Power Integrations Launches Half-Bridge BLDC Motor Driver ICs for Consumer Electronics
Power Integrations Revs Up BLDC Motor Drives with Enhanced BridgeSwitch-2 Family
BonChip Electronics, a trusted distributor of Power Integrations products, is excited to announce the latest advancements in the BridgeSwitch-2 BLDC IC family. This innovative hardware-software bundle empowers engineers to design exceptional brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives with unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and ease of development.
Unleashing the Power of BridgeSwitch-2
The BridgeSwitch-2 family offers a compelling combination of features:
- High-Voltage Integrated Half-Bridge (IHB) Architecture: Eliminates hot spots, simplifies design, enhances reliability, reduces component count, and saves valuable PCB space.
- Advanced FREDFETs with Integrated Lossless Current Sensing: Delivers exceptional inverter efficiency, reaching up to 99%.
- Extended Power Range Up to 1 HP (746 W): Supports a wider range of applications, including heat exchanger fans, refrigerator compressors, pumps, and more.
Effortless Development with MotorXpert Software Suite
BridgeSwitch-2 is seamlessly paired with Power Integrations' MotorXpert software suite:
- Single-Phase Trapezoidal Control and Three-Phase Sensor-less FOC Modules: Accelerates inverter development with pre-built control algorithms.
- GUI-Based Tool, Terminal Emulator, and MISRA C-Compliant Code Library: Simplifies the design process, allowing for real-time motor architecture optimization without repeated firmware updates.
- Microprocessor Agnostic: Easily integrates into existing systems for a smooth upgrade path.
Unparalleled Efficiency and Reduced Standby Power Consumption
BridgeSwitch-2 delivers significant efficiency and power savings:
- Up to 99% Inverter Efficiency: Minimizes energy losses and maximizes system performance.
- Ultra-Low Standby Power Consumption (Less Than 10 mW): Complies with new and emerging EU ERP regulations and allows more power for standby functionalities.
- Surpasses IGBT-Based IPMs in Efficiency: Delivers superior performance across the entire load range.
Enhanced Safety and Reliability
BridgeSwitch-2 prioritizes safety and reliability:
- Hardware-Based Operational Exception Handling: Allows for the use of IEC 60730 Class A safety software, significantly reducing certification time.
- Built-in DC Overvoltage Protection and Current Limits: Protects the inverter and system without relying on complex software.
- Comprehensive Fault Bus Reporting: Enables advanced system diagnostics and emerging use cases like failure prediction.
- IEC 60335-1 Class A Compliance: Meets stringent safety standards with built-in hardware-based motor over-current protection.
Reduced Design Complexity and Cost-Effectiveness
BridgeSwitch-2 simplifies design and streamlines manufacturing:
- Reduced Component Count by 50% and PCB Space by 30%: Eliminates shunt resistors and simplifies design compared to discrete solutions.
- Elimination of Shunt Losses: Further enhances overall system efficiency.
- Accurate EMI Profile: Provides a typical EMI profile 10 dB lower than existing drivers, allowing for smaller EMI filters.
- No Auxiliary Power Supply Required: Reduces component count and board space for a more compact design.
Experience the BridgeSwitch-2 Advantage
Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about the BridgeSwitch-2 BLDC IC family and discover how it can revolutionize your next BLDC motor drive design.
