Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has partnered with MIKROE to integrate its robust TB9083FTG gate-driver IC into the Brushless 30 Click, a compact add-on board for precise and reliable control of brushless DC motors in automotive applications.
Toshiba’s TB9083FTG has been designed in accordance with ISO 26262 and integrates 9 gate drivers, including 6 for driving MOSFETs to control BLDC motors in the 1000 W range or below. Additionally, it includes 3 drivers for driving external MOSFETs which can be used either for system control or safety relays thus enabling the TB9083FTG to support ASIL-D, the highest level of functional safety for automotive applications. The TB9083FTG also incorporates a built-in charge pump, adjustable current sense amplifiers for each motor phase oscillator circuit and an SPI communication interface for configuration via a host microcontroller unit.
The Brushless 30 Click board is designed to operate from a wide range of external power supplies ranging from 4.5V to 28V and can deliver a peak output current of up to 10A. It also features a comprehensive suite of error detection capabilities including undervoltage, overvoltage, over-temperature and an external MOSFET VDS detector making it ideal for demanding automotive applications such as electric power steering, powered brakes, and automotive pumps where precise motor control is essential.