz
    • I2C interface for motor control and status readback
    • Short-circuit protection
    • Brake and direction inputs
  • Adjustable gate drive
  • Soft-On Soft-Off (SOSO) for quiet operation
  • Analog/PWM/Clock mode speed control
  • Configurable current limit

Applications

  • Ceiling fans and pedestal fans
  • Bathroom exhaust fans
  • Air purifiers, humidifiers, and dehumidifier fans
  • Home appliance fans and pumps
Published: 2023-05-05 | Updated: 2023-09-07