DRV10964EVM

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits are extensively used in the design and evaluation stages of many electronic circuits and products, and the DRV10964EVM is no exception. The DRV10964EVM is an evaluation module for driving four channels of high-voltage brushed DC motors with enhanced features such as 200V maximum output voltage, 8A peak output current, and built-in optimized no-faster-than-necessary-voltage decay control loop.

Advantages of the DRV10964EVM include enhanced protection features such as overcurrent limit, short-circuit protection and over-temperature shutoff. The board also offers more flexibility and scalability, thanks to built-in selectable switching frequency and auto-clocked PWM outputs. Also, a comprehensive built-in calibration routine adjusts system parameters to ensure optimal performance.

The DRV10964EVM can be used in a wide variety of applications. In robotics, DC motors are commonly used for steering, power, and many other applications. The DRV10964EVM provides a simple, high-performance, cost-effective solution for motor-drive applications in robotic projects. It is also suitable for a variety of industrial applications such as elevators, CNC machines, pumps and fans, and servo and motion controllers. In the automotive field, the DRV10964EVM can be used in brake control, window-opening and closing, air-conditioner control, and electric steering control.

The DRV10964EVM operates on a simple, yet powerful, working principle. The module integrates a power stage with four H-bridge drivers, a switching controller semiconductor, gate drivers, zener-suppressor diodes, voltage clamp diodes, and an oscillator. The integrated MOSFET outputs feature overcurrent limit protection, short-circuit protection, and over-temperature shutoff. The user can select the desired motor speed or output voltage using the onboard switches, and the module will automatically adjust the operating parameters to ensure optimal performance.

In conclusion, the DRV10964EVM is an ideal solution for driving brushed DC motors in a wide variety of applications. It offers superior protection features such as overcurrent limit, short-circuit protection and over-temperature shutoff, and enhanced flexibility and scalability due to its built-in selectable switching frequency and auto-clocked PWM outputs. These features, combined with its simple yet powerful operating principle, make the DRV10964EVM an ideal choice for motor-drive applications.