STK6103
No. 4290-7/11
(2) Other functions
➀ CW/CCW
The direction of motor revolution can be selected by setting the input level to H or L. CW is H level and
CCW is L level. The CW timing chart is indicated in Fig. 3, and the CCW timing chart in Fig. 5.
➁ Current limiter function
The current limiter converts the GND driver transistor source current into VRSthrough the external RS, and
controls GND driver transistor conduction based on a comparison of this voltage to Vref2. Vref2generates a
0.1 VCC2 voltage in pin open state. Vref2is generated by the voltage division between 27 kΩ and 3 kΩ
resistances, and so the Vref2level can be readily reduced by attaching an external resistor. To prevent HIC
destruction in the event of motor lock, a current limiter can be enabled by setting Vref2at or below Io ave. If
no such protection is required, set Vref2between Io max and Io ave to limit rush current.
➂ FG OUT
This pin outputs a square wave pulse proportional to one motor revolution, which can be used as the motor
servo-control PLL IC FG input signal. The square wave L level time t1is set by the time constant of CFand
RFconnected to the TFG pin (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
In general, when the n-pole 3-phase brushless motor fixed-speed rpm is expressed as N(rpm), the setting for t
1
so that t1= 0.5 t2is given by expression ①.
t1=
1000
x 0.5 [ms]···································· ①
N
x 6 x
n
60 2
The relation between CF, RFand t1is given by expression ②.
t1≈ a·RF·CF································································· ②
However, a = 1
(
s
)
, RF= 3 kΩ to 30 kΩ, t1>50 µs
Ω·F
Expression ① is designed to be half that of fixed speed t2, but when an FV conversion circuit is connected to
the FG OUT pin, it is necessary to reduce the duty to under 50%. In this case, adjust RFor CFas needed.
(3) Precautions in drive
➀ Start current (rush current)
The motor start Rs current waveform is shown in Fig. 6. Current peak IOHmust not exceed Io max.
➁ Position detect signal
Because signal input sensitivity VHis ±500 mV max, the level of the output signal (open collector) from the
Hall IC must be reduced through conversion. A sample of this circuit is shown in Fig. 7. The position detect
signal must be compatible with the motor phase winding even in the time chart state shown in Fig. 3, or the
motor may not revolve smoothly.
➂ Motor phase winding current during braking
The motor phase winding current during braking must not exceed Io max even during peak, although several
times set current levels are input.