Infineon BTS7960B

BTS7960B General Description

The BTS7960B stands as a fully integrated high-current half-bridge module meticulously crafted for motor drive applications. A distinguished member of the innovative NovalithICTM family, it combines a p-channel high-side MOSFET and an n-channel low-side MOSFET, harmoniously orchestrated alongside an integrated driver IC within a singular, compact package. This ingenious amalgamation renders the need for a charge pump obsolete, culminating in a significant reduction of electromagnetic interference (EMI). 

BTS7960B Manufacturer

The BTS7960B motor driver module is manufactured by Infineon Technologies. Infineon is a semiconductor company known for producing a wide range of electronic components, including power management, microcontrollers, sensors, and motor control solutions like the BTS7960B.

Specification

Features

• Low Path Resistance: Exhibits a typical path resistance of just 16 mΩ at 25°C, ensuring efficient power delivery.
• Minimal Quiescent Current: With a typical quiescent current of only 7 µA at 25°C, it minimizes power consumption when in standby mode.
• PWM Capability: Supports pulse-width modulation (PWM) frequencies of up to 25 kHz, coupled with active freewheeling, for precise motor speed control.
• Switched Mode Current Limitation: Utilizes switched-mode current limitation to reduce power dissipation during overcurrent conditions, enhancing overall efficiency.
• High Current Limitation: Offers a robust current limitation level of 43 A (typical), enabling safe operation under high current loads.
• Status Flag Diagnosis: Equipped with status flag diagnosis capabilities, including current sensing, for comprehensive fault detection and diagnostics.
• Overtemperature Protection: Features overtemperature shutdown with latch behavior to prevent overheating and protect the module.
• Overvoltage Lockout: Incorporates overvoltage lockout functionality to safeguard against excessive voltage levels.
• Undervoltage Protection: Employs undervoltage shutdown to prevent operation under inadequate voltage conditions.
• Driver Circuit: Includes a driver circuit with logic-level inputs, facilitating straightforward interfacing with microcontrollers and control systems.
• Adjustable Slew Rates: Offers the flexibility to adjust slew rates, optimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) for enhanced system performance.

Application

• High-Current Motors: The BTS7960B is well-suited for driving high-current DC motors, offering precise control and protection mechanisms. It is often used in robotics, industrial machinery, and automotive applications.
• Stepper Motors: It can also be employed to drive stepper motors, allowing for precise step-by-step control in applications like CNC machines, 3D printers, and automation systems.
• High-Current LED Arrays: The module's high current-handling capability makes it suitable for driving high-power LED arrays, particularly in lighting and illumination systems.
• Relay Driver Module: The BTS7960B can serve as a relay driver module, and it supports latching relay operation, which is valuable in control systems and automation for switching high-current loads.
• High-Power DC Motors: In applications where high-power and high-ampere DC motors are used, such as electric vehicles or heavy machinery, the BTS7960B can provide efficient motor control.
• Servo Motors: It can be used for servo motor control, allowing for precise positioning and motion control in applications like robotics, camera gimbals, and industrial automation.
• Digital Circuit Interfaces: The module's logic-level inputs make it compatible with digital control circuits, including microcontrollers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Industrial Automation: The BTS7960B is commonly found in industrial automation setups, where it provides robust motor control for conveyor systems, actuators, and other machinery.
• Automotive Systems: It can be integrated into automotive applications, including electric power steering, window and mirror control, and other motor-driven functions.
• DIY Projects: Hobbyists and makers often use the BTS7960B in custom projects that involve motor control, lighting, or any application requiring high-current handling.

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