DALLAS, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments
Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a complete motor
control evaluation kit for spinning brushless DC (BLDC) and
permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). The DRV8312-C2-KIT is a
high-performance, power-efficient and cost-effective sensorless
field-oriented control (FOC) and trapezoidal commutation platform.
It spins motors out of the box, speeding development of sub-50-V
and 6.5-A brushless motors for driving medical pumps, gates, lifts
and small pumps, as well as industrial and consumer robotics and
automation. For more information or to place an order, visit
www.ti.com/drv8312-c2-kit-pr.
Key features and benefits:
- Out-of-the-box motor control and driver solution
includes the DRV8312 motor driver, a 32-bit C2000™ Piccolo™
microcontroller (MCU) controlCARD module, a quick-start graphical
user interface, full development source code, Code Composer Studio™
(CCStudio) integrated development environment (IDE) and a
three-phase BLDC motor.
- Flexible control platform that supports sensorless FOC,
and sensorless and sensored trapezoidal commutation control for
rapid evaluation and development of three-phase motors. By adding a
separate shaft encoder, the DRV8312-C2-KIT can also support
sensored FOC.
- DRV8312 three-phase, fractional-horsepower motor driver
provides the highest current output in its class, delivering up to
6.5 A, without the need for a costly external heat sink. The
DRV8312 motor driver is robust, reliable and fully protected with
cycle-by-cycle over-current, over-temperature, cross-conduction and
under-voltage protection, reducing design complexity and board
space, and ensuring higher system reliability.
- C2000 Piccolo MCU performs control, communications, and
debug functions. The industry-leading 32-bit C2000 MCU integrates
the most advanced analog feedback, digital control peripherals and
CPU capability in an embedded MCU device family starting under
$2. This includes access to the most
thorough set of motor control software modules, real-time debug
capabilities, and open-tooled reference designs via free
controlSUITE™ software.
Availability and pricing
The DRV8312-C2-KIT is available now for $299. This price includes CCStudio IDE with no
compiler or memory limitations. All documentation, software source,
and the hardware development package – including bill of materials,
schematics, and gerbers – is freely available through
controlSUITE.
A complete evaluation kit based on the DRV8412 motor driver is
also available for spinning brushed DC and stepper motors. The
DRV8412-C2-KIT is priced at $299.
Learn more about TI's motor control solutions by visiting the
links below:
- Order samples of the DRV8312-C2-KIT:
www.ti.com/drv8312-c2-kit-pr.
- See the DRV8312-C2-KIT spin a motor in this short video:
www.ti.com/drv8312-c2-kit-vid-pr.
- Ask questions, help solve problems in the Motor Drivers Forum
in the TI E2E™ Community: www.ti.com/e2emotor-pr.
- Check out motor control block diagrams, application notes,
videos and selection guides: www.ti.com/motorcontrol-pr.
TI spins motors
TI combines a rich history in motor drive and control, a broad
portfolio of analog and microcontroller products and a
comprehensive offering of tools, software and support to deliver
efficient, reliable, cost-effective motor solutions.
Customers can get the right solutions at the right
performance level to quickly spin any motor, including AC induction
(ACIM), brushed DC (DC), BLDC, PMSM and stepper.
About Texas Instruments
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develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company,
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