M80C150174C-12

M80C150174C-12 is an integrated circuit (IC) designed and manufactured by American IC manufacturer Linear Technology, specifically for AC and DC motor speed applications. The integrated circuit is a high-performance, low-power solution for controlling motor speed in a wide variety of applications ranging from small low-power hobby motors to large powerful industrial drives. The M80C150174C-12 is a quad-channel motor controller IC, designed to allow full control of up to four separate AC or DC motors combined or independently.

The M80C150174C-12 motor controller IC can be used in a variety of applications including motor control, robotics, automation, industrial machines, and automotive driver systems. The integrated circuit is designed to drive multiple independent AC or DC motors to precise speeds and can be used in applications such as steering, traction and speed control with precise resolution. The controller has an internal power stage, which is optimized for efficient power conversion and can control both high and low power motors.

The M80C150174C-12 provides a number of features to simplify its application, such as a programmable PWM limit that allows you to set the minimum and maximum speed level. The controller includes an integrated watchdog timer that alerts the user of any issues during the operation. The IC also includes a dedicated output pin to indicate current overload and temperature range status.

The M80C150174C-12 controller IC achieves precise motor speed control by utilizing a differential input for direction control and a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for speed control. The input speed control voltage determines the motor speed. The controller will then produce a zero crossing output signal and a PWM signal at the maximum speed level. When the input voltage drops to the minimum speed, the PWM signal will reduce to the value corresponding to the lowest duty cycle. The controller also includes an inhibit function which allows the PWM signal to be blocked for a specified period of time.

The M80C150174C-12 is a versatile, powerful motor controller IC that is suitable for a wide range of applications. It can provide precise control over both AC and DC motors and is a very cost-effective solution for implementing precise motor speed control in motor control applications.